Backend Engineer + Strategic Analyst / AI + Data + Governance / 2026
Available for Backend / Full-Stack
I build backends that think.
AI-powered, data-driven systems with measurable outcomes: secure APIs, scalable architecture, and strategy-grounded execution.
About Me
I build reliable digital products that connect engineering quality with real business outcomes.
I am a full-stack developer focused on backend systems, AI-powered workflows, and analytics-driven applications. My work combines secure architecture, clear user experience, and delivery discipline so products are useful in real operating environments, not only in demos.
Alongside product development, I have contributed to strategic planning and performance monitoring initiatives in public sector contexts. That experience shaped how I design software: measurable impact first, then scale, maintainability, and strong governance.
Backend Architecture
Strategic Planning
AI Integration
Data Analytics
Governance & RBAC
Performance Monitoring
Process Improvement
By The Numbers
Quantifying my journey in tech
Skills
Tools and technologies I use to build and ship fast.
Projects
Selected products built for real-world performance, usability, and measurable outcomes.
Each project demonstrates end-to-end delivery, from architecture and implementation to testing, deployment, and business impact.
SmartVendor Marketplace
Java 21
Spring Boot
React
JWT
PostgreSQL
Docker
Problem: Most marketplace demos miss real production needs like strict role isolation, secure checkout flows, and operational admin visibility.
Solution: Built a full-stack, role-based marketplace where buyers shop, sellers manage inventory and fulfillment, and admins oversee order operations with enforced workflows.
Impact: Delivered a production-ready platform with 25+ API endpoints, 23+ integration tests, and zero known CVE vulnerabilities.
Clinic Analytics Dashboard
Python
Flask
SQLite
Chart.js
Docker
Problem: Clinic teams often track appointments, patient volume, and revenue across disconnected tools.
Solution: Built a full-stack operations dashboard with RBAC, appointment, patient, and doctor CRUD workflows, analytics visualizations, and CSV exports.
Impact: Delivered a portfolio-ready system with automated tests, CI on push and PR, and responsive multi-page operational reporting.
DevMarket Analyzer
Python
Flask
SQLAlchemy
PostgreSQL
Chart.js
Problem: Hiring teams and job seekers struggle to extract reliable market signals from noisy, fragmented job listings.
Solution: Built a full-stack job intelligence platform that scrapes multiple sources, normalizes data, prevents duplicates, and exposes analytics via dashboard and API.
Impact: Transformed raw listings into recruiter-ready insights for top skills, hiring hotspots, and experience-level demand.
AI Resume Optimizer V2
React
FastAPI
Gemini
Hugging Face
PostgreSQL
Problem: Job seekers need a faster way to align resumes with job descriptions and improve ATS pass rates.
Solution: Built a full-stack AI platform that scores ATS compatibility, generates optimized resumes and cover letters, and supports export plus history tracking.
Impact: Delivered a production-ready, multi-provider AI workflow with cloud deployment and resilient fallback behavior.
Employee Management REST API
Java 17
Spring Boot
MySQL
JWT
Swagger
Problem: HR teams need a secure and scalable backend to manage employees, departments, and access permissions consistently.
Solution: Built a professional-grade Spring Boot API with JWT authentication, RBAC, advanced search and filtering, pagination, sorting, and centralized error handling.
Impact: Delivered an enterprise-ready backend foundation with documented endpoints, audit-friendly operations, and comprehensive unit tests.
Zoe Life Academy
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
UX Design
Overview: Designed and delivered a modern, mobile-responsive school website that communicates services clearly for parents and visitors, with interactive image carousels, a neurodivergent screening quiz with scoring logic, integrated social channels, professional navigation, and a contact experience with Google Maps support.
Delivery Scope: 7 custom-designed pages, domain and hosting configuration support, live deployment, and SSL setup assistance.
Queen Mokope Modjadji Healthcare Centre Website
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
Accessibility
Overview: Built a community healthcare SPA to improve patient access to service information, support online appointment booking, educate visitors on procedures, and reduce phone inquiries through comprehensive FAQs, while maintaining an English interface for both local and international patients.
Technical Depth: Delivered a semantic and accessible HTML5 structure with ARIA support and two core forms, a component-based CSS architecture with 50+ custom properties, responsive breakpoints, animations, print styles, and modular JavaScript using event delegation, Intersection Observer, FormData workflows, LocalStorage-ready patterns, and History API navigation.
Public Sector Experience
Strategic Planning & Implementation (Western Cape Government - Department of the Premier)
Demonstrating experience in strategic alignment, governance, and organizational performance through contributions to key departmental reports.
Strategic Planning & Performance Monitoring (Graduate Intern)
Contributed to planning and performance management activities in the Departmental Strategy unit, supporting policy-aligned reporting and data quality across multi-stakeholder workflows.
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Relevant Reports
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As a Graduate Intern in the Departmental Strategy unit at the Western Cape Government - Premier's Office, I contributed to strategic and operational planning efforts aligned with provincial priorities.
- Supported and coordinated departmental strategic and operational planning, ensuring alignment with provincial priorities.
- Managed monthly monitoring using the WCG APP Indicator Dashboard, tracking provincial KPIs and generating reports and insights.
- Coordinated drafting and delivery of major strategic reports, including the Annual Performance Plan, Annual Report, Provincial Handover Report, and End of Term (ETR) Report.
- Ensured compliance with governance frameworks and improved data accuracy across reporting outputs, reinforcing POPIA, Public Finance Act, and Public Service Act requirements.
- Facilitated data collection, validation, and stakeholder communication across departments.
- Built internal capacity by training teams on reporting tools and streamlining workflows.
- Achieved a 25% reduction in data processing time through improved coordination, Excel automation, and rigorous reporting practices.
Work Experience
Organisations I've Contributed To
My professional journey includes impactful roles at the following esteemed organisations.
Western Cape Government
Contributed to strategic planning, data analysis, and operational improvement across multiple departments. Supported public service delivery by developing data-driven insights, streamlining reporting processes, and assisting with implementation of technology solutions aimed at improving decision-making and policy alignment.
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Old Mutual
Sold life insurance, funeral cover, and related financial products to individual clients while meeting and exceeding monthly sales targets. Provided personalized financial advice, maintained client relationships, and ensured compliance with regulatory and ethical standards in the financial services industry.
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Zoe Academy
Led web development and digital operations for student platforms, managing systems infrastructure, website management, and internal communication tools. Coordinated platform setup, content management, and system maintenance while creating comprehensive technical documentation and user guides that enhanced self-service capabilities across teams. Delivered technical support and troubleshooting to stakeholders, resolving operational issues with efficiency and maintaining smooth platform performance.
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Solutions designed for multiple roles and business outcomes.
AI Applications
Practical AI products that automate decisions, improve service quality, and reduce manual work.
Backend Systems
Reliable APIs and core services focused on performance, security, and long-term maintainability.
Data Dashboards
Clear analytics layers that turn raw operational data into insights leaders can act on fast.
Automation Tools
Workflow automation that saves time, standardizes processes, and helps teams scale delivery.
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