Hey, I'm jacques
I build products from the first sketch to the shipped system. Right now I’m building 
TicketBee while finishing an Electrical Engineering degree at Stellenbosch University.
Experience
Education
BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
University of Stellenbosch
Focal area: Data Engineering
- Cum laude (distinction) performance across all years so far
- Top computer systems student, and 94%+ for 5 modules in 2nd year
- Strong coursework in: Machine Learning, Data Engineering, Computer Science, and Statistics, as well as electronic systems modules
Jan 2023 - Present
Matric (IEB)
Deutsche Internationale Schule Kapstadt
- Valedictorian (ranked 1/82)
- 9 Distinctions, German C1 (DSD II)
- Top student in Mathematics (+AP), Physical Sciences (+AP), German
Jan 2015 - Dec 2022
Awards
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Cum laude 3rd year
Nov 2025 • University of Stellenbosch
85% GPA in 3rd year
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Merit award 3rd year
Nov 2025 • University of Stellenbosch
Funding award for top students
Top 3rd-year in Simonsberg
Oct 2025 • Simonsberg Residence
Top performing third-year student in Simonsberg Men's Residence for 2025
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Cum laude 2nd year
Nov 2024 • University of Stellenbosch
Top Computer Systems student, 94%+ for 5 modules, top 10 for 5 modules
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Merit award 2nd year
Nov 2024 • University of Stellenbosch
Funding award for top students
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Top 2nd-year in Simonsberg
Oct 2024 • Simonsberg Residence
Top performing second-year student in Simonsberg Men's Residence for 2024
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Cum laude 1st year
Dec 2023 • University of Stellenbosch
Distinctions in for Probability Theory and Stats, Engineering Maths, Applied Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Data Science, Electrotechnique, Computer Programming, and Applied Maths. GPA: 85%
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9 Distinctions in Matric
Dec 2022 • Deutsche Internationale Schule Kapstadt
9 distinctions in my IEB matric
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Subject prizes
Nov 2022 • Deutsche Internationale Schule Kapstadt
Achieved 1st place in my school in Physical Sciences, Further Studies Physics, Maths, Further Studies Maths, Computer Applications Technology, and German
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Valedictorian
Nov 2022 • Deutsche Internationale Schule Kapstadt
Awarded for best overall achievement at school
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Best academic achievement
Dec 2021 • Deutsche Internationale Schule Kapstadt
Achieved the 1st prize for academics in Grade 11