Samvit Prakash. BSc Honours Computer Science student at the University of Pretoria and aspiring full-stack developer with a strong pull toward back-end engineering. I like taking things apart to understand them — whether that's a web stack, a Linux desktop, or a security control — and rebuilding them cleaner. Currently splitting time between coursework, tutoring, and side projects that usually start with "how hard could this be?"
I graduated with a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Pretoria and am now completing my BSc Honours. Alongside my studies I work as a Lecturer's Assistant / Tutor, breaking down Programming Languages, Data Structures, and Imperative Programming for undergrads — which has probably made me a better communicator than most of my code comments suggest.
I see myself as a designer, creator, and lifelong learner. My main interest is back-end and full-stack development, but I spend a healthy amount of time in cybersecurity and Linux systems tinkering — Direwolf, my custom Wayland/Hyprland desktop shell, is where most of that energy goes when I'm not shipping features for clients or coursework.
Languages
Frameworks & Libraries
Databases
Operating Systems
Other Technologies
| Role | Organisation | Duration | Focus |
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| Lecturer's Assistant / Tutor | University of Pretoria | Feb 2026 – May 2026 | Tutored Programming Languages; feedback on practicals and semester tests |
| Lecturer's Assistant / Tutor | University of Pretoria | Feb 2026 – May 2026 | Tutored Data Structures; invigilated practicals, resolved technical issues |
| Lecturer's Assistant / Tutor | University of Pretoria | Feb 2024 – Jul 2024 | Tutored Imperative Programming; configured dev environments, debugging support |
| Junior Developer / Team Lead | RHA (commissioned by RHAP) | Jan 2024 – Nov 2024 | Led a team of 4 building a rural health advocacy website — CMS, info posting, infrastructure mapping |
| Job Shadow | SFY | Jan 2023 | Agile/Scrum stand-ups, defect diagnosis, exposure to testing workflows |
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Custom Linux desktop shell built on Wayland and Hyprland, focused on a clean, highly integrated desktop experience.
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Cross-platform mobile weather app built with React Native and Expo, created to sharpen my UI/UX skills.
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Eco-friendly e-commerce platform built by a team of 5 as our final year capstone. Won the Best Agile Methodology prize sponsored by Agile Bridge.
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