Kagiso Matlou

Professional Summary

Software Developer with over 3 years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining web applications using a diverse range of technologies. Proficient in both frontend and back-end development, with a strong grasp of data handling and processing techniques. Highly effective at collaborating across teams and explaining technical details to non-technical stakeholders. Continuously keeping up-to-date with the latest trends in backend technologies and data analytics.

Professional Experience

Software Developer

Software Developer | March 2024 - February 2025

• Developed a full-stack application interfacing with a remote API from a React frontend to retrieve and post data to a MongoDB database hosted on a remote server.
• Utilized Java 21, IntelliJ IDEA for backend development, and VSCode for frontend development.
• Implemented seamless integration of technologies for end-to-end data flow, ensuring efficient communication between the front-end and back-end.
• Leveraged Spring Boot, Spring Data MongoDB, and Spring Web for building a robust backend infrastructure.
• Ensured high code quality by applying best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.

Additional Project: Video Processing Automation

• Automated the process of converting long-form videos into short-form clips using Python and Supabase.
• Utilized FFmpeg for video clipping and Supabase storage buckets to store and manage large video files.
• Developed functionality for uploading videos to the cloud and clipping them using FFmpeg, enhancing post-production workflows.
• Tools used: Python, Supabase, FFmpeg, httpx.