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Mamatji KEKANA

@mamatjikekana

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Recent IT graduate skilled in Java, Spring Boot, and SQL.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a graduate program or internship where I can apply Java/Spring Boot skills, work on database-driven projects, learn from experienced engineers, and grow into a reliable software developer within a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

I am a recent IT graduate with an Advanced Diploma in Information Technology from Vaal University of Technology, focused on backend development, REST API design, and database-driven applications. I have practical experience building production-style systems using Java, Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate and MySQL, and I emphasize test-driven development with JUnit, Mockito, and MockMvc.

I am passionate about applying technical skills to deliver reliable, well-tested software and continuously learning new technologies such as cybersecurity and networking. I am seeking a graduate program or internship where I can contribute to impactful digital solutions, grow professionally, and collaborate effectively with teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Software Engineer

Self Employed

Built RESTful APIs and database-driven applications using Java and Spring Boot, implementing JPA/Hibernate persistence, input validation, exception handling, and unit/integration tests to ensure reliability.

Java Spring Boot JPA MySQL REST APIs Mockito Maven Git

Business Analyst

Self Employed

Conducted requirements analysis and designed user interactions for projects including a doctor appointment chatbot and banking management system, focusing on user flows, validation, and feature prioritization.

Requirements Management Process Mapping User Stories Python Streamlit Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Vaal University of Technology

Advanced Diploma in Information Technology, Information Technology

Completed an Advanced Diploma in Information Technology with practical experience in Java, Spring Boot, and SQL, focusing on building REST APIs and database-driven applications.