Simiso Thabiso Mtuwentla

I seek challenging opportunities where I can fully use my skills for the success of the organization.

Peer Mentor / Technical Assistant - CPUT & Community Study Groups

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

Type of Employment: Volunteer / Informal Support

• Assisted peers with circuit analysis, ESP32 programming, and mathematics problem-solving.
• Supported group projects by troubleshooting wiring faults and debugging code.
• Collaborated under deadlines to deliver functional prototypes, demonstrating teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
• Encouraged science engagement by mentoring peers on practical technical tasks.

Student Technician - CPUT Electrical Engineering Department

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Configured digital and analog I/O, logic blocks (AND, OR, timers), and signal flows using PLCnext.
• Simulated industrial control scenarios, including motor start/stop and sensor-triggered responses.
• Gained foundational understanding of automation workflows in manufacturing and process control.
• Practiced safe handling of electrical equipment and troubleshooting of circuits.

Student Engineer / Project Lead - Cape Peninsula University of Technology

(2024-01 - 2024-12)

Academic Project

• Designed and implemented an ESP32-based environmental monitoring system integrating temperature, humidity, and air quality sensors.
• Developed a Node-RED dashboard for real-time data visualisation and PWM controlled fan automation.
• Integrated OpenWeatherMap API to enhance local sensor data with global weather and pollution information.
• Troubleshot and improved system reliability by debugging code and redesigning architecture.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on technical skills.

National senior certificate - Mqikela High school (2022-12)

Diploma - Electrical Engineering - Cape peninsula university of technology (2024-12)