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My Professional Path

My Journey

I started learning to code seven years ago and have been working professionally with clients for over four years.

2020-2021
Front-End Developer

Specialized in front-end development, building responsive web applications for clients while earning a PCAP certification. Worked extensively with modern UI frameworks.

HTML/CSSJavaScriptReactResponsive DesignPCAP Certification
2021-2023
Full-Stack Developer

Expanded into back-end development, delivering custom web solutions for various clients. Built and deployed scalable applications, winning my first hackathon in the process.

Node.jsExpressMongoDBSQLRESTful APIsProject Architecture
2023-Present
Cloud Engineer(DevOps)

Specialized in cloud infrastructure, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines while managing multiple client projects. Developed NextGenSell.com and its POS system. Won two more hackathons.

AWSDockerKubernetesTerraformCI/CDMonitoringNextGenSell
Competitions

3-Time Hackathon Winner

Proven problem-solving skills and technical excellence under pressure

September 2023
MAISH TUT Hackathon
Tshwane University of Technology & University of Mpumalanga2nd Place

Engineered an AI-driven mental health solution, automating data analysis and deploying it on cloud infrastructure for real-time recommendations.

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December 2023
CSIR Datathon
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research1st place - Best Male

Developed an AI-powered resume analysis solution to identify ideal industries, mitigate bias, and optimize resumes using generative AI. Addressed South Africa's 68% unemployment rate with data-driven career recommendations.

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July 2024
The Harmony Food & Health Security Challenge
Enactus & Harmony Gold2nd Place

Built PsycheLink, a cloud-based mental health analytics platform with automated data processing to provide actionable insights and metrics for mental well-being.

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Portfolio

Enterprise Solutions

Production-ready systems deployed for real-world impact

NextGenSell POS System
NextGenSell POS System
A powerful point-of-sale software designed for retail businesses. It supports inventory tracking, employee management, and sales analytics. Built with Bash, Electron.js, and Vue.js, it features automated deployments on Alpine Linux and Windows using Docker for containerization.
Bash
Electron.js
Vue.js
Alpine Linux
Windows
+5 more
Omphile AI Chrome Extension
Omphile AI Chrome Extension
A multi-agent AI assistant that enhances web browsing experiences. It integrates real-time coding assistance, advanced AI models using Ollama, and is hosted on Groq and Azure services. Supports real-time Socket.IO communication, ElevenLabs for speech processing, and PostgreSQL for data storage.
AI
Ollama
Groq
Azure
Socket.IO
+6 more
Uniteer
Uniteer
A microservices-based project management platform with role-based access control. It integrates Omphile AI for chatbot functionalities, utilizes Next.js, Clerk authentication, and AWS for storage. Supports automated deployment with Terraform and Docker.
Next.js
React
Clerk
Shadcn
Microservices
+7 more
NextGenSell Website
NextGenSell Website
A robust e-commerce management platform that enables customer engagement, online store management, and Point-of-Sale software downloads. Built with Django, Terraform, Bash, MongoDB, Python3, and Payfast, with Dockerized deployments for high availability.
Django
Terraform
Bash
MongoDB
Python3
+6 more
UMP Harvest
UMP Harvest
An e-commerce platform for agriculture that utilizes AI-driven fruit and vegetable classification models. Built on Django and a microservices architecture, it integrates PostgreSQL and processes data through ML pipelines.
Django
Microservices
PostgreSQL
ML
Docker
+4 more
Cloud Storage Server
Cloud Storage Server
A personal file storage solution using AWS S3 for blob storage. It integrates Flask with Socket.IO for real-time updates and API communication between applications.
Flask
Socket.IO
AWS S3
WebSockets
Docker
+4 more
Technical Expertise

Professional Skill Set

A comprehensive toolkit built over 6 years of experience in cloud engineering and formal education

Cloud Platforms

AWSAzureGoogle CloudRailwayHeroku

Infrastructure

TerraformAnsible

Containerization

DockerKubernetesDocker Compose

CI/CD

GitHub ActionsJenkins

Programming

JavaScript/TypeScriptPythonBash

Operating Systems

LinuxUbuntuAlpineKali

Monitoring

Grafana

Frontend

ReactNext.jsHTML/CSSTailwindUI/UX

Security

IAMVPCSecurity GroupsCompliance
Credentials

Professional Certifications

A collection of industry-recognized certifications demonstrating expertise in cloud engineering, development, and technical skills.

