PJ Pretorius

Architected and maintained petabyte-scale data ingestion infrastructure for the MeerKAT Radio Telescope, ensuring high-throughput, fault-tolerant transfers across federated systems. Designed and deployed internal APIs using FastAPI to automate and orchestrate data flows from source to storage, enabling real-time monitoring and operational scalability.

Spearheaded the installation and maintenance of smart devices using SSH, ensuring seamless integration of PyTorch, CUDA, DeepStream, and TensorRT for AI-driven functionalities. Developed and deployed a Telegram Bot for managing AI-based human detection systems, incorporating AWS for enhanced reliability in detection processes.

Developed a digital receipt management system integrated with accounting systems, reducing paper usage and supporting green initiatives. Led the development of a delivery web app with real-time order tracking and AWS hosting, creating a new revenue stream and supporting franchise expansion.

Developed and maintained user interfaces on the CMS, utilizing Python to enhance the functionality and user interaction. Engineered a GeoLocation API that generated heatmaps for global ad campaign performance, enabling targeted marketing efforts.

Led the development of 'smart-pages' for real estate, integrating live renders and dynamic content, which boosted user engagement and conversion rates. Maintained a digital receipt web app, seamlessly integrated into the e-commerce system, supporting sustainability goals and enhancing the company’s tech-forward image.

Grade: Distinction

Graduated with distinctions in all Computer Science modules (CompSci 114, 144, 214, 244, 314, 344). Completed advanced courses in Applied Mathematics, gaining proficiency in tools such as Matlab, Wolfram, and Desmos.