Phillip

van Staden

About Me

Hello! I’m a passionate and driven final-year BSc Computer Science student with a solid foundation in software development. With a keen interest in problem-solving, I’m eager to apply both my academic knowledge and hands-on experience to a dynamic developer role. My expertise spans key areas like algorithms, data structures, and modern development tools, which I’m excited to bring to impactful software projects.

I thrive in environments that challenge my skills and foster collaboration, and I’m looking for opportunities to grow as part of a forward-thinking team. My goal is to continuously develop as a software engineer, contributing meaningfully to projects while gaining new insights and advancing my career in tech.

Skills

Category Technologies
Programming Languages Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, TypeScript
Frontend Development HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS, React.js, Next.js
Backend Development Node.js, Express.js, Firebase, Supabase
Databases PostgreSQL, SQLite, NoSQL, MongoDB
Mobile Development Flutter
Tools & Technologies Git, GitHub, VS Code, Docker

Education

Akademia

BSC COMPUTER SCIENCE

JAN 2023 - DEC 2025

Projects

Capstone: Food ordering and delivery platform

Admin Website:

Capstone

Mobile App:

Capstone

As part of a four-member student team, we developed a full-stack mobile and web-based meal ordering platform for Spys’s food service operations across multiple Akademia campuses. The platform is designed to streamline the ordering process, enhancing efficiency and user experience. It consists of a mobile app for clients to easily order food and an admin website for managing orders, menus, and user roles. Key features include role-based user authentication, dynamic menu management, QR code-based order verification, digital wallet integration, and real-time push notifications, all aimed at providing a seamless and modern food ordering experience.

Technology Stack: Flutter and Supabase

Demo credentials:

Email: prvanstaden.phillip@gmail.com

Password: demo@9462!

Hunter's Haven - Hunting Farms Platform

Hunter's Haven

Hunter's Haven is a platform that connects hunters with premier hunting farms in South Africa. Hunter's Haven offers a seamless experience with features like farm discovery, user reviews, and comprehensive user management. The platform also includes a blog section to keep hunters informed and an intuitive admin panel for farm operators to manage listings, users, and content effectively. Whether you're looking to explore new hunting locations or share experiences, Hunter's Haven delivers an all-in-one solution for the hunting community.

Technology Stack: React.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL (Neon), Cloudinary and JWT.

Demo Admin credentials:

Email: demo@admin.com

Password: demo@9462!

Evently - Event Management Platform

Evently

Evently is an intuitive and powerful platform designed to streamline event management for both organizers and attendees. It offers secure login and role-based access through Clerk Authentication, allowing event organizers to easily create, edit, delete, and view events with rich details such as date, time, location, and images. The platform features seamless image uploads via UploadThing, advanced event search and filtering, and related event suggestions to enhance user experience. With secure payment processing through Stripe, users can effortlessly purchase tickets and manage their order history. Event organizers gain valuable insights through analytics, optimizing future events with data on ticket sales, and engagement.

Technology Stack: Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Uploadthing, Clerk and Stripe

Get in touch

Feel free to reach out to me via email at:

prvanstaden.phillip@gmail.com

or connect with me on LinkedIn.