Kabelo P. Matlakala kpmatlakala

Portfolio

Welcome! I'm Kabelo Peter Matlakala,

a Junior Software Developer with a strong foundation in Mathematical Sciences and hands-on experience in modern web and mobile development.

BSc in Mathematical Sciences, University of Limpopo
2016 – 2024 (Final Year)
Web & Mobile Development, CodeTribe Academy
2024 – 2025 (Completed)

I'm currently expanding my expertise in:

Next.js – Server-side rendering & full-stack React apps
Electron – Cross-platform desktop applications
Laravel – PHP framework for modern backend development
Python for AI & Data Science – Focus on automation, ML models, and analysis
AI for Software Engineering – Using AI tools to write, review, and improve code

Student Assistant – Computer Lab
University of Limpopo, ICT Department
2022
Supported fellow students in using academic software and troubleshooting basic IT issues.
Mentor – Eskom Expo for Young Scientists
2019
Assisted learners in developing STEM research projects and presenting findings.
Trainee Developer – CodeTribe Academy
2024 – 2025
Working on real-world projects using Agile methodologies and collaborative version control.
Freelancing - Frontend Mentor 2025 A compilation of completed UI challenges based on real-world layouts and user stories.
Focused on pixel-perfect design, responsiveness, and accessibility.

Challenges Include:
- Results Summary Component
- Stats Preview Card
- Interactive Rating Component
📁 View Challenge Code

This portfolio is created for educational and professional development purposes.

Feel free to reach out via email or connect on LinkedIn. I'm open to internships, freelance opportunities, and junior dev roles!