Akuthi April

Junior Software developer with a background in Computer Science and formal software engineering training. I have hands-on experience building and debugging applications using Java, Python and JavaScript, with a strong foundation in data structures, APIs, databases, networking and software testing. I enjoy understanding how systems work, finding the cause of problems and building reliable solutions.

Looking for a software development role where I can contribute to real systems while continuing to strengthen my engineering skills.

Technical Mentor - WeThinkCode

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

• Mentor student developers in Java, Python, Object-Oriented Programming, data structures and software development practices.
• Assist with debugging and code reviews by helping learners understand the cause of problems and improve their solutions.
• Review student code and provide feedback on structure, correctness and coding practices.
• Explain technical concepts clearly and work through programming problems with learners.

Bootcamp Assistant - WeThinkCode

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

• Assisted with software development training and supported learners with programming fundamentals and debugging.
• Helped learners work through programming problems and understand software development concepts.

Winter Software Developer Intern - Allan Gray Proprietary Limited

(2022-07 - 2022-07)

• Collaborated with a development team on a Python-based templating automation project.
• Contributed to developing and testing the solution.
• Presented the completed solution and findings to the IT department and executives.
• Gained experience working with version control, teamwork and agile development practices.

Occupational Certificate - Software Engineering - WeThinkCode (2024-01 - 2025-12)

BSc - Physical Science - University of the Western Cape (2020-01 - 2022-12)