Erik Roganský Product Designer • Developer • Translator
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How I Learned to Think in Systems – and Care About People

How school, side-quests, and a few lucky detours taught me to design for people and build what they actually need.

My academic travels

June 2022
Finished journey at high school
Aug 2018 June 2022
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Gymnázium Ľudovíta Štúra

Hronská 3, 960 49 Zvolen, Slovakia
Grammar School

💡 Why I chose this: I wanted a school that would let me explore everything broadly rather than be boxed into one direction.

What I’ve learned: I gained a foundation across many subjects, which helped me stay curious and think across disciplines instead of just one.

June 2022
June 2025
June 2025
Finished my BSc in Computer Science
Sept 2022 June 2025
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Slovak University of Technology

Ilkovičova 2, 842 16 Bratislava 4, Slovakia
BSc in Computer Science

💡 Why I chose this: During grammar school I found myself deeply drawn to informatics, so continuing in that direction felt natural.

✨ What I’ve learned: I built skills across programming, algorithms, and broader IT fields, which formed the foundation of my technical thinking.

September 2025
Started my MSc in Computer Science
Sept 2025 Present
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Slovak University of Technology

Ilkovičova 2, 842 16 Bratislava 4, Slovakia
MSc in Computer Science

💡 Why I chose this: I enjoyed my bachelor’s experience, valued the high quality of teaching, and wanted to go deeper in the field.

✨ What I’ve learned: I’m expanding what I already know and developing more advanced expertise to grow further in informatics.

September 2025
August 2026
August 2026
Finished my MS in Information Systems
May 2025 August 2026
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Northeastern University

360 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115
MS in Information Systems

💡 Why I chose this: I wanted to study abroad to broaden my perspective and experience international academic culture.

✨ What I’ve learned: I learned to connect UX thinking, software development, and business strategy, which helped me approach products more holistically, from user needs to technical feasibility and market impact.