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Nani Mutonhodza

Munich

Summary

Results-driven Mechatronics Engineering student with a strong multidisciplinary background in automation, robotics, data analysis and quality assurance. Skilled in problem solving, systems integration and continuous improvement. Eager to apply analytical precision and creativity to deliver efficient, high quality engineering solutions.

Work History

Student assistant

Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Established an MQTT protocol to facilitate real-time vehicle battery data exchange using Node-Red, focusing on data reception and transmission tasks.
  • Gained experience in troubleshooting and validating IoT communication flows to ensure efficient and reliable message delivery in automotive applications.

High School Intern

City of Harare
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Focused on PLC programming for traffic signal systems to enhance urban traffic management.
  • Assisted in programming PLCs for traffic light systems, leading to better traffic flows in urban areas.
  • Acquired hands-on skills in machining components for vehicles utilizing lathe and steel bending equipments

Education

B.Eng. - Mechatronics

Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt
Schweinfurt, Germany
08-2026

High School Diploma - Cambridge AS&A Level

Knowstics Academy
Nyanga, Zimbabwe
12-2020

Skills

  • MATLAB (Simulink)
  • Influx DB
  • 3D-CAD (SolidWorks)
  • SQL
  • C
  • Project management
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PoweBI)

Projects

Project Title: Wireless M-Bus Protocol Implementation for Residential Water Consumption Monitoring System

Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt, 03/2024-06/2024


  • In this project, I led both the project management and development of a residential water monitoring system using the Wireless M-Bus protocol, implemented on a Raspberry Pi.
  • My work focused on designing an intuitive GUI for real-time water usage visualization, empowering tenants to make more conscious consumption decisions.
  • Oversaw the entire product development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and system design to implementation, testing, and deployment.



Project Title: Automated Control Systems for Elevator and Package Sorting

Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt, 10/2023-02/2024


  • Developed control algorithms using SIMATIC Manager and WinCC to automate an elevator system and a package sorting transport system.
  • Programmed in STL and GRAFCET for real-time control and sensor-based sorting, simulating operations.
  • Enhanced system reliability through error analysis and virtual sensor integration.

Languages

German- A2
English- Native

Timeline

Student assistant

Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt
10.2023 - 03.2024

High School Intern

City of Harare
06.2021 - 08.2021

B.Eng. - Mechatronics

Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt

High School Diploma - Cambridge AS&A Level

Knowstics Academy
Nani Mutonhodza