class Charmaine:
name = "Mahlatse Charmaine Sekulane"
location = "South Africa πΏπ¦"
role = "Software Developer & Azure AI Engineer"
languages = ["Python", "Java", "JavaScript", "HTML5", "CSS3"]
focus = ["AI Integration", "Backend Security", "RAG Systems", "Cloud"]
certified = "Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate β
"
mission = "Build AI-powered systems that make a real-world impact π"
fun_fact = "I debug faster when there's good music playing π΅"Secure, object-oriented application for managing and tallying votes β built with modular design, structured input validation, and secure data handling mechanisms.
Java OOP Data Validation Security
Interactive chatbot powered by Retrieval-Augmented Generation β structured document retrieval workflows delivering context-aware, dynamic responses with precision prompt engineering.
Python RAG Azure AI Generative AI Prompt Engineering
Responsive full-stack interfaces built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript β integrating frontend components with backend logic for seamless user experiences.
HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Full-Stack Responsive Design
Software Development Intern @ Oasis InfoByte
- π Implemented JWT-based authentication to secure API endpoints & manage user access
- π οΈ Developed backend services using Python & RESTful APIs
- ποΈ Designed structured database components with data validation
- π§ͺ Conducted API endpoint testing & debugging for system reliability
- π€ Collaborated in Agile environments β stand-ups, code reviews, Git workflows
Volunteer Presenter @ HackerRank Problem Solving Session (UNISA)
- π€ Delivered technical walkthroughs on algorithmic problem-solving strategies
- π Guided participants through debugging techniques & logical code implementation
- π Recognized for outstanding technical knowledge-sharing contributions
| Qualification | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Certificate: Software Developer (NQF 5) | QCTO | 2026 |
| Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate | NEMISA | Feb 2026 |
| Comprehensive Software Development Certificate | Geeks4Learning | Nov 2025 |
| Accenture Python Bootcamp | GirlCode | 2025 |
| PL-900: Power Platform Fundamentals | Microsoft Elevate | 2025 |
| Networking Fundamentals & IT Essentials | Cisco Networking Academy | 2025 |
| Digital Inclusion Programme | WeThinkCode_ | β |
| National Senior Certificate | Hlanganani Secondary School | 2024 |
π¬π§ English β Fluent Β |Β πΏπ¦ Sepedi β Fluent Β |Β πΏπ¦ Zulu β Conversational