Carlton Turusida
Open to work

Full-Stack Software Engineer💻 | Problem Solver🧠 | Tech Enthusiast🛸

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa📍

My Resume

Introduction

About Me👨🏾‍💻

I'm Carlton Turusida, a Full-Stack Software Engineer driven by a passion for solving problems and building technology that makes a real impact. Skilled in full-stack development, programming, database management, frameworks, libraries, and modern software tools and platforms, I design systems that boost efficiency and deliver value. I tackle challenges with clarity, teamwork, and accountability, while constantly learning and adapting. My focus is on driving digital transformation and ensuring that every project I contribute to leaves a lasting, positive impact.

Skills🛠️

Technical Skills

Programming Languages:

Python🐍C#💠 JavaScript📜TypeScript🔷 Java☕C++⚙️ Kotlin📱SQL🗄️

Frontend Development:

HTML5🌐CSS3🎨 React.js⚛️Bootstrap🅱️ Tailwind CSS🌬️Responsive Web Design📱 UI/UX Design🎨

Backend Technologies:

Node.js🟢ASP.NET Core🚀 Django🎸Flask🌶️ PHP🐘REST APIs🔗 API Integration🔌

Databases:

MySQL🐬PostgreSQL🐘 MongoDB🍃Microsoft SQL Server🗄️

Tools & Platforms:

Git🔧GitHub🐙 Visual Studio💜Visual Studio Code🟦 Android Studio🤖Android SDK📱 Anaconda🐍Firebase🔥 XAMPP🧪phpMyAdmin🗃️ Weebly🧩WordPress📰

Development Practices & Concepts:

Testing & Debugging🧪 Security Best Practices🔒 Command Line & Terminal💻 Computer Literacy🖥️

Soft Skills

Leadership & Mentoring👑 Teamwork & Collaboration🤝 Communication🗣️ Research & Analytical Thinking🔍 Problem-Solving💡 Time Management⏱️ Adaptability🌪️ Attention to Detail🎯 Creativity🎨 Flexibility🔄 Remote Collaboration🌍 Multitasking🧩 Decision-Making⚖️ Accountability📌 Stress Management🧘 Professionalism💼 Resilience🛡️ Fast Learning🚀 Active Listening👂 Conflict Resolution🤝

Projects🚀

SADirectDeals🛒

Live

E-commerce platform

Feb 2025 - Jun 2025

Role: Full-Stack Developer

A community-driven e-commerce platform connecting South African buyers and sellers through a secure online marketplace.

Tech Stack
HTML CSS JavaScript Bootstrap PHP SQL phpMyAdmin XAMPP InfinityFree VS Code
View Live Project

Carlton Turusida Portfolio💼

Live

Personal portfolio website

Mar 2026 - Mar 2026

Role: Web Designer & Developer

A modern, responsive personal portfolio website showcasing my skills, projects, and professional growth.

Tech Stack
HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Bootstrap 5 Font Awesome Google Fonts Responsive Web Design UI/UX Design GitHub Pages
View Live Project

Job Tracker — Smart Job Application Dashboard📊

Live

Smart job tracker website

May 2026 - May 2026

Role: AI-Assisted Full-Stack Developer

A smart job tracking web application that helps users manage applications, monitor progress, and stay organized throughout the job search process.

Tech Stack
React 18 Vite TypeScript PostgreSQL Tailwind CSS HTML SQL Lovable Cloud Supabase Shadcn UI React Router React Query Zod Lucide Icons
View Live Project

Aurevyn — Premium South African E-Commerce Frontend🛍️

Live

E-commerce frontend platform

May 2026 - May 2026

Role: Frontend Developer

Aurevyn is a premium South African e-commerce frontend showcasing a sleek multi-page shopping experience. It delivers smooth interactions, responsive design, and a complete client-side shopping flow with curated fashion, electronics, and lifestyle products.

Tech Stack
HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript (ES6+) Responsive Web Design UI/UX Design Principles Netlify VS Code SVG Icons Unsplash Images LocalStorage API
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Aurora Auth — Premium Animated Login & Signup UI✨

Live

Modern Animated Authentication Interface

May 2026 - May 2026

Role: UI/UX Designer & Frontend Developer

A futuristic, fully animated authentication interface featuring glassmorphism, neon gradients, smooth transitions, and immersive interactive effects. Designed to deliver a premium login and signup experience inspired by modern platforms like Stripe, Linear, Framer, and Apple.

Tech Stack
HTML5 CSS3 Vanilla JavaScript (ES6+) Bootstrap 5 Responsive Web Design GitHub Pages VS Code Google Fonts SVG Icons & Favicon Glassmorphism UI
View Live Project

Future projects coming soon... 🚀

Education🎓

Eduvos

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Software Engineering)

Feb 2023 - Nov 2025

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Eduvos

Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Software Development)

Feb 2020 - Nov 2021

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Contact Me📞

Let's connect and build impactful digital experiences together. Feel free to reach out for collaborations, opportunities, or technology discussions.