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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.

  • Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
    Skilled in structured problem-solving, using MECE and hypothesis-driven analysis across 3+ student projects and hackathons. Improved team decision-making speed by 40% through a systematic, consulting-style approach.
  • Leadership & Team Collaboration
    Led 2+ cross-functional student teams (8-12 members each), with demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders and communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
  • Technical Skills & Business Understanding
    Solid programming foundation in JavaScript, Python, Java and data analytics, combined with growing business acumen through consulting coursework. Applied strategic analysis to optimize 3+ real-world project implementations with measurable stakeholder value.
  • Problem Solver at Heart
    Final-year Computer Science student passionate about solving real-world problems through structure, clarity, and data-driven thinking. Drawn to the intersection of technology, governance, and strategy.
  • Community & People
    Volunteer with Engage and Empower NPC, supporting township communities through mentorship and digital skills. Care deeply about people and meaningful impact beyond the technical grind.
  • Long Walks & Chess Strategy
    Enjoy taking long walks to clear my mind and reflect. Not too sporty though, I've got two left feet. You'll catch me deep in a game of chess, where strategy and patience meet.
  • Building & Learning
    Currently building Themba Digital Security, helping organizations stay resilient in a digital-first world. Always learning. Always building. Always grounded.
  • BSc Computer Science (Final Year) - Eduvos Midrand
    Golden Key International Honors Society member (Top 15%), Overall Academic average: 71%, Current Final Year: 75.3%
  • ISACA Student Member - Preparing for CISA Certification
    Deepening expertise in IT audit, risk, and governance with focus on public sector compliance and trust frameworks
  • Professional Development
    Google Data Analytics Certificate (Coursera), Introduction to Management Consulting (Emory University) - Applying learnings to real projects and case studies
  • Self-Directed Learning
    Studying consulting frameworks and business strategy through online courses, case competitions, and applying structured thinking to hackathon and project work

Approach

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.

Learning Optimization

Deep Work Capacity

Structured focus sessions for complex problem-solving. Applied during the 48-hour ITWeb hackathon with systematic analysis frameworks.

Discomfort Tolerance

Embracing uncertainty and challenging situations. Led cross-functional teams through ambiguous project phases using structured thinking.

Learning Agility

Rapid skill acquisition through pattern recognition. Mastered consulting methodologies, cybersecurity principles, and leadership techniques.

Energy Protection

Attention Hygiene

Intentional focus allocation and information filtering. Prioritize high-impact activities and eliminate distractions for strategic thinking.

Recovery Rhythm

Sustainable performance through strategic rest. Long walks for mental clarity, chess for strategic thinking, and structured downtime.

Decision Elimination

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.

Experience

Themba Digital Security

Themba Digital Security

Founder | 2025–Present

Midrand, Gauteng

Initiative:

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.

Impact:

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.

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ITWeb Security Hackathon

ITWeb Security Hackathon – Top 3 Winner

Co-developer of Winning Solution | 2025

Sandton, Gauteng

Initiative:

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.

Impact:

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%.

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Robotics Mentorship

Robotics Challenge Mentor

Engage and Empower NPC | April 2025

Eldorado Park, Soweto

Initiative:

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.

Impact:

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.

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GKSS Midrand Chapter

GKSS Midrand Chapter – Chairperson

Geekulcha Student Society | March 2025 – Nov 2025

Campus & Surrounding Communities

Initiative:

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.

Impact:

Working to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry needs through process optimization and stakeholder engagement.

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Impact

Cybersecurity Healthcare IAM
Project 1

Healthcare Staff Secure (HSS) - IAM Solution

Placed 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.

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Business Strategy Marketplace Analytics
Project 2

Skhaftin - Student Food Network

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.

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Data Analytics Child Safety Visualization
Project 3

ThreatSense Analytics

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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vukilentsele100@gmail.com

076 353 8297

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