{"id":6,"date":"2026-03-09T08:08:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phenyo.dev-site.co.za\/index.php\/phenyo\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T08:16:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:16:40","slug":"phenyo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/phenyo.dev-site.co.za\/","title":{"rendered":"Phenyo"},"content":{"rendered":"        <main class=\"phenyo-page\" id=\"top\">\n            <div class=\"phenyo-scroll-progress\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"phenyo-scroll-progress-bar\"><\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"phenyo-mouse-flow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"phenyo-robot-wrap\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <svg class=\"phenyo-robot\" viewBox=\"0 0 260 260\" role=\"presentation\">\n                    <defs>\n                        <linearGradient id=\"phenyoBotGlow\" x1=\"0%\" y1=\"0%\" x2=\"100%\" y2=\"100%\">\n                            <stop offset=\"0%\" stop-color=\"#62d7ff\" \/>\n                            <stop offset=\"100%\" stop-color=\"#6b7cff\" \/>\n                        <\/linearGradient>\n                    <\/defs>\n                    <circle cx=\"130\" cy=\"130\" r=\"110\" fill=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.18)\" \/>\n                    <rect x=\"70\" y=\"68\" rx=\"32\" ry=\"32\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" fill=\"url(#phenyoBotGlow)\" opacity=\"0.9\" \/>\n                    <rect x=\"90\" y=\"94\" rx=\"14\" ry=\"14\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\" fill=\"#f8fcff\" opacity=\"0.88\" \/>\n                    <circle cx=\"112\" cy=\"114\" r=\"8\" fill=\"#1a4eff\" \/>\n                    <circle cx=\"148\" cy=\"114\" r=\"8\" fill=\"#1a4eff\" \/>\n                    <rect x=\"98\" y=\"146\" rx=\"8\" ry=\"8\" width=\"64\" height=\"12\" fill=\"#f8fcff\" opacity=\"0.9\" \/>\n                    <rect x=\"118\" y=\"42\" rx=\"6\" ry=\"6\" width=\"24\" height=\"20\" fill=\"#6b7cff\" \/>\n                    <circle cx=\"130\" cy=\"36\" r=\"8\" fill=\"#62d7ff\" \/>\n                    <rect x=\"62\" y=\"196\" rx=\"16\" ry=\"16\" width=\"136\" height=\"26\" fill=\"rgba(17,64,155,0.4)\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"phenyo-grid-overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"phenyo-aura phenyo-aura-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"phenyo-aura phenyo-aura-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"phenyo-dev-scene\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"phenyo-floating-code phenyo-float-a\">\n                    <span>&lt;\/&gt; API_SYNC()<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"phenyo-floating-code phenyo-float-b\">\n                    <span>if (workflow.ready) { deploy(); }<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"phenyo-floating-code phenyo-float-c\">\n                    <span>n8n - make - zapier<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"phenyo-bracket phenyo-bracket-left\">{<\/div>\n                <div class=\"phenyo-bracket phenyo-bracket-right\">}<\/div>\n                <div class=\"phenyo-wireframe-hex\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"phenyo-data-flow\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <header class=\"phenyo-nav-wrap reveal-on-scroll\">\n                <nav class=\"phenyo-nav\">\n                    <a class=\"phenyo-logo\" href=\"#top\">PHENYO KEOAGILE MATLOU<\/a>\n                    <div class=\"phenyo-nav-links\">\n                        <a href=\"#capabilities\">Summary<\/a>\n                        <a href=\"#skills\">Technical Skills<\/a>\n                        <a href=\"#projects\">Experience<\/a>\n                        <a href=\"#journey\">Education<\/a>\n                        <a href=\"#contact\">Contact<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <a class=\"phenyo-btn phenyo-btn-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/phenyo-matlou-820461278\/?skipRedirect=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a>\n                <\/nav>\n            <\/header>\n\n            <section class=\"phenyo-hero section reveal-on-scroll phenyo-parallax\" data-depth=\"0.08\">\n                <div class=\"phenyo-hero-copy phenyo-parallax\" data-depth=\"0.18\">\n                    <p class=\"phenyo-eyebrow\">Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa<\/p>\n                    <h1>Software Developer | AI &amp; Automation Specialist<\/h1>\n                    <p class=\"phenyo-subtitle\">Innovative and highly motivated Software Developer with a National Diploma in Information Technology (Software Development) from Tshwane University of Technology. Passionate about Artificial Intelligence, automation, and scalable software systems that improve efficiency and solve real-world problems. Skilled in software development, system integration, workflow automation, and web development, with hands-on experience building automated workflows, chatbots, and intelligent digital solutions. Adept at connecting applications through APIs and designing systems that streamline business processes. Known for strong problem-solving ability, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset, with a commitment to delivering high-quality technological solutions in fast-paced and innovative environments.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"phenyo-hero-cta\">\n                        <a class=\"phenyo-btn\" href=\"#projects\">View Experience<\/a>\n                        <a class=\"phenyo-btn phenyo-btn-outline\" href=\"#contact\">Get In Touch<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul class=\"phenyo-metrics\">\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <strong class=\"phenyo-counter\" data-target=\"2024\">2024<\/strong>\n                                <span>Diploma Graduated<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <strong class=\"phenyo-counter\" data-target=\"5\">5<\/strong>\n                                <span>Automation Platforms<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                                <li>\n                                <strong class=\"phenyo-counter\" data-target=\"10\">10<\/strong>\n                                <span>Core Technical Areas<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                                            <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                <aside class=\"phenyo-hero-card phenyo-parallax phenyo-tilt-card\" data-depth=\"0.3\">\n                    <div class=\"phenyo-hero-photo-wrap\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"phenyo-hero-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/phenyo.dev-site.