Led the project from idea to product, focusing on design, development, and team collaboration.
Primož Cigoj, PhD
Indie hacker
AI enthusiasts
Researcher
Ethical Hacker
Primož Cigoj, PhD
Indie hacker
AI enthusiasts
Researcher
Ethical Hacker
Resume
Experience
2023 - Present
PandaChat.ai
Founder
2004 - Present
PC7
Founder & CEO
Lead deep-tech and AI projects, focusing on innovation and advanced product development.
2025 - Present
AstroChart.ai
Founder
Designed and developed the product from concept to launch, blending tech with astrology.
2009 - 2025
Jozef Stefan Institute
Researcher
Worked on EU cybersecurity projects, ethical hacking, and advanced tech research.
2011 - 2022
Internet Society
Representative
Together with our global community, we extend the Internet’s reach and protect its long-term well-being.
Education
2015 - 2021
Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School
Ljubljana, Slovenia
PhD in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
2012 - 2014
Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Master’s Degree in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
2004 - 2009
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Computer and Information Science
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.
1999 - 2003
Vegova
Ljubljana, Slovenia
High School Diploma in Computer Science.
Skills
Quantum Skills
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Product & Design99%
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Spiritual & Cosmic Insights30%
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Nature & Earth Connection30%
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Ethical Hacking99%
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Cloud & Systems99%
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Development90%
KNOWLEDGE
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Product design & UX thinking
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Red Hat, Linux & Unix systems administration
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Web hosting & infrastructure management
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Full-stack development (PHP, Python, SQL, C/C++)
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Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware)
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Ethical hacking & penetration testing
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Network security, VPNs, firewalls & traffic analysis
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Public speaking & workshops
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Spiritual and cosmic insights (Astrology, numerology, energy, and personal philosophy)
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Nature & earth connections (Eco-consciousness, grounding practices)
Volunteering
Documentary movie
2015
SI-CERT, Slovenian National Computer Emergency Response Team
Science and Technology
In the documentary #hekerji.si, I shared my journey, starting from my early days as a young hacker in Slovenia. The film captures the evolution of the Slovenian hacking community over the past two decades, diving into the stories and people who shaped it. My identity was concealed due to my work at the time with the Jozef Stefan Institute (JSI), and in the movie, I’m credited as “BlackyVIP.” You can watch the documentary, with English subtitles.
Mentoring
2021
DigiEduHack
Environment
I had the privilege of mentoring in the DigiEduHack 2021, a global event focused on innovative solutions in digital education. My team, BeeSmart, won the Global Award for our interactive beekeeping app, which empowers beekeepers with essential knowledge and tools to support sustainable practices. It was an inspiring experience collaborating with talented individuals to tackle challenges in education and sustainability.
Quote
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth, and everything you can imagine is real.
Pablo Picasso