I am a hard-working and passionate software developer and researcher with a keen interest in Artificial Intelligence and its applications. I am currently working towards completing a PhD in Speech Processing (AI with a focus on human speech) at Stellenbosch University.

Education

Experience

Teaching Assistant & Student Facilitator — Stellenbosch University (2025–Present)
Tutoring and assisting students in advanced probabilistic modeling and computer programming modules.

Part-time Programmer/Intern — Jericho Systems (2021–2023)
Built a web-app using Angular & MongoDB to monitor and manage in-house developed devices.

Student Facilitator — North-West University (2021–2023)
Tutored and marked assignments for Java and Python modules.

Part-time Auditor’s Clerk — Spera Group (2020–2023)
Performed audits on subcontractors for Anglo Gold mines, analyzing financial records and reporting findings.

University Serenade Coach and Arranger — North-West University (2022)
Vocal coaching and arrangement for residence serenade groups.

Publications

Towards few-shot isolated word reading assessment (2025)
Accepted to the Workshop on Speech and Language Technology in Education (SLaTE).
Best Student Paper

Skills

Leadership

Community Service

Hobbies

References

Dr. Pieter Jordaan — CIO & Director, Jericho Systems (Former Employer)
jerichosystems.co.za
pieter@jerichosystems.co.za

Prof. Herman Kamper — Professor, Stellenbosch University (PhD Supervisor)
kamperh.com
kamperh@sun.ac.za

Dr. Shane Josias — Lecturer, Stellenbosch University (Master’s Supervisor)
appliedmaths.sun.ac.za/~josias/
shane.josias@gmail.com