My name is Ilir Kiçmari, and I am 23 years old, hailing from Kosovo. Mathematics has always been a profound passion of mine. During my high school years, I had the opportunity to participate in the National Mathematical Olympiads and the Team Selection Test for the International Mathematical Olympiad. I was also honored to be selected for the Math Kangaroo Contest in Kosovo.

Currently, I am working on my Master’s Thesis in the Department of Mathematics, where my focus is on Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Throughout my academic journey, I have been fortunate to receive three merit-based scholarships from the University of Prishtina and the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology. My studies also took me abroad for an exchange semester at Riga Technical University, an experience that broadened my perspective and enriched my education.

Beyond my academic pursuits, I have been deeply involved in student activism. I served on the student council in the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and I established the organization Student Initiative for Novation 68. Additionally, I was a member of the governing body of the Student Activism Congress in Prishtina on two occasions. In these roles, I have passionately advocated for increasing the quality of higher education, fostering student activism, and promoting the digitization of university processes.

Currently, I am employed as a Project Manager and Programming Instructor at the Digital School (Shkolla Digjitale) in Prishtina. This role allows me to merge my love for mathematics, teaching, and technology, while also contributing to the education and development of future generations.