Full-Stack Web Development
Modern web applications using React, TypeScript, Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and SQL databases.
Software engineer based in South Africa
Hi, I'm Xola Mkhatshwa.
I build practical digital systems for businesses.
I build web applications, backend APIs, dashboards, and business tools that improve visibility, reduce manual work, and help teams operate more efficiently.
About Me
Software engineering with business understanding.
I am a South African software engineer with experience building enterprise backend systems, APIs, frontend applications, dashboards, and business-focused digital tools.
My work sits at the intersection of software engineering and business problem-solving. I enjoy taking unclear, manual, or inefficient processes and turning them into structured digital solutions that are easier to manage, track, and improve.
Outside of professional engineering work, I am also involved in business and entrepreneurship. That gives me a practical view of where businesses struggle and how technology can improve visibility, accountability, and growth.
What I Do
Useful, reliable systems that solve real operational problems.
Backend & API Development
Reliable backend services, data models, validations, integrations, and production-ready API improvements.
Business Process Digitisation
Structured systems that replace scattered WhatsApp follow-ups, spreadsheets, and manual tracking.
Dashboards & Reporting
Reporting views that help users track activity, monitor progress, and make clearer decisions.
Business Websites
Professional websites for individuals and businesses that need to present their value clearly and generate enquiries.
Skills
Technical tools and professional strengths.
Technical Skills
Professional Strengths
Projects
Selected work across workflow, recruitment, backend, and business websites.
Public showcase
Business Workflow & Follow-up Management System
SiteFlow
A workflow management system that helps small businesses track tasks, customer follow-ups, responsibilities, and progress in one place.
- Task and case tracking
- Dashboard overview and reports screen
- Frontend MVP built with React, TypeScript, and Bootstrap
- Spring Boot backend planned
Helps businesses reduce forgotten follow-ups and improve accountability.
Recruitment & Applicant Tracking Platform
RecruitIQ
A recruitment platform for receiving, managing, and tracking job applications in a structured way.
- Public application flow
- Recruiter login and JWT authentication
- Resume upload and download
- Admin analytics dashboard
Helps businesses manage recruitment through a clearer, more organised process.
Backend API & Performance Optimisation
Enterprise Case Management API Work
Backend improvements for an enterprise case management system, including API development, schema changes, validation, and production-readiness.
- Java and Spring Boot API enhancements
- Flyway migration scripts
- DTO validation and unit testing
- Query-level locking analysis
Screenshots and implementation details withheld due to confidentiality.
Auditability & Search Improvement
Case Audit & Searchable Variables Enhancement
An enhancement for tracking, auditing, and searching case information with stronger traceability and reporting support.
- Case audit data model
- Party and identifier audit tracking
- Searchable variable support
- Database relationships and indexing
Screenshots and implementation details withheld due to confidentiality.
One-Page Business Website
Bukhanda Logistics Website
A responsive one-page website for a logistics business, designed to present services clearly and receive customer enquiries.
- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Mobile hamburger navigation
- Services, about, process, and contact sections
- WhatsApp enquiry flow
Gives the business a professional online presence and a direct enquiry path.
Work With Me
From simple websites to internal business tools.
I can help individuals, startups, and small businesses with websites, landing pages, web applications, admin dashboards, workflow systems, backend APIs, business process digitisation, and system improvements.
Whether you need a simple website, an internal business tool, or a custom application, I focus on building solutions that are practical, clear, and aligned with real business needs.
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