Miro Kuruc
A graduate with over 2 years of diverse professional experience,
passionate about global affairs, cybersecurity, and strategic decision-making.
A collaborative team player with a strong foundation in international relations, known for an analytical mindset, pragmatic approach, and commitment to kindness
and continuous learning.
Education
John Hopkins University
School of Advanced International Studies, Italy and Washington, D.C.
Master of Arts in International Relations with Focus on Technology and Innovation
- Ranked as one of the best master’s program in the world within the field
- Cumulative GPA: 3.72
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Courses
- Intelligence and Cyberpolicy
- Contemporary Transatlantic Relations
- Cybercrime and Cybercriminals
- Intelligence and Cyberspace
- National Security and Emerging Technology (Practicum)
- Leadership, Ethics and Decision-Making
- Russia The Making (and Unmaking) of a Super Power
- Statistics for Data Analysis
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Conflict Risk and Stability in Cyberspace
- Risk in International Politics & Economics
- Evolution of the International System
- Fundamentals of International Law
- Transatlantic and European Security Record and Challenges
- Essentials of International Economics I
- Essentials of International Economics II
- Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
- Introduction to Python
- Introduction to Country Risk & Political Analysis
- Country Risk Modelling, Writing and Exercises
- Principles of Economics
- Writing Workshop
Comenius University
Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences in Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Bachelor in European Studies
- Cumulative GPA: 3.60, Passed Final Examination with Honors
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Courses
- Critical Thinking and Argumentation
- Persuasion and Attitude Change
- Academic Writing and Argumentation
- Political Theories
- Political Analysis
- History of Political Thought
- Introduction to European Integration
- Theories of Political Science
- Comparative Politics I, II, and III
- Political Sociology
- Conflicts and Their Resolution
- Democratic Theories
- International Relations I and II
- Media in International Politics
- Social Science Research Methods
- The Role of Identity in World Politics
- Introduction to Diplomacy
- Law of the EU
- Introduction to Political Science
Business Academy
Focus on Economics, Business Administration, Management, and Accounting
Secondary Industrial School of Electrical Engineering
Focus on Electrical Engineering and Informatics and Network Technologies
Work Experiences
Analyst / Intern at the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Washington, D.C.
I analyzed and reported on foreign policy and security developments in the U.S., assessing their potential effects on transatlantic relations. Contributed to strategic policymaking by informing and advising policymakers. Furthermore, I represented the embassy in diplomatic meetings, conferences, and other formal and informal gatherings. Organized and managed a meeting between the Slovak delegation and the U.S. Supreme Court as a direct result.
Intern at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovak Republic
At the Ministry, I provided research and administrative support for trade missions and diplomatic projects, facilitating key trade initiatives and strengthening economic partnerships. Furthermore, I Assisted in organizing the Export Forum, which successfully hosted hundreds of companies, fostering business networking and promoting Slovakian exports.
Office Director at EduHub
Back & Front Office Administrative Support, Logistics and Event Management.
- 1 year 2019 – 2020
- Slovak Republic
Intern at the MINDWORX Behavioral Consulting
Conducted market research for product introduction and assisted with consulting projects for clients.
- 2 months – Apr 2019 – May 2019
- Slovak Republic
Intern at PS:Digital
Focused on content creation and social media management for clients.
- 3 months – July 2017 – Sep 2017
- Slovak Republic
Intern / Assistant at Pixel Federation
Assisted the Chief Learning Officer, created databases for HR, and worked on public PR events.
Additional Information
Languages
- English (Full Working Proficiency)
- Russian (Beginner)
- Slovak (Native)
- Czech (Working Proficiency)
Skills
- Writing Policy Briefs & Analytic Essays
- Risk Assesment and Analysis
- Game Theory I Certification
- Office 365
- Python
Extra Curricular Activities
- Volunteer at the Stop the Corruption Foundation
- At the Foundation, I conducted open-source intelligence to analyze suspicious public tenders in total sum of ~ 1,5mil €. Furthermore, I managed team of 9 volunteers during organization of anticorruption event for more than 900 attendees and conducted translation services and administrative work.
- 1 year and 8 months, October 2021 – June 2023
- Organizer of Estonia Trek: 16th International Conference on Cyber Conflict
- Co-Founder of the Central & Eastern Europe Club at SAIS Europe (CEEC)
- Organizer of CEEC Trek