Christiaan Marais

I have a strong enthusiasm for technology and a commitment to developing software solutions, backed by a solid foundation in computer programming and ongoing education in software engineering. My keen desire to contribute to impactful projects aligns with my passion for learning and innovation. Additionally, my programming skills in Python and HTML enhance my ability to solve problems creatively. I take a proactive approach to collaboration and development, demonstrated by my diverse skill set and willingness to tackle meaningful challenges.

During high school, I worked as a salesperson at a bicycle shop called Kroff Cycles between the years 2018 and 2019. There, I worked directly with customers to find out their needs, and I was taught how to use a cash register and card machine. I also had to keep a note of product stock and needed to restock when necessary. Learned to handle and work in a fast-paced environment. After I finished high school in 2022, I immediately applied to study at college. There, I studied for 2 years, receiving above-average grades in the software engineering field. Looking to finish my third year without the required funds to do so, I applied for a 4-month software engineering internship program in July 2025 at a local software development company called I3 Zone Development for some professional experience. During the Internship, I got to work alongside a small team and got front-end as well as back-end coding experience on certain projects. I also received on-site and remote working experience by communicating through Microsoft Teams, and I learned how to manage time efficiently to keep up with deadlines.

Educational Institutions:
- Codespace Academy (2018-2019)
- Paarl Gimnasium High School (2018-2022)
- Eduvos Tyger Valley (2023-2025)

Subjects Taken:
- English
- Afrikaans
- Engineering Graphics and Design
- Computer Applications Technology
- Life Science
- Life Orientation
- Mathematics Literacy
- C++ Coding
- Python Coding
- HTML Coding
- Office 365 Training

Qualifications Obtained:
- One year of Coding at Codespace Academy
- National Senior Certificate