Amukelani Xhantini
Entrepreneur · Developer
Profile
Entrepreneurial young professional who built a pay-to-use social media application. Combines a background in live media production and creative leadership with growing technical skills in web development and AI tooling. Trilingual, self-driven, and comfortable working across creative and technical disciplines.
Experience
Entrepreneur
- Building a pay-to-use social media application
- Responsible for product concept, strategy, and development direction
- Applying coding skills in JavaScript, Python, and HTML & CSS to contribute to product development
- Used AI tools to accelerate development
- peerfreund.com
Production Team Volunteer
2016 – 2020
Hillsong Church Cape Town
- Camera Director — oversaw filming and directed a team of 3 camera operators
- Cameraman — filmed live services, events, and content for the Hillsong channel
- Stage Manager — coordinated on-stage logistics and microphone setup
- IMAG Operator — managed live screen visuals during services
- Sound Assistant — supported the sound production team
Head Boy & IT Portfolio Representative
2019 – 2020
Deutsche Internationale Schule Kapstadt
- Led the Student Representative Council (SRC)
- Managed the SRC's social media; led the BLM awareness initiative and Monday Motivationals
- Oversaw audio-visual setup for school events and led student fundraising
Education
Software Development
2026 – Present
Silvertree Education
Matric Certificate (NSC)
2014 – 2021
Deutsche Internationale Schule Kapstadt, Cape Town
DSD – Deutsches Sprachdiplom
2021
German Language Proficiency Certificate
Courses
JavaScriptScrimba
PythonScrimba
HTML & CSSScrimba
Barista Level 1Truth Coffee Roasting
Skills
JavaScript
Python
HTML & CSS
Claude
ChatGPT
Canva
Adobe Lightroom
MS Office
Camera Direction
Live Production
Social Media
Personal
NationalitySouth African
LanguagesEnglish, German, Xhosa
EE StatusBlack Male
Date of Birth7 March 2003
References
Available upon request.