Yolo Ngcakani

Professional Profile

Full-stack Software Developer with strong foundations in systems deployment, web engineering, and data-driven application design. Experienced in building secure commercial platforms, managing Linux-based server infrastructure, and developing scalable applications across e-commerce, analytics, and research environments.

Professional Experience

Umnombo Apparel — Intermediate Software Developer

Built and maintained a full-stack commercial platform for clothing sales and digital ticketing using PayFast. Generated over R200,000 in revenue within two years.

• Secure payment API integration
• SSL automation and HTTPS security
• UX updates and newsletter systems
• Linux and Apache server management

Stack: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Node.js, MySQL, Apache, Linux

Freelance & Pro Bono Development

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• VPS provisioning
• SSL automation
• Email & domain infrastructure
• Custom form systems
• Client galleries

Education

Eduvos - Cape Town

Information Technology (Software Development)

Graduated with 4 Distinctions

The focus of this degree was about developing skills to develop desktop and web applications using:

• Linux Operating Systems
• C# Application Development
• MySQL Database Systems
• Program Design & Architecture

Bachelor of Social Science

University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Honours

Varsity College

Distinction

Master of Science (candidate)

University of Sheffield

The Complete Pandas Bootcamp 2023

Computational data science on ecological data.

Projects

• Lords Table — Online Blackjack Platform
  Full-stack web game with real-time interactions, database-driven game state, and performance analytics.
• Casa de Nera Photography
  Commercial portfolio site with gallery systems, performance optimization, and SEO strategy.
• Umnombo Event Platform & Gallery
  Event sales system with QR ticketing and payment automation, and hosted media
• Ukhanyo Football Academy
  Business website with managed hosting and content systems.
• Sapien Industry — Psychology Research Toolbox
  Interactive research tools for behavioral data collection and analytics.

Technical Skills

Frontend

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• C#

Backend & Infrastructure

• Node.js
• Express
• MySQL
• Apache Web Server
• Linux Ubuntu
• VPS Management

Deployment & Optimization

• SSL Automation
• DNS & Domain Management
• SEO Best Practices