Software Engineer / Backend + AI
I build practical software systems with a focus on backend engineering, APIs, data, and intelligent applications.
01 / About
I'm a software engineer interested in building reliable backend systems, APIs, and AI-powered applications. I enjoy understanding how systems work underneath the surface and turning complex problems into practical, well-structured software.
My work sits at the intersection of backend engineering, data analysis systems, RAG, AI agents, and system design. I'm actively building and deploying real applications while developing a stronger understanding of software architecture and the trade-offs that make systems dependable.
Selected work
A collection of backend services, intelligent applications, and ongoing technical explorations.
AI-Powered Data Analysis System
An AI-powered data analysis system supporting 13 analytical operations and automated dataset cleaning through a natural-language interface.
Technical highlightHybrid architecture converting natural-language questions into validated analytical plans, with 100% of statistical computation handled deterministically by Pandas/NumPy.
Automated Developer Portfolio Engine
An API that parses CVs and analyzes GitHub repositories to automatically generate verified developer profiles and classify skills across 20+ categories.
Technical highlightSkill extraction using canonical skill aliases and TF-IDF analysis of repository README content; deployed with Docker and GitHub Actions CI/CD.
Talent Matching Platform
A developer matching platform supporting automated profile creation, discovery, matching, and real-time messaging for 500+ active profiles.
Technical highlightNormalized PostgreSQL schema with server-enforced match-based messaging and access control; integrates DevVerify for automated onboarding.
Machine Learning / Recommendation System
An ML recommendation service using TF-IDF and K-Means clustering over roughly 900 open-source GitHub repositories.
Technical highlightSeparates offline model training from request-time inference, enabling lightweight recommendations without retraining per request.
Dog Services Platform
Booking and profile-matching functionality for a multi-service dog platform, built with a team of four.
Technical highlightRole-based access control and transactional booking integrity, developed through branch protections and systematic PR review across a four-person team.
Software Architecture & Engineering
A continuously developed repository documenting my journey learning system design from first principles.
Technical highlightTrade-offs across caching, databases, load balancing, APIs, and architecture patterns.
Computer Science Fundamentals
A continuously developed repository documenting core computer science fundamentals from first principles.
Technical highlightBuilding a first-principles foundation across data structures, algorithms, and core CS theory.
02 / Toolkit
The technologies I use to turn ideas into systems that can be understood, tested, and shipped.
03 / How I build
Use deterministic systems when correctness matters.
Use LLMs for reasoning, planning, and explanation rather than blindly delegating deterministic computation.
Learn the fundamentals instead of treating frameworks as magic.
Turn ideas into working software that can actually be used.
04 / Learning
University of Johannesburg · Graduated with Distinction
05 / Engineering journey
06 / Contact
I'm always interested in software engineering opportunities, interesting technical problems, and opportunities to build useful systems.
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