Khethukhanyo Mbekeni

Aspiring Business Analyst & Frontend Developer

Driven by curiosity, creativity, and a passion for solving real problems. I believe meaningful solutions begin with understanding people, not just technology.

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Studying: Business Information Technology at the University of Johannesburg
Projects: Trade Grid and MechanIQ, built with a team as a frontend developer
Interested in: Frontend development, business analysis and practical digital solutions

About me

I'm a Business Information Technology student at the University of Johannesburg, with a strong interest in frontend development, business analysis and creating meaningful digital solutions.

My experience working on software projects has taught me that developing a successful application involves more than writing code. It requires creativity, collaboration, understanding user needs and finding practical ways to solve problems.

I'm continuously developing my technical skills while exploring how technology can help businesses operate more effectively and improve people's everyday experiences.

Beyond writing code

I believe the most valuable solutions begin with understanding the problem.

My interest in technology goes beyond building websites and applications. I'm interested in understanding how businesses operate, identifying challenges they experience and developing solutions that address their actual needs.

This approach influences how I think about software development. Rather than simply building something because I can, I want to understand why it needs to exist and what value it will provide.

My journey

Every journey has its turning points. Mine taught me that progress isn't always a straight line.

My educational journey has been filled with challenges, difficult decisions and opportunities to start again. What began as a struggle to find direction eventually became a journey of personal growth, determination and academic achievement.

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Where it began

My high school journey started at Carl Malcomess High School in KwaZulu-Natal. During this period, I struggled academically because I hadn't yet developed a clear vision for my education.
2018
A new beginning in Durban

Following my grandmother's encouragement, I moved to Wentworth, Durban, where I repeated Grade 10 at Fairvale. Unfortunately, I experienced another academic setback.
2019
A year away

I took a gap year, stepping away from formal education.
2020–2021
Johannesburg

I enrolled at Destiny Charter Schools, where I studied Commerce and successfully passed Grade 10. However, I left school again during Grade 11 in 2021 because I still hadn't discovered my purpose.
2022
Another year away

I remained out of school, still searching for direction and a clearer sense of purpose.
2023
The turning point

Encouraged by my mother, I returned to school at Mangwazana High School in Obonjeni, KwaZulu-Natal, where I enrolled in Grade 11. This time, I approached education with a different mindset, greater determination and a renewed sense of purpose. It marked the beginning of a significant transformation in my life.
2024
The achievement

I completed Grade 12 at Mangwazana High School, achieving six distinctions and finishing as the school's top-performing student. This achievement represented more than academic success. It was proof of how far I had come through perseverance, personal growth and a change in mindset.
2025–Present
University of Johannesburg

Today, I'm studying towards a Diploma in Business Information Technology at my dream university, pursuing a field I've developed a genuine passion for.

My journey has taught me that your past does not have to define your future. What matters is your willingness to grow, change and keep moving forward.

My skills

The technologies and tools I've worked with while learning, designing and building software projects.

Frontend development

Creating responsive user interfaces.

HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
React
React Native

Database technologies

Working with relational data.

SQL
Microsoft SQL Server

Development & design tools

Planning, designing and delivering work.

Git
GitHub
VS Code
Figma
Power BI

Featured projects

A selection of the collaborative software projects I have contributed to, focused on creating useful and responsive experiences.

Web application

Completed

Trade Grid

Trade Grid is a web platform for connecting importers and exporters, helping businesses discover potential trading partners and explore international markets.

My contribution: Frontend team member, working on the user interface and responsive layouts.

Web UIResponsive designTeam project

Live website GitHub

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Mobile application

In development

MechanIQ

MechanIQ is a mobile vehicle-assistance application designed around diagnostics, service requests, finding mechanics, and fuel support for drivers.

My contribution: Frontend team member, helping build and adapt the customer and mechanic interfaces.

React NativeMobile UITeam project

Demo coming soon Repository coming soon

Get in touch

Have a project in mind, an opportunity to collaborate, or a problem worth solving? I'd love to hear about it.

Let's connect

I'm always interested in meaningful conversations about frontend development, business analysis and practical digital solutions. Reach out through email, GitHub or LinkedIn.

Email khethukhanyom@gmail.com
GitHub github.com/zack-web-code
LinkedIn Connect on LinkedIn
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa

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