Visionaries Driving Digital Transformation
A diverse collective of technology leaders united by one mission: transforming Africa's digital landscape through accessible skills development and youth empowerment.
Our Collective Commitment
We bridge the gap between global digital opportunity and African talent. Our board brings together decades of industry experience to guide CDSA's mission of making world-class digital skills training free, accessible, and impactful for South African youth.
"Building scalable solutions isn't just about code—it's about creating pathways for the next generation of African innovators."
Shaping CDSA's Technical Excellence
Clife champions technical excellence in CDSA's curriculum design, ensuring our programs reflect real-world industry standards. His experience building enterprise solutions at LexisNexis and leading development teams informs our approach to teaching scalable architecture and modern software practices. He advocates for hands-on, project-based learning that prepares youth for actual industry challenges.
Professional Journey
LexisNexis
Software Engineer
Oct 2024 - Present
Inzalo EMS
Intermediate Software Developer
Sep 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos
XContent Business Solutions
Software Developer - Team Lead
Feb 2023 - Sep 2023
Education
Honours, Computer Science & Information Technology
State University of Nizhni Novgorod (UNN)
2017 - 2021
"Bridging business needs with technical excellence—that's how we unlock economic opportunity for African youth."
Leading Cloud & DevOps Excellence
Edwin brings enterprise-grade cloud and DevOps expertise to CDSA, shaping our Cloud Computing and Kubernetes training tracks. His work at Alexforbes with RESTful APIs, authentication systems, and Angular frameworks directly influences our curriculum. He ensures CDSA graduates understand both frontend excellence and backend robustness—the full stack thinking that makes developers invaluable.
Professional Journey
Alexforbes
Full Stack Engineer
May 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos
Architected RESTful APIs with C# ASP.NET Core, implemented JWT authentication, optimized performance through caching strategies, and built responsive Angular interfaces serving enterprise financial solutions.
BBD (SARS)
Software Engineer
Jun 2022 - May 2023 · 1 yr
Built government-scale applications with ReactJS, orchestrated CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps, and deployed containerized solutions to Kubernetes clusters.
Technical Expertise
"Skills without opportunity is potential unrealized. We're building the bridges that connect talent to transformation."
Connecting Talent to Opportunity
Khumo is CDSA's connection to industry reality. Her recruitment expertise informs what employers actually seek, ensuring our soft skills training and career readiness programs align with market demands. She develops our employer partnerships, internship pathways, and job placement strategies—transforming CDSA from a training program into a career accelerator. Her focus on sustainable employment outcomes keeps CDSA grounded in measurable impact.
Professional Journey
Liyema Consulting Group
Junior Researcher / Recruitment Consultant
Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo
Specializing in business process outsourcing and talent acquisition, connecting skilled professionals with opportunities while building sustainable career development pathways.
Education
Bachelor's Degree, International Relations & Affairs
Lobachevsky University
Sep 2018 - Jun 2022
"Data tells the story of impact. Every pipeline we build, every insight we generate—it's about proving that African talent can compete globally."
Building Data-Driven Impact
Sean leads CDSA's data science and analytics curriculum, partnering with IBM's Cognitive Class to deliver cutting-edge training. His expertise in BigQuery, Python, and ETL pipelines shapes how we teach students to extract insights from data. More critically, he builds the data infrastructure that tracks CDSA's impact metrics— enrollment rates, completion rates, and employment outcomes—ensuring we remain accountable to our mission.
Professional Journey
Empire Partner Foundation
Data Engineer
Jan 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos
Education
Computer Science & Information Technology
Nizhny Novgorod State University
Sep 2019 - Aug 2022
Technical Expertise
"Driven to create seamless full-stack solutions that empower businesses and enhance user experiences."
Championing User-Centric Development
Thabang brings full-stack development expertise from Prime Reason, where he builds C# solutions that balance business requirements with technical excellence. His previous experience at SovTech with JavaScript and ASP.NET Core enriches CDSA's web development curriculum. He emphasizes the importance of user experience in digital products, teaching students that great code serves great user needs.
Professional Journey
Prime Reason Pty Ltd
C# Developer
Jan 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos
SovTech
Software Engineer
Feb 2022 - Nov 2022 · 10 mos
Fullstack Development with JavaScript and ASP.NET Core
Education
Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology
State University of Nizhni Novgorod (UNN)
Sep 2017 - Jul 2021