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Passionate Computer Science student with a strong foundation in mathematics , advanced algorithm analysis , and problem-solving. Equipped with advanced skills in data structures, complex algorithm development , and low-level technical programming. I have applied these principles to develop full-stack software systems, utilizing cloud technology and databases. A good portion of this work has been done in a team environment with formal planning, significantly enhancing my team leadership skills to an exceptional level. My analytical mind and technical expertise enable me to tackle complex challenges across various fields, efficiently utilizing software development when needed. I find great joy in all of these pursuits.

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Skills

Front-End Development

  • Flutter
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • SASS
  • JS
  • C# Visual Studio
  • Flutter
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • SASS
  • JS
  • C# Visual Studio

Back-End Development

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • Socket.io
  • Passport.js
  • MongoDB
  • Mongoose
  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • Socket.io
  • Passport.js
  • MongoDB
  • Mongoose

Languages I've Used

  • Dart
  • C++
  • Java
  • C#
  • Javascript
  • C
  • Python
  • GDScript
  • Dart
  • C++
  • Java
  • C#
  • Javascript
  • C
  • Python
  • GDScript

Familiar Tools

  • Github
  • Azure Web Apps
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Postman
  • Github
  • Azure Web Apps
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Postman
  • Github
  • Azure Web Apps
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Postman
Achievements
  • Golden Key Invite
  • Google Developer Student Club Core Team Member
  • Multiple Distinctions [12] in Computer Science Degree
  • Received award for Best Overall Information Systems 2 Project [C# Tutoring App] from the Wits School of Business Science
  • Received awards for “Best Teamwork and Collaboration”, “Best Team Presentation” and “Best API Integration” at the Wits AWS Hackathon 2024 [Building an app using cloud services: we used Azure, Firebase, Flutter]
  • Gold Medal in the Gauteng Regional Eskom Expo for Young Scientists Science Fair for a datascience app [2019]
  • Finalist in the Horizon Mathematics Competition (Top 90)
  • Top Learner in Grade 10 Nationally in the SACEE Language challenge

Projects I've Worked On

Hexafund

A central web application allowing organizations to advertise funding opportunities such as bursaries, capital to start a business or to host an important event. Students register and can view and apply for opportunities. View on Desktop. This specific project was made for desktop use. All my other web applications are responsive.

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JS
  • Express.js
  • MongoDB

WitsGo

Aims to solves navigation and transport difficulties faced by students. Includes live tracking of Wits transport services (busses) and a rental system allowing users to rent a bicycle or skateboard. Map with real time user location tracking, navigation, enhanced interactivity and extra details specific to Wits campus. Can be modified for other campuses. Mobile and Desktop friendly.

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JS
  • Google MAPS API
  • MongoDB

Akai

Application developed for the Wits Amazon Hackathon 2024. Application to enhance the lives of female students. Tracks users within a particular radius, allowing students to request pads from nearby users. Advanced period tracking system. Built in restricted Chat-bot for women health questions. I've included it here to show our design and programming abilities using Flutter, Firebase Notifications and Azure Web Services. Check our code on the Github page.

  • Flutter
  • Express.js
  • Firebase
  • Azure Web Services
  • MongoDB

Hexafund

WitsGo

Akai


more projects available on GitHub

Education

Final year student studying Bsc Computer Science at the University of the Witwatersrand.

Highschool: Star College Pretoria.

Work Experience

TeachMe2 Tutor

  • Tutoring High School IT, Sciences and Mathematics

    • Developed Multiple Projects

  • Please visit the projects section to see the various projects I have worked on.

    • Relavent Completed Coursework

    1st Year

    • Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
    • Introduction to Algorithms and Programming
    • Basic Computer Organization
    • Discrete Computation Structures
    • Information Systems 1

    2nd Year

    • Database Fundamentals
    • Computer Networks
    • Mobile Computing
    • Analysis of Algorithms
    • Information Systems 2
    • Statistics

    3rd Year

    • Parallel Computing
    • Software Design
    • Advanced Analysis of Algorithms
    • Computer Graphics and Visualization
    • Operating Systems and System Programming
    • Software Design Project
    • Formal Languages and Automata
    • Machine Learning

    Interests

    • Web Development
    • Mobile Development
    • Fitness
    • Presenting
    • Moral Philosophy
    • Low Level System Programming
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Game Development

    Languages

    • English
    • Sesotho
    • Afrikaans