Junior Software Developer · Open to Work

Liberty
Chauke

Junior Software Developer | PHP | Java | JavaScript | MySQL

I am Liberty Engetelo Chauke, a Computer Science graduate from Tshwane University of Technology based in Midrand, Gauteng. I have 12 months of internship experience building web applications and databases. I am looking for my first permanent junior developer role.

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12mo

Work Experience

Projects Built

83%

Web Computing

Internships Done

Liberty E. Chauke

Junior Software Developer

About

Who I am

I am a Computer Science graduate from TUT. I enjoy building websites and web applications, working with databases, and learning new technologies. I have 12 months of real internship experience and I am still growing as a developer. I am looking for a junior role where I can contribute to a team and keep improving.

PHPJavaJavaScript MySQLSQLHTML5 CSS3BootstrapGit

Education

2022 to 2026

Diploma in Computer Science

Tshwane University of Technology · Completed July 2026

Web Computing: 83% — Distinction

2020

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

Semendhe Secondary School

Experience

12 months of real work

Full Stack Developer Intern

B&T Skills Development Trainings (PTY) LTD · Feb 2026 to Jul 2026 · 6 Months · Pretoria North

Built web pages and web applications using PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Connected websites to MySQL databases and wrote SQL queries to store and retrieve data.
Wrote documentation and followed structured work processes and deadlines.
Worked as part of a team and reported to the Operations Manager.

Software Developer Intern

Thaboera IT Solutions · Aug 2025 to Jan 2026 · 6 Months · Midrand, Gauteng

Helped build websites and web applications for real clients using PHP, JavaScript, Java, and MySQL.
Deployed and managed live websites — set up domains, SSL certificates, and databases.
Tested software and fixed bugs before releasing to users.
Worked in an Agile team with daily standups, sprint planning, and code reviews.
Wrote technical documentation for all systems worked on.

Projects

Things I have built

Flagship

publicPulse_ai

A web platform for collecting and analysing public complaints. Has a live dashboard showing graphs and maps, and a basic rule-based system for spotting complaint patterns. Built with PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript.

PHP 8MySQLJavaScriptChart.jsLeaflet.jsBootstrap

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Daily Task Management System

A task tracking web application built for team use. Has role-based access for admins and members, task submission and editing, an audit trail, and CSV export for reports.

PHPMySQLBootstrapJavaScript

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OPFA Case Management Database

A database I designed for a pension fund to manage and track cases. Has user access control, audit trails, and deadline tracking. Built with PostgreSQL and documented with a full ERD.

PostgreSQLPL/pgSQLRBACERD

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Personal Expense Tracker

A Java web app for tracking personal spending. Organises expenses by category and creates PDF reports. Deployed on GlassFish server.

Java EEEJBJPAGlassFish

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Workers Management System

A Java web app for managing worker records. Supports adding, updating, deleting, and viewing workers. Built with Java EE and deployed on GlassFish.

Java EEJPAEJBJavaDB

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Learner Management System

A Java web app for managing learner records. Supports CRUD operations with role-based access and JPA database persistence.

Java EEServletsJSPJPA

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Certifications

Continuous learning

LinkedIn Learning / CompTIA

Career Skills in Software Development

Sep 2025

EDUCBA / Coursera

Java Spring Boot

Mar 2026

NVIDIA / Coursera

Introduction to Networking

Nov 2023 · 87%

University of Maryland

Cybersecurity for Everyone

Dec 2023

AWS Academy

Cloud Foundations

In Progress

Liberty
Chauke

Who I am

12 months of real work

What I work with

Things I have built

Continuous learning

Let's talk

Liberty Chauke

Who I am

12 months of real work

What I work with

Things I have built

Continuous learning

Let's talk

Liberty
Chauke