My Professional Path, Turning Theory into Practice
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
– Steve Jobs
Vodacom, South Africa
Software Engineer (Dec 2024 - Present)
Think big red network, big red problems to solve! Took the wheel on Omniverse EKYC, a React monorepo with 2 personalities: an Agent app and a Customer app. Deployed to 50+ stores on AWS (EKS + Docker + Terraform), it now shaves 25% off onboarding time - the fraudsters hate it. Cooked up a product called PrepaidLTE, solo. The feature gave prepaid users custom bundles - 15% adoption in Q1 2025. Sprinkled in some seasonal cheer with targeted promotions and user engagement strategies.
Bonus level: mentoring 2 juniors + 1 intern, showing them that "git push" doesn't mean "send it to the moon", but rather "let's collaborate and improve together".
Tech Stack: Java, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, RESTful APIs, AWS (EKS + Lambda + S3 + CloudFront), Git, CI/CD, Kubernetes, CSS, Tailwind, HTML, Agile, Scrum, Jira, Confluence, Docker, Terraform, Linux, Microservices
Evamattics Group, South Africa
Junior Software Developer (Jul 2023 - Dec 2024)
At Evamattics, I'm the wizard behind the curtain, ensuring our applications run like a well-oiled machine! My role revolves around maintaining APIs and implementing new features that elevate the user experience.
I thrive on problem-solving, whether it's debugging, optimizing functionality, or collaborating with cross-functional teams to make our solutions not just functional, but delightful to use. I’m the bridge between ideas and reality, working closely with stakeholders and providing hands-on support and clear communication throughout the process.
Tech Stack: JavaScript, Python, React, Node, Django, Wix, Backendless, SQL, Jira, Microsoft Suite, GitHub/Git, Windows, Linux, Jest, draw.io, Confluence, and more!