Herbert Adogo

Software Engineer | Django & Front‑End | Multimedia & AI/LLMs | Open to Remote/Hybrid

Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Experience

  • Software Engineer | Django & Front‑End | Multimedia & AI/LLMs | Open to Remote/Hybrid at Vivid Code Studios
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    Independent full‑stack development and digital media studio specializing in building robust web applications, technical engineering, and creator tool optimization. Key focus areas and technical stack: Full Stack Development: Architecting scalable web applications and backend logic using Python and Django, ensuring clean code and structural integrity. Built REST APIs with JWT authentication and optimized PostgreSQL queries to handle 1K+ requests/day. Frontend Design: Engineering responsive, high‑performance user interfaces utilizing modern layout systems, sharp typography, and interactive web standards. Achieved a 97 Lighthouse score and boosted signups by 40%. Deployment: Automated CI/CD pipelines and deployed production builds on Render (SA Esports Hub, HabitFlow) and Vercel (portfolio hosting). Video Editing & YouTube Management: Crafting high‑retention video content, managing digital channel strategy, and configuring end‑to‑end technical streaming workflows. AI & LLMs: Practical experimentation with prompt engineering and workflow integration to enhance creator tools and development processes.