{
  "basics": {
    "name": "Motaung Mandla",
    "label": "Student | Aspiring Cybersecurity & ML Engineer",
    "picture": "https://github.com/motaungmandla.png",
    "email": "maxphin21@gmail.com",
    "phone": "+266 6397 3129",
    "website": "https://motaungmandla.github.io", 
    "summary": "I am studying B.Sc. Mathematics and Computer Science in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (MACS) at the National University of Lesotho. Expected to graduate in Spring 2026.",
    "location": {
      "city": "Maseru",
      "region": "Roma",
      "countryCode": "LS"
    },
    "profiles": [
      {
        "network": "GitHub",
        "username": "motaungmandla",
        "url": "https://github.com/motaungmandla" 
      }
    ]
  },
  "interests": [
    {
      "name": "Data Analysis"
    },
    {
      "name": "Data Mining"
    },
    {
      "name": "Machine Learning"
    },
    {
      "name": "Software Development"
    },
    {
      "name": "Deep Learning"
    },
    {
      "name": "Human-Computer Interaction"
    },
    {
      "name": "Cybersecurity"
    }
  ],
  "work": [
    {
      "company": "National University of Lesotho",
      "position": "Student Developer",
      "startDate": "2022-09",
      "endDate": "Present",
      "highlights": [
        "Developed machine learning and AI projects under Mr. Moseli Motseohli",
        "Designed and implemented student-led community tech initiatives"
      ]
    },
    {
      "company": "Various",
      "position": "Technical Support",
      "startDate": "2021-01",
      "endDate": "Present",
      "highlights": [
        "Troubleshoot software, hardware, and networking issues remotely"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "projects": [
    {
      "name": "MovieTree",
      "description": "Browse and explore movies using TMDb API.",
      "url": "https://movietree.vercel.app" 
    },
    {
      "name": "Personal Portfolio",
      "description": "Showcase of skills, certifications, and projects.",
      "url": "https://motaung.vercel.app" 
    },
    {
      "name": "Motaung Inc.",
      "description": "Simulated tech startup homepage.",
      "url": "https://motaunginc.vercel.app" 
    },
    {
      "name": "GitHub Profile",
      "description": "Static site with project links and CV.",
      "url": "https://motaungmandla.github.io" 
    }
  ],
  "education": [
    {
      "institution": "National University of Lesotho",
      "area": "Mathematics and Computer Science",
      "studyType": "B.Sc.",
      "startDate": "2022-09-05",
      "endDate": "2026-06-01",
      "courses": [
        "Mathematics",
        "Computer Science"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "certificates": [
    {
      "name": "Introduction to Cybersecurity",
      "date": "2025-06",
      "issuer": "Cisco Networking Academy",
      "url": "https://motaungmandla.github.io/certificates/I2CSUpdate20250606-25.pdf" 
    }
  ],
  "skills": [
    {
      "name": "Languages and Frameworks",
      "level": "Proficient",
      "keywords": [
        "Dart/Flutter",
        "Python",
        "C/C++",
        "Java",
        "R",
        "Ruby",
        "MERN stack",
        "PyTorch",
        "NLP with Python",
        "Flask"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Toolsets / OS",
      "level": "Proficient",
      "keywords": [
        "Windows",
        "Kali Linux",
        "Git/GitHub",
        "Shell Scripting"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "awards": [
    {
      "title": "Overall Top Candidate in Mathematics (Matric)",
      "date": "2020-12",
      "awarder": "Department of Basic Education (DBE), South Africa"
    },
    {
      "title": "First Place in General Academic Performance",
      "date": "2020-12",
      "awarder": "Gauteng West District"
    }
  ],
  "volunteer": [
    {
      "organization": "Weather Sensor Network Project",
      "position": "Firmware Engineer",
      "highlights": [
        "Designed firmware for distributed weather sensor network",
        "Maintained custom data collection and storage infrastructure"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "references": [
    {
      "name": "Available upon request"
    }
  ]
}