Our Mentors — Your Guides

Learn from industry veterans who have worked at top tech companies and led successful projects

Thabo Mbeki

Thabo Mbeki

Lead Web Developer

10+ years building scalable web applications for Fortune 500 companies. Expert in React, Node.js, and cloud architecture. Former tech lead at Amazon Web Services.

Naledi Khumalo

Naledi Khumalo

Data Science Expert

PhD in Machine Learning. Specializes in AI solutions for healthcare and finance. Published researcher with 15+ papers. Previously at Google DeepMind.

Sipho Langa

Sipho Langa

Security Architect

Former security consultant for major banks and government institutions. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and CISSP. 8 years in cybersecurity.

Ayesha Patel

Ayesha Patel

Mobile Dev Lead

Created apps with 5M+ downloads on iOS and Android. Expert in React Native and Flutter. Former mobile architect at Uber Technologies.

Mandla Dube

Mandla Dube

DevOps Engineer

Cloud infrastructure specialist with AWS and Azure certifications. Automated deployments for startups to enterprises. 12 years in DevOps and SRE.

Zara Mohamed

Zara Mohamed

UI/UX Designer

Award-winning designer with experience at top agencies. Passionate about user-centered design and accessibility. Led design teams at Spotify.

What Our Students Say

Real feedback from real students about our mentors

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Thabo's mentorship completely transformed my career. His real-world experience and patient teaching style made complex concepts easy to understand. Within 6 months, I landed my dream job as a frontend developer.

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Lerato Mokoena

Frontend Developer at Takealot

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Naledi's expertise in data science is unmatched. She breaks down machine learning algorithms in a way that actually makes sense. Her mentorship helped me transition from finance to data science successfully.

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Kabelo Nkosi

Data Scientist at Discovery Ltd

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Sipho's cybersecurity course was eye-opening. His hands-on approach and real case studies from his consulting days made the learning incredibly practical. I now work as a security analyst for a major bank.

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Thandi Sithole

Security Analyst at Standard Bank

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Ayesha's mobile development course exceeded my expectations. Her industry insights and feedback on my projects were invaluable. I'm now building mobile apps for international clients as a freelancer.

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Jabu Mthembu

Freelance Mobile Developer

Featured Interview

A conversation with our lead mentor

Thabo Mbeki

Lead Web Developer

From Student to Mentor: My Journey in Tech

Q: What inspired you to become a coding mentor?

I remember struggling as a beginner, wishing I had someone to guide me. When I finally broke into tech, I promised myself I'd help others navigate the same journey. Seeing students land their first developer jobs is incredibly rewarding.

Q: What's the biggest mistake you see beginners make?

They try to learn everything at once. Tech moves fast, but you don't need to know everything. Master the fundamentals first — JavaScript, HTML, CSS. Build real projects. The rest will follow naturally.

Q: What advice would you give to aspiring developers in South Africa?

The South African tech industry is booming. Remote work has opened global opportunities. Focus on building a strong portfolio, contribute to open source, and network. Your location doesn't limit your potential anymore.

Q: What's next for you at CodeVerge?

We're launching an advanced mentorship program where students work on real client projects. It's about bridging the gap between learning and professional work. I'm excited to see our graduates building world-class products.

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