Hi! I'm Kgothatso Theko, a passionate software engineer and cybersecurity enthusiast with practical experience in full-stack web and mobile development. I enjoy building and deploying scalable applications, working with a diverse range of programming languages and tools. My work includes projects like the SA-Digital Portal and a Python Basic Port Scanner, showcasing my abilities in software engineering and cybersecurity. I'm committed to continuous learning and growth in the tech industry, aiming to leverage my skills to create efficient, secure, and user-friendly software solutions. Whether it’s automating workflows or enhancing security systems, I’m always eager to take on new challenges and contribute to innovative projects.

Kgothatso Theko

Hi! I'm Kgothatso Theko, a passionate software engineer and cybersecurity enthusiast with practical experience in full-stack web and mobile development. I enjoy building and deploying scalable applications, working with a diverse range of programming languages and tools. My work includes projects like the SA-Digital Portal and a Python Basic Port Scanner, showcasing my abilities in software engineering and cybersecurity. I'm committed to continuous learning and growth in the tech industry, aiming to leverage my skills to create efficient, secure, and user-friendly software solutions. Whether it’s automating workflows or enhancing security systems, I’m always eager to take on new challenges and contribute to innovative projects.

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Hi! I’m Kgothatso Theko, a passionate software engineer and cybersecurity enthusiast with practical experience in full-stack web and mobile development. I enjoy building and deploying scalable applications, working with a diverse range of programming languages and tools. My work includes projects like the SA-Digital Portal and a Python Basic Port Scanner, showcasing my abilities in software engineering and cybersecurity.

I’m committed to continuous learning and growth in the tech industry, aiming to leverage my skills to create efficient, secure, and user-friendly software solutions. Whether it’s automating workflows or enhancing security systems, I’m always eager to take on new challenges and contribute to innovative projects.

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Work Experience

Systems Integration Specialist at KÁRITA Education Services
June 1, 2025 - Present
Building and managing full-stack web admin systems to replace manual spreadsheet workflows, while also supporting and improving company websites and plugins using full-stack technologies. Developing and maintaining automation workflows using Google Apps Script to streamline internal operations. Integrating third-party APIs and managing relational databases to optimise and automate business processes. Designing and deploying web scraping solutions for structured data collection and implementing Stripe API integrations for seamless payment processing.
Cyber Security Intern at Hack Secure
May 31, 2025 - July 15, 2025
Executed comprehensive vulnerability assessments and performed open port scans utilising Zenmap (Nmap GUI), enhancing overall network security. Implemented directory brute-force testing with Gobuster in Docker, successfully uncovering hidden paths and strengthening system robustness. Utilised Wireshark to capture network traffic, extracting plaintext credentials to identify potential security threats. Employed SQLmap to pinpoint and exploit SQL injection vulnerabilities on test websites, leading to significant improvements in database security. Simulated Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks to evaluate frontend input security, contributing to enhanced web application safety. Developed a Python-based port scanner for identifying open ports on specified IP ranges, a crucial tool for maintaining network integrity and security.
C/C++ Programming Intern at Cognifyz Technologies
April 30, 2025 - July 15, 2025
Successfully developed, streamlined, and debugged various C/C++ applications, driving the creation of efficient and scalable software solutions, ultimately enhancing the company's technological infrastructure. Exhibited practical application of core programming concepts, data structures, and algorithms, resulting in the successful completion of multiple real-world projects, thus adding significant value to the team's output. Proficiently applied industry-standard software development best practices, leading to the production of clean, maintainable, and high-performance code, thereby improving software quality and reliability.
Software Engineer Intern at Neutrinos
September 30, 2024 - July 15, 2025
Steered the development and maintenance of robust full-stack web applications, leveraging the Neutrinos low-code platform, which is built on Angular, Node.js, and MongoDB. Conceptualised and implemented RESTful APIs, successfully integrating third-party services, which resulted in a significant reduction in data retrieval latency by 30%. Automated Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using GitHub Actions, leading to an accelerated deployment frequency by 40%, thereby boosting productivity and efficiency.
Full-Stack Web Development Candidate at Afrika Tikkun Services
April 30, 2024 - July 15, 2025
Masterminded the design and construction of dynamic web applications utilising the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js), demonstrating proficiency in full-stack web development. Delivered an exceptional performance in an Agile team environment, successfully contributing to the completion of more than 3 modules per sprint, resulting in an impressive 95% on-time delivery rate. Played a key role in enhancing system performance by 25% through the optimisation of database queries and implementation of effective indexing strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Computer & Information Science in Application Development at Varsity College Waterfall
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Higher Certificate in Information Technology & Support Services at Varsity College Waterfall
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

Cyber Security Internship Certificate
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Salesforce Trailblazer
March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Generative AI
July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Financial Services

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