“Special thanks to Compuware for the opportunity given in software testing. I’ve learnt to be innovative, confident responsible and also that all dreams are realistic and possible to achieve if we do all that is necessary to work towards attaining our desired dreams and making them a reality. However, to realize our dreams and goals we need to make the right choices, choices that will constantly take us a step closer to our dreams – no matter what the obstacles.”

At Relebogile High School, Mahlodi enjoyed mathematics as she preferred the practical element it offers rather than theory. Mahlodi was also in the athletics team. After school Mahlodi completed her Diploma in Information Technology at Technikon Northern Gauteng and particularly enjoyed her studies of C++. Mahlodi additionally completed her A+ certificate through The PC Training Centre. After completing her certificate at The PC Training centre, she helped out as a Temp Trainer at The PC Training centre for two weeks, training amongst others VB.

Furthermore, to date Mahlodi has worked as a Resource Planner for Telkom. During her time at Telkom, Mahlodi has learnt to effectively deal with people and manage her time via prioritising.

In 5 years time Mahlodi hopes to start an IT company of her own as she wishes to provide IT graduates with opportunities to prove themselves.