My name is Nathan. Welcome to my GitHub profile!
Since a young age, I've been captivated by technology, especially software, robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and space exploration. My journey in programming began in 2014 at the age of 11 with my Raspberry Pi Model B+.
I am a self-taught programmer, student, and self-proclaimed "Nerd" who is addicted to code. I see myself as my own role model because everything I know—from hardware to programming—I taught myself. I want to use this gift to change the world, one line of code at a time.
I am visually impaired due to being born prematurely (blind in my left eye and -14 in my right). While this means I'll never drive a car, I don't believe in the word "I can't."
My motto in life is: "Make the impossible possible," and "Wish it, dream it, do it." I am driven to prove that disability is not a barrier to success.
My ultimate goal is to become a Software Engineer, Game Developer, and Mechatronics Engineer, and eventually start my own tech company that will genuinely impact the world.
I am currently a student, and when I'm not doing schoolwork, I'm at my computer, bringing crazy projects I dreamt of the night before to life. I don't just love programming—I dream in it.
Programming is a world of imagination and creativity—the Marvel Universe of the modern world. I love the process of learning and seeing my creations come to life.
More than just entertainment, programming is used to save lives:
- Algorithms that predict and prevent crime.
- Bomb disposal robots that protect hundreds of lives.
- Software used in medicine to discover new diseases and develop cures.
I also love the community aspect of GitHub, which connects millions of programmers, allowing us to share ideas, collaborate, and learn new things every day.
- My first official language was C++.
- My first project was the MeArm robot operated by an Arduino Uno.
| Category | Languages |
|---|---|
| Proficient | Python, C, C++, C#, HTML, CSS, Shell |
I am a passionate individual with diverse interests and a drive for excellence.
- Grade 12 Prefect
- Top Student of the Year in Grade 10
- Nominated as one of the Top 3 Students of the Year in Grade 11
- Grade 7 Prefect
- Coding, Coding, Coding!
- I was a Flag Bearer for the South African Springboks in 2013.
- Obtained my Amateur Radio Licence in 2015.
- Active in Scouts until the age of 16.