Lutho Mgolombane

AI Engineer & Developer

Where Code Meets Intelligence, and Ideas Become Reality

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Hello, I'm Lutho

I didn’t start out in tech, but once I stepped into the world of software development, something clicked. I found a space where I could think creatively, solve meaningful problems, and constantly push myself to grow. That sense of challenge and possibility is what keeps me here.

As I explored more, I became especially drawn to artificial intelligence not just the innovation behind it, but the potential it has to improve how we live and work. I’m passionate about building systems that don’t just function, but actually serve people in thoughtful, useful ways.

Along the way, I’ve developed skills in cloud computing, full-stack development, and AI. I care about building reliable, thoughtful systems and I’m always learning, always curious, and always looking forward to what’s possible next.

Experience

Junior AI Developer & Software Developer
Jul 2025 – Mar 2026
Adbot · Cape Town · Hybrid
  • Designed and developed AI-powered chatbots to automate customer interactions and improve response efficiency
  • Built web applications with integrated AI features to support business workflows
  • Integrated APIs, databases, and AI tools to deliver full end-to-end solutions
  • Implemented Generative AI applications to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency
AI Associate
Feb 2025 – Jul 2025
CAPACITI · Cape Town · On-site
  • Developed and launched an omnichannel AI chatbot achieving 99.8% system uptime
  • Integrated Google Calendar and WhatsApp Business APIs for lead qualification and appointment scheduling
  • Collaborated with developers to architect and deliver scalable backend solutions
  • Produced technical documentation and performance reports to drive strategic decision-making
Education Assistant
Nov 2021 – Aug 2022
Linkside High School · Gqeberha · On-site
  • Delivered classroom instruction and personalised academic support to students with diverse learning needs
  • Streamlined administrative processes through organised filing systems and standardised documentation
Systems Development
May 2023 – Dec 2024
WeThinkCode_ · Cape Town
Software Engineering

Intensive programme focused on industry-standard development practices, object-oriented design, and production-grade software delivery. Hands-on experience in full-stack development, RESTful API design, Docker, agile teamwork, and peer code review.

Marketing Management Diploma
Feb 2018 – Dec 2020
MSC Business College · Gqeberha
Business & Management

Accredited diploma covering client relationship management, strategic business thinking, market analysis, and professional communication — directly informing a user-centric and commercially-aware approach to software development.

My Projects

Robot World System
Github

Robot World

A greenfields client-server system where robots interact with each other and obstacles in a virtual world. Built using Java with OOP principles like inheritance, composition, and polymorphism. Includes network programming, concurrency, and JSON-based protocols. Designed and implemented architecture, integrated Web APIs, and improved database persistence for scalability and modernization.

Java OOP Sockets JSON Concurrency API Integration Agile
CAPACITI Chatbot Assistant
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CAPACITI Chatbot Assistant

Developed an interactive chatbot to improve user experience for the CAPACITI program by offering 24/7 access to essential information, including program details, application steps, and contact info. Tackled limitations like delayed human support and repetitive staff queries. Faced challenges with Landbot-Dialogflow integration, fallback message handling, and OpenAI conversational enhancement attempts.

Chatbot Landbot Dialogflow AI OpenAI Canva

Skills & Expertise

Programming Languages
HTML CSS JavaScript Responsive Design JavaScript Python Java
AI & Machine Learning
Machine Learning Natural Language Processing Computer Vision Reinforcement Learning Convolutional Neural Networks OpenAI API Dialogflow
Frameworks & Libraries
TensorFlow Scikit-learn Pandas NumPy Matplotlib jQuery
Tools & Technologies
Git Docker SQLite VSCode IntelliJ Linux REST API API Integration CI/CD AWS
Testing
JUnit PyTest Selenium Unit Testing Integration Testing

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Let's Work Together

I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas or opportunities to be part of your vision.

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

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