THABO MASILOMPANA
Computer Science Graduate
Pretoria,GP
Summary
Seeking roles where I can build backend systems, design databases, and automate processes that deliver measurable value. Open to Software Developer and Database Engineer positions with a clear focus on building reliable, maintainable systems.
Software Developer and Database Engineer with hands-on experience building backend systems, automation tools, and data-driven applications. Skilled in Python, REST APIs, and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL). Demonstrated ability to design modular, scalable systems and deliver production-oriented solutions that simplify workflows and improve reliability. Core strengths include backend service development, database modeling & optimization, API integration, and automation engineering. I write clean, maintainable code and think in systems — not scripts.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Software Developer
Personal Projects
01.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented backend systems using Python and RESTful APIs.
- Built automation bots that integrate with external APIs (e.g., MetaTrader5, Telegram) to streamline and automate operational workflows.
- Architected database schemas and optimized queries for performance and reliability.
- Applied version control best practices, modular design, and logging for maintainability.
- Coordinated cross-functional component development and documentation for reuse across projects.
Database & Backend Engineer
EduBridge Platform
01.2024
- Developed a multi-university module registration platform with FastAPI and PostgreSQL.
- Built backend endpoints that support secure data access and smooth student workflows.
- Designed normalized database schemas and ensured data consistency with constraints and indexes.
- Deployed and configured the app on a cloud platform (Render) with environment variable management.
Full-Stack Developer
Student Manager Web App
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Created a CRUD web application with Flask, HTML/CSS frontend, and structured backend controllers.
- Implemented user authentication and role-based access control.
- Integrated MySQL for persistent storage and handled migrations and seed data.
- Improved UI/UX flows for easier student and admin interactions.
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- SQLite
- Flask
- FastAPI
- REST APIs
- Git
- MT5 API
- Telegram Bot API
- API design
- Database modelling
- Modular code
- Automated tasks
- Systems design & architecture
- Backend service development
- Database design & optimization
- Automation engineering
- Documentation & version control
Problem-solving
Programming
Object-oriented programming
Software development
Code debugging
Web application development
Highlighted Projects
- Automated Trading Systems, Trading bots with rule-based strategies — backend engines, signal validation, logging.
- EduBridge Platform, Backend + API + database platform for academic registration workflows.
- Student Manager Web App, CRUD platform with authentication and relational database.
What Im Looking For
Seeking roles where I can build backend systems, design databases, and automate processes that deliver measurable value. Open to Software Developer and Database Engineer positions with a clear focus on building reliable, maintainable systems.
Timeline
Software Developer
Personal Projects
01.2024 - Current
Database & Backend Engineer
EduBridge Platform
01.2024
Full-Stack Developer
Student Manager Web App
01.2023 - 01.2024
Final Year Student in Diploma in Computer Science - Information Communication Technology
Tshwane University Of Technology
01.2022 - Current
Education
Final Year Student in Diploma in Computer Science - Information Communication Technology
Tshwane University Of Technology
Pretoria 01.2022 - Current
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