Jakub Toporek
Software
Engineer
Informatics Student & Programming Technician specializing in modern Web Development and C++ software engineering.
About
Software Engineer & Developer
I am a second-year Informatics student at the Silesian University of Technology (degree taught entirely in English) and a certified Programming Technician. My core expertise lies in building high-performance web applications using React and Next.js, as well as low-level programming in C++. With fluency in English and practical experience working in international environments like Spain and Poland, I combine strong problem-solving skills with clean, scalable code architecture. Currently seeking opportunities as a Junior Software Engineer or R&D intern to solve complex technical challenges
Skills
Areas of Expertise
- Core Languages: C++ (Advanced), JavaScript / TypeScript, Python, SQL.
- Web Technologies & Frameworks: React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Flask, Medusa.js, Headless CMS architecture.
- Databases & Backend: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Google Firestore.
- Tools & Environments: Git & GitHub, Unix/Linux Terminal, Visual Studio, VS Code, Xcode, CLion, Premake, Unreal Engine, Unity.
- Languages: English (C2 — Fluent / Professional working proficiency), German (B1 — Intermediate), Polish (Native).
Work Experience
- Building E-Commerce platforms using Next.js and Medusa.js.
- Creating modern and dynamic business websites.
- SEO website optimization.
- Administering complex databases.
- Developed, integrated, and tested hardware microcontroller drivers for Arduino Uno in C++.
- Programmed interactive gameplay logic and core mechanics within Unreal Engine.
- Collaborated in daily international team stand-ups, resolving technical bugs and documenting project version changes.
- Administered, configured, and updated high-traffic web platforms and content management systems (CMS).
- Executed complex SQL queries, database schema modifications, and scheduled maintenance tasks on MySQL relational databases.
- Supported the core technical team in monitoring system uptime, performance optimization, and general IT infrastructure.
Projects
E-commerce Platform
An interactive, multi-platform e-commerce app built with Next.js, Tailwind CSS and Medusa.js.
2D C/C++ GAME ENGINE
A custom 2D game engine built from scratch in C++ utilizing OpenGL. Designed with custom event handling, 2D collision detection, hardware audio rendering, and basic physics simulation for interactive graphical applications.
Web OCR Application
A web-based Optical Character Recognition (OCR) application built with Python, Flask and PyTesseract. It allows users to upload images and extract text content using advanced image processing techniques.
Bussiness Website
Dynamic and modern business website built with Next.js and Tailwind CSS. It features responsive design, interactive elements, and optimized performance for a seamless user experience.