About Me

From warehouse to developer - my journey in tech

My Story

I'm Luke Padiachy, a Software Developer from Cape Town, South Africa. My journey into tech wasn't traditional - I started in warehouse operations at Atlantic Conversions, working my way through admin and procurement roles.

In 2023, I took a leap of faith and joined The Future-Innovation Lab (UWC) through the Samsung EEIP Programme. This decision changed everything. I learned C#, .NET, mobile development, and so much more. The programme didn't just teach me to code - it taught me how to think through problems and solve them step by step.

Getting to know software development made me realize how much it enabled me to tap into my potential like never before. That's when I decided to make it my mission to put others on as well - providing free resources, tutorials, and guidance to help people get started on their own journey into tech.

Today, I'm a Software Developer at Full Stack in Century City, where I started as an intern and got hired full-time. I work on bespoke digital solutions across mobile, web, and desktop platforms, helping clients unlock their potential through tailored software.

The projects I'm most passionate about are the ones that make a real impact - solutions that ease people's burdens and enable them to do more. I find personal pain points in everyday life and build applications that help solve those struggles. When I'm not coding, you'll find me making music, dabbling in Figma (channeling my inner designer), staying up to date with the latest tech trends, and writing blog posts that put people on game.

Licenses & Certifications
Professional credentials and completed courses
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals

    Microsoft • Issued May 2024

    Credential ID: E6B38A1DC53280D3

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  • Building Web Apps With Microsoft

    National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa • Issued Mar 2024

    Skills: .NET MAUI · Version Control · Mobile Application Development · GitHub

  • Foundational C# With Microsoft

    freeCodeCamp • Issued Mar 2024

    Skills: Variable Data Handling · Debugging · C# · Console Application Development · Method Creation

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  • Digital Marketing (Completed Course)

    Udemy • Issued Jul 2024

    Credential ID: UC-c108a9f9-b948-417f-b507-b1d7062e51fa

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Experience Timeline
Professional journey across tech and business
Current

Junior Software Developer

Full Stack • Sep 2024 - Present • 1 yr 4 mos

Cape Town, South Africa

Hands-on experience with various tools, coding from scratch, and using existing frameworks to build solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Software Developer Intern

Full Stack • Aug 2024 • 1 mo

Gained hands-on experience with Flutter, Azure AD B2C, and Azure DevOps while working on real projects with a supportive team.

Software Development Student

The Future-Innovation Lab (UWC) • Oct 2023 - Sep 2024 • 1 yr

Multi-platform software development, C#, .NET, cloud and mobile technologies, UX Design, Design Thinking, and Agile Project Management.

Procurement Assistant

Atlantic Conversions Ltd • Jul 2022 - Oct 2023 • 1 yr 4 mos

Managed supplier relationships, quotes, purchase orders, and procurement processes. Ensured efficient operations within budget while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Admin Clerk

Atlantic Conversions Ltd • Aug 2021 - Jul 2022 • 1 yr

Processed sales orders, invoices, and BOMs. Coordinated customer communications and ensured timely delivery of manufactured stock.

General Worker

Atlantic Conversions Ltd • Jan 2021 - Aug 2021 • 8 mos

Warehouse operations including picking, packing, stock control, and production support.

Tech Talks & Speaking
Never thought I'd be the "speaker type" but here we are, talking into microphones and everything
  • Your Terminal Just Got Superpowers: Building with GitHub Copilot CLI

    .NET Conf 2025 Community Edition South Africa • Nov 2024

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  • Copilot Adventures: Creative Coding Quests

    Season of AI - Copilot's, Cape Town MS Developer User Group • Oct 2024

Honors & Awards
Education

Future-Innovation Software Development Programme

Samsung Future-Innovation Lab, University of the Western Cape • Oct 2023 - Sep 2024

Introduction to Multi-Platform Software Development (C#, .NET, cloud and mobile technologies) • Digital Social Innovation for Impact (UX Design, Design Thinking, Agile Project Management)

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National Certificate, Business Practice

Skills Development Corporation

2019