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Ayanda Vilakazi

@ayandavilakazi

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I build full-stack web and mobile products from discovery through deployment.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for immediate full-time, contract, or student contract work where I can build and ship web or mobile products end to end using React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and modern product tooling.

I lead VILATECH, delivering 15+ web and mobile products across logistics, hospitality, finance, e-commerce, compliance, and marketplaces. I take products from discovery and UI/UX through development, deployment, and client handover.

I built AEGO Fuel Supply’s marketing site and operations CMS, delivered Villa Serena’s luxury hospitality website, and shipped platforms including Easy2Audit, Times Ten Workwear, and BookSmart. My daily stack includes React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Supabase, PostgreSQL, React Native, and Framer.

I’ve also led IT and product launches at Lynxio Tech, including Plantify Tech and Your Universe. I’m available immediately for full-time, contract, or student contract work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer

Current

Varsity Vroom (Pty) Ltd

Dec 2025 - Present (9 months)

Co-founded venture; responsible for product vision, UX, and digital execution.

Product Management UX Digital Strategy

Current

Web Developer

Current

Times Ten Workwear

Oct 2025 - Present (11 months)

Developed production website for one of South Africa's largest PPE manufacturers.

Next.js React TypeScript Tailwind Vercel SEO

Current

Founder and Head of Product

Current

BookSmart

Sep 2025 - Present (1 year)

Own product strategy, UX, and engineering for a student textbook marketplace. Manage marketplace listings, search, profiles, and campus rollout for South African universities.

Product Management UX React Next.js Supabase PostgreSQL Marketplace Search

Current

Founder and Full-Stack Software Engineer

Current

VILATECH (MPETHWA TECHNOLOGIES)

Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Lead end-to-end delivery for 15+ web and mobile products, including discovery, UI/UX, development, deployment, and client handover. Built AEGO Fuel Supply, Villa Serena, Times Ten Workwear, Easy2Audit, and other projects.

Next.js React TypeScript Tailwind Supabase React Native Vercel Figma NodeJS PostgreSQL MongoDB Prisma Firebase REST APIs OpenAI API Stripe PayFast Resend UI UX Agile Ecommerce CMS SEO

Head of Information Technology

Lynxio Tech

Apr 2026 - Sep 2026 (5 months)

Led IT department, tooling, infrastructure decisions, and software delivery for product launches. Shipped conversion-focused Next.js marketing sites for Plantify Tech and Your Universe.

Next.js React TypeScript Tailwind Vercel Figma Project Management Team Leadership

Ambassador

Solve Hub

Jul 2024 - Nov 2024 (4 months)

Engaged in tech community outreach and ecosystem engagement.

Community Outreach Networking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Eduvos

BSc Information Technology - Software Engineering, Information Technology

2026 -

Pursuing a BSc in Information Technology with a focus on Software Engineering.

Braintrust

Approved Talent, Talent Network

2025 - 2025

Approved as talent on the Braintrust network.

Udemy

The Creative JavaScript Course, JavaScript

2023 - 2023

Completed The Creative JavaScript Course.

London App Brewery

Full Stack Web Development Curriculum, Web Development

Completed full stack web development curriculum.

Udemy

The Complete Web Development Bootcamp, Web Development

Completed The Complete Web Development Bootcamp.

University of the Witwatersrand

BSc Computer Science (first year), Computer Science

Completed first year of BSc Computer Science, passing modules in programming, introduction to algorithms, data structures and algorithms, and scientific computing.