Fortune Madonzela

Full-Stack Software & Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

I build enterprise applications, SaaS platforms, REST APIs, and mobile experiences and the infrastructure that runs them. With 3+ years of professional experience, I work across software development, Linux application hosting, and private cloud infrastructure.

Python · Django · PostgreSQL · React Native · Proxmox · Ubuntu Linux
Creator of FortuneCloud, my self-hosted private cloud management platform.

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Why Me

Enterprise Full-Stack Engineer

Building production systems with Python, Django, DRF, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, PHP, and React Native

Proven Experience

3+ years delivering SaaS platforms, REST APIs, multi-tenant architecture, and business automation tools

Technical Leader

Leading developers, mentoring juniors, conducting reviews, planning architecture, and supporting releases

From Application Code to Private Cloud

Building FortuneCloud across physical server hardware, Proxmox virtualization, Ubuntu VMs, Tailscale private networking, Linux application hosting, and a custom management interface.

• 10+ completed enterprise and SaaS projects

• IBM-certified in software engineering, Python, and full-stack development

• Cloud, on-premises server, virtualization, and production deployment experience

Featured Projects

Real-world applications that solve problems and deliver value

Featured infrastructure project · In active development

FortuneCloud

Self-hosted private cloud & application hosting management platform

I am developing a control platform for my own server infrastructure, bringing application, database, and infrastructure management into one interface. The foundation is a physical Dell PowerEdge R310 running Proxmox VE, Ubuntu Server virtual machines, and Tailscale private networking.

Dell PowerEdge R310 Proxmox VE Ubuntu Server Tailscale Django PostgreSQL Nginx SSH

Infrastructure foundation & management interface

FortuneCloud management interfaceApplications, databases, infrastructure, clients, activity, and resource views
Application hosting on Ubuntu Server VMsDjango application environment, PostgreSQL, and Nginx
Proxmox VE virtualizationIsolated virtual machines on a Dell PowerEdge R310
Tailscale private networkPrivate access between my laptop, virtualization host, and Ubuntu server

Built so far

Physical virtualization host and Ubuntu Server VM environment
Private remote administration through Tailscale and SSH
Linux application environment with Python virtual environments, Django dependencies, and database support
FortuneCloud dashboard covering applications, databases, infrastructure, platform health, and server resources
Used UMAMS as a real application to prove the hosting foundation

Next engineering milestone

Connect the management interface to real infrastructure automation so deployment actions provision and deploy applications.

Planned capabilities include Proxmox API integration, repository-based deployments, environment configuration, database provisioning, logs, backups, and domain management. These remain roadmap features.

FortuneCloud is the hosting platform; UMAMS is one application used to validate it. The long-term direction is a private Platform-as-a-Service for multiple independent applications.

Read the FortuneCloud infrastructure case study →

Enterprise Business Operating System (EBOS)

Multi-Tenant ERP SaaS Platform

Founder-led platform for organizations that need isolated tenant environments, dynamic subdomains, workflow automation, reporting, and secure role-based access.

Tech Stack

Python Django Django REST Framework PostgreSQL Docker AWS S3

Key capabilities

Multi-tenant architecture with secure tenant isolation
Dynamic tenant subdomains
HR, asset, finance, workflow, and reporting modules
Authentication, RBAC, and REST API integration

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Asset Management System

Asset Tracking & Management Platform

Centralized system for registering, assigning, tracking, and maintaining physical assets with full lifecycle visibility.

Tech Stack

Python Django PostgreSQL React REST APIs

Key capabilities

Asset registration & categorization
Employee & department allocation
Barcode generation, scanning, and allocation
Maintenance requests, technician workflow, PDF reports, and analytics

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PromoLink

Digital Promotion & Marketing Campaign Platform

SaaS platform connecting promotional agencies with promoters through agency, promoter, and administration portals.

Tech Stack

PHP React REST APIs MySQL/PostgreSQL

Key capabilities

Agency, promoter, and admin portals
Campaign publishing, applications, and profiles
Authentication, notifications, and reporting
Agency-promoter collaboration workflows

Live Demo

Repository is private

Rent360

Property Rental & Tenant Management System

Digital platform for landlords to register properties, manage tenants, track leases, and monitor occupancy.

