Yaroslav Maydebura
Full-stack engineer in the Netherlands — I build production web and multi-device apps, from a live recipe platform with real users to phone-controlled drones.
About Me
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I'm a full-stack engineer based in Leiden, Netherlands, originally from Kyiv, Ukraine. I focus on production web applications, multi-device systems, and applied research at the edges of robotics and ML.
I believe the ability to learn matters more than existing knowledge. Every project I take on starts with something I don't fully understand — and that's exactly what drives me. Right now I run Foood (foood.it.com), a live recipe platform serving real users; contributed prototype web and React Native work at an AI-native B2B startup; and I'm preparing an ICRA 2027 submission on IMU-based UAV control.
I've moved across continents — Kyiv to Osaka to Leiden — taught programming to middle schoolers in Tokyo, delivered 430+ hours of tutoring on Preply, and starting Sep 2026 I'll begin a BSc in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Leiden University.
My Journey
/>Physics & Math Lyceum
Started at the Ukrainian Physics and Mathematics Lyceum in Kyiv. Foundation in math, physics, and analytical thinking.
Physics & Math Lyceum
2018Started at the Ukrainian Physics and Mathematics Lyceum in Kyiv. Foundation in math, physics, and analytical thinking.
Moved to Japan
Graduated from UFML and moved to Osaka, Japan.
Moved to Japan
Graduated from UFML and moved to Osaka, Japan.
Teaching Assistant
Supported 90 middle-school students at Musashi International School Tokyo. Taught Scratch and Python.
Teaching Assistant
2022–2023Supported 90 middle-school students at Musashi International School Tokyo. Taught Scratch and Python.
Preply Tutor
Tutoring English and Python online. 430.5 hours across 436 lessons with 41 students at a 5.0/5.0 average rating.
Preply Tutor
Tutoring English and Python online. 430.5 hours across 436 lessons with 41 students at a 5.0/5.0 average rating.
Ritsumeikan University
Enrolled at Ritsumeikan University in the Information Systems Science & Engineering (ISSE) program. GPA 3.85/5.0; 68 credits completed.
Ritsumeikan University
Apr 2024Enrolled at Ritsumeikan University in the Information Systems Science & Engineering (ISSE) program. GPA 3.85/5.0; 68 credits completed.
Pocket-Flight
Designed and built an IMU-based drone control system. Phone sensors → ROS → drone attitude control. ICRA 2027 submission planned for Sep 2026.
Pocket-Flight
Designed and built an IMU-based drone control system. Phone sensors → ROS → drone attitude control. ICRA 2027 submission planned for Sep 2026.
FPS Latency Study → CHI 2026
Designed and conducted HCI research on how network latency affects FPS game performance. Accepted as poster at CHI 2026 Barcelona.
FPS Latency Study → CHI 2026
Feb 2025Designed and conducted HCI research on how network latency affects FPS game performance. Accepted as poster at CHI 2026 Barcelona.
TradeVision
Built an ML pipeline that predicts stock movements from news sentiment. VADER + FinBERT + walk-forward validation.
TradeVision
Built an ML pipeline that predicts stock movements from news sentiment. VADER + FinBERT + walk-forward validation.
Renmox (Technical Contributor)
Built prototype marketing site (Next.js + Three.js) and React Native mobile client for an AI-native B2B platform. Aug 2025 – Feb 2026.
Renmox (Technical Contributor)
Aug 2025Built prototype marketing site (Next.js + Three.js) and React Native mobile client for an AI-native B2B platform. Aug 2025 – Feb 2026.
Launched Foood
Founded and shipped foood.it.com — a live recipe management platform serving 30+ active users and 150+ recipes.
Launched Foood
Founded and shipped foood.it.com — a live recipe management platform serving 30+ active users and 150+ recipes.
StudyForge
Solo-developing a gamified education platform with RPG-style progression. Next.js 14, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Redis. Launch planned Jun 2026.
StudyForge
Feb 2026Solo-developing a gamified education platform with RPG-style progression. Next.js 14, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Redis. Launch planned Jun 2026.
Leiden University
Starting a BSc in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Leiden University in September 2026.
Leiden University
Starting a BSc in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Leiden University in September 2026.
Next Chapter
Starting BSc AI & Data Science at Leiden in Sep 2026, and open to internships in the Netherlands alongside studies.
Next Chapter
2026+Starting BSc AI & Data Science at Leiden in Sep 2026, and open to internships in the Netherlands alongside studies.
Selected Work
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Technical Contributor
Renmox · Self-employed (Remote)
Built prototype marketing site (Next.js 15/16 + Three.js NetworkGlobe, hero transitions, performance/SEO/conversion experiments) and React Native mobile client (5-tab navigation, offline-first flows, AI integration, e-signature, deal-room session handling, CRM foundations) for an AI-native B2B ERP/CRP platform. Stack: Next.js, React Native, TypeScript (strict), Tailwind, Three.js, Framer Motion, Zustand, tRPC, Turborepo.
Online Tutor (English & Programming)
Preply
430.5 hours across 436 one-on-one lessons with 41 students at a 5.0/5.0 average rating. Teach Python and English to learners of varying levels.
Teaching Assistant (Programming/English)
Musashi International School Tokyo
Supported 90 middle-school students in Scratch/Python; co-created activities; assisted demos/tech setup.
constEducation
BSc, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
Starting September 2026.
B.Eng., Information Systems Science & Engineering
Ritsumeikan University, Osaka, Japan
GPA: 3.85/5.0; 68 credits completed. Coursework: Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Computer Networks, HCI, Digital Signal Processing, Engineering Mathematics.
Ukrainian Physics and Mathematics Lyceum
Kyiv, Ukraine
GPA: 10/12. Intensive curriculum in advanced mathematics, physics, and analytical problem-solving.
Let's Connect
/>I'm starting a BSc in AI & Data Science at Leiden University in September 2026, and I'm open to internships in the Netherlands alongside studies. Whether you have an opportunity, a question, or just want to say hello — I'd love to hear from you.
The fastest way to reach me is by email. Drop me a message anytime via the form on the right or directly at yaroslav0523@gmail.com — I read everything and reply within a day or two.