WAYNE NOKUTENDA
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Mechanical Engineer (BSc) | Industrial Automation & Linux Systems
Bridging Hardware Engineering, PLC Control & Software Systems
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About Me
Mechanical Engineering graduate (BSc) from Politechnika Wrocławska and Lead Technical Support Agent at Promethean in Wrocław. My engineering background spans industrial robot automation, CODESYS PLC programming (Structured Text), OPC UA communication, and 3D CAD design, combined with hands-on Linux system administration and software development. I focus on building reliable software interfaces and infrastructure that connect physical machinery with modern computing systems.
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Career Journey
Professional Experience
Real-world experience across enterprise hardware/firmware technical support, team leadership, and mechanical engineering
Promethean (Wrocław, Poland)
- Provide second-line and lead-level technical support for interactive flat panels (ActivPanel), system firmware, and OPS computing modules
- Diagnose complex hardware faults across touch interfaces, display controllers, USB-C/HDMI signal chains, and embedded Android/Linux/Windows systems
- Coordinate escalation workflows, review technical documentation, and manage field service dispatch pipelines with institutional partners
LeadFocus LTD (Remote)
- Led a team of 3 people handling customer service through emails and phone calls
- Managed 18 online stores for UK-based contractor, focusing on WordPress development
- Responsible for website aesthetics, product management, and metadata optimization
- Utilized Microsoft Office Suite, Jira, Python, and WordPress for daily operations
iMile (Bielany Wrocławskie)
- Managed logistics for delivery companies at major Wrocław warehouse
- Performed quality control on returned and outgoing packaging
- Worked with TMS systems for parcel tracking and workflow optimization
- Used basic CAD tools for storage layout planning and efficiency improvements
Clyde Bergemann (Johannesburg, South Africa)
- Designed mechanical components using SolidWorks
- Created part models, assemblies, and technical drawings
- Gained experience in GD&T, FEA review, and real-world utility applications
- Collaborated with senior engineers on industrial mechanical systems
Portfolio
Featured Projects
Engineering and software projects across Industry 4.0 automation, Linux infrastructure, embedded AI, and sustainable design
OPC UA & CODESYS WebVisu for Delta Robot Control
Completed 2026 | Politechnika Wrocławska
Implemented an IEC 62541 OPC UA communication channel and browser-based CODESYS WebVisu HMI on a Bosch Rexroth ctrlX CORE/DRIVE automation cell for supervised live editing of a Delta robot's pick-and-place point table (WFPickPlaceL) without interrupting deterministic PLC execution.
Industrial Linux Edge Telemetry & Diagnostics Daemon
2026 - Present | CentOS Stream 9
Developing a Linux-based industrial edge gateway service on CentOS Stream 9 that monitors hardware telemetry from /proc and /dev, enforces strict POSIX permission isolation, maintains symbolic active-log pointers in /tmp, and bridges health diagnostics to OPC UA.
RePlastics Upcycling Hub
March 2025 - May 2025
Developed a comprehensive system to repurpose plastic bottles from campus into high-quality 3D printing filament, promoting sustainable manufacturing. Selected as finalist in the 3rd Polytechnica NOVA Competition and recognized with a diploma by the University Rector.
KYRA ASL Translation Glove
May 2025 - Ongoing
Developing a wearable AI system that translates American Sign Language into speech in real-time. Features onboard processing with ESP32, flex sensors, and accelerometer for accurate gesture recognition without requiring external connectivity.
Technical Expertise
Skills & Technologies
Multidisciplinary technical stack combining industrial automation, Linux infrastructure, software development, and mechanical design
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Ready to discuss opportunities in industrial automation, software & Linux systems, or mechanical engineering roles