Jelena Gjorgjev

Jelena Gjorgjev

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Academic Journey

2025:

AI Talents Programme
Frankfurt School Blockchain Center:
  • Key AI concepts
  • Emerging technologies
  • Real-world applications across various industries

2024:

Connecting the DOTs
Security Research Labs, J3D.AI (Jedi), SystAIn3r, Polkadot, and Apillon:
Network Forensics
Florida International University:
  • Understand the fundamentals of network forensics and its role in cybersecurity.
  • Learn how to capture and analyze network traffic using various tools and techniques.
  • Identify and investigate common network attacks and intrusions.
  • Apply forensic methodologies to real-world scenarios through practical exercises.
Symfony 6:
  • 30 Days with LAST Stack
SheFi:
  • Becoming A Blockchain Baddie
  • Wonder Wallets (Zerion)
  • Ethereum’s Glow Up
  • What The Fi is DeFi
  • What’s Dai Got To Do With It (Stablecoins)
  • Trading Tokens (Decentralized Exchanges)
  • Little Miss Staker
  • I Want My NFT’s (Non Fungible Tokens)
  • I Wanna DAO With Somebody (Governance)
  • Socially Devoted To You
  • AI Will Survive
Chainlink Academy:
  • Chainlink 101
  • Solidity Introduction
  • Solidity 102
  • VRF v2 Introduction
  • VRF v2 Advanced
Chainlink Bootcamp 2024:
  • Blockchain concepts and Wallets
  • ​Solidity Fundamentals
  • ​ERC20 Tokens and Chainlink
  • Data Feeds
  • ​Cross Chain Tokens using Chainlink CCIP
  • ​Mentoring session with the Chainlink community
  • ​NFTs and Chainlink Automation
  • ​Chainlink CCIP in cross-chain dApps
  • ​Random Numbers using Chainlink VRF
  • ​Chainlink Functions to access off-chain data
  • ​Connecting the world using the Chainlink platform
DLT Talents Programme
Frankfurt School Blockchain Center:
  • Fundamentals of blockchain, crypto assets and DLT.
  • Getting to Know Stakeholder Domains, Entrepreneurship, IT Development, Regulations, Venture Capital and Media
  • Focusing on the stakeholder domain and develop deep knowledge, advancing from generalists to specialists.
DeFi Talents Programme
Frankfurt School Blockchain Center:
  • Fundamentals of DeFi, crypto assets and DLT.
  • Getting to know various stakeholder domains, and gaining insight into entrepreneurship, IT development, regulations, venture capital, and media.
  • Focusing on the stakeholder domain and develop deep knowledge, advancing from generalists to specialists.
ReFi Talents Programme
Frankfurt School Blockchain Center:
  • Fundamentals of ReFi, DLT and carbon markets.
  • Getting to Know Stakeholder Domains, Entrepreneurship, IT Development, Regulations, Venture Capital and Media
  • Focusing on the stakeholder domain and develop deep knowledge, advancing from generalists to specialists.

2023:

PhD Studies
FEEIT – Faculty of Electrical Engineering & Information Technologies, Skopje
  • Ethics in scientific research work
  • Methodology of scientific research work
  • Theory of Coding and Secure Communications 2
  • Optical networks
  • Advanced Telecommunication Protocol Engineering
  • Design of telecommunication services
  • Advanced Quantum Communications
NFT Talents Programme
Frankfurt School Blockchain Center:
  • Fundamentals of NFTs, Crypto Assests and DLTs
  • Getting to Know Stakeholder Domains, Entrepreneurship, IT Development, Regulations, Venture Capital and Media
  • Focusing on the stakeholder domain and develop deep knowledge, advancing from generalists to specialists.
Bitcoin Talents Programme
Frankfurt School Blockchain Center:
  • Fundamentals of Blockchain, Crypto Assests and DLTs
  • Getting to Know Stakeholder Domains, Entrepreneurship, IT Development, Regulations, Venture Capital and Media
  • Focusing on the stakeholder domain and develop deep knowledge, advancing from generalists to specialists.
Internet of Things – Security and Privacy
Florida International University:
  • Introducing the foundations of network security standards, and their applications.​
  • Understanding the fundamental security primitives specific to IoT.
  • Gaining knowledge on protocol security, control security, and key management.
  • Identifying different application-level protocols and their security.
Cyber-Physical Systems Security of Critical Infrastructure
Florida International University:
  • Differentiate between CPS and network security
  • Understand best practices to secure SCADA and control systems
  • Recognize different attacks on the physical and cyber sides
  • Apply countermeasures to secure Industrial Control Systems
  • Become familiar with CPS security standards
  • Understand the implications of privacy in CPS settings
Atala PRISM Pioneer Programme:
  • Foundations of Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI):
    • Non-technical explanation of SSI
    • A thorough examination of SSI concepts
    • Moral and ethical questions for emerging tech
  • Build with Atala PRISM
    • Introduction to the PRISM suite
    • Real-world ecosystem walkthrough
    • Creating DIDs, issuing and verifying credentials
  • Human-centric Design for Decentralized identiy
    • Introduction to a designer’s role in emerging technology and design for identity
    • The importance of looking through the eyes of the user. Introduction of concepts such as calm technology, design for social innovation, and empathy
    • Exploring the different obstacles such as interoperability, account recovery or tech understanding
    • Discussion of different methods to reduce friction in HCI (human computer interaction), the importance of critical thinking and critique in the design process

