Zukisa Nxesi

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

BSc IT Graduate | Aspiring Software Developer

Based in Midrand, South Africa

Information Technology graduate with a strong academic foundation in software development, system analysis and design, databases, and networking. Currently pursuing advanced studies at the University of Pretoria focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, NLP, and Software Engineering. Motivated, adaptable, and eager to contribute technical skills in a professional environment while continuously expanding knowledge.

EDUCATION

North-West University – Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

2023-2025 | Graduated

University of Pretoria – Postgraduate / Honours in Computer Science (Current) Current Student

2026 - Present

Mvenyane Senior Secondary School – National Senior Certificate

2018-2022

COURSES & MODULES

📘 North-West University (BSc IT)

Academic Literacy Development (ALDE111, ALDE122)
Introduction to Computing and Programming (CMPG111)
Structured Programming (CMPG121)
User Interface Programming I (CMPG122)
Financial Accounting (ACCS111, ACCS121)
Business Management & Problem Solving (BMAN111, BMAN223)
Object Orientated Programming (CMPG211)
Apps and Advanced User Interface Programming (CMPG212)
System Analysis and Design I & II (CMPG213, CMPG223)
Communication Skills (CMPG214)
Information Security (CMPG215)
Data Structures and Algorithms (CMPG221)
Data Analytics II (CMPG222)
Discrete Mathematics (MTHS225)
Databases & Advanced Databases (CMPG311, CMPG321)
Decision Support Systems I & II (CMPG312, CMPG322)
Artificial Intelligence (CMPG313)
Computer Networks (CMPG315)
Operating Systems (CMPG324)
IT Developments (CMPG323)

🎓 University of Pretoria (Current - Semester 1)

COS700 - Research Report (Part 1)
COS710 - Artificial Intelligence I
COS730 - Software Engineering
COS760 - Natural Language Processing

📖 Semester 2

COS700 - Research Report (Continuation)
COS711 - Artificial Intelligence II
COS781 - Data Mining
COS790 - Special Topics in Computer Science

🔧 Additional Core Competencies

Advanced Research Methodologies
Machine Learning Foundations
Deep Learning & Neural Networks (via AI modules)
Text Analytics & NLP Techniques
Big Data & Pattern Recognition
Software Architecture & Design Patterns

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming Languages

Java

Python

C++

JavaScript

CSS

PERN Stack

SQL Databases

MySQL Database Design Database Management

Tools & AI/ML

Git/GitHub Visual Studio Code::Blocks Notepad++ Pandas/NumPy NLTK

Productivity Tools

Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook

Core Concepts

OOP Databases Networking System Design AI & NLP Data Mining

SOFT SKILLS

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Effective communication and teamwork

Adaptability and continuous learning

Time management and attention to detail

Self-motivated with strong professional ethics

PROJECTS & PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

Software Development

Developed software systems using Java, C++, and C#.

Database Management

Designed and managed SQL databases with complex queries.

AI & NLP Exploration

Implemented basic NLP pipelines and AI models as part of COS710 & COS760.

Object-Oriented Programming

Built C# and Java applications using OOP principles.

GitHub Project: Click-KOS

Full-stack application development

View Repository

💬 ZukiChat

A real-time chat application with user authentication, private messaging, and group chat features.

React Node.js Socket.io MongoDB

GitHub Repo

🛒 Shopping List App

Full-stack shopping list management app with user authentication, image uploads, and automatic price calculation.

React Material-UI Supabase