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I'm Leonard, a freelance full-stack developer building modular apps with MERN, CI/CD workflows, and real-time Socket.io.. Certified in cloud and AI foundations by Oracle & Microsoft Azure.

About Me

Leonard Phokane

I specialize in transforming complex ideas into seamless user experiences using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React. My work blends modular architecture with Afro-futurist storytelling—empowering communities through ethical design and open-source innovation.

My 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.

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🌿ZuluTech Brand Kit

The ZuluTech Brand Kit is a visual and strategic toolkit designed to empower African agro-innovation through storytelling, ethical tech, and community-driven design. Curated by the NeoBrand Surge studio and maintained by you, Leonard, it serves as the official branding repository for the ZuluTech Social Growth project.

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🎯 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.

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💸 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.

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☁️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.

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📧 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.

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⚖️ 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.

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📊 Data Science Project Ideas With Python

Retail & Sales Intelligence — predictive analytics and trend forecasting using pandas, matplotlib, and scikit-learn.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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Jobat Recruiter Automation

A modular automation workflow designed to streamline recruiter branding and outreach. Built using n8n for workflow orchestration, Canva for visual badge generation, Gemini for AI-powered copywriting, and Airtable for structured data management. The system auto-generates personalized pitch decks, badge carousels, and recruiter-facing assets—reducing manual effort and enhancing brand clarity across platforms.

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💬 Real-Time Chat Application

A modular, culturally resonant real-time chat app built with **React**, **Express**, and **Socket.io**. Designed for seamless communication, scalable architecture, and Afrocentric storytelling. Built with Socket.io — modular messaging system with live user presence and event-driven architecture.

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🐾 Digital Pet Game

A playful web-based pet simulation built with JavaScript and modular architecture. Users can feed, play, and interact with a virtual companion — designed to explore behavioral state logic and responsive UI.

JavaScript • DOM Manipulation • UX Design
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🌸 Iris Flower Classifier

Implemented a Decision Tree Classifier using Scikit-learn to predict iris species based on petal and sepal measurements. Demonstrates proficiency in supervised learning, model evaluation, and data visualization.

Python • Scikit-learn • Machine Learning
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🛒 E-commerce Database Design

Designed a scalable relational database schema for an online store, covering products, users, orders, payments, and inventory. Focused on normalization, referential integrity, and query optimization for real-time transactions.

SQL • ER Diagrams • Relational Modeling
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Skills

Programming Languages

C#

C#

Skill Level: Intermediate

Python

Python

Skill Level: Intermediate

Java

Java

Skill Level: Intermediate

HTML

HTML

Skill Level: Advanced

CSS

CSS

Skill Level: Advanced

JavaScript

JavaScript

Skill Level: Intermediate

Typescript

Typescript

Skill Level: Beginner

React

React

Skill Level: Beginner

Flutter

Flutter

Skill Level: Beginner

Firebase

Firebase

Skill Level: Beginner

Frameworks/Tools

Visual Studio

Visual Studio

Phoenix

Android Studio

Phoenix

Canva

GitHub

GitHub

Licenses & Certifications

Azure AI Badge

Microsoft Azure AI Essentials

Scored 82% | Certified in ethical AI, model evaluation, and Azure ML workflows.

Cloud AI • Intermediate
Oracle AI Badge

Oracle AI Foundations Associate

Earned Aug 2025 | Certified in OCI AI lifecycle, responsible deployment, and automation.

Cloud AI • Intermediate

Contact Me

If you would like to work together or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out!

Email Icon Email: leonardphokane1@gmail.com

WhatsApp Icon WhatsApp: +27 72 350 7514