Thulani Makhathini

Self-taught software engineer and media design graduate combining technical development expertise with professional visual design capabilities. Experienced in building full-stack web applications, custom API integrations, automated booking platforms, and full end-to-end platform architectures from database schema design to backend implementation. Adept at leveraging modern web technologies, databases, and version control to deliver robust, user-centric software products.

Full-Stack Developer Intern at Malitinne (Skills Development Company) (2025-07 – Present)

• Architected and developed platforms from start to finish, including end-to-end database schema design, backend architecture, and core system integrations.
• Designed and deployed the custom Platinum Glow progressive web app and booking management system, featuring an administrative command center for real-time salon operations.
• Engineered a two-tiered communication pipeline handling automated initial email acknowledgments and dual-dispatch WhatsApp/email confirmations upon admin verification without external subscription overhead.
• Implemented dynamic service and staff management modules with capability mapping, real-time schedule grid tracking to prevent double-booking, and content management controls for promotional discounts and media assets.

Full-Stack Development Bootcamp / Internship at Exolution Technologies (2023-06 – 2024-03)

• Acquired mastery in React, Node.js, Golang, Python, JavaScript, Java, Firebase, Supabase, GitHub, and ChatGPT.
• Engineered robust payment orchestration systems, dynamic QR code/NFC payment mechanisms, and backend API routing.
• Actively contributed to real-world technology projects, solving complex coding challenges across diverse programming languages.

Project Manager & Field System Engineer (FSE) at AND Group, South Africa (2018-01 – 2022-11)

• Managed field technology systems, infrastructure deployment, and project execution milestones.

Promoter / Supervisor at Vibrant Direct (2017-01 – 2019-08)

• Efficiently managed promotional activities and reported operational progress to the office.

Sales Assistant at Verimark, Durban (2017-04 – 2017-06)

• Promoted and sold products while delivering detailed analytics and sales reports to the sales manager.

Diploma in Media and Graphic Design – Damelin (Durban / Johannesburg) (2018-02 – 2023-04)

Higher Certificate in Business Principles and Practice – Varsity College (2017-01)

Matriculation in Computer Application Technology – The Kenmont School