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Peter Okumbe

Mendix Developer | BSc (Hons) Computer Science Graduate

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About Me

I am a BSc (Hons) Computer Science Graduate from the University of Pretoria and current Mendix Developer at BRIS B.V. One of the most inevitable aspects about life is that it will always bring about trials and tribulations along the way. It has taught me that with every given opportunity, it is always better to try and fail, than fail without having tried at all. The unpredictable successes achieved after failures in life always become motivating stories to tell — this idea is what always keeps me going.

Tell me that this is Peter without telling me that this is Peter: Faithful - logical - social - joker - curious - naturally well organized - obssessed with time - practical problem solver - clear communicator - avid football (soccer) fanatic. I also find new discovery quite intruiging, so I find myself continuously remaining keen to discover and learn more from a diverse range of people and sources. My current career interests include: software (low-code) development; Database Management Systems (DBMS); data science; data mining; data analysis.

"Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently." - Henry Ford

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KickIT

A personal project created using the Mendix low-code development platform to build a Progressive Web Application (PWA) of a football team management system that allows managers and players to manage and view their roster, as well as past and upcoming fixtures.

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ChowIT

A personal project created using the Mendix low-code development platform to build a Progressive Web Application (PWA) that allows a user to store their favourite home recipes and takeout options.

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PersomanageIT

A personal project created using the Mendix low-code development platform to build a Progressive Web Application (PWA) that allows a user to easily manage their monthly incomes and expenses, as well as record and keep track of their work leave days.

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COS700 Research Report

A research project proposed by the course co-ordinators of the BScHons Computer Science Research Methods and Project module (COS700) at the University of Pretoria to conduct a research report, based on a given topic that is derived from one of the chosen and existing research groups in the department of Computer Science under the guidance of a research supervisor in the related field of research.

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COS781 Data Mining Group Project

A group project proposed by the course co-ordinators of the BScHons Computer Science Data Mining module (COS781) at the University of Pretoria to to engage in a collaborative team project for the conduction of the mining and analyzation of data through various phases of the CRISP-DM (CRoss Industry Standard Process for Data Mining) process that involved the understanding, preparation, modelling, and evaluation of the data used. Software and programming languages used throughout the conduction of the entire project included python, as well as the WEKA and IBM SPSS software tools. Analyzation of the data involved cluster analysis and predictive classification modelling.

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COS301 Capstone Project - Coviduous

A group project proposed by AWS and co-ordinated by the course co-ordinators of the Final Year BSc Computer Science Software Engineering module (COS301) at the University of Pretoria. Coviduous is an application that was proposed to be created with the main purpose of arranging and optimizing office floor plans according to the COVID-19 regulations in South Africa. This project aimed to solve the issue of hand managing office capacity, based on the country's existing COVID-19 alert levels by making use of floor diagrams, desk and office space, ensuring the appropriate distance is maintained between workers who wish to return to the office. The application provides functionality for the booking and assignment of desk and office spaces for capacity management, an online AI-based COVID-19 individual health check and an interactive chatbot.

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COS301 Mini Project - Crowdbook

A group project proposed by the course co-ordinators of the Final Year BSc Computer Science Software Engineering module (COS301) at the University of Pretoria to create a CrowdBook website and mobile application that allows users to buy, sell and rent books. Specifically targeted at students (with the idea of being extended to the general public) to increase the ease of purchasing or selling textbooks, all while conforming to the COVID-19 social distancing regulations by allowing for the purchasing of books online to be shipped to the respective buyers.

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Volunteer Experience

Community Based Project - JCP202 (2019)

Completed 40 hours of group volunteer work at Lory Park Zoo, situated in Midrand, Johannesburg for the JCP202 BSc Computer Science Second Year course module at the University of Pretoria. As a team, we designed and developed an innovative feeder pulley system for the Lemur animal cages in the zoo.

Work Experience

Mendix Developer - Aatop ICT/Summit Developers (August 2025 - Present)

Relocated to the Netherlands to work as a Mendix Developer for clients of Aatop ICT (Currently contracted out to work for BRIS B.V, where I am involved in building and maintaining software applications to digitalize the country's construction building rules & regulations, as per the laws stipulated by the Dutch government).

Mendix Developer - LINKITSYSTEMS South Africa (October 2023 - July 2025)

Development of internal and external (client) software applications and solutions using the Mendix low-code development platform.

Mendix Trainee - LINKITSYSTEMS South Africa (April 2023 - October 2023)

Joined a Mendix traineeship held to learn about the low-code development of software applications and solutions using the Mendix low-code development platform, with the desired goal of growing to become a certified Mendix Developer.

Computer Science Tutor - COS221 (February 2023 - April 2023)

Served as a Tutor under the department of Computer Science at the University of Pretoria for the COS221 BSc Computer Science Second Year module.

Tasks & responsibilities: Consulation sessions; Project mentorship; Assisting, marking, and grading of practical tasks, assignments and project demos.

Computer Science Tutor - COS333 (July 2022 - November 2022)

Served as a Tutor under the department of Computer Science at the University of Pretoria for the COS333 BSc Computer Science Final Year module.

Tasks & responsibilities: Marking and grading of practical tasks and assignments.

Computer Science Tutor - COS214 (July 2022 - November 2022)

Served as a Tutor under the department of Computer Science at the University of Pretoria for the COS214 BSc Computer Science Second Year module.

Tasks & responsibilities: Consulation sessions; Project mentorship; Assisting, marking, and grading of practical tasks, assignments and project demos.

Computer Science Tutor - COS332 (March 2022 - June 2022)

Served as a Tutor under the department of Computer Science at the University of Pretoria for the COS332 BSc Computer Science Final Year module.

Tasks & responsibilities: Assisting, marking, and grading of practical tasks and assignments.

Computer Science Tutor - COS212 (March 2022 - June 2022)

Served as a Tutor under the department of Computer Science at the University of Pretoria for the COS212 BSc Computer Science Second Year module.

Tasks & responsibilities: Consultation sessions and assisting students with practical tasks and assignments.

Computer Science Tutor - COS212 (March 2021 - July 2021)

Served as a Tutor under the department of Computer Science at the University of Pretoria for the COS212 BSc Computer Science Second Year module.

Tasks & responsibilities: Consultation sessions and assisting students with practical tasks and assignments.

Computer Science Tutor - COS122 (July 2020 - December 2020)

Served as a Tutor under the department of Computer Science at the University of Pretoria for the COS122 BSc Computer Science First Year module.

Tasks & responsibilities: Assisting, marking, and grading of assignments.

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