Smit Dahake

Smit
Dahake

BSc Plus MINT Informatics student · Minor in Business

I build software — and I enjoy explaining it, organising around it and bringing people together.

About

I am an international Computer Science student at Saarland University with a strong interest in business and communication. I came to Saarbrücken through the VSi MINT preparatory programme, where I studied mathematics, physics and German, before starting my Bachelor Plus MINT in Informatics with a minor in business administration.

Alongside my studies I have worked in many roles at the university — as a tutor, a mentor, at the Career Center, in IT support for a library and at Triathlon, the university’s centre for entrepreneurship and innovation. Through these roles and my involvement in the student council, I have gained valuable experience in teamwork, organisation, communication and problem-solving.

As a communicative and open-minded person, I enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds and learning from different perspectives.

Experience

  1. Present

    Student Employee

    Triathlon — Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Transfer, Saarland University

    • Supporting the university’s start-up and innovation ecosystem
  2. 04/2026 – 09/2026

    VSi-MINT Mentor

    Saarland University

    • Guided and supported VSi-MINT students in their everyday study life
    • Provided individual counselling and organised support sessions
    • Point of contact for academic and organisational challenges
  3. 03/2026 – Present

    IT Student Assistant

    Economics Seminar Library (WIWISB), Saarland University

    • Maintaining and updating the library’s databases
    • Troubleshooting and technical support
    • Installing and setting up the OPAC library catalogue system
  4. 02/2026 – Present

    Student Employee

    Career Center, Saarland University

    • Organising career events with company partners — workshops, networking events and career fairs
    • Participant management from registration to on-site coordination
    • Creating student-focused content and social media communication to increase the Career Center’s visibility
  5. 04/2024 – 09/2024

    Higher Mathematics for Engineers 2 — Tutor

    Saarland University

    • Conducted HMI2 exercise sessions for STEM students
    • Guided students through challenging problems and discussions
    • Created an open and supportive learning environment
  6. 08/2023 – 03/2026

    Cashier

    ALDI SÜD, Saarbrücken

    • Handled checkout and cash reconciliation
    • Served and advised customers
    • Worked in a team to keep the store running efficiently

Education

  1. 04/2024 – Present

    Bachelor Plus MINT — Informatics

    Saarland University

    Minor: Business Administration (BWL)

  2. 10/2022 – 03/2024

    VSi MINT Programme

    Saarland University

    Preparatory study programme: mathematics, physics and German

  3. School education

    Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s, India

Engagement

Debattierclub Saar

Member

Competitive debating sharpens how I structure arguments, think on my feet and tell a convincing story — skills I use in tutoring, presenting and everyday teamwork.

Student Council BSc Plus MINT

Member

Representing fellow students and organising events and support for our programme, working closely with a team of volunteers.

Bollywood Dance Instructor

University Sports (Hochschulsport UdS) · 04/2023 – 09/2023

Taught beginners the basics of Bollywood dance, planned sessions for diverse groups and choreographed routines blending traditional and contemporary styles.

Skills

Programming

PythonJavaCSQL

Tools

Typo3CanvaMicrosoft OfficePowerPoint

Strengths

CommunicationOrganisationTeamworkProblem-solvingTeaching

Languages

  • MarathiC2
  • HindiC2
  • EnglishC1
  • GermanC1
  • FrenchA1

Contact

Interested in working together or just want to say hello? I am happy to hear from you.

Saarbrücken, Germany