Vusi Matlou | Computer Science

Hi, I'm Vusi Matlou.

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Self-driven, quick starter, passionate computer science student with a curious mind who enjoys solving a complex and challenging real-world problems.

About

Hi there . I am a final-year Computer Science student at Eduvos University, passionate about cybersecurity, fintech security, and blockchain innovation. I thrive on solving real-world problems through code and excel at building secure, impactful tech solutions.

As the President of the Eduvos Coding Club and Vice President of Geekulcha Midrand Chapter, I’ve led technical mentorship initiatives, championed innovation.

I’m currently sharpening my skills in penetration testing, secure application development, blockchain security, and computer science all with the goal of contributing to more secure and robust financial technologies.

Actively seeking an opportunity in a dynamic and challenging role where I can apply my skills in cybersecurity, fintech security, and computer science.

Experience

Crazy Plastics

General Worker

Managed inventory, stock rotation, and store merchandising to ensure optimal product availability.
Developed attention to detail and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
Strengthened teamwork and communication skills while assisting customers.

November 2024 - January 2025 | Allensnek, Gauteng

King Parts

Sales Assistant

Assisted customers in finding and purchasing the correct car parts for various vehicle models.
Managed inventory and maintained product knowledge.
Soft Skills: Customer Service, Attention to Detail, Communication, Sales.
Hard Skills: Product Knowledge (Car Parts), Inventory Management, POS Systems

April 2024 - August 2024 | Germiston, South Africa

Ultra Liquors

Ultraliquors IT Intern

Fixed printers, updated laptops, and handled other basic IT tasks to ensure smooth operations.
Provided technical support and assisted customers with IT-related inquiries.
Soft Skills: Customer service, technical troubleshooting & Attention to detail.
Hard Skills: Basic hardware repair, IT support, Equipment troubleshooting.

March 2023 - June 2023 | Parkview Randburg, South Africa

Yadah Events Carnival

Junior Event Coordinator

Coordinated event logistics for parties, weddings, and corporate events, including decoration, sound setup, and catering.
Managed teams and assisted in client communications.
Soft Skills: Time Management, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Adaptability.
Hard Skills: Event Planning, Sound System Setup, Client Relationship Management, Budgeting.

January 2020 - February 2023 | Johannesburg, South Africa

Projects

                
API Security Testing Tool
                  An API Security Scanner web app based on Flask
                
AccomplishmentsTools: Python, Flask, Burp Suite, Postman
Developed a tool to test public and private APIs for common security flaws.
On the search bar , paste any url and click on scan now to check the vulnerabilities.
Generates detailed reports of detected vulnerabilities.

E-commerce platform Marketeer
                  A complete e-commerce solution built in PHP and MySQL featuring a multi-vendor system where sellers require admin approval.
                  Hosted on InfinityFree.
                
AccomplishmentsTools & Technologies: PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX
Designed and implemented a multi-vendor architecture with dedicated dashboards for both buyers and approved sellers.
Built a secure seller onboarding system with admin approval workflow to ensure platform quality and trust.
Developed a robust admin panel for managing products, user accounts, orders, and seller applications.
Integrated secure transaction flows and checkout process (with payment gateway integration as a future enhancement).

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                Secure Fintech Mobile App
                  A secure mobile app for financial transactions
                
Accomplishments
                  Tools: React Native, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, JWT, OAuth
Developed a secure mobile app for financial transactions.
Implemented Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), JWT authentication, and OAuth for external login.
Encrypted sensitive API calls and transaction data.
Integrated secure backend services with Express.js and MongoDB.

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Penetration Testing Framework for Web Applications
                  Developed a custom framework to automate web application penetration testing.
                
AccomplishmentsTools: Python, Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite
Includes modules for SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF vulnerability testing.
Integrated with tools like Burp Suite and Metasploit for advanced exploit testing.
Customizable scripts to adapt for different web targets.

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Blockchain-based Secure Voting System
                  Designed a decentralized voting application on the Ethereum blockchain.
                
AccomplishmentsTools: Solidity, Ethereum, Web3.js, JavaScript
Smart contracts ensure vote integrity, transparency, and tamper-proof results.
Integrated MetaMask and Web3.js to interact with the blockchain through a browser-based interface.

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DeFi Smart Contract Auditing Tool
                  Built an automated auditing tool to scan DeFi smart contracts for vulnerabilities like reentrancy attacks and gas limit issues.
                
Accomplishments
Tools: Solidity, Ethereum, Web3.js, JavaScript
                  Designed custom scripts to detect common vulnerabilities in Solidity codebases.
Tested against local Ethereum environments using Truffle and Ganache.

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Bank Fraud Detection Model
                  Developed a machine learning model to predict fraudulent transactions in financial datasets.
                
Accomplishments
Tools: Python, Scikit-Learn, Pandas, Jupyter
                  Applied techniques like data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation (ROC-AUC, precision-recall).
Trained and tested various ML models like Random Forests and XGBoost for maximum detection accuracy.

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Secure Banking Chatbot with OTP Verification
                  Developed a secure banking chatbot for customer service with OTP-based user authentication.
                
AccomplishmentsTools: Python, Flask, Twilio (for OTP), SQLite
Implemented logging for all transactions and queries to ensure auditability and traceability.
Built resilience against typical chatbot security threats like injection attacks.