Hello, I'm

Pearl

Software Engineer & Creative Technologist

I craft elegant digital experiences where clean code meets beautiful design

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Available for
New Projects
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3+
Years Exp
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20+
Projects
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15+
Clients

Selected Work

Projects

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Spruce app screens: home, choosing a cleaner, and booking review
ReactTypeScriptSupabase

Spruce — Cleaning App

Uber-style booking for home cleaners in South Africa: upfront pricing, nearby matching, ratings and photo check-ins.

Open App → Download for Android ↓
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Next.jsPHPMySQL

Beige Flamingo

Operations platform: packages, Paystack checkout, client accounts and admin.

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Quillquest home screen
C++QtSupabase

Quillquest — Study App

A cozy pixel-art study app for desktop and Android: pomodoro, flashcards, notes, planner and friends.

Byte Valley quest screen
JavaScriptSkulptHTML/CSS

Byte Valley — Learning Game

58 real coding quests across Python, C++, cyber security and Raspberry Pi, in your browser.

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HTMLCSSJS

Interactive Portfolio

Immersive animations with a retro-inspired aesthetic.

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Tools & Tech

What I
Build With

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React
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TypeScript
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Node.js
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Python
Pg
Postgres
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AWS
Do
Docker
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Figma

About Me

Code Is My Craft

I'm a software engineer who believes every line of code is a chance to create something exceptional. My background spans full-stack development, API architecture, and frontend design systems.

When I'm not shipping features, you'll find me contributing to open source, exploring new frameworks, or obsessing over pixel-perfect interfaces.

Pearl

2024
Full-Stack Engineer (Intern / Junior)
Tech Startup, Johannesburg
2022
Front-end Developer
Digital Agency
2021
Junior Developer
First Footing

How I Work

My Build Process

01
Discover
Understand the goal, users, and constraints.
02
Architect
Plan the stack, data model, and API shape.
03
Build
Write clean, tested, maintainable code.
04
Refine
Polish UI, optimise performance, fix edge cases.
05
Ship
Deploy, monitor, and iterate with confidence.
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Working with Pearl was an absolute pleasure. She delivered a product far beyond our expectations — technically brilliant, beautifully executed, and on time.

— Client, Johannesburg Startup

Let's Build Something Great

Have a project in mind? I'd love to hear about it and get back to you within 24 hours.

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