SIVUYILE MTWETWE

Full-Stack Developer | MEVN & MEAN Stack Specialist
Cape Town, ZA.

About

Results-driven Full-Stack Developer with over 3 years of experience specializing in the MEVN and MEAN stacks, adept at crafting responsive, scalable web applications. Successfully transitioned from front-end to full-stack roles, leading the development of e-commerce and HR management systems with integrated authentication and cloud storage. Proven ability to manage complex technical projects, optimize backend performance, and deliver user-centric solutions that drive tangible impact.

Work

LC Studio
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Full Stack Developer Intern

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Internship

Summary

Gained hands-on experience by engineering and deploying multiple full-stack applications using the MEVN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Vue.js, Node.js), while strengthening core development principles. Collaborated within a training team to build a dynamic portfolio website that showcased creativity and local artistry, practicing teamwork and communication skills. Learned to integrate Cloudinary for scalable image storage and dynamic content delivery, preparing for real-world project scenarios. Practiced deployment and hosting of frontend and backend services using Vercel and Render, achieving reliable application performance. Demonstrated technical growth, problem-solving, and emerging leadership throughout multiple full-stack development training projects.

Life Choices Academy
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Full-Stack Developer

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Summary

Led intensive full-stack development projects using the MEVN stack, delivering hands-on experience in modern web development practices.

Highlights

Engineered and deployed multiple robust full-stack applications using the MEVN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Vue.js, Node.js), mastering core development principles.

Collaborated effectively within a cross-functional team to develop a dynamic portfolio website, enhancing user engagement by showcasing creative talent and local artistry.

Integrated Cloudinary for efficient, scalable image storage, supporting dynamic content delivery across the platform.

Successfully deployed and hosted all frontend and backend services using Vercel and Render, ensuring 99.9% uptime and high availability for developed applications.

Recognized for demonstrating consistent technical reliability and leadership across multiple full-stack development projects.

UCT Solution Space
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Full-Stack Developer

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Summary

Participated in a comprehensive full-stack development program, focusing on building MEAN stack solutions to enable local businesses' digital transformation.

Highlights

Developed a MEAN stack web application that successfully digitized operations for several local businesses, expanding their market reach.

Configured and implemented Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3 for scalable and secure image storage, supporting high-volume data handling for digital platforms.

Deployed and hosted critical applications and APIs on Amazon Web Services and Vercel, ensuring robust performance and accessibility.

Awarded 'Most Reliable' for consistent outstanding contributions and technical leadership, significantly enhancing team project delivery and success rates.

Education

University of the Western Cape
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

BSc (Incomplete)

Biotechnology

Courses

Molecular Biology

Microbiology

Genetics

Biochemistry

Biotechnology Techniques

Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

National Senior Certificate (Matric)

Academic

Grade: Bachelor's pass with two distinctions in Mathematics and Science

Awards

Code Wizard

Awarded By

Life Choices Academy

Acknowledged for actively assisting peers and contributing technical support to team projects in the full-stack development program.

Most Reliable Award

Awarded By

UCT Solution Space

Recognized for outstanding reliability and significant technical contributions towards team projects in the full-stack development program.

Languages

English

Certificates

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Issued By

Cisco Networking Academy

Introduction to Data Science

Issued By

Cisco Networking Academy

Skills

Programming Languages

JavaScript, Python, HTML5, CSS3, SQL.

Frontend Technologies

Vue.js, Angular, JavaScript, CSS, HTML.

Backend Technologies

Node.js, Express.js, Python.

Full-Stack Frameworks

MEVN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Vue.js, Node.js), MEAN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js).

Databases

MongoDB, MySQL, Oracle MySQL.

Cloud & Deployment

AWS S3, Cloudinary, Vercel, Render.

Development Tools

Visual Studio Code, PyCharm, Git, GitHub.

Other Technical Skills

Data Science Fundamentals, Cybersecurity Basics, Web Development, RESTful APIs.

Core Competencies

Problem-Solving, User-Centric Design, Clean Code, Continuous Learning, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Process Optimization, KPI Tracking.

Interests

Personal Development

Continuous Learning, Podcasts.

Creative Pursuits

Music, Art, Movies.

Community Engagement

Tutoring Math and Science, Social Entrepreneurship.