Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Summary
Lead technology development of Matric Live, a gamified mobile learning platform for Grade 10‑12 learners, reaching over 1 million users; recognized with multiple awards. Responsible for product vision, development, and scaling.
Highlights
Developed Matric Live app in 2017 while awaiting tertiary studies ([startupmag.co.za](https://startupmag.co.za/2024/05/how-matriclive-seeks-to-decentralize-quality-education/?utm_source=openai))
Awarded MTN Business App of the Year (Best Education Solution, 2019) and Breakthrough Solution (2020) ([startupmag.co.za](https://startupmag.co.za/2024/05/how-matriclive-seeks-to-decentralize-quality-education/?utm_source=openai))
Named FNB App of the Year 2024; platform serves over a million learners ([enca.com](https://www.enca.com/business-videos/watch-digital-education-matric-live-named-2024-fnb-app-year?utm_source=openai))
Elected LeadSA Youth Hero for innovation in edtech ([startupmag.co.za](https://startupmag.co.za/2024/05/how-matriclive-seeks-to-decentralize-quality-education/?utm_source=openai))
App usage grew to over 630,000 learners during the Covid‑19 academic year after making the app free ([startupmag.co.za](https://startupmag.co.za/2024/05/how-matriclive-seeks-to-decentralize-quality-education/?utm_source=openai))