Luthando Mbuyane

Graduate Software Developer

Building accessible, practical digital solutions.

About

Developer who cares about usability, accessibility, and clarity.

Hi, I’m Luthando Mbuyane, a Computer Science graduate based in Cape Town. I build digital solutions that make people’s lives easier, with a strong focus on accessibility, simplicity, and user-first design.

Most of my formal coursework was assessed in Java, which gave me strong programming fundamentals. I made it a personal mission to translate that knowledge into Python by building real projects and continuously challenging myself beyond coursework.

I built and deployed ScoreRent, a rental decision-support web app that helps renters evaluate listings before paying application fees. I also contributed to SeaClear, a group project focused on making beach water quality information easier to access and understand through usability testing and iteration. During the GirlCode InnovateHer Hackathon, my team and I developed HealthSync, a prototype aimed at improving access to health services.

I’m committed to continuous growth as a developer, and I enjoy improving not only what I build, but how I build it.

Education

A strong foundation in computer science, shaped by human-centred thinking.

Education

BSc in Computer Science and Psychology
University of Cape Town (UCT)
Dean’s Merit List

Why Computer Science + Psychology?

I’m interested in both how systems work and how people interact with them. Computer Science gives me the tools to build reliable software, while Psychology shapes how I think about usability, accessibility, and real-world user behaviour. This combination strongly influences my approach to backend development and human-computer interaction.

Skills

Tools I’ve used across projects, coursework, and real deployments.

Languages & Frameworks

Python Java C# FastAPI Flask HTML CSS

Data, Tooling & Dev Practices

PostgreSQL SQLite Git GitHub GitHub Actions pytest Docker CI/CD

UX, Documentation & Requirements

Usability Testing Accessibility Technical Documentation Requirements Gathering HCI

Featured Projects

Selected work in backend development, systems fundamentals, and HCI.

ScoreRent

Live · Backend

A rental decision-support app that outputs a confidence score (0 to 100), a verdict, reasons, and recommended actions. Built for real-world deployment and iterative improvement.

FastAPI Jinja2 PostgreSQL pytest GitHub Actions Render

Project page Live demo Repo

SeaClear

HCI Capstone

Human-computer interaction capstone focused on improving access to beach water quality information through usability testing and iteration.

HCI Usability Testing Accessibility User-centred Design

Project page All projects

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Contact

The fastest way to reach me.

Email: luthandombuyane1@outlook.com

GitHub: github.com/nonluthando

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

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