Software Engineer: Backend, Frontend, Cloud, & AI Enthusiast
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Been messing around with computers since ***1 (2 decades)
MPETHA MOTAUNG
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly skilled and adaptable Software Engineer with extensive experience in backend and frontend development, cloud infrastructure, and data analysis. Proficient in designing scalable software solutions, optimizing system performance, and integrating secure payment gateways. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, user-focused applications. Strong expertise in Python, Django, PostgreSQL, AWS, and emerging technologies, complemented by a solid foundation in networking, DevOps, and machine learning. Passionate about leveraging technical and professional skills to drive project success and enhance user experiences.
SKILLS
Technical Proficiencies
Backend Development Frontend Development Database Management Cloud Infrastructure
Data Analysis & Machine Learning Networking Software Testing System Administration DevOps & Tools Emerging Technologies
Professional Skills
Project Management Problem-Solving Communication Teamwork & Adaptability Customer Service
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Been messing around with computers since 2001 (2 decades) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Aligner + Labelbox (Remote) Programmer/Developer (Python, C, C++, Ruby & Rust) 2026 – Present AI Training: Using programming expertise to train and evaluate generative AI models, ensuring the information the models generate is reliable and relevant.
• Reviewing Model Generated Code
• Developing production ready code
• Ensuring that the models follow software engineering best practices, writing accurate documentation, making regular commits with meaningful commit messages, and reviewing its own work (Git version Control).
• Ensuring that the models implement the correct architecture, handles edge cases, and meets the task scope.
Bright Mathematics & Science Institution (Bethlehem, Free State) Physical Science Tutor 2025 – Present
• Develop training plans for Grade 10 – 12, according to the Department of Education’s ATP for each grade
• Ensure that students understand each chapter in depth, assist them with homework.
• Teach students how to tackle complex topics by sectioning them into micro topics.
• Monthly review of work covered and preliminary assessments (mock exam). Grind Reel (Remote) Software Engineer 2023 – 2025
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions using PostgreSQL for database management and AWS for cloud infrastructure
• Employ Python and Django for backend development while working on frontend development to create responsive and dynamic user interfaces
• Ensure seamless integration between components, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and enhance the overall user experience Huawei Technologies South Africa, Johannesburg, Gauteng Assistant Network Engineer 2021 – 2023
• Advanced through various engineering roles, contributing to significant projects in networking, fintech, digital support, and software testing
• Supported network setup, maintenance, and configurations as a Network Engineer, improving service reliability
• Developed secure fintech solutions with a focus on payment gateway integration as a Fintech Software Engineer, while optimizing digital services and user interfaces as a Digital Support Engineer to enhance customer satisfaction
• Contributed to cloud platform deployments and upgrades as a Technical Engineer, and conducted software testing for subscriber usage as a Software Testing Engineer. Sudo
Been messing around with computers since 2001 (2 decades) Zen 2 Chill (Bloemfontein, Free State) Software Engineer 2020 – 2021
• Enhanced online transaction efficiency and security by working on payment gateways
• Developed a web application for inventory and employee profile management tailored for a retail business
• Designed and implemented a restaurant management system featuring order tracking and user profile management
EDUCATION
National School of Government (eLearning Platform) 2025 – 2026 Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme
• Module 1: Introduction to Citizenship, Social and economic conditions, Partnerships in building a just and cohesive society, Values and principles that underpin a just society
• Module 2: Introduction to Public Administration, The machinery of government, Administrative law planning and delivery,
• Module 3: Ethical Leadership in Government, Being an ethical leader, Addressing complex and wicked problems
Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei
Bachelor of Computer Science in Software Engineering 2016 – 2020
• Applied programming and software development skills, including OOP (Java), Data Structures & Algorithms, and Software Testing
• Worked with systems and networks, encompassing Computer Systems, Operating Systems, and Linux & Applications
• Utilized expertise in AI and cloud technologies, covering Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Analysis, and Cloud Computing
Wuyi University, Wuyishan, Fujian
Chinese Language Proficiency (HSK4) 2014 – 2016
Brebner High School, Bloemfontein, Free State
National Senior Certificate 2008 - 2012
• Studied Mathematics & Science to build analytical and problem-solving skills
• Explored Consumer Studies & Languages to understand practical applications and communication
• Engaged in Life Orientation to develop personal and interpersonal skills Sudo
Been messing around with computers since 2001 (2 decades) PROJECTS
Portfolio: https://mpethamotaung.github.io/ Github: https://github.com/mpethamotaung
• Daxter – Accountant Data Aggregation Dashboard
• Youcipe – Recipe sharing web application (MVP).
