Software Engineer · AI/Data Scientist · Freelancer

Ayanda Tawana
Sibanda

Building intelligent systems, beautiful interfaces, and scalable products. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa — available for freelance globally.

5+
Full-Stack Projects
3+
AI/ML Models
4
Certifications
2yr+
Industry Experience

Ambitious. Curious.
Relentlessly Building.

Ayanda Tawana Sibanda
Available for Work

From Johannesburg to the Global Stack

I'm a software engineer and AI/data science specialist currently pursuing a BSc in Informatics at UNISA, backed by a HyperionDev Software Engineering Bootcamp and real-world experience in IT support and data analytics at Lionize Group — including work on a PMO transformation for Access Bank South Africa.

My craft spans the full spectrum: from architecting Next.js e-commerce platforms with Supabase and Stripe, to training LSTM sentiment models and building YOLO object detection pipelines. I also freelance in web design, logo design, flyer & banner design, app development, and agentic AI integration.

Co-founder of The Independent Devs — a collective of young developers pushing ambitious full-stack, web, and game dev projects.

AI Integration Full-Stack Dev Data Science Remote-Ready Agile Johannesburg, SA

Services & Solutions

From concept to deployment — I build, integrate, and scale digital products that work.

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Full-Stack Web Development
End-to-end web applications built with modern stacks. Secure auth, database design, payment gateways, and performant front-ends. From MVP to production-ready.
Next.js React Node.js Supabase Stripe
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App Development
Cross-platform and web-based applications built for scale. Clean architecture, intuitive UX, and seamless API integrations to deliver apps users love.
React Native PWA TypeScript REST APIs
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Data Analysis & ML Models
Turning raw data into actionable insight. I build regression, classification, and deep learning models, plus interactive dashboards and analytical reports.
Python Scikit-Learn Pandas LSTM NumPy
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Web Design & Branding
Visually striking websites, logos, flyers, and banners tailored to your brand. From responsive HTML/CSS to WordPress themes — beautiful, functional design.
UI/UX WordPress Logo Design Figma Banners
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IT Support & Consulting
Hardware, software, and network troubleshooting. System optimisation and cybersecurity foundations — keeping your operations running at 99.9% uptime.
Networking Cybersecurity Maintenance Consulting

Skills & Certifications

Verified Credentials

Industry certifications from globally recognised institutions backing every line of code.

Software Engineering Bootcamp
HyperionDev · Mar–Jul 2024
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Foundations of Cybersecurity
Google · Jun–Jul 2024
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Intro to AI with Python
Harvard University · Jun–Oct 2024
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Machine Learning with Python
IBM · Aug–Oct 2024
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BSc Informatics (In Progress)
UNISA · 2025–Present
Languages
Python JavaScript TypeScript Java SQL NoSQL HTML5 CSS3
Frameworks & Libraries
React.js Next.js Node.js Django Flask Three.js Vue.js Laravel Tailwind CSS
AI & Data Science
NumPy Pandas Scikit-Learn LSTM YOLO NLP Deep Learning
Tools & Platforms
Git / GitHub Supabase Prisma ORM Stripe API Google Cloud Google Colab WordPress

Featured Projects

Real-world problems solved with clean architecture, measurable outcomes, and working code.

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Lead Developer · Full-Stack
eBay-Style Marketplace Platform
Architected a full marketplace with secure Supabase auth, Prisma ORM database schema, dynamic product listings, and end-to-end Stripe payment processing. Led a team using advanced Git workflows.
Next.js Supabase Prisma Stripe Tailwind
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Solo Developer · Machine Learning
House Price Prediction Engine
Applied linear regression and random forest algorithms to predict real estate values. Performed extensive data cleaning and feature engineering on processed datasets to optimise model accuracy.
Python Scikit-Learn Pandas NumPy
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Solo Developer · Deep Learning
Sentiment Classification Model
Trained and evaluated LSTM (Long Short-Term Memory) deep learning models for accurate sentiment classification of text data. Covers preprocessing, tokenisation, and model evaluation.
Python LSTM NLP TensorFlow
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Freelance · Web Design
QualiFix Property Improvements
Designed and developed a fully responsive service-based website using HTML and Bootstrap, then converted it into a custom WordPress theme for easy client content management.
HTML Bootstrap WordPress PHP
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Freelance · Full-Stack
Amazon Clone — E-Commerce App
Built a functional e-commerce application with product listings, cart, and checkout flow. Integrated Stripe for secure payments, using Laravel + Vue.js + Inertia.js SPA architecture.
Laravel Vue.js Inertia.js Stripe
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AI/ML · Computer Vision
YOLO Object Detection Pipeline
Implemented a YOLO-based real-time object detection system. Covers model configuration, custom dataset handling, inference optimisation, and deployment considerations.
Python YOLO Computer Vision OpenCV

Professional Experience

Intern Data Analyst
Lionize Group
Feb 2025 – May 2025
  • Contributed to the design and implementation of a Project Management Office (PMO) for Access Bank South Africa.
  • Participated in focus groups and utilised modern data analysis tools to solve complex banking-sector business problems.
  • Supported planning and reporting processes, gaining critical exposure to enterprise-grade data environments.
Freelance Web Developer
Self-Employed
Jan 2024 – Present
  • Delivered the QualiFix Property Improvements website (HTML/Bootstrap → custom WordPress theme).
  • Led architecture of a full-stack eBay-clone marketplace with secure auth, dynamic listings, and Stripe.
  • Built an Amazon clone using Laravel, Vue.js, and Inertia.js with integrated payment processing.
IT Support Specialist
Lionize Group
Jan 2024 – Dec 2024
  • Provided technical troubleshooting for hardware, software, and network infrastructure in the consulting industry.
  • Conducted routine maintenance ensuring 99.9% system uptime and seamless client operations.
  • Trained and guided staff on IT systems to ensure effective maintenance across ongoing projects.

The Independent
Devs

A group of young developers trailblazing in ambitious full-stack, web, and game development projects. We build together, ship together, and grow together — pushing the limits of what small teams can create.

@Ayanda247 @MSG031 @deon-chip @sirescobar1724
View on GitHub →
4
Team Members
4+
Repositories
Ambition
JHB
South Africa

Let's Build
Something Great

Ready to collaborate?

Whether you need an intelligent web app, an AI-powered product, a stunning brand identity, or just a conversation about your next project — I'm here and available. Global remote work welcome.