Hi there! I am Kiara Mathura.
I am a full-stack software developer with a strong foundation in Python, PostgreSQL, and JavaScript frameworks — including Express.js, React, React Native, and Node.js — to build responsive, real-time applications.
I hold three AWS Associate certifications and I am a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), which support my ability to architect, deploy, and manage scalable applications in the AWS cloud.
My academic background in Financial Management (Honors) from Stellenbosch University complements my technical skills and fuels my aspiration to build a career in the FinTech industry — where business insight and code come together to solve meaningful problems.
I am actively seeking a software development internship to gain real-world experience, learn from mentorship, and collaborate within a development team to grow my capabilities and contribute to high-impact projects.
You can explore my portfolio to view my projects, CV, and cover letter. If you're interested in working together or learning more — I would love to connect!
On this page you will find:
My Capstone Project
A real-time, cross-platform multiplayer Tic Tac Toe app hosted on AWS, built with a Node.js microservices architecture featuring REST APIs, JWT authentication, PostgreSQL, and WebSocket communication.
The project includes three frontends: a React web app, a Python desktop app for Windows, and a beta mobile app built with Expo Go for Android and iOS.
Play across all platforms in the Projects section.
This in-depth project has been an invaluable learning experience.
Explore the details in the
Documentation
and FAQ.
Other Python Projects
I've made several Python projects from my learning journey available for download and use on Windows, with code accessible on GitHub. You can explore these under the Projects section.
Both the Tic Tac Toe Desktop App and other downloadable Python projects may be flagged as suspicious by your browser or antivirus.
To complete the download, you may need to manually allow it from the browser's download icon (usually top-right). If you see a "Windows protected your PC" pop-up when running the `.exe` file, click "More info" and then "Run anyway" to proceed.
Additional projects are available upon request.
My CV and Cover Letter
You can download PDFs of my CV and Cover Letter to better understand my backgound and motivations.
Feel free to Contact me if you believe I could be the right fit for your company.
Development Projects
Play Tic Tac Toe on any of the three platforms below! Log in, join a room to chat and compete online—or play offline against the computer. See the GitHub README for frontend details, and check the FAQ and Documentation for full project info.
Tic Tac Toe Web App
Play instantly in your browser! Built with React, with secure login via JSON Web Tokens (JWT) valid for one hour.
Play Web App
Tic Tac Toe Desktop App
Download the Windows app built with Python to play from your PC. You may need to allow the download manually, as unsigned apps can trigger security warnings.
Download Desktop App
Tic Tac Toe Mobile App (Beta)
Try the mobile beta on Android or iOS via Expo Go. Install Expo Go, create an account in-app, then scan the QR code below to launch.
