PhD in Engineering (Electrical)
University of the Witwatersrand
July 2022 – July 2026
Completed.
Deep reinforcement learning technique for load balancing in power distribution networks in the presence of electric vehicles
Founder
Artificial Intelligence Engineer · Founder, Lokonova AI

Artificial Intelligence Engineer with strong expertise in artificial intelligence and software engineering — bridging advanced research and practical deployment.
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Leloko Lepolesa is an engineer with strong expertise in Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, optimization, and intelligent systems. He has working experience in Telecommunications and Facilities Management, research experience with contributions using deep learning and reinforcement learning to develop intelligent solutions for power systems, and short-term applied AI work in Geology, Climate research, and Health. In research, he has published in top IEEE journals and conferences and has reviewed for IEEE Transactions journals.
With a solid academic foundation and cross-industry experience, he delivers technically rigorous, scalable, and industry-ready solutions that balance performance, economic feasibility, and real-world constraints.
He is currently building SaaS AI products through Lokonova AI and providing consulting services to help businesses leverage AI to grow.
If you are seeking a solution that integrates intelligence with engineering — and brings both creativity and analytical depth to challenging projects — Leloko welcomes the opportunity to contribute.
PhD in Engineering (Electrical)
University of the Witwatersrand
July 2022 – July 2026
Completed.
Deep reinforcement learning technique for load balancing in power distribution networks in the presence of electric vehicles
MSc in Engineering (Electrical)
University of the Witwatersrand
Feb 2021 – June 2022
Distinction
Deep neural network classification for electricity theft detection in smart grids
BEng in Electronics
National University of Lesotho
Aug 2012 – May 2017
First-Class Honours
Awards:
Public-facing work and research. Private organisational projects are not listed.
Lokonova AI — live SaaS product
AI marketing tool for social media — industry and competitor monitoring, on-brand content, review, and publishing to LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
View project →Lokonova AI — live SaaS product
AI tools for career growth — CV and ATS review, job applications, interview practice, and planning support for job seekers.
View project →AI assistant
Personal AI clone that answers questions about my work and collaboration opportunities, grounded in portfolio knowledge and powered by Gemini.
View project →Recommender system
Extracts CV keywords, matches roles and locations, and surfaces relevant LinkedIn and Pnet postings in real time.
View project →Research & engineering
Collaborative deep reinforcement learning for load peak-shaving, valley-filling, and balancing across distribution networks with EVs.
View project →MSc research
Deep neural network classification with novel time- and frequency-domain features for smart grid theft detection.
View project →Interested in collaboration, consulting, or a custom AI build?
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