Frontend
ReactNext.jsTailwind CSSFramer MotionVite
Samson Lukhele.
Software Engineer
Full Stack Developer focused on scalable Next.js applications and AI-powered tooling.
Experience1+ Years
Core FocusFull-Stack Systems / Product Engineering
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about me.
I enjoy building useful products and the process behind them. I focus on readable architecture, smooth user experiences, and collaborating well in team environments.
roleSoftware Engineer
locationJohannesburg, South Africa
status
Available
Selected Work
Systems I've Built.
A collection of web applications, automation tools, and experiments built around real problems, product thinking, and practical engineering.
Full StackFeatured
GitHub Wrapped
An AI-powered year-in-review for GitHub developers with personalized insights and activity stats.
Analyzes GitHub activity to generate a personalized developer retrospective with insights, an AI roast, and year-end predictions.
Automation & AIFeatured
AI Project Picker
An AI-powered tool that matches GitHub projects to job descriptions and helps developers showcase the most relevant work.
Uses GitHub and OpenAI APIs to analyze repositories and generate tailored project recommendations and a professional summary.
Tech Stack
Technologies I use to design, build, and ship software.
Backend
Node.jsExpressAPI DesignAuthentication
Databases
PostgreSQLMongoDBRelational & Document Data Modeling
Deployment & Tooling
GitGitHub ActionsLinuxVercel
AI Tooling
OpenAI APIStructured OutputsAI WorkflowsLLM Integrations
Experience
My engineering journey.
5+
Projects currently showcased
2+
Years of active software development
24h
Typical response time
Engineering Journey
2026 - Present
Software Developer Intern
Umuzi
2025
Advanced Full Stack Web Development
Umuzi Experience Lab
2024
Web Development Fundamentals
Umuzi Academy
Momentum
Currently Building.
Active work streams, systems in progress, and side tools I'm exploring right now.
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Contact
Let's build something useful.
If you're looking for a teammate who enjoys solving problems, writing clean code, and learning with others, send a message.
Get in touch
If you're looking for someone who enjoys building useful products, solving practical problems, and writing thoughtful software, feel free to reach out.
Direct line
siyabonga.lukhele@umuzi.org