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Lwandle Chauke

Graduate Software Engineer | Aspiring Data Engineer | Future Cybersecurity Professional
+27 81 504 0647
lwandlechauke21@gmail.com
github.com/Lwandle-Chauke
Profile

Graduate Software Engineer with a strong foundation in software development, full-stack web applications and secure coding practices. Experienced in building web, mobile and database-driven applications using Java, C#, Kotlin, JavaScript, PHP and SQL.

Passionate about software engineering, data engineering and cybersecurity, with a commitment to continuous learning through practical projects and industry certifications. Completed a Special Undergraduate Programme at the University of Pretoria covering Artificial Intelligence, Computer Networks and advanced programming concepts, further strengthening my technical expertise.

Seeking graduate opportunities where I can contribute to innovative teams while growing into a software engineer specialising in secure and data-driven systems.

Technical Skills
Programming Languages:
JavaC#KotlinJavaScriptPHP PythonSQLSchemeProlog HTML5CSS3
Frameworks & Libraries:
ReactASP.NET MVC 5Node.jsExpress.js BootstrapjQuery
Databases:
MySQLMongoDBFirebaseSQLNoSQL
Developer Tools:
GitGitHubVisual StudioVS Code Android StudioGradleFigmaWordPress
Networking & Security:
TCP/IPHTTP/HTTPSSMTPPOP3 FTPLDAPClient-Server Architecture Network ProgrammingFirewallsSecure Coding
Software Engineering:
MVC ArchitectureOOPRESTful APIs Unit TestingDebuggingError Handling Data Structures & Algorithms
Currently Learning:
Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Data Engineering Cybersecurity
Featured Projects

Secure International Payments Portal

React · Node.js · Express · MongoDB · DevSecOps
  • Developing a security-first full-stack banking application for processing international payments with separate customer and employee portals.
  • Implementing role‑based authentication, HTTPS with SSL certificates, session management, and OWASP‑inspired security practices.
  • Applying secure software engineering principles with a DevSecOps pipeline using CircleCI and static code analysis with SonarCloud.
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Pastimes E-commerce Platform

PHP · JavaScript · MySQL
  • Developed a full‑stack second‑hand fashion marketplace with user authentication and role‑based administration.
  • Implemented product management, shopping cart, checkout and order management functionality.
  • Designed a responsive user interface with a database‑driven backend.
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Amour Dating Application

Kotlin · Firebase · Android Studio
  • Built a native Android dating application with secure user authentication.
  • Integrated Firebase for real‑time database functionality and user profile management.
  • Implemented location‑based matching and messaging features.
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Breast Cancer Classification using Genetic Programming

Java · Artificial Intelligence
  • Implemented Symbolic Genetic Programming and GP Decision Trees for breast cancer classification.
  • Explored machine learning concepts and evolutionary algorithms to analyse healthcare datasets.
  • Evaluated classification performance using AI techniques.
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Professional Website Portfolio

HTML · CSS · JavaScript · PHP · WordPress
Designed and developed responsive websites for Keystone Youth Academy, G7 Classic Cars, Automate Digital Foundation, Gain Learning with a focus on usability, performance and modern design.
Professional Experience

Social Media Coordinator · Keystone Youth Academy

Oct 2025 – Present
  • Planned and managed digital content across multiple social media platforms.
  • Designed engaging content to improve online visibility and audience engagement.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to maintain a consistent digital brand presence.

Freelance Web Developer

Jan 2025 – Present
  • Designed and developed responsive, SEO-friendly websites for organisations and small businesses.
  • Managed projects from requirements gathering and design through deployment and maintenance.
  • Applied modern web development practices to deliver user-friendly solutions.

AI Coding Evaluator · Outlier.ai

Nov 2024 – May 2025
  • Evaluated AI-generated code for correctness, efficiency and adherence to software engineering best practices.
  • Compared multiple implementations and provided structured technical feedback.
  • Assessed code quality across various programming languages and problem domains.

Web Development Intern · CodSoft

Jul 2024 – Aug 2024
  • Developed responsive web applications using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
  • Applied front-end development principles to create clean, user-friendly interfaces.
  • Collaborated on practical software projects while meeting project deadlines.
Education

Special Undergraduate Programme

University of Pretoria · 2026
Artificial Intelligence · Computer Networks · Advanced Programming Languages

Bachelor of Computer & Information Science (Application Development)

IIE MSA (formerly Monash South Africa) · 2026
Golden Key International Honour Society (Top 15%)
Academic Aggregate Distinction Bursary (2023 & 2024)
Certifications

Currently Pursuing

• ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
• Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

Planned

• DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
• DP-203: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
Languages
English (Fluent) Xitsonga (Fluent) Afrikaans (Conversational) isiZulu (Conversational) Sesotho (Conversational) Setswana (Conversational)
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