Ponani Ngobeni Portfolio

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

C++, Python, Java, C, JavaScript, SQL

Core Computer Science

Algorithms, Data Structures, Complexity Analysis, Operating Systems, Parallel Computing

Software Engineering

Web Development, REST APIs, Debugging, System Design Fundamentals

Tools

Git, Linux, Windows, VS Code

Projects

A collection of systems, algorithms, and software engineering projects demonstrating problem-solving, systems thinking, and real-world application of computer science principles.

Algorithms & Artificial Intelligence

Snake AI — A* Pathfinding Agent

Autonomous agent that computes optimal paths in a dynamic 50x50 grid environment.

Implemented A* search algorithm for real-time pathfinding
Designed heuristic function for efficient obstacle avoidance
Optimized open/closed list handling for performance

Tech: C++, Graph Theory, Heuristic Search

GitHub Repository

RoboCup Simulation — Multi-Agent System

Developed autonomous agents operating in a dynamic soccer simulation environment.

Implemented decision-making logic for real-time coordination
Designed behaviour-based agent interactions
Optimized movement and strategy selection

Tech: AI Agents, Simulation Systems, C++

GitHub Repository

Systems Programming

Operating Systems Shell

Unix-style command-line shell built from scratch in C.

Implemented process creation and execution handling
Built command parsing and I/O redirection system
Designed modular architecture for extensibility

Tech: C, Linux, System Calls

GitHub Repository

Software Engineering

University Research Collaboration Platform

Platform enabling academic collaboration across research groups.

Designed system for managing research projects and resources
Implemented scalable backend logic
Focused on structured collaboration workflows

Tech: Full-Stack Concepts, System Design

GitHub Repository

Anonymous Global Pen Pal Web App

Web application enabling anonymous global user matching and communication.

Implemented random user pairing system
Designed anonymity-focused interaction flow
Built for scalable communication architecture

Tech: JavaScript, Web Development

GitHub Repository

Ponani Ngobeni

Education

University of the Witwatersrand

Relevant Coursework

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

Core Computer Science

Software Engineering

Tools

Projects

Algorithms & Artificial Intelligence

Snake AI — A* Pathfinding Agent

RoboCup Simulation — Multi-Agent System

Systems Programming

Operating Systems Shell

Software Engineering

University Research Collaboration Platform

Anonymous Global Pen Pal Web App

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