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React Development

Designing elegant, intuitive frontends and mobile experiences with TypeScript, React, and React Native. I bring clean architecture, type-safe code, and thoughtful design together to turn complex problems into seamless digital solutions.

Projects

Appointment Booking System

Appointment Booking System

A full-stack appointment booking system with OAuth2 authentication, Infobip communication, API integrrations and custom CSS.

InfobipOAuth2TailwindCSS
Task Management App

Task Management App

TaskMaster is a full-stack todo application with user authentication built using Next.js, MongoDB, and JWT authentication.

Next.jsNode.jsExpress
Itunes API Explorer

Itunes API Explorer

A web application that allows users to search for music, movies, podcasts, and more from the iTunes Store and Apple Books Store.

TypscriptNext.jsJWT

Specific Technology Concepts

Express

Express

RESTful API development with Express.js, middleware implementation, and server-side routing.

Express.jsNode.jsREST API
Authentication with JWT

Authentication with JWT

Secure user authentication system using JSON Web Tokens and bcrypt password hashing.

JWTAuthenticationSecurity
Redux and Global State Management

Redux and Global State Management

Complex state management using Redux Toolkit with persistent storage and middleware.

ReduxState ManagementReact

Current Projects

Appointment Engine

Appointment Engine

A comprehensive full-stack appointment booking service and business managment toolkit, aimied to change the way businesses manage their businesses from Internal Operations, Administration, Invoicing, Accounting, CRM and Automation in South Africa

Full-StackAPI IntegrationsData Analytics
Giveaway Portal

Giveaway Portal

Interactive platform for managing contests and giveaways with custom user engagement features.

ReactContest ManagementUser Engagement
M2

M2

A custom CSS frontend sales site for Mediametrics, built with TypeScript and adapted from Figma.

TypscriptCSSCustom Design

iOS Applications

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Swash

iOS Application

Swash is a premium app-based laundry club offering weekly or twice-weekly pickups via branded delivery vehicles. Users schedule, track, and manage laundry through the app. Swash supports local laundromats, ensures quality, and provides a hassle-free, power-resilient laundry experience.

This application showcases modern iOS development practices with focus on user experience, performance optimization, and clean architecture patterns.

Design Showcase

This section highlights design mockups created in Figma, showcasing layout ideas, UI styles, and component interactions for an early conceptualisation of the Appointment Engine project. I prefer to adapt designs but am proficient designing mockups and wireframes on Figma.

Figma Design Mockup
View Design on Figma

Tech Stack

Education

IU International University of Applied Sciences logo
Oct 2024 - Apr 2028

IU International University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Science - BSc, Computer Science

Comprehensive BSc program focusing on theoretical and practical aspects of computer science.

HyperionDev & The University of Stellenbosch logo
Jul 2024 - Apr 2025

HyperionDev & The University of Stellenbosch

Full-Stack Web Development Bootcamp

Intensive bootcamp in full-stack web development, taught in collaboration with Stellenbosch University.

Vega School logo
Jan 2021 - Nov 2023

Vega School

Bachelor of Commerce - Digital Marketing

Specialised in digital marketing strategy, branding, and social media communications.

Get in Touch

Let's Work Together

Ready to bring your ideas to life? I'd love to hear about your project.

Email

ben@panicmobile.com

Phone

Upon request

Location

European Union