Who Am I?
I'm a meticulous Full Stack Developer with a foundation in backend architecture, ethical tech, and culturally resonant design. With an eye for modular structure and user-centric solutions, I merge technical clarity with storytelling that empowers communities. I specialize in creating responsive, user-friendly web applications that deliver exceptional experiences.
With a strong foundation in software enginnering and years of hands-on experience, I bring ideas to life through clean, efficient code and intuitive design. My approach combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving to deliver solutions that exceed expectations.
- Email: leonardphokane1@gmail.com
- Phone: +27 72 350 7514
- Location: South Africa
50+
Projects Completed
1000+
Users Impacted
5+
Years Experience
100%
Ethical Commitment
Technical Skills
Frontend
- React.js
- Tailwind CSS
- TypeScript
Backend
- Express.js
- MongoDB
- Firebase
Mobile
- Flutter
- Dart
Tools & Methodologies
- Git
- Postman
- Agile / Modular Architecture
Featured Projects
Kazilink Project
A job-matching platform for freelancers, built with modular Express.js APIs, MongoDB seeding, and a responsive UI that adapts to every device.
- Express.js
- MongoDB
- Tailwind CSS
ZuluTech Branding Kit
A smart farming brand system that fuses Afro-futurist symbolism with responsive technology. Designed to tell a story of growth, intelligence, and impact — from plant roots to circuit boards.
- Adobe Illustrator
- Figma
- Domain Configuration
Send Money App
A minimalist mobile interface for seamless peer-to-peer transfers. Prioritizing clarity and trust with smart input flows and secure bank integration — built to empower local commerce.
- Flutter & Dart
- Firebase Auth
- UI/UX Wireframing
Fairness Inspector
An algorithm auditing interface designed to assess bias and promote transparency in AI systems. Features equity dashboards, dataset metrics, and human-centered reporting tools.
- React.js & Tailwind CSS
- Python Auditing Scripts
- Data Ethics Toolkit
Hackathon 1 — Portfolio Building Challenge
Collaborated with peers to build and deploy full-stack portfolios using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and SQL databases. The challenge emphasized teamwork, accessibility, and purposeful design—blending Afro-futurist storytelling with responsive tech stacks.
- HTML/CSS
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- SQL Database
Cloud Deployment Stack (EC2, IIS, Security Groups)
Deployed scalable full-stack apps to AWS EC2 instances with custom DNS via Route 53. Configured IIS servers with granular access control, enabling secure multi-user environments.
- AWS EC2
- Route 53
- IIS
Email Archival System — AWS Lambda + SES + S3
Automated the intake, parsing, and storage of incoming emails using serverless AWS infrastructure. Integrated lifecycle rules for archival logic with timestamped backups and secure data access.
- AWS Lambda
- Amazon SES & S3
- Serverless Logic
🛍️ Data Science Project Ideas With Python - Retail & Sales Intelligence
Microsoft Certified • Demo Ready • Python
This project is part of Microsoft’s Data Science certification module and focuses on uncovering insights from sales, retail, and marketing datasets using Python. Built with a strong analytical backbone and branded visual storytelling, the project demonstrates predictive modeling, customer segmentation, and campaign impact analysis.
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- leonardphokane1@gmail.com
- +27 72 350 7514
- South Africa