Mechatronics

KUDAKWASHE MUSARURWA

Harmony Village, * Kuan-Yin Street, Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng

+27-711****** ️ *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Innovative Mechatronics Engineer and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) with expertise in automation, cybersecurity, and IT systems. Adept at designing embedded systems, network security solutions, and optimizing industrial automation processes. Strong analytical thinker with hands-on experience in hardware troubleshooting, penetration testing, and system security. Passionate about integrating AI, IoT, and cybersecurity to create efficient and secure solutions. Seeking an opportunity to contribute technical expertise and problem- solving skills in a challenging environment.

EXPERIENCE

CCTV Technician (Internship)

Satewave Technologies Harare, Zimbabwe Oct 2024 – Jan 2025

• Installed & configured CCTV systems (IP, analog, servers, and wireless bridges).

• Troubleshot & optimized surveillance equipment for maximum uptime.

• Configured network switches, remote access setups, and biometric security integrations.

Business Support Integration

Talixo Krakow, Poland Apr 2022 – Feb 2024

• Managed communication & coordination between drivers, fleet operators, and clients.

• Resolved complex customer issues via email, improving service efficiency.

• Assisted with operational task execution and escalations for smooth service delivery. IT Technician

Redmail Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa Jan 2019 – Aug 2019

• Diagnosed & resolved IT-related issues, including printer malfunctions & network downtime .

• Provided technical support to employees, ensuring 99% system uptime.

• Maintained & upgraded IT infrastructure for optimal performance.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Mechatronics & Computer Engineering– University of Economy (SAQA NQF Level 7)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) – EC-Council

SKILLS

️ Mechatronics & Engineering

• Embedded systems design and programming (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PLCs, microcontrollers)

• Circuit design, sensor integration & automation

• Proficient in C#, .NET, and HTML for embedded software development

• Knowledge of SPI, I2C, and serial communication protocols

• CAD expertise (AutoCAD, Solid Edge) for mechanical design & simulation

• MATLAB proficiency for modeling & analysis of mechatronic systems

Cybersecurity & Networking (CEH Certified)

• Penetration testing & vulnerability assessments

• Ethical hacking – Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, Kali Linux

• Network security & firewall configurations

• Linux system administration & security hardening

• Social engineering awareness & countermeasures

• Secure coding & web application security

️ IT & Technical Support

• Hardware & software troubleshooting

• System administration & IT infrastructure management

• Virtual machine setup & maintenance

• Analytical problem-solving & teamwork

• Fluent in English with strong documentation skills

PROJECTS

Smart Home Automation System

• Developed an IoT-based automation system using Arduino & Raspberry Pi.

• Implemented remote-controlled lighting, security cameras, & temperature sensors.

• Integrated real-time monitoring via mobile app.

Penetration Testing Simulation

• Conducted penetration tests on a virtualized enterprise network.

• Used Nmap, Metasploit, & Wireshark to identify vulnerabilities.

• Provided a detailed security audit report with remediation strategies.

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