Knewell Machingura
A dynamic and results-oriented Systems Engineer with over six years of experience at Unistar Inks in system architecture, software development, and project management. Successfully pioneered a multi-platform manufacturing system using C#, PHP, and Python, resulting in a 30% increase in production management efficiency. A proven leader in optimizing system reliability and an effective communicator with experience in staff training and cross-departmental collaboration.
About Me
As an engineer with a deep-rooted passion for both hardware and software, I thrive on solving complex challenges at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. My experience spans from designing low-level circuits and firmware to developing high-level control algorithms and software applications. I am driven by the process of taking an idea from a concept to a fully functional, intelligent product.
Technical Toolbox 🛠️
My core competencies across different engineering domains.
Hardware & Electronics ⚡
- PCB Design (Altium, Eagle)
- Microcontrollers (ARM, AVR)
- Analog & Digital Circuits
- Power Electronics
Control Systems ⚙️
- PLCs
- System Modeling & Simulation
- MATLAB & Simulink
- Automation
Software Engineering 💻
- C/C++, Python, PHP, SQL, Java
- Git, Docker
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- APIs & Backend Logic
- Desktop Apps (C#)
Embedded Systems 🧠
- RTOS
- Firmware Development
- I2C, SPI, UART, TCPIP
- Test-Driven Development
Featured Projects
Here are some of the projects I'm proud to have worked on.
Conductive Ink based RFID Tags
RFIDs tags designed from silver based conductive inks that we manufactured inhouse at Unistar Inks.
RFID-based Inventory Control System
To test the applicability and efficiency of the RFID tags that we developed, I designed a solution for the apparel industry for inventory control using the tags.
Production Software and Plant Automation
I designed a system for managing the operations and production as well as monitor all resources involved in the process.
Home Automation
Designed a wired KNX-based home automation system to smart control a four bedroomed house: lights, entertainment media, heating/cooling, appliances, and access control.