Thabiso Nxumalo
Electronic Technician
Pretoria,GP
Summary
I am an Electronics Technician with about 3 and a half years of experience in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) working on Embedded Firmware, Middleware and Software development. I do Engineering research, develop field- programmable gate array (FPGA) based embedded systems development using VHDL hardware description language and Embedded C/C++ programming for Zynq® UlraScale+™ MPSoC and Zynq®-7000 SoC, STM32 32-bit Arm® Cortex and Microchip micro-processors (MCUs) and micro-controllers (MPUs), Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout inspection, read and understand schematics, report writing and documentation. I also have some experience with Linux command line.
I have a depth knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python and C#, Java programming language.
Overview
7
7
Certifications
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Electronic Technician
North Park Telecoms
Pretoria, Gauteng
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Develop prototypes using high level language (such as Matlab, Python and/or C++)
- Analyze system requirements, capabilities, and functionality
- Generate detailed item development specifications and software/hardware requirement specifications
- Design and development of FPGA-based embedded systems, in support of RF subsystems.
- Translate suitable RF designs to schematic level
- Schematic capturing and printed circuit board (PCB) layout level
- Managing the process to manufacture PCBs and components procurement
- RF hardware integration testing
- Develop Graphical User Interface using Qt
- Embedded C/C++ programming for STM32 and PIC microcontroller and microprocessor units
- Website and software development using HTML5, CSS3, PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, NodeJS, ExpressJS, MongoDB, ReactJS, Redux, GraphQL , C# programming and SQL database
- Commit projects to GitHub repositories
- Develop mobile application using React Native
- Develop desktop application using ElectronJS
- Working with Linux Command Line Interface (CLI)
Junior Technician
Microtronix SA
Johannesburg, Gauteng
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Setting up and operating Surface Mount Technology (SMT) pick and place machines.
- Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine the need for adjustment.
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB) inspection
Trainee Technician
Omnigo
Pretoria, Gauteng
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine the need for adjustment
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components
- Maintain system logs and manuals to document the testing and operation of equipment
- Develop Embedded C programming for STM32 which communicates serially with desktop software developed with C# programming and installed into the computer
Education
NSC Grade 12 - Science Education
Nkawu S
KwaZulu Natal 01.2010 - 12.2014
National Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electronic Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 01.2015 - 12.2019
Skills
C/C programming
Certification
Advanced C++ Programming
Reading books
I read self development books to stay motivated everyday.
Timeline
Python Programming
02-2021
Java Programming
01-2021
JavaScript Programming
01-2021
Designing with VHDL
01-2021
Drone Orientation
03-2020
Advanced C++ Programming
02-2020
Electronic Technician
North Park Telecoms
07.2019 - 09.2021
Junior Technician
Microtronix SA
06.2019 - 06.2019
Trainee Technician
Omnigo
06.2018 - 06.2019
In-house Health and Safety Workshop
06-2018
National Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electronic Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2015 - 12.2019
NSC Grade 12 - Science Education
Nkawu S
01.2010 - 12.2014
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