Tech Stack

Python Django PostgreSQL React

Key capabilities

Property & unit listing
Tenant profile & agreement management
Occupancy & availability tracking
Centralized rental database

This project is private

Financial Management System

Business Finance & Accounting Management Platform

Tool for tracking income, expenses, transactions, and generating financial reports in a centralized system.

Tech Stack

Python Django PostgreSQL JavaScript

Key capabilities

Income & expense tracking
Transaction & record management
Financial reporting
Centralized database

This project is private

Internship Success

Internship Placement & Management Platform

Full-cycle enterprise internship lifecycle system connecting applicants, interns, companies, HR teams, and coordinators.

Tech Stack

Python Django PostgreSQL JavaScript Bootstrap

Key capabilities

Online applications with OTP email verification
Intern, HR, and host company portals
Attendance, leave, hearings, placements, vacancies, and logbooks
Email notifications, reporting, and dashboards

Live Demo

Repository is private

Skills & Expertise

My development work spans Python, Django, Django REST Framework, JavaScript, PHP, PostgreSQL, React Native, REST API development, and multi-tenant SaaS architecture. I also work with Docker, Git, Linux application hosting, and private cloud infrastructure.

Proxmox VE & Virtualization Ubuntu Server Tailscale Networking SSH Administration Nginx Linux Application Hosting Private Cloud Infrastructure

Soft Skills

Team Leadership • Technical Mentorship • Code Reviews • Architecture Planning • Agile Delivery • User Training • Change Management

Work Experience & Education

Municipality-Sponsored Internship

Enhlanzeni Municipality • March 2023 – March 2024

Completed a one-year municipality-sponsored internship, placed at Internship Success.

Software Developer

Internship Success • April 2024 – September 2024

Developed business application features and REST APIs
Resolved defects and supported application testing

Project Manager / Software Developer

Internship Success • October 2024 – March 2026

Led software development initiatives and enterprise application delivery
Planned architecture, built REST APIs, conducted code reviews, and mentored junior developers
Delivered internship, HR, asset, PromotionLink, rental, and financial management systems
Managed deployments, production releases, user training, and change management
Supported ICT policies, compliance records, and audit preparation
Performed backups, managed access permissions, and carried out security checks and updates
Supported ICT planning, budgets, equipment quotations, and procurement
Coordinated suppliers and supported software licence and contract renewals
Maintained ICT asset registers, equipment assignment records, and configuration information

Software Developer

Jimeliz Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd • April 2026 – Present

Fixed-term contract ending December 2026.

Contribute to the team's ongoing development of a project for the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER)
Maintain and enhance production business applications, resolving defects and supporting day-to-day operation
Develop features and modules, test changes, and support production deployments
Maintain legacy PHP applications and support MySQL administration
Investigate performance issues and provide technical support for existing systems

FortuneCloud — Private Cloud Development

Independent infrastructure project · In active development

Installed and configured a Dell PowerEdge R310 server
Deployed virtual machines using Proxmox VE and Ubuntu Linux
Managed networking, storage, virtualization, DNS, and application hosting environments
Configured Tailscale private networking for remote access to the host and Ubuntu VM
Developed a management interface for applications, databases, infrastructure, and server resources
Configured a Django hosting environment and resolved Linux dependency, migration, and networking issues

Diploma in Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

University of Mpumalanga (UMP)

Focused on application development, software engineering, databases, and ICT fundamentals.

Grade 12

Mambane Secondary School

Certifications

IBM Full-Stack Software Developer Certificate
Python for Data Science & AI (IBM)
IBM Introduction to Software Engineering
FNB Full-Stack Development
Full-Stack Web Development: PHP, HTML, CSS & JavaScript

About Me

I am a results-driven full-stack software engineer with over three years of professional software development experience since March 2023. I design, build, deploy, and maintain enterprise software across web, mobile, cloud, and on-premises environments, with strong experience in Python, Django, Django REST Framework, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, React Native, PHP, SaaS architecture, server administration, and team leadership.

My latest infrastructure project is FortuneCloud, a self-hosted private cloud management platform. I built its foundation on a Dell PowerEdge R310 with Proxmox, Ubuntu Server VMs, and Tailscale, then developed a control interface for managing the platform. My next step is connecting that interface to automated provisioning and application deployment.

Let's Build Something Great

Contact Fortune Madonzela about Django web development, REST APIs, SaaS platforms, React Native applications, and Linux application hosting.

Email: Fortuneben69@gmail.com

Phone: 071 543 5386

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