JACKSON KHUTO

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Midrand

Summary

Full-stack software engineer with extensive experience across the entire development lifecycle, including system design, database architecture, cloud deployment, and CI/CD. Proven ability to deliver SaaS platforms, AI-powered developer tools, e-commerce systems, and enterprise backends using TypeScript, Java, C#, Node.js, React, Spring Boot, and ASP.NET Core. Committed to writing clean, maintainable code and ensuring project delivery from inception to deployment. Prepared to contribute effectively from day one within a collaborative, high-performing engineering team.

Overview

Certifications

Work History

Software Developer Learnership

Bluu Car Rental

02.2025 - 07.2025

Built and maintained production business applications using C#, ASP.NET Core, and React.js, taking features from requirements to live deployment.
Designed relational schemas and optimised SQL Server queries; enforced data integrity constraints and managed database objects in a live environment.
Integrated RESTful APIs between frontend and backend systems; resolved data flow issues and supported internal users with troubleshooting.
Deployed applications to Microsoft Azure; developed practical understanding of production environments, CI/CD pipelines, and live system behaviour.
Worked in an Agile cross-functional team; participated in code reviews, sprint ceremonies, and incorporated feedback from senior engineers.

Education

BSc - Information Technology

North-West University

Vanderbijlpark

01-2024

National Senior Certificate - Science Education

Dinao Secondary School

Limpopo, South Africa

04.2001 -

Skills

Programming Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, C#, Java, Python, SQL
Frontend Development: Reactjs, Nextjs, Redux, Tailwind CSS, Radix UI, Vite
Backend Development: Nodejs, Expressjs, ASPNET Core, Spring Boot
API Development: RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Swagger/OpenAPI
Authentication & Security: JWT, OAuth2 (GitHub), Spring Security
Databases (Relational): PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL

Databases (NoSQL & Caching): MongoDB, Redis
ORM & Data Access: Prisma, JPA (Java Persistence API)
Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS
DevOps & CI/CD: Docker, Git, GitHub Actions
Build & Migration Tools: Maven, Flyway
Mobile Development: Capacitor (PWA, Android, iOS)

JavaScriptC#JavaPythonSQLHTML/CSSBackend: NodejsExpressASPNET Core Spring BootSpring SecurityFrontend: ReactjsNextjs 16Redux Tailwind CSSRxJSUI: ViteDatabases: PostgreSQLSQL ServerMySQL MongoDBPrismaJPAAuth & APIs: JWTOAuth2 (GitHub)REST GraphQLSwagger/OpenAPICloud: Microsoft AzureAWSDevOps: DockerGitGitHub Actions CI/CDMavenFlywayMobile: Capacitor (PWA / Android / iOS)IonicEnd-to-end product deliveryAPI-first system designMulti-tenant SaaS architectureAI/LLM integrationClean, reviewable codeAgile & collaborativeProduction deploymentFast, self-directed learner

Certification

JS Algorithms & DS - freeCodeCamp

Timeline

Software Developer Learnership

Bluu Car Rental

02.2025 - 07.2025

National Senior Certificate - Science Education

Dinao Secondary School

04.2001 -

BSc - Information Technology

North-West University

Projects

StackMap — AI Codebase Intelligence Platform
🔗 https://github.com/jackson951/Stackmap-Server
🔗 https://github.com/jackson951/stackmap
Tech: TypeScript, Next.js 16, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Prisma, Anthropic Claude API, GitHub OAuth, JWT, Swagger

Built an AI-powered SaaS platform that indexes GitHub repositories and enables natural-language Q&A on codebases
Implemented GitHub OAuth authentication, JWT-based sessions, and repository indexing pipelines
Developed file-tree traversal, commit tracking, and onboarding guide generation using LLM integration

FlexiLeave — Multi-Tenant Leave Management SaaS
🔗 https://github.com/jackson951/flexileave-app
Tech: React, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, Express, Prisma, PostgreSQL, JWT, Cloudinary, Nodemailer, Swagger

Designed a multi-tenant SaaS system with tenant isolation, custom branding, and invitation-based onboarding
Built full leave management workflows including approvals, balance validation, and notifications
Implemented reporting with PDF/CSV/Excel exports for administrative insights

StreetLuxCity — Cross-Platform E-Commerce System
🔗 https://github.com/jackson951/streetluxcity-shop
🔗 https://github.com/jackson951/api.streetluxcity
Tech: Next.js 16, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Capacitor, Java 21, Spring Boot 3, Spring Security, PostgreSQL, Flyway, Docker, JWT, Swagger

Developed a full e-commerce platform supporting Web, PWA, Android, and iOS from a single codebase
Built secure backend APIs with JWT authentication, role-based access, and Spring Security
Implemented cart, checkout, OTP recovery, order tracking, and admin dashboards

Telemetry Management API — Enterprise Backend System
🔗 https://github.com/jackson951/Telemetry-Management-API-CRUD-operations
Tech: ASP.NET Core, C#, SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, Swagger/OpenAPI

Built and deployed a production-grade REST API to Microsoft Azure for tracking automation savings
Implemented full CRUD operations with Swagger documentation for easy API consumption
Developed a companion ASP.NET Core MVC portal for data management and visualization

References

Available Upon Request