Johannesburg, South Africa

Lesego Monare

Aspiring Civil Engineer  |  Problem Solver  |  Lifelong Learner

I am an ambitious, goal-driven Civil Engineering student who thrives under challenge. I set clear targets, hold myself to them, and refuse to settle for average work. Whether it is a structural drawing or a line of code, I am always looking for the next opportunity to grow, improve, and deliver meaningful results.

About

A little more about me

I am an ambitious and driven individual who genuinely enjoys being challenged. I set goals for myself, track them honestly, and keep pushing until the work meets the standard I have in mind — settling has never appealed to me.

I am currently studying Civil Engineering at SWGC TVET College (2022 – ongoing), based in Johannesburg, South Africa. My studies have grounded me in structural design, technical drawing and practical problem-solving, and I have paired that with training in AI-assisted software development so I can work confidently across both worlds.

Outside of my studies I play football, read widely, and draw — all three keep me disciplined, curious and detail-focused.

Football / SoccerReadingDrawing

Skills

What I bring to a team

A mix of engineering fundamentals, AI-assisted development skills, and the people skills that make projects actually run.

Technical Skills

  • Computer Skills85%
  • AI-Powered Coding & Engineering80%
  • Prompt Engineering for Developers82%
  • AI Debugging & Refactoring75%
  • AI for Code Comprehension78%
  • Cloud & Integration Basics65%
  • Engineering Graphics Design90%
  • Civil Engineering Fundamentals85%

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Active Listening
  • Customer Service
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Management Skills
  • Problem Solving

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • SetswanaHome language

Projects

Selected work

Early-stage work from my studies and AI development training. Each card links to the code or a live demo.

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AI-Assisted Code Refactoring Tool

Built during WeThinkCode_GenAI: a command-line helper that reads legacy Python files, explains what each function does, and proposes cleaner, better-named refactors using guided AI prompting.

  • Python
  • AI Prompting
  • GitHub Copilot
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Engineering Design Portfolio (CAD / Graphics)

A collection of technical drawings and design work from my Civil Engineering studies — orthographic projections, structural detailing and dimensioned assembly drawings.

  • Engineering Graphics Design
  • Technical Drawing
  • CAD
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This Portfolio Website

A responsive personal portfolio built with AI-assisted development: semantic design tokens, mobile-first layout, smooth anchor navigation and scroll-triggered entrance animations.

  • React
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Lovable

Education

Academic background

  1. 2022 – Present

    SWGC TVET College

    Civil Engineering

    Studying toward a career in Civil Engineering, developing skills in structural design, technical drawing, and project problem-solving.

  2. 2014 – 2020

    Tetelo Secondary School

    National Senior Certificate (NSC)

    Matriculated with a technical subject stream focused on engineering.

    • Technical Mathematics
    • Technical Sciences
    • Engineering Graphics Design
    • Civil Engineering
    • English
    • Setswana (Home Language)
    • Life Orientation

Certifications

Training & certificates

13 – 18 April 2026

WeThinkCode_ GenAI Certificate

WeThinkCode_

A specialised track bridging traditional software development with AI, covering AI-Powered Coding & Engineering, AI for Code Comprehension, Prompt Engineering for Developers, AI Debugging & Refactoring, AI-Enhanced Documentation, Rapid Framework Adoption, Cloud & Integration, and Fact-Checking.

Coming soon

Your next certification

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Placeholder card — replace this with your next certificate as you complete more short courses and training programmes.

Experience

Work experience

  1. June 2025 – November 2025

    Teacher Assistant — Reading Champion

    Department of Education

    Promoted a culture of reading and provided direct support to students to improve literacy skills. A specialised teaching assistant role dedicated to enhancing reading development across the school — building strong communication, patience, and leadership skills.

Contact

Let's work together

Open to internships, learnerships and junior opportunities in civil engineering and AI-assisted development.