Code
My approach to coding follows the idea that - it's not about the programming language you use or know, it's about what you do with it. So I've focused on building my understanding of programming concepts, problem solving and algorithmic thinking, and learning how to learn.
I am particularly interested in accessible as well as sustainable software development, where consideration is given to every user, and to the environmental impact of the software. Therefore, this website is a11y-friendly, low-impact and low-tech, as I wanted to put what I've learnt into practice, as well as take any small step I can to lowering my carbon footprint. See more on this below.
My GitHub is where most of my code lives. However, I've collated some of my favourite projects over on this page.
I have experience working with Python, Ruby, PHP, Javascript, SQL, HTML, and CSS, and a number of frameworks.
Write
Writing has been an (often imperfect) way of expressing myself for many years. This page has a small collection of the writing that's worth immortalising on the web. Here are some curated links to some of my favourite writing - academic, teen angst, and technical.
- Rewriting Commit History technical
- An exploration into the motivations underlying volunteering in a UK-based child protection charity academic
- A Critical Reflection on How an Interdisciplinary Approach Can be Used in the Exploration Around the Ethics of Using NFTs to Fund Social Impact Projects academic
Photograph
Since my parents' old Kodak 35mm point and shoot camera was put in my hands at the age of 7 years old, I have been drawn to the magic of photography. I have a special interest in travel and architectural photography, capturing candid moments of the world around me. A more complete collection of my photography can be found on Flickr or on Instagram.
Create
I consider myself a creative person, and with a background in architecture, I am able to use my more logical thinking to compliment my creative projects. From DIY, to illustration, t-shirt design, and even fiddling with robots, I'm forever itching to create. I often find myself drawn to more practical creations, so art for my own wall, a robot to follow my cat around, or illustrations and t-shirt designs which promote causes close to my heart.
Background
| Intern Software Developer | Outreachy / UNICEF Office of Innovation | Dec 2021 - Mar 2022 |
| Software Developer Programme | Launch School | 2021 - current |
| Intern & Junior Web Developer | LimaBean | 2020 |
| Country Sales Specialist | Audley Travel | 2018 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Counselling Psychology | UNISA | 2018 |
| BSocSc in Psychology and Sociology | UCT | 2016 |
| Bachelor of Architectural Studies | UCT | 2012-2103 incomplete |
This is a Low-Tech Website
- HTML & CSS only
- Hosted on Github Pages as Github is carbon neutral
- System fonts first
- Dark mode from system preferences, set from CSS
- Few images, which are in B&W
- Images are saved in the WebP format
- Images are saved at the max size they'll be used
- Inline SVGs are used whenever possible
- No trackers
- Total uploaded size ≈ 2.6 MB