Tanaka Judah Watadza
Harare,Zimbabwe
Summary
Mechatronics Engineering graduate with strong hands-on expertise in robotics, IoT, and embedded systems, currently leading the setup of competitive school robotics clubs. Proven in teaching coding, electronics, and automation through practical, project-based learning while preparing students for robotics competitions. Highly execution-focused, adaptable, and ready to deliver impactful STEM education in a school environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Robotics Club Facilitator
Kadoma Schools
Kadoma
01.2025 - Current
- Currently establishing competitive robotics clubs in partnership with: Jameson High School, Rimuka 1 High School, Ultimate Academy
- Designing robotics and coding club programs for primary and high school students
- Teaching: Basic electronics, Robot control using code, Sensors and automation
- Preparing students for robotics competitions
- Coordinating with school administrators to integrate robotics into school activities
- Creating pathways from beginner robotics to competition level
Mega Market Pvt Ltd
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted in sensor calibration, troubleshooting, and data collection
- Supported maintenance and testing of electrical and automation systems
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Mechatronics Engineering
Skills
- Robotics System and Automation
- Coding and Computational Thinking
- STEM Club Development
- Student Training and Mentorship
- Networked Learning Environments
- Digital Classrooms and Lab Setup
- Microsoft Office
Tools And Software
- Proteus
- CADe_SIMU
- Arduino
- Siemens TIA Portal
- Microsoft Office
- Solid Works
Industrial Attachment
08/01/23, 08/01/24, Mega Market Pvt Ltd, Assisted in sensor calibration, troubleshooting, and data collection, Supported maintenance and testing of electrical and automation systems
Field
Mechatronics Engineering
Languages
English
Volunteer Experience
01/01/26, Kadoma, Founder & Robotics Club Facilitator - Kadoma Schools, 2025 - Present, Jameson High School, Rimuka 1 High School, Ultimate Academy, Designing robotics and coding club programs for primary and high school students, Teaching basic electronics, robot control using code, sensors and automation, Preparing students for robotics competitions, Coordinating with school administrators to integrate robotics into school activities, Creating pathways from beginner robotics to competition level
References
- Eng. T. Mhambure
Industrial Attachment Supervisor, Mega Market Pvt Ltd
+263 773 014 791
tmhambure@megamarket.co.zw
- Eng. Musaidzi
Attachment Supervisor, Chinhoyi University of Technology
+263 772 426 828
usaiberna@gmail.com
- Eng E. Taonana
Final Year Projects Supervisor, Chinhoyi University of Technology
+263 781 161 914
etaonana@cut.ac.zw
Academic And Practical Projects
- Final Year Individual Project: SmartGrow - Intelligent PLC-Based Greenhouse Control System, Designed and simulated an automated greenhouse environmental control system using PLC logic and machine learning concepts to regulate temperature, humidity, and irrigation parameters.
- Final Year Group Project: Automated Fowl Run Monitoring and Control System, Developed an IoT-based poultry management system for monitoring water level, feed level, temperature, and humidity with real-time dashboard visualization and automated control.
- Industrial Attachment Project: Electrical Interlocking Safety System for Goods Hoist, Implemented an electrical interlocking-based safety management system to automatically halt hoist operation upon detection of abnormal operating conditions.
Coursework
- Embedded Systems Design
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Sensors and Instrumentation
- Control Systems
- Digital Electronics
- Industrial Automation
- Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
Languages
Shona
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Founder & Robotics Club Facilitator
Kadoma Schools
01.2025 - Current
Mega Market Pvt Ltd
08.2023 - 08.2024