Jakob Philippe is a 5th-year student at Northeastern University, set to graduate with degrees in Computer Science and Music Technology. Originally from Milan, Italy, he was raised in New York City. Jakob’s hobbies include hiking, snowboarding, and cooking. He is also a musician, playing the piano, bass, and trombone, and is currently learning the guitar. With a lifelong interest in both computers and music, choosing his major at Northeastern was a straightforward decision. After graduation, Jakob will begin his career as a Software Engineer at Akamai, while continuing to explore the field of music technology and expand his musical skills in his free time.