Maciej Nikiforuk

The topics connected with technology have always fascinated me and I knew very early that I wanted to pursue a career that involves computers and circuits. As I progressed through school I got interested in computers, especially in programming languages. I started learning them because I wanted to better understand how computer applications work and write my own programs. I started from simple apps like calculators to more complex ones like games, or Android applications. It was just the beginning. I was admiring all technology and I enjoyed dealing with computer issues. When my friends or family had problems, I solved them. At some point in my life I understood that IT knowledge which I learned in my IT school wasn't sufficient. I realized that if I wanted to be more familiar with computers and networks, I had to understand objective and generic programming. I became aware that if I wanted to be good in solving complex problems I must understand algorithms and each electronic component which allows the computer to work. This is why I decided to study Electronics and Telecommunications at the Silesian University. In my free time I read books about programming and write applications. I also build circuits and repair devices because i know that practical way of learning electronics is very important too. So I can say that I build simple circuits based on operational amplifiers, transistors and 555 timers.