BBD Graduate Programme SA27-I Candidate

Software Engineering Graduate
Building Practical Digital Solutions

BSc Computer Science | Java | JavaScript | SQL | Firebase | GitHub | Azure

I am a newly qualified Computer Science graduate with strong interest in software engineering, debugging, problem solving and building real applications beyond university work. My portfolio includes deployed web applications using JavaScript, Firebase, authentication, databases and responsive user interfaces.

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Mulisa Netshidzivhe

Mulisa Netshidzivhe

Software Engineering Graduate Candidate

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

About Me

Focused on software development, cloud-based applications, clean code, debugging and continuous learning.

Computer Science Graduate

I completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of Venda. My academic background includes object-oriented programming, systems analysis, database design, software engineering, operating systems and computer networks.

Software Engineering Focus

I have built real projects outside formal education, including student platforms, business websites, Firebase applications, dashboards, authentication flows, database features and deployed web apps.

Technical Skills

Skills aligned with software engineering graduate roles, technical challenges and client project teams.

Java JavaScript Python SQL HTML5 CSS3 Firebase Firestore Realtime Database Git GitHub Azure REST API Concepts Object-Oriented Programming Debugging Testing Problem Solving Documentation Agile Learning Team Collaboration

Software Projects

Practical projects showing coding, database use, deployment, problem solving and user-focused design.

MyUnivan Student Portal

A student web platform with profile features, dashboard tools and an exam calculator that helps students estimate required exam marks.

JavaScript HTML CSS Firebase Deployment
  • Built dynamic exam calculation logic.
  • Created responsive student dashboard pages.
  • Used browser storage and Firebase features.
Live Demo GitHub

ProProjectAssist

A project request and tracking platform where users can track progress and communicate with administrators through real-time chat.

Firebase Auth Firestore Realtime DB JavaScript GitHub
  • Implemented project progress tracking.
  • Built admin and user views.
  • Added real-time messaging functionality.
Live Demo GitHub

AvoWood SA Website

A business website for product ordering, cart management, delivery checking and WhatsApp order communication.

JavaScript Firebase Google Maps API UI Design Business Logic
  • Developed product catalogue and cart flow.
  • Added location-based delivery availability.
  • Integrated WhatsApp checkout process.
Live Demo GitHub

Relevant Experience

Experience selected because it supports software engineering: debugging, troubleshooting, documentation, teamwork and technical problem solving.

ICT Intern - Technical Support and Networking

University of Venda | June 2025 - Present

Supporting users, systems and technical infrastructure while improving my ability to troubleshoot issues, document solutions and work with technical teams.

  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, network and application issues.
  • Document technical problems, root causes and resolutions.
  • Support LAN connectivity, switch port checks and basic network configuration.
  • Collaborate with senior technical staff to solve escalated issues.
  • Apply structured problem solving useful for debugging software issues.

Education & Certifications

Formal background and continuous learning aligned with technology, cloud and software development.

BSc Computer Science

Institution: University of Venda

Completed: 2024

  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Database Design and Implementation
  • Operating Systems
  • Computer Networks

Certifications & Learning

  • Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Learning
  • Google IT Support Professional Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
  • ITIL Foundation V4
  • Git, GitHub and Firebase project deployment practice

Why I Fit the BBD Graduate Programme

This section is written for the BBD Software Engineering Graduate track.

Problem Solver

I enjoy breaking problems into smaller parts, testing possible solutions and fixing bugs through structured troubleshooting.

Builds Beyond University

I have built and deployed real web applications using JavaScript, Firebase, databases, authentication and responsive design.

Team Ready

My internship experience helped me communicate with users, document technical work and collaborate with technical teams.

Debugging Mindset

I am comfortable investigating errors, testing changes, reading logs and improving systems through continuous fixes.

Cloud Exposure

I have practical exposure to Firebase deployment and Microsoft Azure learning, which supports modern software engineering environments.

Growth Focused

I am eager to learn from mentors, work on client projects and grow into a strong software engineer through continuous practice.

Technical Challenge Readiness

Areas I am actively practising for graduate software engineering assessments.

Coding Practice

  • Java and JavaScript problem solving
  • Object-oriented programming concepts
  • Arrays, strings, loops and functions
  • Basic algorithms and debugging
  • Clean code and readable documentation

Application Development

  • Frontend development with HTML, CSS and JavaScript
  • Firebase Authentication and database integration
  • SQL and database design fundamentals
  • GitHub version control
  • Deployment and live demo testing

Let’s Connect

I am available for graduate software engineering opportunities and technical assessments.

netshidzivhe201@gmail.com +27 73 887 7472 GitHub LinkedIn Johannesburg, Gauteng