~/boot/junior-software-engineer
Building reliable web products, embedded systems, and practical software that earns trust.
Fresh out of UCT and already shipping production work, I like hard problems, clean systems, and software that feels deliberate from the first click to the last edge case.
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role: "Junior Software Engineer",
currentTeam: "SOLIDitech (Pty) Ltd",
focus: [
"full-stack delivery",
"embedded systems",
"clean architecture"
],
mindset: "calm, curious, accountable"
};status: ready_for_the_next_build = true;
Build modes
I bring strong fundamentals, a bias toward finishing the job, and the kind of curiosity that makes junior engineers grow fast.
./stack --inspect
I care about fundamentals, but I also care about delivery. This stack reflects both: strong CS grounding and practical product work.
Strongest
Object-oriented design, data structures, and dependable application logic.
Shipping
Interactive frontends, browser behavior, and clean user-facing experiences.
Flexible
Machine learning experiments, automation, and fast iteration on problem solving.
Systems
Embedded programming, control logic, and performance-aware implementation.
Responsive interfaces, visual polish, and frontend layouts that stay readable under pressure.
Data
Querying, database fundamentals, and data structures that support real application workflows.
cat about.md
My edge is not pretending to know everything. It is learning fast, asking better questions, and taking responsibility until the work is truly done.
I recently completed a BSc in Computer Science and Computer Engineering at the University of Cape Town. That foundation shows up in the way I work: I enjoy real systems thinking, I care about maintainability, and I like understanding what is happening under the hood.
I am especially energized by work that combines product thinking with engineering discipline, whether that means polishing a frontend, shipping a business website, or building software close to hardware.
open resume.pdfReadable architecture, predictable behavior, and less hidden magic.
I do not stop at code that compiles. I aim for work that actually solves the problem.
The fastest growth happens while shipping. I like environments where that matters.
history --work
From shipping client work at SOLIDitech and owning delivery at Tocolite to teaching core computer science at UCT, the pattern is consistent: communicate clearly, learn quickly, and leave systems better than I found them.
May 2026 - Present
Junior Software Engineer
As a Software Engineer at SOLIDitech, I design, develop, and test applications for various industries, including finance and retail. I meet with clients to understand their needs, then implement Java-based solutions while managing my own code. I also handle documentation and deployment, and I keep up-to-date with the latest IT trends. Technologies used include Java, Vue.js, Git, SSH, MySQL, and various front end web technologies. I report to my team lead and work to uphold the company's reputation for quality solutions that meet business needs.
January 2026 - April 2026
Junior Software Engineer
Sole software engineer responsible for software delivery, data science initiatives, and analytical projects across the business.
February 2024 - November 2025
Computer Science Tutor
Led practical support, marked assignments, and helped students turn theory into working code with confidence.
December 2024 - January 2025
Website Developer
Handled design, development, SEO, performance tuning, and deployment for a professional security company website.
February 2023 - November 2025
BSc Computer Science and Computer Engineering
Built a strong base in algorithms, concurrent programming, databases, embedded systems, machine learning, and computer architecture.
ls projects --featured
I like work that has something real at stake: users, constraints, performance, deployment, or all four at once.
End-to-end design and development for a professional security company website, including performance tuning, SEO, hosting, and the overall digital experience.
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Interactive game with multiple difficulty levels powered by minimax-based decision making.
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Real-time STM32F0 game with LCD output, focused on hardware interaction and low-level gameplay logic.
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Complete website build focused on polish, usability, search visibility, and a professional digital presence.
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Reinforcement learning environment where an agent learns optimal collection paths across increasingly complex scenarios.
View code./contact.sh
I am always interested in serious product work, meaningful collaborations, and engineering teams that value curiosity, accountability, and strong fundamentals.
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