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Jayden Maans

@jaydenmaans

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I build full-stack software, scalable tooling, and AI security-focused infrastructure.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build secure, scalable software and defensive AI security tools, with opportunities to work on infrastructure vulnerabilities, secure model deployments, and complex full-stack systems.

I'm the founder and lead developer at Lume Systems, a registered Cape Town software company delivering custom software and digital operations services for SME clients.

I've rebuilt a client website with a responsive dark-theme design, photo gallery, and Google Maps integration, and recreated Excel quotation templates while automating PDF invoice generation with Python and ReportLab. I also draft POPIA-compliant client documentation and payment terms.

Through hackathons, I've built and deployed full-stack products including Netgrade, a passive security posture scanner using FastAPI, React, Railway, ElevenLabs, and Cloudflare configuration. I've also developed the Genome Guardian Console, Lume Docs, and an AI accessibility PWA with real-time hazard detection, traffic light recognition, allergen scanning, Gemini-powered text summarisation, and wake-word voice triggers.

I'm completing an NQF Level 6 Software Engineering programme at WeThinkCode_ and am shifting my focus toward AI security, secure model deployments, infrastructure vulnerabilities, and robust defensive tools.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder & Lead Developer

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Lume Systems (Pty) Ltd

Jan 2026 - Present (7 months)

Founded and lead a registered software company providing custom software and digital operations services to SME clients. Rebuilt client websites, automated PDF invoice generation, and drafted POPIA-compliant documentation.

Python JavaScript React fastAPI PostgreSQL SQLite REST APIs CI CD Linux PWA Development Git GitHub

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Front Desk Coordinator

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WeThinkCode_

Jan 2026 - Present (7 months)

Manage front-of-house operations for a technical coding campus serving 300+ students. Coordinate visitor access, staff communications, and administrative workflows.

Administration Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

WeThinkCode_

NQF Level 6, Software Engineering

2025 -

Pursuing an NQF Level 6 Software Engineering qualification, covering Python, Java, OOP, algorithms, version control, and build tools. Selected for upcoming Data Engineering and Cybersecurity electives.

Boland College

NQF Level 4, Information Technology and Computer Science

2022 - 2024

Completed NQF Levels 2-4 in Information Technology and Computer Science, covering networking, programming, hardware, operating systems, and computer literacy.