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Chuma (Mike) Meyiswa.

Backend Engineer |

Founder @ Skhokho Labs | Software Engineer | AI Agents & Web3 | Tech Mentor

Building the next generation of African tech — from distributed systems to decentralized protocols. Founder of Skhokho Labs, mentor at WeThinkCode_, blockchain builder, and gamification fellow at Tshimologong Wits University.

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Chuma Meyiswa — Founder of Skhokho Labs

The Engineer

I operate at the intersection of Distributed Systems, Emerging Tech, and Entrepreneurship. My philosophy: build systems that are secure by design, scalable by default, and impactful by purpose.

As Founder of Skhokho Labs, I'm building African-first tech products. As a Technical Mentor at WeThinkCode_, I shape the next generation of engineers. As a member of the Africa Blockchain Club and fellow in the Tshimologong Wits Gamification Skills Programme, I stay plugged into the cutting edge of Web3 and innovation ecosystems.

Technical Arsenal

Web3 & Blockchain: Solidity, Smart Contracts, LegacyLazarus
AI & Data: AI Agents (Macalaa), Python Data Pipelines, ETL
Backend Core: Java (Spring), Python (FastAPI), Distributed Systems

Professional Trajectory

2026 — Present

Founder & CEO

Skhokho Labs

Founded a tech company building African-first software products. Leading product development, engineering architecture, and go-to-market strategy across AI, Web3, and productivity tooling.

2026 — Present

Gamification Skills Programme Fellow

Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct — Wits University

Selected for Wits University's Tshimologong gamification and digital innovation programme, applying game mechanics and behavioral design to real-world tech and learning challenges.

2026 — Present

Member — Blockchain & Web3 Builder

Africa Blockchain Club

Active member collaborating on decentralized projects, smart contract development, and Web3 ecosystem growth across the continent.

Sep 2025 — Present

Technical Mentor & Code Reviewer

WeThinkCode_

Orchestrating code review cycles and standardizing pedagogical approaches to Java and Python system design. Leading 100+ developers through complex architectural challenges.

Sep 2024 — Dec 2025

Software Engineering Fellow

WeThinkCode_

Intensive curriculum focused on low-level logic, memory management, and enterprise application development.

The Designer

Before I wrote production code, I spent 18 months as a Graphic Designer at Meyiswa Training Academy (July 2022 – January 2024). Course materials, brochures, social assets, branded collateral. It was not portfolio work — it was design under deadline for real readers. That's where I learned typography, hierarchy, and the habit of designing for a specific audience rather than for my own taste.

Today I run design output across every Skhokho Labs build — from the product UI of Skhokho itself to client-facing decks, websites, and brand work. Design and engineering aren't separate disciplines in my practice; they're the same job viewed from two ends.

Print & Collateral

Brochures, flyers, course packs, branded print assets.

Meyiswa Training Academy · 2022 – 2024

Social & Digital

Social media assets, event banners, digital content for learner-facing channels.

Meyiswa Training Academy

Product UI & Design Systems

Interface design and component systems across Skhokho and client builds. Figma-first, ships to real code.

Skhokho Labs · current

Decks & Proposals

Pitch decks, client proposals, and internal documents that have to look credible to a decision-maker.

Skhokho Labs

Brand & Web

End-to-end brand and website work for small-business clients. Logo, palette, type, the site itself.

Skhokho Labs · client work

Design-to-Code

HTML, CSS, React/Next.js. The rare designer who can ship the thing they drew.

Every project
Toolbelt

Certifications

Microsoft

Career Essentials in Software Development

Foundations of modern software engineering and the SDLC, issued by Microsoft & LinkedIn Learning.

Software Engineering
Microsoft · GitHub

Career Essentials in GitHub

Collaborative development, version control, and GitHub workflows in a team setting.

DevOps
Microsoft

AI Fluency

Working with generative AI responsibly — prompting, critique, applied use cases.

AI
Canonical

Ubuntu Linux Essentials

Linux fundamentals, shell, and system administration on Ubuntu from Canonical.

Linux
OpenEDG Python Institute

Python Essentials

Core Python language fundamentals, data structures, and idiomatic practice.

Python
WeThinkCode_

Occupational Certificate: Software Engineer (NQF 6)

16-month intensive programme, 242/240 credits. Specialisation: Systems Integration. Pass.

NQF Level 6

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Let's Collaborate

Open to client builds via Skhokho Labs, partnerships, hackathons, Web3 projects, and mentorship conversations.

Open the contact page nmeyiswa@gmail.com
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