Hi, I'm Shaun Makgopa

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A passionate and driven Information Technology student with a GPA of 71.39 and a strong foundation in programming, databases, and analytics. Experienced in mentoring, technical support, and user interface design.

Shaun Makgopa

Who Am I?

My name is Phemelo Shaun Makgopa, and I’m a final-year IT student at North-West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa. I have a strong passion for web and software development and am currently working on various programming projects to sharpen my skills. I enjoy solving real-world problems through clean, functional code and aim to build digital experiences that are both intuitive and impactful.

I’m fluent in English, Sepedi, Mandarin, IsiZulu, Setswana, and Sesotho, which helps me connect with diverse communities. I’m always eager to learn and take on new challenges that push my creativity and technical ability forward.
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Resume

Academic Background

BSc in Information Technology

North-West University

2022 - Present

National Senior Certificate (Matric)

Phafane Senior Secondary School

2021

Experience

Student Assistant

North-West University

Feb 2024 - Present

  • Supported students in C# and .ASP.NET with Visual Studio
  • Marked and gave feedback on UI programming assignments
  • Answered lab questions and helped students debug projects

Cyber Café Admin

Local Internet Café

April 2019 – Dec 2019

  • Helped customers with printing, scanning, and MS Office tools.
  • Resolved basic IT issues and improved the customer experience.

Technical Skills & Soft Skills

Python
Java
GitHub
HTML
CSS
Git
Tech Support
Troubleshooting
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Problem Solving
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Projects

Messaging App Screenshot

Messaging App

A modern messaging platform built with React, JavaScript, and Vite, featuring group chats, emoji support, user statuses, and more. Data is managed in real-time using Firebase Firestore, ensuring smooth performance and seamless interactions.

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Online Store Screenshot

Online Store

A tech-focused eCommerce platform built in Visual Studio using ASP.NET (.aspx), designed to help Quantum Mak customers browse products, select items, and complete purchases with live cart updates and a clean GUI.

See in GitHub
Coffee Shop Screenshot

Café System

A desktop café management app developed in Visual Studio using the .NET Framework (C#), focused on streamlining sales and order processing for BeetleCafe staff through a user-friendly interface and backend logic.

See in GitHub
Library System Screenshot

Library System

A simple book tracking system built with Java, Apache Beans, and MySQL to help the Time Travel Library manage lending, returns, and inventory updates efficiently via a clean GUI and connected database.

See in GitHub

Contact Me

phemeloshaunmakgopa@gmail.com

+27 73 762 7621

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