About Me

Kgaugelo Mmakola

Data Administrator Officer | Software Engineer | Learning Analytics Researcher | Technology Innovator | Founder of Digital Service Invention Technologies (DSIT)

Professional Profile

I am an Information Technology professional with expertise in software engineering, data analytics, learning analytics, business intelligence, and digital transformation. My passion lies in building technology that solves real-world problems, particularly within higher education, graduate employability, and institutional effectiveness.

I have designed and developed enterprise systems that improve student success, graduate tracking, institutional reporting, and decision making through intelligent data-driven solutions.

Currently, I serve as a Data Administrator Officer in the Alumni Relations Office at Walter Sisulu while leading software development and innovation initiatives through Digital Service Invention Technologies (DSIT).

Education

BSc Honours in Information Technology

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology

Current

Research Area: Using Learning Analytics to Identify and Predict At Risk Students in Distance Learning Environments.

Advanced Diploma in ICT (Application Development)

Walter Sisulu

Diploma in Information and Communication Technology

Walter Sisulu

Graduated Cum Laude

Professional Experience

June 2026 – Present

Data Administrator Officer

Walter Sisulu — Alumni Relations Office

  • Graduate and alumni data management
  • Data quality assurance
  • Business intelligence reporting
  • Alumni engagement systems
  • Digital transformation initiatives
  • Institutional reporting
  • Graduate employability analytics

Previous Role

Junior Data Analyst & Special Projects Administrator

Walter Sisulu

  • Institutional analytics
  • Student success initiatives
  • Executive dashboards
  • Learning analytics
  • Business intelligence
  • Special ICT projects

2022 – 2024

Development Software Tutor

Walter Sisulu

  • Development Software I
  • Technical Programming
  • Student academic support
  • Programming mentorship

Also served as a DIRISA Machine Learning Facilitator.

Major Systems Developed

GATE Portal

Lead System Architect & Developer — Graduate and Alumni Tracking Engagement ecosystem for Walter Sisulu.

  • Graduate tracking & alumni management
  • Employer, job, internship & learnership portals
  • Scholarship & mentorship platforms
  • CV Builder & AI job matching
  • Graduate verification & analytics dashboards
  • Role-based access & opportunity management

Early Warning System (EWS)

Lead Developer — Predictive analytics platform that identifies students at academic risk using learning analytics.

  • Student risk prediction
  • Academic monitoring & predictive analytics
  • Intervention management
  • Executive & faculty dashboards
  • Module at-risk monitoring
  • Learning analytics

One Stop Student Support Platform

Integrated institutional platform bringing together academic advising, counselling, student health, ICT support, residence support, career services, writing centre, tutorial bookings, and case management.

Student Health Appointment Booking

Digital appointment management solution allowing students to schedule healthcare services electronically.

Graduate Verification Platform

Allows employers to verify graduate qualifications securely through authenticated graduate profiles.

Alumni Career Tracking Platform

Tracks graduate employment, entrepreneurship, internships, postgraduate studies, and career progression.

AI Powered Graduate Matching Engine

Intelligent recommendation engine matching graduates with opportunities using qualifications, skills, experience, CV analysis, and career interests.

Technical Skills

Programming

  • Java
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • SQL
  • HTML / CSS
  • Node.js

Databases

  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • SQL Server

Data Analytics

  • Power BI
  • Learning Analytics
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Visualization
  • Dashboard Development
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Statistical Reporting

Cloud & Infrastructure

  • AWS
  • Linux
  • Windows Server
  • Docker
  • Git / GitHub

Web Technologies

  • Laravel
  • Express.js
  • REST APIs
  • Authentication Systems
  • API Integration

Research Interests

Artificial Intelligence Learning Analytics Educational Data Mining Predictive Analytics Graduate Employability Student Success Digital Transformation Business Intelligence Higher Education Technologies Software Engineering

Leadership

Founder and Lead Developer

Digital Service Invention Technologies (DSIT)

Leading software development projects focused on education, digital transformation, business automation, and enterprise solutions.

Awards & Achievements

  • Diploma in ICT — Cum Laude
  • Development Software Tutor
  • DIRISA Machine Learning Facilitator
  • Designed and developed the GATE Portal
  • Designed and developed the Early Warning System
  • Built enterprise analytics dashboards for Walter Sisulu
  • Led digital transformation initiatives supporting graduate employability and student success

Areas of Expertise

Software Engineering Enterprise Systems Development Learning Analytics Artificial Intelligence Business Intelligence Data Analytics Database Design Digital Transformation Higher Education Technology Graduate Employability Systems Student Success Technologies Cloud Computing API Development Information Systems Architecture

Vision

To use technology, artificial intelligence, and data analytics to transform higher education, empower graduates, improve institutional decision making, and build innovative digital solutions that create lasting social and economic impact.