Strategic Problem Solver
I'm a final-year Computer Science student and founder of Themba Digital Security, focused on building impactful tech solutions for healthcare, education, and public service. I combine technical development with stakeholder-driven strategy to address real-world challenges.
From the Top 3-winning Healthcare Staff Secure (targeting 20+ public hospitals) to Skaftin, piloted with student housing providers, and ThreatSense Analytics, developed with input from parents and cybersecurity analysts I build with users, not just for them.
As Chair of Geekulcha Student Society (Midrand), I lead a team of 7 and help bridge young talent to industry. I communicate complex systems clearly and align solutions to real needs.
Currently preparing for CISA and scaling Themba Digital Security to serve African institutions with relevant, secure, and human-centered innovation.
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Grounded in my Christian faith and years of self-reflection, I've developed a framework that drives consistent results through optimized learning and energy protection.
Structured focus sessions for complex problem-solving. Applied during the 48-hour ITWeb hackathon with systematic analysis frameworks.
Embracing uncertainty and challenging situations. Led cross-functional teams through ambiguous project phases using structured thinking.
Rapid skill acquisition through pattern recognition. Mastered consulting methodologies, cybersecurity principles, and leadership techniques.
Intentional focus allocation and information filtering. Prioritize high-impact activities and eliminate distractions for strategic thinking.
Sustainable performance through strategic rest. Long walks for mental clarity, chess for strategic thinking, and structured downtime.
Reducing cognitive load through systematic choices and frameworks. Streamline routine decisions to reserve energy for strategic work.
Outcome: This framework enables consistent delivery under pressure, rapid adaptation to new challenges, and sustainable high performance across technical and strategic work.
Midrand, Gauteng
Building cybersecurity and digital solutions for 15+ small organizations and nonprofits. Working on lightweight identity management tools and helping local organizations understand cybersecurity basics through stakeholder workshops.
Focusing on POPIA compliance education and basic security implementations for underserved organizations. Learning to balance technical solutions with practical business needs in resource-constrained environments. Achieved 80% client satisfaction rate in initial consultations.
Read LinkedIn PostSandton, Gauteng
Co-created Healthcare Staff Secure (HSS): an IAM solution targeting South Africa's 50+ public hospitals with secure identity workflows. Applied strategic analysis and stakeholder management principles.
Addressing operational risk and compliance gaps in healthcare sector affecting 180,000+ healthcare workers. Currently piloting with 3 health officials for G20 Tech Challenge submission. Demonstrated process optimization reducing login time by 60%.
Read LinkedIn PostEldorado Park, Soweto
Mentored 25+ Grade 4–12 learners from underserved communities in programming XRP robots using Java, Python, and C++. Partnership with SpringBots SA and Forge involving stakeholder coordination across 3 organizations.
Promoted digital access and inclusion, with 90% of participants completing the program successfully. Reinforced passion for youth empowerment and community-driven tech advancement in townships through strategic program design.
Read LinkedIn PostCampus & Surrounding Communities
Leading campus tech society as part of Geekulcha's student network (managing 8-member executive team). Organizing workshops, tech talks, and connecting students with industry professionals through strategic partnership development.
Working to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry needs through process optimization and stakeholder engagement.
Read LinkedIn PostPlaced Top 3 at the ITWeb Security Hackathon with an IAM solution for 50+ public hospitals in South Africa.
Co-Designed secure identity workflows for 180,000+ healthcare staff, cutting login times by up to 60%. Currently engaging 3 health officials to explore pilot deployments. Built under a 48-hour deadline, the project sharpened rapid prototyping, stakeholder alignment, and team coordination under pressure.
Delivered technical pitches to 15+ judges and decision-makers.
Built an MVP peer-to-peer meal marketplace using PHP and MySQL, with early beta users drawn from over 1,000 student accommodation communities.
The platform targets a 35% reduction in food costs by addressing inefficiencies in traditional delivery models. Conducted stakeholder analysis, mapped student user journeys, and developed wireframes backed by a financial model.
Delivered a structured business case demonstrating scalable impact and execution-ready strategy.
Built an MVP web-based AI tool using Python and Flask with NLTK and Pandas to combat online grooming and exploitation.
Flagged harmful content in over 1,000+ messages with 84% detection accuracy and improved analysis speed by 40%. Designed interactive dashboards tailored to three key user groups parents, schools, and NGOs using data storytelling, consulting frameworks, and real South African-language datasets.
Fully mobile-responsive, and tested with beta users in local communities.
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