Portfolio — Cape Town, 2026

HaanimPietersen

Software Developer & Human Rights Advocate. Building meaningful digital solutions across full-stack web, mobile, and cloud precise about design, intentional about impact.

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Beyond the code

“Technology should serve people and people deserve dignity, freedom, and justice.”

Free Palestine 🇵🇸 End Gender-Based Violence Support Sudan Support Congo Protect Our Water
01 — About

Technology, made with intention

craft and people, valued in equal measure

I build digital products with the care of a designer and the rigour of an engineer.

I'm a Software Development Intern at the School of Pharmacy, University of the Western Cape, with 3+ years across full-stack web, mobile (.NET MAUI), cloud (Azure), and digital strategy.

I earned Distinctions (Summa Cum Laude) in Introduction to Multi-Platform Software Development and Digital Social Innovation for Impact, was named Top Student at Samsung's Future Innovation Lab, and won the 2025 Best Overall Technical Project award for DiaConnect.

My work spans leading teams, managing complex projects, stakeholder communication, UX design, and shipping scalable solutions across 30+ delivered projects. I'm fluent in English and Afrikaans, with working proficiency in German and Mandarin.

Beyond technology, I'm deeply committed to human rights advocacy standing firmly for Palestinian freedom and for justice everywhere.

Best Overall Technical Project 2025 Summa Cum Laude Top Student · Samsung FIL
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By the numbers
0Years Experiencegrowing every day
0Projects Deliveredand counting
0Languages SpokenEN · AF · DE · ZH
0Certificationsalways learning
02 — Capabilities

What I bring to the table

a full-stack toolkit, interface to infrastructure

01

Frontend Development

Modern, responsive interfaces with an eye for detail and engaging user experience.

HTMLCSSJavaScriptBootstrapVue.js
02

Backend Development

Server-side logic, database management, and API design with modern frameworks.

PythonC++Node.jsC#.NET
03

Database & Analytics

Database design, data analysis, and business-intelligence solutions.

MySQLPower BIData Analysis
04

Mobile & Desktop

Cross-platform apps with .NET MAUI and considered UI/UX principles.

MAUIXAML.NET MAUI
05

Cloud & DevOps

Cloud platforms, system administration, and deployment strategy.

AzureLinuxSystem Admin
06

Project & Marketing

Agile delivery, team coordination, and digital marketing strategy.

ScrumWordPressOffice Suite
03 — Selected Work

Things I've built & presented

a few highlights full archive on the work page

Featured · Award01

DiaConnect

A diabetes-tracking app with AI chat, caretaker alerts, and hidden-sugars detection. Winner of Best Overall Technical Project.

.NET MAUIC#Azure
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Project02

The Three Stars

Digital-solutions agency website showcasing services, portfolio, team, and brand identity.

HTMLCSSJS
Live demo
Project03

Women with Vision

A non-profit website showcasing work, branch locations, contact info, and a donation portal.

HTMLCSSJS
Live demo
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04 — The Journey

Experience & education

where I've been, and what shaped the work

Professional Experience

Dec 2025 — Present

Software Development Intern

School of Pharmacy, UWC

Managing internal and stakeholder communication for a confidential regulatory-technology project; improving clarity, usability, and workflow logic in a high-stakes digital environment, and preparing structured updates for senior academic and industry stakeholders.

Feb — May 2025

Social Media Manager

The Three Stars

Led social media strategy across content management, client consultation, team collaboration, and brand outreach — significantly increasing engagement.

Dec 2024 — May 2025

Business Team Lead

The Three Stars

Ran daily standups and progress tracking, ensured punctuality and task completion, and mentored team members.

Nov 2024 — May 2025

Web Designer

The Three Stars

Created wireframes and prototypes, designed user-friendly interfaces, built responsive solutions, and collaborated with cross-functional teams.

Oct — Nov 2024

Assistant Lecturer

LC Studio

Facilitated student progress through structured check-ins and maintained high standards for punctuality and task completion.

Apr — Nov 2024

Software Engineer Intern

LC Studio

Advanced skills in Linux, Python, and C++ through intensive self-study; collaborated in Scrum processes and developed project prototypes.

Education

Mar — Nov 2025

Software Development Student

UWC Future Innovation Lab, powered by Samsung

Advanced study in software development with a focus on emerging technologies and practical application. Distinctions (Summa Cum Laude) in Multi-Platform Software Development and Digital Social Innovation for Impact. Top Student award and 2025 Best Overall Technical Project winner for DiaConnect.

Sep 2023 — Mar 2024

Certificate of Excellence, Web Development

Life Choices Academy

Comprehensive training in web technologies HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks with excellence across all modules and hands-on project experience.

Jan 2018 — Dec 2022

National Senior Certificate

South Peninsula High School

Completed secondary education with strong academic performance, laying the foundation for studies in technology and computer science.

05 — Kind Words

What people say

colleagues, collaborators, connections

Her feedback was clear, constructive, and exactly what I needed. She's always open to helping others.

AL

Asandile Langeni

LinkedIn Connection

A disciplined, dedicated professional who consistently prioritises project goals. Her versatility makes her invaluable to any team.

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Ni-shaat Gafieldien

Collaborator · The Three Stars

Super reliable, easy to talk to, and always brings her best. You always knew you could count on her I'd most definitely recommend her.

AH

Ammara Hoosen

Collaborator · The Three Stars

06 — Contact

Let's work together

I'd love to hear what you're building

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Phone

+27 71 433 2419 / 84 465 1333

Email

haanimpietersen@gmail.com

Links

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