Software Engineer | MSc Researcher @ UCT | Building FERS
I'm a software engineer who enjoys solving hard problems. I don't just write code; I care about how the whole system fits together. Whether it is a mobile app or a complex physics engine, I focus on making it fast, clean, and easy to use. Right now, I am getting my Master's degree at UCT. My main project is redesigning a one-of-a-kind high-performance C++ radar simulator (FERS) to make it modern and powerful. Outside of research, I run astraen, my own development lab where I build apps and tools for myself and freelance clients.
I started my own business for personal projects and freelance work.
Led engineering for a mobile app empowering users to monitor and control mobile data usage.
Developed microservices for secure optic-data streaming for an AI-driven security startup.
Built a fully interactive iOS prototype for streamlining client data acquisition for a major loan originator.
Managed sales, marketing, and operations for an organic food retailer.
SortPedia is a modern, interactive encyclopedia that bridges the gap between abstract computer science theory and intuitive visual understanding. It allows users to watch, race, and benchmark over 30 sorting algorithms—from industry standards like Quick Sort to esoteric ones like Thanos Sort—directly in the browser, providing a comprehensive educational tool for students and developers.
FERS is a signal-level radar simulator structured as a monorepo containing a high-performance C++23 simulation engine (libfers) and a modern desktop UI (fers-ui). It enables the construction and visualization of complex radar scenarios with a unified event-driven architecture.
RainVu is a privacy-focused mobile application for farmers and weather enthusiasts to log and analyze rainfall data. It features a local-first architecture using Drift (SQLite) for offline capability and custom charting for historical analysis.
This project focused on updating the Flexible, Extensible Radar Simulator (FERS) to meet modern C++ standards. Originally developed in C++98/03, FERS is a vital tool for the Radar and Remote Sensing Group at UCT. The modernization enhanced performance, readability, and maintainability.
Designed for secure data transmission from Antarctic sensor buoys over the Iridium satellite network. The goal was to minimize transmission costs via compression while ensuring data security.
Evaluated the performance trade-offs between software (C++), parallel computing (OpenCL), and hardware acceleration (Verilog) for cryptographic hashing.
A low-cost Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) designed to monitor temperature and humidity at remote raptor nesting sites to aid conservation efforts.
C++, Flutter, Python, Rust, TypeScript, Svelte
FastAPI, Tauri, React, SvelteKit, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
Docker, Git/GitHub, Linux (Ubuntu), JetBrains IDEs, Firebase, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Problem Solving, System Design, Project Management, Technical Writing
Specializing in Radar and Software Engineering. Building the Flexible, Extensible Radar Simulator (FERS).
Cumulative GPA: 64.7%. Achieved distinctions in Engineering Design (EEE3097S), High Performance Embedded Systems (EEE4120F), Linear Algebra (MAM2084S), and Final Year Project (EEE4022S).
Aggregate: 82%. Achieved distinctions in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Computer Science through self-directed study.
Supported the IEEE Global Communications Conference in Cape Town.
prototyping new ideas, exploring new languages, and code sprints.
Interest in digital security protocols, system hardening, and data privacy.
Engaging in regular exercise, maintaining a balanced diet, and exploring wellness practices.
Caretaker of cats.
I am always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your visions.