ABOUT NONHLANHLA ZWANE
Nonhlanhla Zwane is a software developer, cloud enthusiast, cybersecurity graduate, and the founder of a youth-led empowerment initiative. But more than anything, I am a small-town girl who dared to dream bigger than my circumstances. Her journey into tech started with curiosity. She didn't grow up surrounded by computers or coding, but has always loved solving problems and building things that matter.
That curiosity led her to pursue a BSc in Computer Science, which became the foundation of a career she is deeply passionate about. I've since grown into a full-stack software engineer, completed global programs like SheCodes and AWS Cloud Women Mentorship, earned her an Alibaba Cloud certification, and now work as a Cybersecurity Analyst Graduate while pursuing her Honours in Big Data Analytics at Wits. Beyond the technical milestones, she is driven by purpose.
She spends her time mentoring and tutoring young women from my village because I know how life-changing it is to see someone who looks like you succeed in spaces you once thought weren't meant for you. That's why she started empowerED Cohort, an initiative focused on empowering youth through education, skills development, and tech exposure especially young women stepping into male-dominated fields like mine. Nonhlanhla believes that with the right people like Geekulcha and enough donations, the whole idea will fall into place.I'm proof that with the right guidance, courage, and community, you can build a life far beyond what you imagined. And now, she is committed to using her story and skills to open doors for others, just like someone once did for me.
The work of Nonhlanhla Zwane
- Personal Portfolio Website Role: Personal A stunning, professionally crafted portfolio showcasing the most significant projects and achievements in the tech space. The portfolio serves as a digital resume, presenting a broad array of work, from front-end development to more complex, full-stack applications. It exemplifies the my commitment to design, user experience, and clean code.
- Linked List Practice Problems Role: Scrum Master & Front-End Developer This educational tool helps students practice and master linked list algorithms and operations, a fundamental aspect of data structures in computer science. I led the project as Scrum Master, ensuring effective collaboration and timely delivery while also being the front end developer for the project.
- Daily Weather App Role: Personal A weather application that delivers real-time weather information to users, allowing them to check forecasts in a simple, user-friendly interface. This project demonstrates my skill in integrating APIs, ensuring a smooth user experience, and delivering accurate, up-to-date information.
- Runtime Terrors-3D Game Role: Scrum Master & Front-End Developer This dynamic 3D subway game combines immersive gameplay with solid technical execution. Players navigate a challenging environment, collecting coins and dodging obstacles. My leadership and front-end development skills were pivotal in delivering a high-performance game with fluid visuals.
- Old Mutual '24 Grad Hackathon Winner Role: Developer As part of a winning team, I played a pivotal role in creating an innovative mobile authentication system that leverages AWS services. The solution integrates multi-factor authentication (MFA), biometric verification, and real-time fraud detection, providing a secure and scalable system. This project was not only a demonstration of technical excellence but also solidified my ability to create high-impact, innovative solutions under pressure.