Penda Svane | IT Specialist & Dimension Designer

Chapter I: Now

I have +3 years experience as a full-stack software engineer, working on multiple codebases and quick to get up to speed in new environments.

Deep Green Innovators - Focusing on making digital experience favor our natural elements. Accepted into the incubation program in Copenhagen (2026), joined by amazing colleagues and peers, focused on green transition issues, specifically the sustainable use of drinking water.
Virlux Studio - Currently building my dream indie game studio, creating a next-gen, co-op, remote-co-op, cross-platform experience.
CultureCache - Leading all facets (operations, business strategy, development, AI) of this side project, proudly sponsored by Google Cloud for Startups.
Future Projects - More exciting initiatives to be announced in 2026. Stay tuned!

Seed: "42", Starting location: "Windhoek, Namibia, Milky Way Galaxy, epoch 1996"

Chapter II: Keep Asking Why

Focus & Drive

I am interested in solving difficult problems using sustainable solutions and enjoy working alongside talented teams and organisations driven to make high impact. I am a self-initiator: if someone isn't going to do it, I will.

Core Systems Design

I am a systems designer using core computer science and software engineering principles, focused on reliability, modularity and speed, adapting to various frameworks and environments where necessary to solve problems effectively.

AI & Creative Tech

My expertise includes AI infrastructure development and pushing creative design boundaries.

Professional Ethos

Driven by creativity, humanity, and empathy, I commit to delivering sustainable results. I am highly adaptable, research-orientated, and focused on a long-term vision built on collective intelligence and individual agency.

Chapter III: Information In -> Interactions Out

Autonomous Robots with Raspberry Pi (Side Project)

Personal Venture | Ongoing

Working with Raspberry Pi to create autonomous robots using multimodal LLMs and custom systems for memory. This project explores the intersection of hardware, software, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on creating intelligent agents that can perceive and interact with the physical world.

Virlux Studio - Dream Game Development (Side Project)

Personal Venture | Ongoing

Virlux Studio will create next-gen gaming experiences that are cross-platform and virtual reality based. Remote-co-op, cross-platform experiences. This project utilizes my expertise in C#, Unity, and Photon Multiplayer networking. Interested developers or collaborators are welcome to reach out!

New Animated Project

A new project with an animated border.

This is placeholder content for a new and exciting project that will be revealed soon. Stay tuned for more details!

IT Specialist & Full-stack Web Developer (Side Project)

CultureCache | Horsens, Denmark | 2025-Present

Developing a platform for digital cultural heritage preservation. This initiative is proudly sponsored by Google Cloud for Startups (2-year term). I lead all facets of the project, including operations, business strategy, core development, and the implementation of AI infrastructure and agents. Site: culturecache.net/

Additional Certifications

Future Skills Talent Program +50 XP

Successfully completed the Future Skills Talent Program 2022 (Technology Denmark & Business Academy Aarhus), demonstrating commitment and ambition in Design Thinking, leadership, and in-demand IT competencies. I actively participate in Collaborative Green projects and entrepreneurship programs.

Future Green Challenge +50 XP

Multiday experience in creative problem solving using agile research methods with diverse colleagues.

Personality Trait: ENFJ-T (Protagonist)

Traits: Extraverted – 68%, Intuitive – 78%, Feeling – 58%, Judging – 53%, Turbulent – 56%
Role: Diplomat
Strategy: Social Engagement

Chapter IV: Learning by Doing

Full-stack Web Developer Site

Whistleblower Software (Formalize) | Aarhus, Denmark | 2023

Implemented features using TypeScript and updated the company landing page design. Executed work using SCRUM/Agile methodologies.

Front-end Web Developer Site

Mercura A/S | Aarhus, Denmark | 2023

Implemented React and TypeScript solutions, including using ThreeJS and React Three Fiber for 3D rendering. Managed feature development from conception to completion.

Frontend Web Developer (Internship) Site

NordicScreen | Randers, Denmark | 2022 | 6-month Internship

During a 6-month internship, I contributed to the development of Q-Touch, an interactive 3D digital signage module, gaining hands-on experience with frontend technologies in a professional environment.

Chapter V: A Student of Life

Bachelor’s degree, (Grade avg 9.4 out of 12)

Erhversakademi Aarhus | Business Academy Aarhus | 2021 - 2023

Web/Multimedia Management and Web-master.

AP degree, (Grade avg 9 out of 12)

Erhversakademi Sydvest | Business Academy South West | 2019 - 2021

Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster AP Degree.

Q-Touch: Interactive 3D Digital Signage Module (Thesis)

Bachelor Thesis Project | Collaboration with NordicScreen

Researched, designed, and developed a novel web-based application (Q-Touch) for real-time 3D rendered info-graphic interactions. Utilized Three.js/WebGL, React, and TypeScript to enable clients to easily create product showcases with points of interest, focusing on Human-Centered Design (HCD) and exploring gamification for retail clients.

Area 51 - VR Escape Room Experience

Multimedia & Design VR Elective (2020) | EASV

Contributed to the design and development of a puzzle-based VR escape room game using Unity and VRTK. Responsible for custom 3D object modeling (Blender) and implementing core game mechanics (e.g., grab, placement, shooting) and puzzle logic, demonstrating skills in 3D pipeline and game development.

Chapter VI: The Vision: Exploration & Expression

I am very interested in science and applying my agency to leaving the world a better place. I love cinema, interactive art, and human expression. I am fascinated by space and the idea of balancing our ecosystems on Earth while reaching for the stars using Spaceships. My daily routine involves experimental trip-hop music production. I love cooking and trying out new food! I love to dance.