Hello, world. I'm
Full Stack Developer
Self-taught developer from South Africa & ???. I build digital experiences from the ground up — clean code, bold interfaces, scalable systems. Passionate about turning ideas into products that work beautifully.
My name is Lameck — but on the internet, I go by Stellen. I'm a full stack developer based in South Africa who fell in love with building things on the web.
I didn't take the traditional route. No bootcamp, no university. Just curiosity, late nights, and an internet connection. I taught myself and also got taught by a friend everything from HTML fundamentals to backend architecture and deployment pipelines.
I believe passion and perseverance matter more than credentials. Every project I build is a chance to level up and create something real that people can use.
A full stack web application built with React and Node.js. Features user authentication, real-time functionality, and a clean responsive interface. Built to solve a real problem, shipped entirely from scratch.
A visually rich frontend project showcasing advanced CSS animations, interactive UI components, and pixel-perfect design. Built to push creative boundaries and demonstrate frontend mastery.
A robust REST API with full CRUD operations, JWT authentication, rate limiting, and PostgreSQL integration. Documented with Swagger and deployed to the cloud for public use.
A fully custom fashion model portfolio built for my friend Ariel, a rising model based in Taichung & Taipei. Features a Kirby-themed cursor, sakura petal animations, loading screen, lightbox gallery, carousel, dance party mode, a secret Easter egg, and a reaction system — all in a single hand-coded HTML file.
Something big is in the works. Currently in active development. Follow my socials to get updates as it gets built in public.
Got an idea? A project? Want to collaborate or just talk code?
I'm always open to new conversations and opportunities.