Overview
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Hobbies
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Mirsada Kukaj

Mirsada Kukaj

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Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Internship

DFKI-Saarbrücken
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in setting up EEG devices and conducting EEG recordings, ensuring accurate data collection and proper setup.
  • Applied preprocessing techniques to EEG data, including filtering, artifact removal, and segmentation, to ensure clean and usable data for analysis.
  • Used software tools for EEG signal analysis and feature extraction, extracting meaningful patterns and insights from the data.
  • Participated in projects exploring brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) for applications such as communication aids, neurofeedback, and external device control, contributing to the development of innovative technologies.
  • Maintained precise documentation of experiments and procedures, creating reports summarizing findings and progress, ensuring clear communication of results.

Hiwi-Stelle

Hochschule Karlsruhe- HKA
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Project Coordination & Event Planning: Organized meetings and workshops for the data protection team, ensuring smooth execution and stakeholder participation.
  • Data Privacy & Compliance: Assisted in processing data protection requests, including access and deletion requests, in accordance with privacy regulations.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Prepared meeting documents, created reports, and managed follow-ups, ensuring clear communication and structured workflow.

Internship

Civic Resistance
01.2019 - 01.2020

Students for Good Governance Survey: "The Presence of Corruption in Public Universities" Training: "GET TO KNOW YOUR MUNICIPALITY"

Albanian Center for Good Governance (ACGG) | Supported by Konrad Adenauer Foundation & Student Economic Forum

  • Promoted transparency and ethical governance among students.
  • Participated in workshops on public policy, accountability, and democratic participation.
  • Applied UX Research & Data Analysis (survey design, user experience research, usability testing, and qualitative/quantitative analysis) to assess student perceptions of governance.

Civic Resistance | Supported by Friedrich Ebert Foundation, Tirana

  • Conducted research using qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze corruption in higher education.
  • Applied data analysis and visualization to provide actionable insights for policy recommendations.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to raise awareness about transparency and institutional integrity.

Civic Resistance | Supported by Friedrich Ebert Foundation (Project: "HIRE A MAYOR")

  • Gained insights into policy-making processes, governance structures, and municipal administration.
  • Developed advocacy, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills through interactive sessions.

Internship

Fundjave Ndryshe
06.2018 - 01.2019


Project Support & Research

Tirana, Albania

  • Developed project materials and presentations to support various initiatives.


  • Conducted research and analysis to inform project strategies and decision-making.


  • Worked with marginalized and discriminated communities from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, fostering inclusion and advocacy.

Education

Master of Science - Cognitive Science

RPTU
Kaiserslautern, Germany
11-2025

B. A. - Elektro-u Informationstechnik

Hochschule Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe
01.2023

Master of Science - Social Sciences

University of Tirana
Tirane
01.2019

B. A. - Social Sciences

University of Shkodra
Shkodra
01.2017

Skills

  • Well-organized and detail-oriented
  • Empathy and strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle criticism and conflict effectively
  • Programming Languages: C, Python, MATLAB
  • Data Analysis & Statistics: Statistical software (SPSS, JASP)
  • Machine Learning Frameworks: PyTorch
  • MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Languages

Albanian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)

Hobbies


  • Sports: Actively involved in team sports (such as volleyball, jogging and hiking).
  • Traveling: Enjoy exploring new cultures and learning about global governance, which enhances my adaptability and appreciation for diversity.
  • Technology: Enthusiastic about new tech developments, particularly in artificial intelligence and machine learning, which aligns with my professional interests in data science and research.

Timeline

Internship

DFKI-Saarbrücken
08.2024 - Current

Hiwi-Stelle

Hochschule Karlsruhe- HKA
06.2022 - 09.2023

Internship

Civic Resistance
01.2019 - 01.2020

Internship

Fundjave Ndryshe
06.2018 - 01.2019

Master of Science - Cognitive Science

RPTU

B. A. - Elektro-u Informationstechnik

Hochschule Karlsruhe

Master of Science - Social Sciences

University of Tirana

B. A. - Social Sciences

University of Shkodra
Mirsada Kukaj