Allow me to show you some things that I've done and achievements I'm proud of.
2018
High school at Woodridge College on an IEB syllabus.
2019 - 2021
Undergraduate Computer Science and Film Studies at the University of Cape Town.
Passed with distinction (75% and above) with a GPA of 75.24.
Completed all three years with the Dean's Merit List - an award acknowledging academic excellence.
Received yearly invites to the International Honor Society (Golden Key) - of which only the top 15% of academic perfomers per course are invited.
View full academic transcript here.
View degree certificate here.
2022
Advanced Diploma in User Centered Design at Red & Yellow Creative School of Business.
Passed with distinction (75% and above) with a GPA of 76.54.
Awarded with the Bob Rightford "Enough Is Never Enough" Award for going above and beyond what is expected - an acknowledgement of acedemic excellence.
Was branded as a "Top Achiever" when presented with certificate of completion.
View academic transcript and diploma here.
As I am still a graduate, my work experience is limited as I focused my formative years on academia and 'growing up'. Although I have a modest list of work experience, I am eager to learn and develop from new opportunities and workplaces.
2022
MakeReign - Intern
During my Advanced Diploma at Red & Yellow, we would often have live briefs with real UX/UI Design and Developer companies. One of the companies we worked with was MakeReign. I enjoyed the logical feedback and briefing sessions with the MakeReign team, and applied as an intern during my studies. Recognising me for my work on their live brief, they accepted my application.
MakeReign is a prototyping and user experience design agency. I spent majority of my internship sitting in on client briefs and learning industry tools and standards.
2023
TH_RST - Bartender
I picked up a part-time bartending job for some extra income whilst applying for full-time positions and learning new skills. Although not directly translatable to the development and design industry, it has taught me how to operate quickly and efficently under immense pressure. Additionally, I have greatly improved my people skills. I am able to communicate clearly and concisely with my co-workers, in addition to being attentive to a customer's needs. Additionally, it has taught me how to listen closely to what a client wants to be able to deliver a satisfying product.
2023
Red & Yellow Creative School of Business - Tutor
After completing my advanced diploma for User Centered Design (UX/UI), I was offered a tutoring position for students attending the course for the following year. In being a tutor, I was able to learn how others view problems and the best ways to explain possible solutions and outcomes to different people. Additionally, this allowed me to grapple with the content from an entirely new perspective - further solidifying my knowledge gained during this year of study.