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Thapelo Mofokeng@Thapsthee

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South Africa

2+ years of experience

About me

Thapelo Mofokeng is a tech innovator who "hacks" complex industrial problems by building bridges between disparate fields. A mechanical engineer by training, he has augmented his skills with certified knowledge in AI/ML, Quantum Mechanics, and Finite Element Analysis. This cross-disciplinary expertise allows him to deconstruct and re-engineer traditional processes for a new era. As the founder of Havelo Tech, he embodies the hacker ethos by repurposing drone technology and layering it with custom AI analytics to revolutionize asset inspection. He didn't just adopt existing solutions; he built his own, hacking together hardware (SACAA-licensed drones), software (Python, ML models), and regulatory frameworks (SACAA, ICASA) to create a system that cuts client downtime by 35% and dramatically improves inspection safety. He is a pragmatic problem-solver, using code, data, and technology to build elegant solutions for industrial challenges.

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Aneela Fatima

I’m Aneela, a software engineering student passionate about building AI-powered tools that make learning easier and more accessible. I enjoy exploring new technologies, experimenting with projects, and turning ideas into solutions that can help students and educators.

🤓 Latest Submissions

    Havelo AI

    Havelo AI

    Lunar missions cannot rely on human labor. Havelo AI is a fully autonomous robotic system designed to build infrastructure and plant crops on the Moon — entirely in simulation. Our AI uses simulated sensor data to navigate harsh terrain, adapt to environmental changes, assemble modular habitats, and deploy agricultural pods without human intervention. While we demonstrate this on the Moon, our real-world application is autonomous infrastructure deployment for mining, disaster zones, and extreme environments on Earth. Havelo AI is not just a robotics demo — it's a blueprint for autonomous civilization expansion.

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    15 Feb 2026

👌 Attended Hackathons

    AI Genesis

    AI Genesis

    Join the next edition of our flagship AI hackathon — now featuring Google, AppliedAI, and Qdrant as official partners, with over $45,500 in prizes and exclusive partner challenges. After an incredible launch earlier this year, we’re back with the next edition of our AI hackathon series leading up to the /function1 AI Conference & Exhibition in Dubai. Tap into the power of AI to innovate, build, and take your AI skills to the next level in this high-impact hybrid experience. 📅November 14–19, 2025 • Nov 14–18: Collaborate and build online with AI enthusiasts from around the world. All projects must be submitted by end of day on November 18 • Nov 18 (Dubai): An exclusive on-site build day at Festival Arena Dubai for selected participants. • Nov 19 (Dubai): Live on-stage pitching & winners announcement at the /function1 Conference. 🌟 Get support from expert mentors throughout. 👥 Go solo or team up. 📍 Please note: On-site participation is by invitation only. Travel and accommodation will not be covered for selected participants. Further details will be shared with those accepted. 🧑🏻‍💻 Secure your spot now—sign up before the Kick-Off Stream!

    Agentic AI Hackathon with IBM watsonx Orchestrate

    Agentic AI Hackathon with IBM watsonx Orchestrate

    Leverage Orchestrate’s digital skills to design solutions that automate repetitive tasks, orchestrate workflows across tools, and empower employees to focus on high-value work. ⏳ Complete your project in just 48 hours and showcase your innovation. 🚀 Gain hands-on experience building with IBM watsonx Orchestrate. 💡 Develop practical AI agents that reshape the way teams and organizations operate. ⭐ Learn directly from experts who will support you throughout the event. 🤝 Team up or work independently to bring your vision to life. 💰 Prizes: $10,000 🧑🏻‍💻 Sign up before the Kick-Off Stream and start shaping the future with IBM watsonx Orchestrate!

    Agentic Commerce on Arc

    Agentic Commerce on Arc

    In this hybrid hackathon powered by Arc, developers will build the next generation of agentic commerce systems using Arc with USDC. Explore a world where AI agents and web services can pay for APIs, data, compute, and content in dynamic, usage-based ways, while Arc provides stablecoin-native settlement with predictable USDC fees and deterministic, sub-second finality. This hackathon is supported by Google & Google DeepMind, with a dedicated challenge and $40,000 in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) credits awarded for the best use of Gemini models and Google AI Studio. 📅 January 9 – 24, 2026 • Jan 9 – 23 (Online Phase) – Collaborate and build online with developers and AI innovators from around the world. All projects must be submitted by the end of the online phase on January 23rd. • Jan 23 (On‑site Build Day – San Francisco, CA) – Selected participants will be invited to an exclusive in‑person session to refine their projects and connect directly with mentors. • Jan 24 (On‑site Demos & Awards – San Francisco, CA) – Live pitching sessions to a panel of judges and ecosystem partners, followed by the official winner announcement. Get guidance from Arc and Circle experts through on-site support. 📍 On-site Venue (Jan 23–24): MindsDB SF AI Collective 3154 17th St, San Francisco, California, USA 🤝 Go solo or team up, it's your flow. 🏆Compete for $50,000 in USDC & GCP Credits. 📍 On-site participation is by invitation only. Travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered. 🧑🏻‍💻 Secure your spot now - sign up before the Kick-Off Stream!

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