About Me

Seja Onalenna Hamese

Seja Onalenna Hamese

A passionate IT student and aspiring full-stack developer with a strong foundation in web development, programming, and system design. Currently pursuing my Diploma in Information Technology at Vaal University of Technology.

Education

Vaal University of Technology, Johannesburg

2023-2025

Diploma in Information Technology

Relevant coursework: Full-stack development, Database management, AI integration, Software engineering

Noorderland High School, Polokwane

2022

National Senior Certificate

Achievements & Experience

Adapt IT Agentic AI Hackathon - 1st Place Winner

September 2025

  • Developed winning solution for agentic AI challenge
  • Collaborated with team members to integrate AI agents

VUT Annual Hackathon - 1st Place Winner

October 2025

  • Secured 1st place with innovative technical solution
  • Applied full-stack development skills under pressure

MICTSETA Online Recruitment System

2024

  • Developed recruitment platform using PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Implemented secure authentication and role-based access control
  • Designed responsive dashboards with intuitive navigation

Technical Proficiencies

Programming Languages

Java, JavaScript, Python, C++, PHP, Visual Basic .NET

Frameworks & Tools

Django, HTML/CSS, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, Firebase, Git, XAMPP

Development Skills

  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Database Design & Management
  • Version Control (Git)
  • Agile Development
  • AI Integration

Problem Solving

  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Algorithm Design & Optimization
  • System Architecture Design
  • Debugging & Testing

Certifications & Mobility

  • Cisco CCNAv7: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
  • Cisco IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software
  • Driver's License Code 10 (Available for on-site work)

Core Competencies

Analytical Thinking
Team Collaboration
Innovation & Creativity
Adaptability
Time Management
Effective Communication

Core Competencies

Web Development

Full-stack development with modern frameworks

Database Design

SQL and NoSQL database architecture

System Integration

API development and service integration