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Padi Falas-Maifala

@padifalas-maifala

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I build responsive React applications and reusable UI systems for client and enterprise products.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking an opportunity to grow as a software engineer in a high-performing team, developing modern software and contributing to meaningful client solutions.

I've built React-based web applications for clients as a freelance frontend developer and contributed to an enterprise React application during vacation work at BBD Software. My work includes reusable TypeScript and JavaScript components, REST API integration, responsive interfaces, and performance and accessibility improvements.

I'm completing a BA in Digital Arts at the University of the Witwatersrand, focused on Interactive Media and front-end engineering. I also lead programming and project management at HexPixelsStudios, building Unity gameplay systems while coordinating multidisciplinary delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Programmer / Project Manager

Current

HexPixelsStudios

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Architect and implement core gameplay systems and tools using Unity (C#). Collaborate with designers and artists to implement UI systems and interactive features, manage project timelines, and coordinate delivery from concept to release.

Unity C#Project Management Sprint Planning UI Systems Game Development

Current

Frontend Developer

Current

FreelanceWebDesign&Development

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Develop and deploy React-based web applications for multiple clients, building reusable TypeScript/JavaScript component systems and integrating REST APIs. Optimise performance, accessibility, and cross-device responsiveness, managing version control and deployments using Git and GitHub.

React TypeScript JavaScript REST APIs Git GitHub Performance Optimization Accessibility Responsive Design

Social Media Marketing

JoburgGamesFest&PressStartMzansiPodcast

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Curated and created social media content for Joburg Games Fest and Press Start Mzansi Podcast, helping shape content strategy and audience engagement across social platforms for both brands.

Social Media Marketing Content Creation Content Strategy Audience Engagement

Vacation Work

BBD Software Development

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)

Developed an enterprise React application using component-based architecture, built reusable UI components, and integrated REST APIs. Collaborated with UX designers and backend developers in Agile teams, debugged and optimised front-end performance, and ensured cross-browser compatibility and responsive design standards.

React Component Based Architecture REST APIs Agile Git Debugging Performance Optimization cross browser compatibility Responsive Design

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Arts, Digital Arts

2023 -

Activities and societies: Golden Key International Honour Society member; First Year Experience Mentor.

Final-year Digital Arts student majoring in Interactive Media (Front-End Engineering), with modules including Interactive Media, Web Development, UI Design, Game Design, and AI & Interactive Media. Expected graduation in 2027.