COLYN DU TOIT
Electrical Engineer
Cape Town
Summary
Experienced Electrical Engineer with expertise in Building Management Systems, Energy Management, Solution Architecture, and Electrical Maintenance. Proven success across industries, including AI startups, steel manufacturing, and IoT. Strong background in DevOps, cloud systems, and electrical systems, with a track record of delivering efficient, scalable solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
IoT and Energy Consultant
Consultant
04.2024 - Current
- Designed and commissioned IoT energy metering & control panels across 20+ restaurants nationwide
- Developed energy management software integrating MQTT, PostgreSQL, custom Python API services, and a React frontend
Senior Solution Architect
Johnson Controls International
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed Modbus TCP & OPC UA protocol servers in Python for QA
- Led Bacnet conformance testing at annual Bacnet Plugfest
- Designed Edge-to-Cloud communication for JCI’s latest digital offerings
Consultant
Foghorn Systems
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Developed core VEL algorithms for demand reduction in Verizon & AT&T cell sites, achieving a 5% cost savings
- Integrated Foghorn Edge Software with 270+ Hillsborough County Public Schools
Consulting Engineer
IOT.NXT
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Integrated IoT solutions for cellular towers, shopping centers, commercial kitchens, and office buildings
- Built OPCUA integration demo kits, including one for BMW
Electrical Engineer
ArcelorMittal
01.2013 - 07.2017
- Led preventative maintenance for electrical and mechanical teams
- Designed & implemented radar distancing tech for 80t gantry cranes
- Managed MV switchgear servicing & energy efficiency projects for 2800kW Descaler Pumps, saving 5% on energy costs
Education
BEng - Electrical (Energy)
University of Stellenbosch
01.2009 - 01.2012
Skills
Energy Management and Reticulation
Protocol Integration
Linux
PLC
Python
Databases
Networking
Docker and Kubernetes
Cloud Systems
undefinedEducation Certifications
University of Stellenbosch, BEng Electrical (Energy), 01/01/09, 12/31/12
Certification
Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)
Skills Expertise
- Energy Management and Reticulation
- Protocol Integration
- Linux
- PLC
- Python
- SQL
- Networking
- Docker & Kubernetes
- Cloud Systems
- IoT
- Building Management Systems
- Bacnet
- Modbus
- OPC UA
- SAP
- GIT
- DevOps
- QA
- HVAC Operation & Control
Timeline
IoT and Energy Consultant
Consultant
04.2024 - Current
Senior Solution Architect
Johnson Controls International
02.2022 - 03.2024
Consultant
Foghorn Systems
01.2020 - 02.2022
Consulting Engineer
IOT.NXT
08.2017 - 01.2020
Electrical Engineer
ArcelorMittal
01.2013 - 07.2017
BEng - Electrical (Energy)
University of Stellenbosch
01.2009 - 01.2012
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