• Pixels – Image processing application / Pixel extractor. REFERENCES
M Lettie Mlangeni
Supervisor Manager, Nketoana Local Municipality
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Adv Lerato Khechane
Deputy Director, Department of COGTA
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Lisebo Elizabeth Motaung
Director Corporate Service, Nketoana Local Municipality
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Refilwe Mpho Mazibuko
BMSI Founder, Bright Mathematics & Science Institute 079-***-**** 069-***-****
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Skilled in IT fundamentals (hardware: Intel/AMD CPUs, NVIDIA GPUs, SSDs; networking: TCP/IP, OSI, Cisco routers, DNS/VPNs; OS: Windows/Linux/ma cOS/Android/iOS ; cloud: AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker/Kubernetes/serverless; cybersecurity: AES/SSL, firewalls, MFA, GDPR/HIPAA, Metasploit; support: Jira/ServiceNow, Nagios/Prometheus, VMware backups) & Software Engineering (methodologies: Agile/Scrum/Kanban/Dev Ops/CI-CD with Jenkins/GitHub Actions; paradigms: OOP/functional in Python/Java/C++/JavaScript/Go/Rust; patterns: Singleton/Factory/Observer/MVC/microservices; architecture: monolithic/S OA/event-driven; Git/GitHub/SVN; testing: JUnit/Py Test/Selenium/TDD/BDD/JMeter; IDEs: VS Code/IntelliJ; optimization/caching: Redis/scaling; UML/Swagger docs; roles: engineer/architect/QA/lead) as Full Stack Developer (MERN/MEAN/LAMP stacks; JS/TS/Python/Java/Ruby; frontend+ba ckend+DB+DevOps; SQL: PostgreSQL/MySQL; NoSQL: MongoDB/Firebase; REST/GraphQL APIs via Postman/Apollo; JWT/OAuth/Pa ssport; WebSockets/Socket.io; depl oy: Heroku/Vercel/AWS; auth/real-time tools; projects: todo/e -commerce/chat/blog CMS) with Backend expertise (Node/Express, Python/Django/Flask, Java/Spring, PHP/Laravel, Go/Gin, C#/.NET; servers: Apache/Nginx/PM2; DBs: MySQL/PostgreSQL/SQLite/MongoDB/Cassandra/Redis; REST/GraphQL/SOAP/OpenAPI; JWT/OAuth/bcrypt/sessi ons; ORMs: Sequelize/S QLAlchemy/Hibernate/TypeORM; queues: RabbitMQ/Kafka; caching: Redis/Memcached; security: validation/SQLi/CORS/rate-limiting; scaling: Nginx/mi croservices/clustering; ELK/Prometheus monitoring; Docker/Postman; projects: user APIs/payments/notifications; <200ms responses) & Frontend mastery (HTML5/CSS3/JS/ES6+/TS; React/Next.j s/Vue/Angular/Svelte; CSS: Bootstrap/Tailwind/Material-UI/Bulma; state: Redux/Zustand/Pinia/NgRx; UI: Ant/Chakra/Storybook; build: Vite/Webpack; responsive: Flexbox/Grid/mobile-first; animations: CSS/Framer/GSAP; perf: lazy-l oading/splitting/Lighthouse 90+; a11y: ARIA/WCA G; testing: Jest/Cypress; WebSockets/Firebase; VS Code/Figma/DevTools; projects: portfolio/dashboard/e-commerce; TS+Rea ct+Tailwind stack) plus cross-tools (VS Code/IntelliJ/Vim; npm/yarn/pip/Composer; Slack/Jira/Notion/Figma; Copilot/ChatGPT; AI/ML/TensorFlow/Web3/PWAs/edge; soft skills: problem-solving/reviews/Agile/open-source).
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