Kgaugelo Mmakola

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

Walter Sisulu · DSIT · Available via portfolio Connect page

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

Current

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology

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

Cum Laude

Walter Sisulu

Professional Experience

Data Administrator Officer

June 2026 – Present

Walter Sisulu — Alumni Relations Office

Graduate and alumni data management
Data quality assurance and business intelligence reporting
Alumni engagement systems and digital transformation initiatives
Institutional reporting and graduate employability analytics

Junior Data Analyst & Special Projects Administrator

Walter Sisulu

Institutional analytics and student success initiatives
Executive dashboards, learning analytics, and business intelligence
Special ICT projects

Development Software Tutor

2022 – 2024

Walter Sisulu · Also served as DIRISA Machine Learning Facilitator

Development Software I and Technical Programming
Student academic support and programming mentorship

Major Systems Developed

Graduate and Alumni Tracking Engagement (GATE) Portal

Lead System Architect & Developer

Enterprise graduate and alumni ecosystem including graduate tracking, alumni management, employer and job portals, internship and learnership management, scholarships, mentorship, CV Builder, AI job matching, graduate verification, analytics dashboards, reporting, and role-based access.

Early Warning System (EWS)

Lead Developer

Predictive analytics platform identifying students at academic risk through learning analytics, academic monitoring, intervention management, and executive/faculty dashboards.

Additional Platforms

One Stop Student Support Platform
Student Health Appointment Booking System
Graduate Verification Platform
Alumni Career Tracking Platform
AI Powered Graduate Matching Engine

Technical Skills

Programming

Java, PHP, JavaScript, Python, SQL, HTML, CSS, Node.js

Databases

MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server

Web Technologies

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

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

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 and Early Warning System
Built enterprise analytics dashboards for Walter Sisulu
Led digital transformation initiatives supporting graduate employability and student success

Research Interests

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

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.