Hi, I'm Thomas Kabalin

🎓 Business Science (Computer Science) student at the University of Cape Town (UCT)

💻 Passionate about data science, AI, and solving real-world problems

🏅 Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship recipient | Class Medallist | Dean’s Merit List

🚀 About Me

I'm a second-year Business Science student specialising in Computer Science. I’m passionate about building efficient, real-world solutions that bridge the gap between business and technology.

My professional interests include software development, data science, practical applications of AI, business innovation, and technology-driven problem solving.

🧠 Technical Skills

Languages: Java, Python, C#, R, SQL (with some experience in HTML, CSS, MIPS Assembly, and Delphi)

Operating Systems & Environments: Windows, Linux (Ubuntu), Unix command line, WSL, VMware

IDE & Productivity Tools: VSCode, IntelliJ, Visual Studio, RStudio, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)

Version Control & Collaboration: Git, GitHub

Computer Science Fundamentals: Basic algorithms, data structures, OOP principles, software testing, debugging, and version control best practices

Other Strengths: Leadership, project management, organisation, and entrepreneurship

🎯 Achievements

University Awards:

• 🏆 Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship, UCT (Top 10 applicants from Western Cape, 2024)
• 🥇 Top Student in CSC1016 – Object Oriented Programming
• 🥉 3rd Place in 1st Year Business Science, Bain & Company Award
• 🧾 Dean’s Merit List, UCT 2024

High School Awards:

• 🎓 Dux of Cannons Creek High School, 2023 (Aggregate 96.3%)
• 👨‍🏫 Principal's Honour Award
• 🥈 Silver Medal, National Applications Olympiad (2022, IITPSA)
• 🏅 WCED Excellent Academic Achievement (Top 40 in the province)

🧩 Leadership & Involvement

• 👨‍💻 Member, IITPSA Programming Olympiad Scientific Committee (2024–Present)
• 🎓 Prefect, Cannons Creek High School (2023)
• 🎧 Head, Sound, Lighting & AV Team (2021–2022)
• 💡 Chairperson, School Photographic Society (2021–2022)

🌱 Personal Interests

When I’m not coding, studying, or catching up on sleep, I enjoy:

• Overnight hiking 🥾
• Running (especially out on the trails) 🏃‍♂️
• Mountain biking 🚵‍♂️
• Photography 📷
• SCUBA diving 🤿

📫 Connect with Me

• 📧 Email: thomas@kabalin.com
• 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thomaskabalin
• 💻 Website (WIP): thomaskabalin.com
• 📍 Based in Cape Town, South Africa