Kgaugelo Mphelo

Software Developer and Cyber Security-focused engineer, CompTIA Security+ certified, having recently completed the Samsung-backed Limpopo Digital Innovation Lab (LDIL) Software Development Programme through the University of Limpopo. Builds full-stack, cross-platform systems with security engineered in from the architecture up — not bolted on after. Experienced across C#/.NET MAUI, Java/Java EE, React, and Python, with hands-on LLM integration (Claude, Gemini) in production workflows, alongside PostgreSQL Row-Level Security, RBAC, JWT authentication, and audit-logged compliance trails.

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Capture-the-Flag competitor (2+ annually: web exploitation, cryptography, network forensics, binary exploitation) applying an attacker mindset to defensive engineering. Brings 8+ years of prior commercial leadership — scaling a consulting firm to R1M in first-year revenue and securing R20M+ in contracts under ISO 9001:2015 governance — to technical work grounded in real accountability. Completing a National Diploma in Computer Science (NQF7 track) at Tshwane University of Technology.

Led the technical build of a system presented to South Africa's Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies (April 2026).

Software Development Trainee & Cohort Representative - Limpopo Digital Innovation Lab (LDIL) / University of Limpopo - Pretoria, South Africa

(2025-10)

• Developing cross-platform mobile and desktop applications in C# and .NET MAUI using MVVM architecture, security controls, and clean coding practices.
• Designing agentic AI solutions and automation workflows using LLM integration to solve business process challenges.
• Operating within Agile Scrum teams across the full SDLC — sprint planning, retrospectives, automated testing.
• Elected Cohort Representative by peers and program facilitators; ranked top 3 in cohort (~85% average).

Commercial Manager - SR General Trading

(2022-09 - 2024-05)

• Managed end-to-end commercial operations, aligning contract negotiation, market analysis, and legal/regulatory compliance with corporate goals.

Business Development & Commercial Services Specialist - ISO-Q Consulting / Masmagnet

(2020-08 - 2022-11)

• Led cross-functional teams drafting technical bid proposals under ISO 9001:2015 governance, resulting in project acquisitions valued in excess of R20 million.

Managing Director - Upper Level Consulting and Projects

(2012-05 - 2020-03)

• Founded and scaled a multidisciplinary consulting firm to over R1 million in revenue within the first year of operation.

National Diploma in Computer Science - Systems Analysis, Software Development, Advanced Mathematics, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Computer Architecture, Networking, Information Systems - Tshwane University of Technology (2024-02 - 2026-12)

Software Development Diploma Programme - C#, .NET MAUI, programming fundamentals, Digital Social Innovation - Limpopo Digital Innovation Lab (LDIL) / University of Limpopo (2025-08 - 2026-08)