Julian Kopf

Master of Science, Mathematics, KIT

Zeiskam, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

About

I'm a mathematician — M.Sc. from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), specializing in abstract algebra and geometry — with a deep conviction that the most interesting problems today live at the intersection of formal rigor and real-world impact. My master's thesis tackled the Oppenheim Conjecture; my daily reality involves shell scripts, AI workflows, and thinking carefully about what technology does to society. My path here was not straight, and I consider that a feature. Before settling into pure mathematics, I studied physics and mechanical engineering, trained for years at conservatory level in classical guitar, ran a small outdoor sports rental business, tutored students across disciplines, and spent a summer in large-scale logistics at Daimler. Each chapter taught me something the next one needed. The thread connecting all of it is the ability — and genuine drive — to immerse myself completely in a new domain and come out the other side with something useful. On the technical side: I work daily in the Unix terminal, write shell scripts and Python, am comfortable across macOS, Linux and Windows, and have hands-on experience with data analysis in R and numerical computing in MATLAB and Mathematica. Web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) are familiar ground. I follow AI developments closely and apply current models practically — not as a spectator. What I'm looking for is work that matters. My primary interest is in public-sector roles at the intersection of cybersecurity, digital forensics, and AI — institutions like the BKA, BSI or the DFKI, where technical depth serves a clear social purpose. I'm also drawn to science communication and education: making complex things genuinely understandable is a skill I've built across years of one-on-one teaching, and it's one I want to keep using. Based in the Rhineland-Palatinate / Baden-Württemberg area. Open to remote and select EU locations.

Experience

  • Freelance (16 yrs 3 mos)
    • Guitar Technician
      Jan 2010 - Mar 2026 · 16 yrs 3 mos

      Maintenance, setup, repair and modification of guitars and tube amplifiers.

    • Math, Physics and Music Tutor
      Oct 2014 - Dec 2025 · 11 yrs 3 mos

      Many years of experience providing private lessons in math, physics, and guitar to school and college students.

  • Assistant at Erlebnissport (Family Business) / VG Dannstadt-Schauernheim
    Jan 2008 - Mar 2026 · 18 yrs 3 mos

    Temporary help for canoeing, kayaking, canyoning, and rafting tours. Vacation care for children and teenagers as an assistant in youth services.

  • Seasonal Worker at KABS e.V., Südpfalz
    Mar 2012 - Sep 2023 · 11 yrs 7 mos

    Seasonal Worker @ "Kommunale Aktionsgemeinschaft zur Bekämpfung der Schnakenplage" (Germany)

  • Independent Owner at Kleinstunternehmen (Family Business)
    2019 - 2022 · 3 yrs

    Continued operation and downsizing of my father’s adventure sports business. Focus: rental of canoeing equipment. Leading and organizing individual tours as the guide and person in charge.

  • Internships at Various (Fitness, IT, Trades)
    2015 - 2016 · 1 yr

    Several internships in the fields of fitness, IT, and skilled trades to help with career exploration.