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iOS & Android Enterprise Backend

Engineering
Production Reality.

Welcome, Im Rob, I design and build mobile(Android & IOS) and enterprise solutions. And yeah, I wear an eye patch now, the eye is still there, it just doesn't see well anymore due to a lame medical condition. Im patiently waiting and hoping that oneday it will shoot a laser.

Robby Lebotha
Professional Journey

The Evolution of an Engineer.

My path in technology has been defined by a relentless pursuit of scalable and robust architecture. As I wrote during my "2017 Rebirth", there are moments where you have to stop, evaluate your trajectory, and build with purpose.

"Life has a way of leading us back to what we are meant to do. For me, software development isn't just a career; it's a rebirth of creative problem-solving."

Since my first bite of 'C# for Dummies' in 2009, I've evolved into a full-stack production engineer. Today, my focus is singular: engineering cross-platform solutions, from native mobile apps to dynamic websites and enterprise-grade backends, that are highly available, deeply secure, and relentlessly efficient.

Fullstack Versatility

I architect and build cross-platform and native solutions, seamlessly delivering intuitive mobile apps and dynamic web platforms.

Enterprise Architecture

Expertise in designing secure, highly scalable full-backend infrastructures, ensuring data integrity and optimized performance.

Current Arsenal

Mobile & Web Apps95%
Enterprise Backends90%
Database Architecture85%

"Production readiness is a mindset. It means building for security, scalability, and seamless user experiences."

Featured Project

Lobola Calculator

Built in 2015. A viral sensation that taught me about scale, media attention, and the business of software.

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Digitalizing Tradition

I built this in 2015 using Native Android (Java) and PHP as a fun side project. It unexpectedly exploded to over 200,000 users. I actually turned down a $36,000 buy offer at its peak (which hurts to think about now!). While it has since died a natural death, it remains a powerful case study in viral engineering.

  • Native Android (Java) & Custom PHP Backend.
  • Scaled to 200k+ users with zero marketing budget.
  • Monetized via AdMob after viral growth.

Lessons Learned

"Even if it's a personal project, build with a plan. Learn more than just code—learn the environment, the business, and user trends. This will all play into how you build with scale in mind, regardless if you are employed or self-employed."

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SOVO Messenger

A privacy-first, consent-based communication ecosystem. Available to everyone with quick and easy account creation, SOVO facilitates secure human connection without the compromise.

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"Not everyone should have access to you."

SOVO solves the problem of unwanted access. Instead of sharing your phone number, you share expiring access. It’s the perfect buffer for professional meetings, stranger interactions, or high-stakes discussions. Open to everyone with account creation that takes seconds.

Rich Comms

Instant messaging, 1:1 and group audio/video calls, and secure file sharing—with more coming.

Consent Engine

Scan private QR codes and set a timer on the connection: 1 day, 7 days, or forever.

NDA Sessions

Legally-bound chat mode. Both parties sign a digital NDA before the conversation unlocks.

No Surveillance

Not a big corp spy tool. We don't share your data or keep it longer than necessary.

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The Engine: Robapp

Built for Scale.
Built for Me.

To demonstrate true production readiness, I built Robapp—a proprietary mobile ecosystem that powers this website's content and communications in real-time.

It acts as a secure bridge, allowing me to manage my digital presence, publish life updates, and communicate securely with invited guests—all from a custom Flutter mobile app interacting with a robust SQL backend.

Invite-Only Access

Invite-only guest chatting via unique, expiring QR codes.

Chat & Video Calls

Instant messaging, voice, and video calls connected securely to me.

E2E Encryption

Zero-knowledge architecture with full end-to-end encryption securing all messages.

Dynamic NDA Mode

Toggle to generate a mutual NDA. Chat unlocks upon agreement, auto-emailing executed copies post-session.

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I built this app alone in my personal time. If you wanna know the technologies and stack I used...

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Real-time Reality.

This is a live feed of Robby streaming from his phone app. He could be streaming anything from a road trip, making dinner, playing Playstation or doing sick back flips. It's probably going to be boring.

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My App

My own personal social app timeline and messaging platform. A continuous feed of production deployments, life updates, and technical insights posted directly from my mobile ecosystem.

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