Oscar Kivinen's summer trainee
Aalto University
- A paid contract for writing my bachelor's thesis on algebraic geometry over the summer.
- Only a handful students out of 200+ applicants were selected.
Curriculum Vitae
My academic and professional history
Profile
. ENGLISH. Accelerated math student with strong theoretical background and experience teaching advanced coursework. Comfortable working independently on challenging material; highly motivated to learn quickly and contribute to research or technical projects.
Experience
Aug 2026Jun 2026
Feb 2025Sep 2025
TA for Calculus 1 & 2
Aalto University
- Consistent positive student feedback for clarity of explanation and approachable teaching style.
Nov 2025
Winner of Neurochallenge 2025
University of Eastern Finland
- Developed an app to measure short- and long-term cognitive stress using mouse micromovement analysis.
- Won 1st place (€15,000 prize) against six teams, including teams composed of MSc and PhD holders.
Aug 2025Jun 2025
Participant in the Ignite startup accelerator
Aalto Entrepreneurship Society
- Built a proof-of-concept game engine integrating LLMs for adaptive narrative generation responsive to player input and emotional cues.
- Only 15 teams out of 200 were selected into the program.
Jun 2024Oct 2023
Substitute teacher for math
Helsinki High School of Natural Sciences
- Covered three parental leaves (7 weeks in fall; a full spring period).
- Taught advanced math curriculum: Algebra, Vectors & 3D Geometry, Calculus, Probability, and Financial Math.
- Designed midterm assignments and final exams; graded student work & assigned the final grades.
- Principal requested that I provide private tutoring for two struggling students, reflecting confidence in my teaching.
Education
Jun 2027Aug 2024
BTech in Mathematics and systems sciences
Aalto University
- Accelerated mathematics curriculum (150 % pace) reaching master's-level coursework by the second year.
- GPA 4,97/5,00.
Awards
2025
Dean's Incentive Scholarship
Aalto University
- 60 ECTS within a year
2023
Teaching staff's scholarship
Helsinki High School of Natural Sciences
- A merit scholarship by high school faculty for exceptional community engagement.
2020
ProICT Award
ATK Instituutti säätiö sr
- Organized a Discord-based distance learning system during COVID-19.
- Onboarded teaching staff and coordinated school-wide use.
- Gained nation-level media coverage on Helsingin Sanomat, the biggest Finnish newspaper.
Skills
- Project coordination
- Independent execution
- Mathematical reasoning
- Clear communication
- Rapid learner
Languages
- Finnish (Native)
- English C1
- Spanish B1
- French B1
- Chinese A0