2022-2023:

Master in Blockchain Technologies (GPA 9,60)
Zigurat – Global Institute of Technology & Instituto de Formación Continua Il3 | Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
  • Blockchain and the Trust & Transparency
    Economy
  • Basics of Blockchain Technology & Architecture
  • Cryptography & Security
  • Advanced Blockchain Technology &
    Architecture
  • Cryptocurrencies, Token Economy & ICOs/STOs
  • Legal & Regulation
  • Business Applications & Use Cases
  • Lean Business Modelling for Blockchain
  • Lean Blockchain Prototyping & Development
  • Challenges, Scalability and the Future of
    Blockchain
  • Implementation of Blockchain Technology
    into Existing Enterprise Software Ecosystems
AWS Education
  • Analytics
  • Cloud Computing
  • Development
  • Machine Learning & AI
  • Network & Infrastructure
  • Professional skills
  • Security
IBM Academic Initiative
  • AI, Capstone
  • Data Science
  • IBM Automation
  • IBM Cloud
  • Healthcare
  • Quantum
  • Red Hat Academy
Harward University (HarwardX CS50) at Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • HarvardX CS50P: Introduction to Programming with Python
  • HarvardX CS50AI: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python

2020-2021:

Faculty of Pedagogy (Psychological and pedagogy methods for professional development) at UKIM, Skopje (GPA 9.20)
  • Pedagogy
  • Psychology
  • Methodology
  • Communication Pedagogy
  • School Dokimology

2011-2013:

Master of Science in Informatics (GPA 9.50)

Faculty of Informatics (Software Engineering, Programming and Multimedia) at the European University of Republic Of Macedonia, 1000 Skopje
  • Advanced fields of Computer Science in Computer Programming (C, C++, C#, ASP.NET, AJAX, XML);
  • Database Management (Microsoft SQL);
  • UML Design and Software Development Methodologies;
  • Web design (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress);
  • Operating Systems management (Windows and Mac OSX);
  • Computer Network management (Wired and WirelessВ Networks, Distributed Systems and Sensors);
  • Graphic Animation and Modelling (Maya, Flash, OpenGL)
  • Agile/Scrum process

2008-2011:

Bachelor of Science in Informatics (GPA 9.50)

Faculty of Informatics (Software Engineering) at the European University of Republic Of Macedonia, 1000 Skopje
  • Advanced fields of Computer Science in Computer Programming (C#, ASP.NET XML);
  • Web Design (HTML, CSS);
  • UML Design and Software Development Methodologies;
  • Operating Systems management (Windows);
  • Database Management (SQL Server);
  • Graphic Animation and Modelling (Maya, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Corel Draw);

2004-2008:

Graduated Senior (GPA 5.00)

Gymnasium “Orce Nikolov”, 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia
  • Advanced fields of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (area A)

