Nichole Louis Mayinga
Junior Electronic Engineer
Queenswood
Summary
Successful at applying electronics, and electrical circuitry expertise to different practical issues. Skilled in investigating and diagnosing problems and completing root cause analysis. Understands technical information and devises forward-thinking effective solutions that help customers achieve operational and safety targets.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Electronic engineer intern
Lesira Teq Manufacturing
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the creation of technical documentation for product specifications, user manuals, and installation guides.
- Provided support during prototype construction by assembling components, soldering connections, and verifying proper operation.
- Conducted thorough research on industry trends to inform design decisions and ensure cutting-edge solutions were implemented.
- Gained hands-on experience working with measurement tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers.
Electronic trainee technician
Nkoka training cc
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Boosted the company's reputation for reliability by consistently meeting project deadlines and quality standards.
- Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment.
Education
Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Electronics)
Vaal University of Technology
02.2018 - 06.2022
Skills
Embedded C Programming – low-level code for microcontrollers and embedded devices
Microcontroller Programming – Experience with platforms such as ARM Cortex-M
Firmware Development – Design, implementation, and testing of firmware for smart metering systems or other embedded solutions
Hardware Interface Protocols – Familiarity with I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, PWM
Debugging & Testing Tools – Proficient in using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and tools like JTAG, SWD, Segger J-Link, etc
IDE – Experience with IAR Embedded Workbench, Arduino IDE, Visual Studio Code
Experience working with Raspberry Pi for prototyping and production-grade embedded applications
Developed and deployed applications on Raspbian/Linux OS
Integrated sensors, actuators, and communication modules via GPIO, I2C, SPI, and UART interfaces
Worked with Python, Shell scripting, and Embedded C for automation, system control, and data acquisition tasks
Implemented edge processing, logging, and data transmission for IoT solutions
Experience with remote access (SSH), file systems, and Linux system configuration
Built interfaces between Raspberry Pi and cloud services for data monitoring ( HTTP REST APIs)
Requirements Analysis & Documentation – Understanding customer requirements and translating them into technical specs
Problem Solving – Strong analytical thinking and debugging under pressure
Collaboration – Working in cross-functional teams with hardware, QA, and product teams
Attention to Detail – Crucial when working on timing-critical and safety-sensitive systems
Accomplishments
- Design of a smart integrated farm or hydroponic using an esp32 microcontroller
- Design of a Standalone Programming Jig using a JLink debugger interfacing it on a raspberry's 4 (this project is able to identify different target microcontrollers and program them by just pressing the visual Feedback is shown by LEDs)
- Raspberry pi SPM(EFM32 microcontroller) Board Factory RF Listener or Sniffer
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/25/01
- Gender: Male
- Driving License: C1
Timeline
Electronic engineer intern
Lesira Teq Manufacturing
08.2024 - Current
Electronic trainee technician
Nkoka training cc
03.2023 - 03.2024
Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Electronics)
Vaal University of Technology
02.2018 - 06.2022