Asanda Mehlo
Asanda Mehlo

Junior Software Engineer

Open to offers · Member since 21 Oct 2026
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Remote Only
Experience level
Junior

About

Professional summary

I am a junior software engineer with hands-on experience building backend and cloud-based applications using C#, .NET, Python, AWS, JavaScript, and SQL. I enjoy solving practical problems, learning from established codebases, and applying software engineering best practices.

I am currently a Software Engineering Intern at Mukuru, where I develop and maintain backend solutions with C# and .NET. My work includes testing, debugging, code reviews, and contributing to automation initiatives that improve internal workflows.

I previously completed a Cloud Support Associate internship with Amazon Web Services. During this experience, I built and deployed ProjectHub using API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, Cognito, and AWS Amplify, while strengthening my cloud architecture and software testing knowledge.

My academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Computing from the University of South Africa. I have studied programming, databases, networks, operating systems, artificial intelligence, systems development, and software project management.

I am AWS certified and committed to growing my engineering and cloud expertise. I bring analytical thinking, attention to detail, adaptability, and strong communication skills to collaborative technical teams.

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Experience

Career history

Software Engineering Intern Mukuru

I develop and maintain backend solutions using C# and .NET while gaining experience working with large, existing codebases.

My responsibilities include software testing, debugging, code reviews, and contributing to automation projects that improve internal processes and workflows. I apply software engineering best practices to real-world applications.

Cloud Support Associate Intern Amazon Web Services (AWS)

I completed a cloud computing program covering cloud foundations, network fundamentals, Linux, highly available web applications, AI/ML, governance, and compliance.

I built and deployed ProjectHub with API Gateway and Lambda for backend and authentication capabilities, DynamoDB for storage, Cognito for user management, and AWS Amplify for the frontend. I also wrote Python unit tests using Amazon Q for test generation and worked on real-world problem solving through Bottlenose Labs.

Education

Learning history

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Bachelor of Science in Computing, Computing

Key modules included Theoretical Computer Science, Advanced Programming in C++, Advanced Systems Development, Database Design and Implementation, Visual Programming in Python, Computer Networks, Software Project Management, Operating Systems and Architecture, and Techniques of Artificial Intelligence.

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Higher Certificate, Mathematics and Statistics

Completed coursework in Fundamental Mathematics, Statistics, and Precalculus.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

National Diploma, Somatology

Vuyiseka Secondary School

National Senior Certificate

Completed courses in Business Studies, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Geography, Life Orientation, English, and IsiXhosa.

Life Choices Academy

Full Stack Web Development Training, Web Development

Completed training in HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, Vue.js, Node.js, introductory computing, MySQL databases, life skills, personal and professional development, and a capstone project.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS Cloud Support Associate Immersion Program, Cloud Computing

Completed AWS cloud computing and services training, participated in a group project to build a cloud-based web application, and passed the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate examination following the program.

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