Lindokuhle Skosana

Software Engineer | AI Specialist | Founder of LegitCheck | Co-founder of Elevate Up | International Speaker

Lindokuhle Skosana, Founder of LegitCheck SA
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About Me

Lindokuhle Skosana is an award-winning South African software engineer and AI specialist, recognized internationally for his pioneering work in fraud detection systems and educational technology innovation.

As the founder of LegitCheck SA, he has developed cutting-edge AI systems that analyze over 50,000 transactions monthly, reducing fraudulent activities by 62% for partner financial institutions across Africa.

Co-founder of Elevate Up, Lindokuhle is at the forefront of transforming South African education through adaptive learning technologies and flexible scheduling platforms that have reached over 10,000 students.

Core Expertise:

AI Fraud Detection

TensorFlow, PyTorch

Fullstack Development

React, Node.js, Python

EdTech Solutions

Retool, Firebase

Technical Leadership

Team Management

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Professional Journey

From automotive technician to leading AI entrepreneur - my unconventional path to tech leadership

08/2024 - Present

The Delta

Cape Town, South Africa

Junior Software Engineer

  • • Developed and optimized scalable backend systems handling 10K+ RPM
  • • Reduced system downtime by 30% through Prometheus monitoring
  • • Implemented automated testing frameworks reducing bugs by 45%
09/2024 - Present

Elevate Up

Pretoria, South Africa

Co-Founder & Lead Developer

  • • Built educational platform dashboard serving 10K+ students
  • • Developed personalized learning recommendation algorithms
  • • Integrated payment systems increasing revenue by 35%
01/2025 - Present

LegitCheck SA

South Africa

Founder & CTO

  • • Developed AI fraud detection system analyzing 50K+ transactions monthly
  • • Reduced fraud incidents by 62% for partner institutions
  • • Integrated with major South African financial APIs
2015 - 2022

Early Career

South Africa

Technician & Tutor

  • • Conducted 150+ vehicle inspections monthly at Hyundai
  • • Tutored 50+ students in Mathematics and Physics
  • • Top performer in Eskom Expo for Young Scientists

Speaking Engagements

Invited speaker at international conferences and corporate events

Keynote Addresses

Inspirational talks on AI innovation, tech entrepreneurship, and bridging the digital divide in Africa.

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    "AI for African Solutions"

    Africa Tech Festival 2024 | Cape Town

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    "Building Secure Digital Economies"

    FinTech Summit 2024 | Johannesburg

Technical Workshops

Hands-on sessions for developers and tech teams on modern technologies.

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    "AI-Powered Fraud Detection"

    BankTech Conference 2024 | Virtual

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    "JavaScript-Python Integration"

    DevFest Africa 2024 | Nairobi

Panel Discussions

Expert insights on the future of technology and education in Africa.

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    "EdTech Revolution in Africa"

    eLearning Africa 2024 | Dakar

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    "Self-Taught Developers Changing Tech"

    Google Developer Groups Summit | Lagos

University Lectures

Guest lectures at top African universities on technology and entrepreneurship.

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    "From Technician to Tech Founder"

    University of Pretoria | 2024

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    "AI Ethics in Developing Markets"

    University of Cape Town | 2024

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Notable Projects

Innovative solutions making impact across industries

LegitCheck SA

Fraud Detection Platform
Founder

AI-driven fraud detection and authentication systems protecting South African businesses from financial crimes.

Python TensorFlow AWS
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62% fraud reduction

Javathon

Developer Tool
Creator

Open-source tool enabling seamless JavaScript-Python integration for full-stack developers.

Node.js Python NPM
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5K+ downloads

Elevate Up

EdTech Platform
Co-Founder

Educational platform transforming learning through personalized scheduling and AI tutors.

Retool React Firebase
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10K+ students

BLR Tutoring

Education Website
Developer

Custom website for mathematics and physics tutoring service targeting engineering students.

WordPress CSS SEO
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200+ students

FedEx Portal

UX Redesign
Lead Developer

Redesigned login portal improving user authentication experience for FedEx South Africa.

React Node.js MongoDB
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30% efficiency gain

Magneto-zone

Safety Innovation
Inventor

Pre-crash technology using electromagnetic fields to reduce vehicle collision impact.

Physics Engineering Prototyping
Eskom Expo Award Winner

Featured In

Media recognition for my work in technology and innovation

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TechAfrica News
June 2023
"Lindokuhle Skosana is revolutionizing fraud detection in Africa with LegitCheck's AI algorithms. His systems have set a new standard for financial security across the continent, reducing fraudulent transactions by over 60% for partner institutions."
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Open Source Magazine
March 2024
"The Javathon package by Lindokuhle Skosana bridges critical gaps between Python and JavaScript ecosystems. This innovative tool demonstrates exceptional technical ingenuity from Africa's growing developer community."
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EdTech Review Africa
January 2024
"Elevate Up, co-founded by Lindokuhle Skosana, is transforming South African education through its adaptive learning platform. Their work is making quality education accessible to thousands of students in underserved communities."
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Latest Insights

Thought leadership on technology, AI, and the future of work

AI fraud detection concept
AI
May 15, 2024 • 8 min read

The Ethical Dilemma of AI in Fraud Detection

Exploring how machine learning models must balance security with privacy concerns in financial systems across developing markets.

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Tech recruitment concept
CAREERS
April 28, 2024 • 6 min read

Why Skills Trump Degrees in Tech Hiring

Making the case for competency-based hiring in software engineering, with data from South Africa's evolving job market.

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EdTech in Africa
EDTECH
March 10, 2024 • 10 min read

Bridging Africa's Digital Education Gap

How adaptive learning technologies can revolutionize education access in underserved communities across the continent.

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