IBM Developing Applications with SQL, Databases, and Django
Coursera
Dec 2022
ID: https://coursera.org/verify/ED7CFXGRXMRP
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IBM Introduction to Cloud
IBM
Oct 2022
ID: CC0101EN
IBM Introduction to Containers, Kubernetes, and OpenShift V2
IBM
Oct 2022
ID: CC0201EN
IBM Developing Cloud Apps with Node.js and React
Coursera
Aug 2022
IBM Python Project for AI and Application Development
Coursera
Jul 2022
IBM Introduction to Cloud Computing
Coursera
Jun 2022
IBM Python for Data Science and AI
Coursera
Jun 2022
IBM Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript Essentials
Coursera
Jun 2022
[PCAP-31-03] PCAP – Certified Associate in Python Programming
Python Institute
Sep 2021
ID: TwqN.b6GS.BacY
PCAP: Programming Essentials in Python
OpenEDG Python Institute
Aug 2021
Competitions

Hackathon Achievements

Proud 3-time hackathon winner, demonstrating problem-solving skills and innovation under pressure.

Thought Leadership

Sharing knowledge and insights through published articles and technical writing

January 10, 2022
4 min read
The Future is Here: Understanding Artificial Intelligence

This article delves into the transformative power of artificial intelligence, highlighting how advancements in AI are reshaping industries and everyday life. It discusses both the opportunities and challenges of integrating human-like machines into society, emphasizing the need for responsible innovation and ethical considerations as technology evolves.

AI
Future
Technology
December 13, 2021
5 min read
How to get started with programming

This article serves as an accessible guide for beginners looking to learn programming. It outlines essential programming concepts, offers practical advice on selecting a first language, and provides actionable steps to build foundational skills in today’s dynamic tech landscape.

Programming
Tech Education
Beginners
December 7, 2021
5 min read
Networking For Software Engineers

This article emphasizes the critical role of networking in software engineering. It explores how clean, efficient code must interact seamlessly with computer networks and provides insights into designing robust, secure systems that facilitate smooth data communication.

Networking
Software Engineering
Code Interaction

Technologies I Work With

A visual representation of the technologies I've mastered through self-learning

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AWS
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Docker
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Kubernetes
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Terraform
Py
Python
Ja
JavaScript
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React
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Node.js
Li
Linux
Gi
Git
6 years of coding experience through self-learning and formal education

My Learning Journey

How I combined self-education with formal studies to become a cloud engineer

Self-Directed Learning

Started my tech journey through self-study, online courses, and documentation. Built a foundation through determination and curiosity.

Formal Education

Earned a 1-year PCAP from Boston Business College and a 3-year Diploma in Information Communications Technology from the University of Mpumalanga.

Continuous Growth

Dedicated thousands of hours to mastering programming languages, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices through both academic studies and hands-on projects.

Proven Results

Combined self-education and formal studies into real-world success with 200+ projects, multiple hackathon wins, and professional certifications.

"With 6 years of coding experience, I've combined self-teaching with formal education to build a strong foundation in technology. My journey proves that passion and dedication, alongside structured learning, create the best results."
My Daily Activities
How I spend my time as a self-taught cloud engineer
Coding/Development
Cloud Infrastructure
Learning/Research
Problem Solving
Meetings
Social Life

"As a self-taught engineer, I dedicate most of my time to coding, infrastructure management, and continuous learning. Social life? What's that?"

Self-Taught & Formally Educated

I've built my tech career through a combination of self-education and formal studies, with a total of 6 years of coding experience.

  • Started self-learning, then earned a 1-year PCAP from Boston Business College
  • Completed a 3-year Diploma in Information Communications Technology from the University of Mpumalanga
  • Built and deployed NextGenSell.com and its POS system from scratch
  • Won 3 hackathons through creative problem-solving and technical expertise

Daily Coding Commitment

Minimum daily coding hours:6-8 hours

*Social life sacrificed in pursuit of technical excellence

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