Computer Science Student & COO

Kirav Doolabh

Passionate about creating pragmatic solutions with measurable impact through iterative product development and accessible technology.

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About Me

I'm a Computer Science student at the University of the Witwatersrand and COO at Taptic (Pty) Ltd helping build educational platforms reaching millions across eight African countries. My focus is on creating pragmatic solutions with measurable impact through iterative product development and accessible technology.

With a strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and modern software engineering practices, I'm passionate about building systems that solve real-world problems efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Languages

JavaScript Python C++ C# HTML5 CSS3

Frameworks

React Node.js

Tools

Git MongoDB MySQL

Projects

Where is Cup Keezy

Location tracking application with real-time updates and interactive mapping interface.

JavaScript Node.js Mapping API

Task Orchestrator

Lightweight job runner with queue management and retry semantics for distributed systems.

C# Redis Express

Data Sync Tool

Unified interface for syncing and transforming structured data between heterogeneous sources.

Python SQL C++

Articles

5 min read

Matric marks database leak arrest

Coverage of a major breach exposing sensitive matric data and its systemic implications for educational data governance.

June 15, 2023 Read article

7 min read

Illegal sales of matric marks

Investigation into unlawful commercialization of protected learner performance data and implications for privacy.

May 23, 2023 Read article

Experience

Chief Operating Officer

Taptic (Pty) Ltd

May 2025 – Present

Leading operations and strategic initiatives while supporting product development cycles and cross-functional team coordination.

Lead Developer: SA Papers

Taptic (Pty) Ltd

Oct 2024 – May 2025

Directed web architecture and implementation for the SA Papers platform, improving accessibility and scaling usage.

Web Dev API Design Cloud

Education

University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)

BSc Computer Science · 2024–2027 (Expected)

Developing strong foundations in algorithms, data structures, architectural thinking, and modern software engineering practices.

Algorithms Data Structures Web Design Systems Thinking

Fourways High School

NSC (Matric) · 2019–2023 · 4 Distinctions

Strong academic focus in Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Information Technology (logic & problem solving).

Mathematics Physical Science IT (Programming)

Get in Touch

Open to collaboration, internships, and impact-driven technical work. Let's connect.