Reese Van Der Linde

• Final-year BSc Information Technology student at North-West University with a multidisciplinary foundation in software development and design. Currently developing a well-rounded skill set to pursue a career in software development.

North West University

Jan 2023 - Present

• Relevant Coursework: Object-Oriented Programming, User Interface Programming, Advanced UI Programming, Data Structures & Algorithms, Databases, Operating Systems, Systems Analysis & Design I & II, Information Security.

Academic Institute of Excellence

Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

• Relevant Coursework: Architectural Design, Construction Technology, Representation and Draughting, History and Theory of Architecture, Computer Applications, and Applied Building Science.

Hoërskool Oosterlig

2014 - 2018

National Senior Certificate

• Subjects passed: Afrikaans Home Language, English First Additional Language, Mathematics, Geography, Engineering Graphics and Design, Civil Technology (Construction), and Life Orientation.

Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH)

24 Jun 2024 - 29 Jun 2024

Intern

• Observed front-end, back-end, and business analysis teams to gain insight into enterprise software development and system design.

• Learned how Agile and Waterfall methodologies are applied in real-world projects.

• Developed a deeper understanding of user feedback, documentation, and collaboration across technical teams within a corporate environment.

Tom Human Associates Architect and Urban Designer (THA)

Jun 2021 - Jun 2023

Architectural Draughtsman

• Prepared technical drawings and documentation for new and existing buildings for council submissions.

• Collaborated with clients, contractors, and municipal councils to ensure compliance and successful project outcomes.

• Created 2D/3D visuals, presentations, and renderings using AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Twinmotion.

• Gained practical experience in design detailing, architectural documentation workflows, and producing high-quality visualizations.

• A simple and interactive dice-rolling app built with Flutter. This app simulates the roll of a standard six-sided die with smooth UI animations and a responsive design. Ideal for beginners learning Flutter basics, including widgets, state management, and random number generation.

• Github Link: https://github.com/ReeseVDL/Roll_Dice_App

• Collaboratively contributed to the development of a point-of-sale (POS) system tailored for cinema operations. The system supports key administrative functions such as managing movie schedules, staff records, timeslots, and seat bookings. It also features integrated tools for monitoring sales, income, and staff performance. My role involved co-designing and implementing core functionalities using C# as part of a group assignment.

• Github link: https://github.com/ReeseVDL/DreamFlix_Cinemas_POS

• This is a dual-interface medical appointment management system developed for a fictional medical company as part of the CMPG212 project. The system includes a WinForms desktop application for administrative staff and a web application for patients to book and manage appointments.

• Github link: https://github.com/ReeseVDL/Brighton_Medical_System

C#, .NET Framework, SQL (Oracle, MS SQL Server), CSS, Git, GitHub.

AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Twinmotion, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Problem-solving, Analytical thinking, Team collaboration, Communication, Attention to detail, Leadership.

Golden Key International Honour Society Membership

Mar 2025

Awarded for academic excellence as a top 15% achiever at North-West University. Recognizes outstanding academic performance and leadership potential on an international level.