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/converted_image.jpg\" alt=\"PHENYO KEOAGILE MATLOU\">\n                                            <\/div>\n                    <h3>PHENYO KEOAGILE MATLOU<\/h3>\n                    <p>Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa<\/p>\n                    <a class=\"phenyo-mini-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/phenyo-matlou-820461278\/?skipRedirect=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visit LinkedIn<\/a>\n                <\/aside>\n            <\/section>\n\n                        <section class=\"section reveal-on-scroll\">\n                <div class=\"phenyo-section-head\">\n                    <p class=\"phenyo-kicker\">Core Competencies<\/p>\n                    <h2>Technical Snapshot<\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"phenyo-ticker-wrap\">\n                    <div class=\"phenyo-ticker-track\">\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">C++ Programming<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Event-Driven Programming<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Backend Logic Development<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Data Structures Implementation<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Defensive Programming<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Software Design &amp; Architecture<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">SQL Development<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">PL\/MySQL<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Database Design &amp; Management<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Relational Database Applications<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Systems Analysis &amp; Design<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">AI Workflow Automation<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">API Integration<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Business Process Automation<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">AI-powered System Development<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">WordPress Development<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">UI\/UX Fundamentals<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">C++ Programming<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Event-Driven Programming<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Backend Logic Development<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Data Structures Implementation<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Defensive Programming<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Software Design &amp; Architecture<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">SQL Development<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">PL\/MySQL<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Database Design &amp; Management<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Relational Database Applications<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Systems Analysis &amp; Design<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">AI Workflow Automation<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">API Integration<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">Business Process Automation<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">AI-powered System Development<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">WordPress Development<\/span>\n                                                    <span class=\"phenyo-ticker-item\">UI\/UX Fundamentals<\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/section>\n            \n            <section id=\"capabilities\" class=\"section reveal-on-scroll phenyo-parallax\" data-depth=\"0.05\">\n                <div class=\"phenyo-section-head\">\n                    <p class=\"phenyo-kicker\">Professional Summary<\/p>\n                    <h2>Capabilities & Strengths<\/h2>\n                    <p class=\"phenyo-section-intro\">Focused on software development, AI integration, and workflow automation to deliver practical and efficient digital solutions.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"phenyo-capability-grid\">\n                    <article class=\"phenyo-card phenyo-cap-card\">\n                        <h3>Core Competencies<\/h3>\n                        <div class=\"phenyo-chip-cloud\">\n                                                            <span class=\"phenyo-chip\">C++ Programming<\/span>\n                                                            <span class=\"phenyo-chip\">Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)<\/span>\n                                                            <span class=\"phenyo-chip\">Event-Driven Programming<\/span>\n                                                            <span class=\"phenyo-chip\">Backend Logic Development<\/span>\n                                                            <span class=\"phenyo-chip\">Data Structures Implementation<\/span>\n                                                            <span class=\"phenyo-chip\">Defensive Programming<\/span>\n                                                            <span class=\"phenyo-chip\">Software Design &amp; Architecture<\/span>\n                                                            <span class=\"phenyo-chip\">SQL Development<\/span>\n                                                            <span class=\"phenyo-chip\">PL\/MySQL<\/span>\n                                                            <span class=\"phenyo-chip\">Database Design &amp; Management<\/span>\n                                                            <span class=\"phenyo-chip\">Relational Database Applications<\/span>\n                                                            <span class=\"phenyo-chip\">Systems Analysis &amp; Design<\/span>\n                                                            <span class=\"phenyo-chip\">AI Workflow Automation<\/span>\n                                                            <span class=\"phenyo-chip\">API Integration<\/span>\n                                                            <span class=\"phenyo-chip\">Business Process Automation<\/span>\n                                                            <span class=\"phenyo-chip\">AI-powered System Development<\/span>\n                                                            <span class=\"phenyo-chip\">WordPress Development<\/span>\n                                                            <span class=\"phenyo-chip\">UI\/UX Fundamentals<\/span>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/article>\n\n                    <article class=\"phenyo-card phenyo-cap-card\">\n                        <h3>Professional Strengths<\/h3>\n                        <ol class=\"phenyo-flow-list\">\n                            <li><strong>Analytical thinking:<\/strong> strong technical problem-solving ability.<\/li>\n                            <li><strong>Innovation mindset:<\/strong> passion for AI, automation, and emerging technologies.<\/li>\n                            <li><strong>Adaptability:<\/strong> quick to learn and apply new systems.<\/li>\n                            <li><strong>Collaboration:<\/strong> clear communication and team-first delivery.<\/li>\n                            <li><strong>User value:<\/strong> solutions that improve efficiency and experience.<\/li>\n                        <\/ol>\n                    <\/article>\n\n                    <article class=\"phenyo-card phenyo-cap-card\">\n                        <h3>Practical Focus Areas<\/h3>\n                        <ul class=\"phenyo-signal-list\">\n                                                            <li>Automation &amp; Workflow Systems<\/li>\n                                                            <li>AI Chatbot Development<\/li>\n                                                            <li>Web Development<\/li>\n                                                    <\/ul>\n                    <\/article>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/section>\n\n            <section id=\"journey\" class=\"section reveal-on-scroll phenyo-parallax\" data-depth=\"0.06\">\n                <div class=\"phenyo-section-head\">\n                    <p class=\"phenyo-kicker\">Academic Background<\/p>\n                    <h2>Education<\/h2>\n                    <p class=\"phenyo-section-intro\">Formal training and qualifications that built a foundation in software development and systems thinking.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"phenyo-timeline phenyo-journey-flow\">\n                                            <article class=\"phenyo-card phenyo-tilt-card phenyo-depth-card\" data-depth-index=\"1\">\n                            <p class=\"phenyo-time\">2024<\/p>\n                            <h3>National Diploma: Information Technology (Software Development)<\/h3>\n                            <p>Tshwane University of Technology. Key subjects: Computing Skills, Computing Fundamentals, Computing Systems, Development Software, Technical Programming (C++), Information Systems, System Software.<\/p>\n                        <\/article>\n                                            <article class=\"phenyo-card phenyo-tilt-card phenyo-depth-card\" data-depth-index=\"2\">\n                            <p class=\"phenyo-time\">2017<\/p>\n                            <h3>National Senior Certificate<\/h3>\n                            <p>Hoerskool Akasia. Subjects: Accounting, Computer Applications Technology, Business Studies.<\/p>\n                        <\/article>\n                                            <article class=\"phenyo-card phenyo-tilt-card phenyo-depth-card\" data-depth-index=\"3\">\n                            <p class=\"phenyo-time\">Strengths<\/p>\n                            <h3>Professional Strengths<\/h3>\n                            <p>Analytical thinker with strong technical problem-solving ability; passion for AI, automation, and emerging technologies; quick learner and adaptable; strong collaboration and communication; focused on efficiency and user experience.<\/p>\n                        <\/article>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/section>\n\n            <section id=\"skills\" class=\"section reveal-on-scroll phenyo-parallax\" data-depth=\"0.05\">\n                <div class=\"phenyo-section-head\">\n                    <p class=\"phenyo-kicker\">Technical Skills<\/p>\n                    <h2>Skills Matrix<\/h2>\n                    <p class=\"phenyo-section-intro\">Programming, systems, AI automation, and modern web development capabilities applied to real business outcomes.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"phenyo-skill-grid\">\n                                                                    <article class=\"phenyo-card phenyo-tilt-card phenyo-skill-card\">\n                            <h3>Programming &amp; Development<\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"phenyo-module-loader\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span><\/span><\/div>\n                            <ul>\n                                                                    <li>C++ Programming<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>Event-Driven Programming<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>Backend Logic Development<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>Data Structures Implementation<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>Defensive Programming<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>Software Design &amp; Architecture<\/li>\n                                                            <\/ul>\n                        <\/article>\n                                                                    <article class=\"phenyo-card phenyo-tilt-card phenyo-skill-card\">\n                            <h3>Database, Systems, AI &amp; Automation<\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"phenyo-module-loader\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span><\/span><\/div>\n                            <ul>\n                                                                    <li>SQL Development<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>PL\/MySQL<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>Database Design &amp; Management<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>Relational Database Applications<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>Systems Analysis &amp; Design<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>AI Workflow Automation<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>API Integration<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>Business Process Automation<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>AI-powered System Development<\/li>\n                                                            <\/ul>\n                        <\/article>\n                                                                    <article class=\"phenyo-card phenyo-tilt-card phenyo-skill-card\">\n                            <h3>Web Development &amp; Tools<\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"phenyo-module-loader\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span><\/span><\/div>\n                            <ul>\n                                                                    <li>WordPress Development<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>UI\/UX Fundamentals<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>Responsive Web Design<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>Plugin Integration<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>Chatbot Integration<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>Make.com<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>Zapier<\/li>\n                                                                    <li>N8N<\/li>\n                                                            <\/ul>\n                        <\/article>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/section>\n\n            <section id=\"projects\" class=\"section reveal-on-scroll phenyo-parallax\" data-depth=\"0.05\">\n                <div class=\"phenyo-section-head\">\n                    <p class=\"phenyo-kicker\">Projects & Practical Experience<\/p>\n                    <h2>Project Highlights<\/h2>\n                    <p class=\"phenyo-section-intro\">Hands-on builds across automation, AI chatbot development, and WordPress-based web solutions.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"phenyo-project-grid\">\n                                            <article class=\"phenyo-card phenyo-project-card phenyo-tilt-card phenyo-depth-card\" data-depth-index=\"1\">\n                            <h3>Automation &amp; Workflow Systems<\/h3>\n                            <p>Designed automated workflows connecting multiple applications through APIs. Built systems to automate repetitive tasks and improve business efficiency using Make.com, Zapier, and N8N.<\/p>\n                            <p class=\"phenyo-stack\">API Integration | Make.com | Zapier | N8N | Workflow Automation<\/p>\n                                                    <\/article>\n                                            <article class=\"phenyo-card phenyo-project-card phenyo-tilt-card phenyo-depth-card\" data-depth-index=\"2\">\n                            <h3>AI Chatbot Development<\/h3>\n                            <p>Designed and deployed chatbots for websites to automate customer support. Improved customer engagement and response times through intelligent automated solutions.<\/p>\n                            <p class=\"phenyo-stack\">AI Chatbots | Automation | Customer Support Systems<\/p>\n                                                    <\/article>\n                                            <article class=\"phenyo-card phenyo-project-card phenyo-tilt-card phenyo-depth-card\" data-depth-index=\"3\">\n                            <h3>Web Development<\/h3>\n                            <p>Built and managed WordPress websites and implemented responsive design principles to improve user experience across devices.<\/p>\n                            <p class=\"phenyo-stack\">WordPress | Responsive UI | Plugin Integration<\/p>\n                                                    <\/article>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/section>\n\n            <section id=\"contact\" class=\"section reveal-on-scroll phenyo-parallax\" data-depth=\"0.04\">\n                <article class=\"phenyo-contact phenyo-card\">\n                    <p class=\"phenyo-kicker\">Let\u2019s Connect<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"phenyo-terminal-prompt\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <p><span class=\"phenyo-terminal-accent\">&gt;<\/span> phenyo@portfolio:~$ <span class=\"phenyo-terminal-type\">let_s_build_something<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h2>Open to New Opportunities<\/h2>\n                    <p>Phone: 076 072 7382 | Languages: English, Setswana. Open to opportunities in software development, AI integration, and automation-focused digital transformation projects.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"phenyo-hero-cta\">\n                        <a class=\"phenyo-btn\" href=\"mailto:matlouphenyo9@gmail.com\">Email Me<\/a>\n                        <a class=\"phenyo-btn phenyo-btn-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/phenyo-matlou-820461278\/?skipRedirect=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connect on LinkedIn<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n            <\/section>\n        <\/main>\n        \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/phenyo.dev-site.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/phenyo.dev-site.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/phenyo.dev-site.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phenyo.dev-site.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/phenyo.dev-site.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11,"href":"https:\/\/phenyo.dev-site.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6\/revisions\/11"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/phenyo.dev-site.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}