Personal Side

Who I Am Beyond Code

I am Sofja Portnova, a Software Development student with three years of studies, and this page shares both my personal side and professional profile.

My School

I study at Tallinn Polytechnic School (TECHNO Tallinn College), where I am currently in my 3rd year of the Software Development programme.

Official school website: tptlive.ee

The programme has given me practical experience in web development, databases, and collaborative project work. It also taught me how to stay organized, meet deadlines, and keep improving with each project.

Professional Profile

Software Development student with three years of studies and experience creating small web projects and websites. Strongest language is JavaScript, with additional knowledge of Python and basic C# and PHP. Familiar with MySQL, SQLite and basic MongoDB.

Responsible, communicative and quick to learn new technologies. Able to work independently as well as in a team, stay calm under pressure, and solve problems step by step.

Currently looking for an internship to gain practical experience and grow as a software developer.

I am looking for this internship as part of the Erasmus+ programme.

Open my Europass CV (PDF)

My Photos

A small gallery from my life and interests.

Sofja portrait photo
Professional
Sofja creative portrait in neon lighting
Creative
Sofja personal moment with a parrot
Personal

My Hobbies

Crocheting

I enjoy crocheting because it helps me relax while still being creative and focused.

Diamond Painting

Diamond painting is one of my favorite hobbies for patience, detail, and calm concentration.

Puzzles and Training

I like sudoku, puzzles, and training because they challenge my thinking and keep me active.

My Dreams

After graduation, I want to continue my studies at UniLu, the University of Luxembourg. This is an important goal for me, and I am working hard to build the skills and mindset to succeed there.

My Character

Curious

I ask questions, research solutions, and enjoy understanding how things work under the hood.

Calm and Friendly

I stay calm in challenging situations and enjoy creating friendly, positive communication.

Social and Quick Learner

I work well with people, adapt quickly, and learn new tools and concepts fast.