TLOKOTSI OSCAR POTLOANE - PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

TLOKOTSI OSCAR POTLOANE

Maseru / Leribe, Lesotho

📞 +266 68599000 / +266 56373635
📧 tpotloane1967@gmail.com

LinkedIn | GitHub | CodeBurst PTY LTD | AI & Technology Blog

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Multidisciplinary technology professional with a strong background in Computer Systems Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.

Passionate about leveraging technology, mathematics, and data-driven systems to solve complex real-world problems across engineering, finance, research, healthcare, business intelligence, and digital infrastructure sectors.

Strong interest in process engineering disciplines and engineering fields that heavily integrate mathematics, data modeling, optimization, automation, and analytical systems.

Aspires to contribute toward Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, Banking Technologies, Process Engineering, Computational Research, Intelligent Automation, and Financial Analytics ecosystems.

SUMMARY RECAP

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Analytics & Visualization
  • Software Engineering
  • Cybersecurity
  • FinTech Systems
  • Blockchain Technologies
  • Cloud Computing
  • Automation Systems
  • POS Technologies
  • eCommerce Systems
  • Flexible CCTV Systems
  • Distributed Systems
  • Research & Innovation
  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Process Engineering
  • Banking Technologies
  • Technology Entrepreneurship
  • STEM Education
  • Content Creation

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Artificial Intelligence Certificate

Samsung Innovation Campus | 2025

Coding & Programming: Data Analytics and Visualization Certificate

Samsung Innovation Campus | 2024

Cybersecurity Essentials

Cisco Networking Academy | 2024

Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering

Lerotholi Polytechnic | 2018 – 2021

CCNA Routing & Switching

Cisco Networking Academy | 2019

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Co-founder, Interim CEO & Senior Software Developer

CodeBurst PTY LTD | October 2020 – Present

  • Led software engineering and technology research initiatives
  • Developed AI, analytics, blockchain, cloud, and automation-driven systems
  • Managed GitHub-based development projects
  • Mentored junior developers and collaborators

Voter Educator

Transformation Resource Centre (TRC) / IEC | 2023

  • Conducted voter education initiatives
  • Utilized software tools to automate workflow processes
  • Improved reporting and operational coordination

IT Technician Intern

Lerotholi Polytechnic | 2020

  • Networking and systems administration
  • Computer laboratory maintenance
  • Technical troubleshooting

Restaurant Staff Assistant

Spur Steak Ranches | 2018

  • Customer service support
  • Operational assistance
  • Team collaboration

PROJECTS & RESEARCH INITIATIVES

Fitness & Health Monitoring Application

Semester engineering project focused on health metrics, wellness systems, user analytics, and intelligent monitoring technologies.

Nalane Broadcasting

Digital broadcasting initiative focused on educational media systems, sports broadcasting, live streaming, and multimedia infrastructures.

FinTech & Blockchain Research Projects

Research involving blockchain technologies, smart contracts, banking systems, tokenization, and financial analytics.

POS, eCommerce & Smart Surveillance Systems

Projects involving POS technologies, eCommerce infrastructures, flexible CCTV systems, automation systems, and intelligent business technologies.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & LEADERSHIP

Hydra Audits — Founder

Small-business empowerment initiative focused on corporate identity adoption, sustainability readiness, branding systems, and digital transformation.

Trench Mining Rig NGO — Co-founder

Youth-focused initiative promoting entrepreneurship, startup culture, innovation ecosystems, and technology exposure.

HACKATHONS, AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

  • ETHCapeTown Hackathon Winner — 2024 ($1500 Prize)
  • HVAC-R Educational Scholarship Recipient — 2025
  • Blockchain Smartphone Pioneer Recognition
  • Samsung Innovation Campus Top Performer
  • Vodacom Hackathon Participant — 2020
  • Internet Society Lesotho Member & Annual Hackathon Participant

CONTENT CREATION & STEM EDUCATION

Active technology-focused content creator across social media platforms and YouTube producing educational technology media, AI discussions, entrepreneurship-focused content, software demonstrations, and innovation showcases.

Provides remote tutoring support for LGCSE students in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Studies, and STEM-related disciplines.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Python, Java, Dart, PHP, JavaScript, SQL
  • Django REST Framework, Flask, FastAPI, Flutter
  • Data Analytics & Visualization
  • Machine Learning Concepts
  • Cloud Computing & Distributed Systems
  • Networking & Cybersecurity
  • Git & GitHub
  • Linux & Windows Systems

LANGUAGES

  • English
  • Sesotho

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