PUBLISHED RESEARCH PAPERS

  1. J. Gjorgjev, A. Petkova, S. Gelev, and A. Sokolovski, “Performance analyses of QoS in VOIP/IPTV in computer networks using IPv4 and IPv6 routing and addressing,” in Proc. CITYR 2011, Skopje, North Macedonia, 2011.
  2. J. Gjorgjev, M. Milosavljev-Apostolovski, S. Gelev, and A. Sokolovski, “Usability aspect of the cloud solutions used in enterprise environment: The case of Microsoft 365,” in Proc. Faces of Crisis 2012, Skopje, North Macedonia, 2012.
  3. J. Gjorgjev, M. Zivadinovikj, S. Gelev, and A. Sokolovski, “ICT business value of using a cloud-based system in an enterprise environment: The case of Microsoft 365,” in Proc. Faces of Crisis 2012, Skopje, North Macedonia, 2012.
  4. R. Hristov, G. Josifovska, M. Milosavljev-Apostolovski, and J. Gjorgjev, “Mobile teacher: Online creator of teaching content for presentation,” in Proc. TIO 2012, Čačak, Serbia, 2012.
  5. R. Hristov, S. Gelev, J. Gjorgjev, and M. Milosavljev-Apostolovski, “Multimedia, hypermedia, mobile devices, marketing,” in The Role of the Media in the Promotion of Products and Services, 2012.
  6. J. Gjorgjev, M. Milosavljev-Apostolovski, and R. Hristov, “Animation techniques and OpenGL,” in Proc. CITYR 2012, Skopje, North Macedonia, 2012.
  7. R. Hristov, R. Temjanovski, and J. Gjorgjev, “E-Decisions: Mobile informational decision support system,” Yearbook – Faculty of Economics, University Goce Delchev, vol. 6, pp. xx–xx, Štip, North Macedonia, 2014, ISSN: 1857-7628.
  8. M. Bogdanovski and J. Gjorgjev, “Evaluation of the parallel computing performances based on the NVIDIA GeForce GPUs,” Techniques, Technologies, Education, Management (TTEM), vol. 10, no. 1, pp. xx–xx, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2015, ISSN: 1840-1503.
  9. K. Jakimoski, O. Iliev, G. Kakashevski, B. Stojchevska, J. Gjorgjev, and E. Petrova, “Cyber risk management tool for improving the cybersecurity maturity in the companies,” in Proc. AIIT Int. Conf. Applied Internet and Information Technologies (AIIT 2023), Bitola, North Macedonia, Oct. 2023.
  10. N. Sejfuli-Ramadani, J. Gjorgjev, V. Angelkoska, F. Idrizi, M. Porjazoski, and A. Risteski, “System proposal for integration of offline blockchain payment models in a fully offline EV authentication and charging procedure,” in Proc. 7th Int. Balkan Conf. Communications and Networking (BalkanCom 2024), Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2024.
  11. J. Gjorgjev, N. Sejfuli-Ramadani, V. Angelkoska, P. Latkoski, and A. Risteski, “Use cases and comparative analysis of blockchain networks and layers for DApp development,” in Proc. MECO 2024, CPSIoT 2024 & SS-CPSIoT 2024, Budva, Montenegro, 2024.
  12. N. Sejfuli-Ramadani, F. Idrizi, V. Angelkoska, P. Latkoski, J. Gjorgjev, and A. Risteski, “Advancements and applications of blockchain technology in diverse domains: A literature review,” in Proc. MECO 2024, CPSIoT 2024 & SS-CPSIoT 2024, Budva, Montenegro, 2024.
  13. J. Gjorgjev, N. Sejfuli-Ramadani, V. Angelkoska, V. Rakovic, and A. Risteski, “AI strategies for reducing carbon footprint in the ICT sector: An evaluation through the Science-Based Targets initiative,” in Proc. 16th Int. Conf. ETAI 2024, Struga, North Macedonia, 2024.
  14. J. Gjorgjev, N. Sejfuli-Ramadani, V. Angelkoska, V. Rakovic, and A. Risteski, “Review of approaches to implementing science-based targets for reducing carbon footprint in the ICT sector,” in Proc. IEEE Int. Humanitarian Technologies Conf. (IHTC 2024), Bari, Italy, 2024.
  15. J. Gjorgjev, M. F. Ramadhan, and S. Dhamayana, “Blockchain forensics: Unmasking anonymity in dark web transactions,” Int. J. Criminology and Sociology, vol. 14, pp. 68–75, 2025, doi: 10.6000/1929-4409.2025.14.07.
  16. N. S. Ramadani, J. Gjorgjev, V. Angelkoska, F. Idrizi, B. Popovski, and A. Risteski, “AI-powered X-ray scanning and blockchain-based evidence management: A system for corruption prevention and secure legal accountability,” J. Electr. Eng. Inf. Technol. (JEEIT), 2024. [Online]. Available: https://jeeit.feit.ukim.edu.mk/index.php/jeeit/article/view/417/383

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