SIVUYILE MTWETWE

Full-Stack Developer | MEVN & MEAN Stack Specialist

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About

Results-driven Full-Stack Developer with over 3 years of experience specializing in the MEVN and MEAN stacks, adept at crafting responsive, scalable web applications. Successfully transitioned from front-end to full-stack roles, leading the development of e-commerce and HR management systems with integrated authentication and cloud storage. Proven ability to manage complex technical projects, optimize backend performance, and deliver user-centric solutions that drive tangible impact.

Work Experience

Full Stack Developer Intern

LC Studio | Internship

Apr 2025 - Jun 2025

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Gained hands-on experience by engineering and deploying multiple full-stack applications using the MEVN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Vue.js, Node.js), while strengthening core development principles. Collaborated within a training team to build a dynamic portfolio website that showcased creativity and local artistry, practicing teamwork and communication skills. Learned to integrate Cloudinary for scalable image storage and dynamic content delivery, preparing for real-world project scenarios. Practiced deployment and hosting of frontend and backend services using Vercel and Render, achieving reliable application performance. Demonstrated technical growth, problem-solving, and emerging leadership throughout multiple full-stack development training projects.

Full-Stack Developer

Life Choices Academy

Sep 2024 - Apr 2025

Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

Led intensive full-stack development projects using the MEVN stack, delivering hands-on experience in modern web development practices.

  • Engineered and deployed multiple robust full-stack applications using the MEVN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Vue.js, Node.js), mastering core development principles.
  • Collaborated effectively within a cross-functional team to develop a dynamic portfolio website, enhancing user engagement by showcasing creative talent and local artistry.
  • Integrated Cloudinary for efficient, scalable image storage, supporting dynamic content delivery across the platform.
  • Successfully deployed and hosted all frontend and backend services using Vercel and Render, ensuring 99.9% uptime and high availability for developed applications.
  • Recognized for demonstrating consistent technical reliability and leadership across multiple full-stack development projects.

Full-Stack Developer

UCT Solution Space

Mar 2024 - Nov 2024

Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

Participated in a comprehensive full-stack development program, focusing on building MEAN stack solutions to enable local businesses' digital transformation.

  • Developed a MEAN stack web application that successfully digitized operations for several local businesses, expanding their market reach.
  • Configured and implemented Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3 for scalable and secure image storage, supporting high-volume data handling for digital platforms.
  • Deployed and hosted critical applications and APIs on Amazon Web Services and Vercel, ensuring robust performance and accessibility.
  • Awarded 'Most Reliable' for consistent outstanding contributions and technical leadership, significantly enhancing team project delivery and success rates.

Education

Biotechnology

University of the Western Cape

Feb 2019

Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

Courses

  • Molecular Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Genetics
  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology Techniques

Academic

Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School

Bachelor's pass with two distinctions in Mathematics and Science

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

Certificates

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Cisco Networking Academy

Oct 2024

Introduction to Data Science

Cisco Networking Academy

Oct 2024

Awards

Code Wizard

Life Choices Academy

Apr 2025

Acknowledged for actively assisting peers and contributing technical support to team projects in the full-stack development program.

Most Reliable Award

UCT Solution Space

Nov 2024

Recognized for outstanding reliability and significant technical contributions towards team projects in the full-stack development program.

Languages

English

Skills

Programming Languages

  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • SQL

Frontend Technologies

  • Vue.js
  • Angular
  • JavaScript
  • CSS
  • HTML

Backend Technologies

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • Python

Full-Stack Frameworks

  • MEVN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Vue.js, Node.js)
  • MEAN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js)

Databases

  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • Oracle MySQL

Cloud & Deployment

  • AWS S3
  • Cloudinary
  • Vercel
  • Render

Development Tools

  • Visual Studio Code
  • PyCharm
  • Git
  • GitHub

Other Technical Skills

  • Data Science Fundamentals
  • Cybersecurity Basics
  • Web Development
  • RESTful APIs

Core Competencies

  • Problem-Solving
  • User-Centric Design
  • Clean Code
  • Continuous Learning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Process Optimization
  • KPI Tracking

Interests

Personal Development

  • Continuous Learning
  • Podcasts

Creative Pursuits

  • Music
  • Art
  • Movies

Community Engagement

  • Tutoring Math and Science
  • Social Entrepreneurship