> Hello, world. I'm
Ashley K Motsie
Software Developer & AI Engineer
Rustenburg, North West, South Africa
I build production-ready web apps and AI-powered tools. Passionate about clean code, great UX, and shipping things that work.
> Ashley K Motsie> Software Developer & AI Engineer> /za/north-west/rustenburg> Open to remote, on-site, hybrid> react/ nextjs/ python/ ai/ fullstack/█Who Am I?
Location
Rustenburg, North West, ZA
Active Roles
1 position, 2 past positions
Education
NCV IT & Computer Sciences(NQF Level 4) - Orbit TVET College
GitHub
github.com/KodEx-SA
I'm a Software Developer and AI Engineer based in Rustenburg, South Africa. Currently juggling two active roles, building production-ready software for real clients and businesses.
I work across the full-stack projects from crafting responsive frontends with React and Next.js to building secure backend APIs, integrating AI/LLM pipelines, and deploying to cloud platforms. My work spans web apps, AI chatbots, e-commerce platforms, and internal business tools.
Under my GitHub organization KodEx-SA, I freelance for South African businesses and build open-source projects. Actively seeking international remote opportunities.
$ cat active_roles.txt
Web Developer & Graphic Designer
Maps Media Productions— Freelance
Work Experience
$ echo $ACTIVE_ROLES
Building and maintaining AI-powered web applications and chatbot systems for the company's client base. Responsible for designing the full-stack architecture, integrating LLM APIs, and deploying production-ready solutions.
$ cat highlights.txt
- ›Built a production Groq-powered AI chatbot with streaming responses and context memory
- ›Designed a secure Node.js/Express backend proxying LLM APIs to keep keys server-side
- ›Developed the company website with a full redesign using black/orange/white brand identity
- ›Integrated the 'Smith' AI assistant with company-specific knowledge and a macOS-style UI
$ ls stack/
Developed internal business tools and client-facing web applications while also handling IT support and infrastructure. Key projects included a full Intern Management System and a Help Desk platform.
$ cat highlights.txt
- ›Built the Intern Management System (IMS) with dark split-panel login, sortable tables, CSV export, and SA ID validation
- ›Developed the Eullafied Help Desk with NestJS + React/TypeScript fully integrated with Supabase
- ›Implemented a 3-step intern registration flow with email notifications via Nodemailer
- ›Created avatar upload, role-based access, and a Windows batch launcher for CEO deployment
$ ls stack/
Freelancing under the Maps Media Productions brand — designing and building websites for South African small businesses, hospitality brands, real estate, and modelling agencies. Also responsible for brand identity and graphic design.
$ cat highlights.txt
- ›Delivered websites for Isong Cafe, Mogokare Lodge, Mpetha Construction, and Taahirah Modelling Agency
- ›Used unsolicited demo sites as pitch tools to win new clients across industries
- ›Designed brand identities including logos, colour systems, and print materials
- ›Managed full project lifecycle from discovery to deployment and handover
$ ls stack/
Featured Work
Trading-R1 Trace Market
A reasoning-trace marketplace built on Arc. AI agents generate structured investment theses via the TradingAgents framework, each trace is pinned to IPFS and hashed on-chain, and users stake USDC on which reasoning patterns converge to profit.
Skills & Tools
$ ls frontend/
Frontend
$ ls backend/
Backend
$ ls databases/
Databases
$ ls ai/
AI & ML
$ ls devops/
DevOps & Tools
$ ls design/
Design
3+
Years Experience
15+
Projects Shipped
1
Active Role
3+
Technologies
Code Activity
$git log --all --oneline — live data from the GitHub API
Certifications & Awards
Get In Touch
I'm open to new opportunities — remote roles, freelance projects, and collaborations. Whether you have a project idea or just want to connect, feel free to reach out.
> avg response time: within 24 hours
Location
Rustenburg, North West, ZA
Open to remote worldwide