Professional Experience

Hlomohang Sethuntsa

+266 62274073  |  hlomohangsethuntsa3@gmail.com  |  Maseru, Lesotho

github.com/Hlomohangcue  |  LinkedIn

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Results-driven AI Automation & Systems Engineer with 2+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining AI-powered workflows, REST API integrations, and multi-step automation pipelines in production environments. Daily practitioner of Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Kiro for accelerating development and operational automation. Experienced with Python scripting, custom API integrations, CI/CD pipelines, and structured documentation (SOPs, dashboards). Awarded 1st Place (Best Top Achiever) in the Samsung Innovation Campus Artificial Intelligence Course. Proven ability to identify automation opportunities, build scalable systems, and maintain team-wide operational clarity across concurrent projects.

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • AI Workflow Design & Automation
  • Python scripting & custom automation
  • Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini API integration
  • REST API design & system integration
  • GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Kiro (daily use)
  • Git/GitHub version control
  • SOP, dashboard & workflow documentation
  • MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL; Docker, CI/CD, Agile/Scrum

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IT & Systems Engineer | OnePower Lesotho

February 2025 – Present | Maseru, Lesotho

• Design and implement end-to-end automation pipelines using Python scripting and AI APIs (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) to eliminate manual operational tasks

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs for cross-platform system integration (including the HR Portal payroll system); administer MySQL and MS SQL databases

• Identify automation opportunities across workflows and implement scalable solutions with structured documentation

• Manage version control for automation projects via Git/GitHub; maintain CI/CD pipelines and Docker containerisation

• Produce and maintain SOPs, dashboards, API specifications, and system configurations for team-wide operational clarity

• Conduct security audits and apply incident management processes across the full lifecycle

IT Technician | Global IT Systems

December 2023 – June 2024 | Maseru, Lesotho

• Delivered tier 2/3 technical support for complex enterprise environments

• Designed and implemented secure network and system infrastructures for high-profile projects

• Documented system architectures/configurations and delivered end-user training and support

IT Consultant (Industrial Attachment) | Bam Consultancy

September 2022 – February 2023 | Maseru, Lesotho

• Led IT projects including network upgrades and systems implementations; maintained 95% client retention

• Diagnosed and resolved complex hardware, software, and network issues; delivered projects on time and within scope

NOTABLE PROJECTS

Communication Bridge AI | LabLab.ai Hackathon

Built a web application bridging verbal and non-verbal communities using a multi-model AI pipeline chaining Gemini, Claude, OpenAI, and Together AI. Trained a custom Keras gesture recognition model for Sesotho sign language from scratch, with a Python/Flask backend and HTML frontend. Awarded a certificate for outstanding performance (repo: github.com/Hlomohangcue/Communication_bridge-AI).

TECHNICAL SKILLS

AI Tools: Claude, ChatGPT/GPT, Gemini, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Kiro — daily professional use

Automation: Python scripting, REST API pipelines, AI API chaining, CI/CD, custom workflow automation

Languages: Python (Advanced), JavaScript, SQL; Node.js, HTML/CSS

Version Control: Git/GitHub — 42+ repositories across Python, JavaScript, and AI projects

Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL — administration, optimisation, backup & recovery

DevOps: Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS), Windows Server

AI / ML: Supervised & Unsupervised ML, NLP, Neural Networks, custom model training (Keras), NumPy, Pandas

Documentation: SOPs, dashboards, API specs, workflow diagrams, system configurations

Industries: Energy/utilities, IT consulting, education technology, fintech (exposure)

ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITION

  • 1st Place — Samsung Innovation Campus AI Course (2024): awarded Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra & Galaxy Fit3
  • Outstanding Performance Award — LabLab.ai Launch and Fund Your Own Startup Hackathon (February 2026)
  • Delivered application infrastructure for Polihali Dam and Sankatana Health Center projects
  • Maintained 95% client retention rate at Bam Consultancy through exceptional IT consulting
  • Class Representative for Computer Systems Engineering Diploma and AI courses

REFERENCES

Mr. Motebang Lekhooana
IT Lead, OnePower Lesotho
+266 56464646

Mr. Lillo Letebele
Executive Director, Global IT Systems
+266 59007944

Mr. Thibello Raliete
Head of Program, CSE, Lerotholi Polytechnic
+266 69360580