AKIYA HOKEN

Research Assistant at Neural Interfacing Lab (NIL), Maastricht

March 2023 - July 2023

• Programming - Created a code in python, that converts any neural data from one data format (XDF) into another (NWB).
• Frontend dev - Worked on the Research-group's website, to streamline the structure so that editing, and adding new publications is easier. Also included animations and transitions to modernise their website, to improve UI and UX.

Student Internship at Maastricht Centre for Systems Biology (MaCSBio), Maastricht

September 2022 - December 2022

• AI engineering - Researched and created an AI model, that predicts the anthropocentric and bio markers that influences the most in increasing body fat percentage - based on individuals' diet (language used: R).

Full Stack Web Developer at Fixed Gear Coffee, Maastricht

August 2023 - Present

• Developing a full-stack ecommerce application for a Cycling clothing and accessories brand
• Developed their second website for the local cafe they own (fixedgearcoffee.com)

Waiter at Azie Tapas, Maastricht

August 2021 - July 2023

• Efficiently coordinated and communicated with my colleagues and kitchen staff to provide quality service to customers.

Student Tutor (Math & Physics), Hilversum

April 2018 - September 2019

• Created a positive learning environment where students felt comfortable to ask questions and express their ideas

MSc in Cognitive and Decision Sciences, University College London (UCL), London

September 2024 - Present

• Main: Perceptual Interface Design, and Computational Modelling of Cognition.
• Secondary focus on Judgement and Decision Making, and Behavioural Science

Bachelor of Liberal Arts And Sciences, Maastricht Science Program, Maastricht

February 2020 - February 2023

• Main focus on Computer Science, and Neuroscience
• Graduated with distinction, Cum Laude

Highschool diploma, International School Hilversum, Hilversum

September 2013 - July 2018