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Brenton Munhungewarwa

@brentonmunhungewarwa

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Skilled Electronics Engineer specializing in firmware development for FPGAs.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and impactful engineering solutions.

I am a skilled Electronics Engineer with a strong background in firmware development for FPGAs and MPSoCs. My experience includes developing firmware, drivers, and server infrastructure for scientific and industrial applications, notably at CERN, Switzerland, and nationwide air quality monitoring initiatives in South Africa. I am adept at using platforms such as Xilinx, ARM Processors, and Nordic chips, focusing on real-time systems, sensor interfacing, and high-performance data acquisition.

My commitment lies in creating honest, impactful engineering solutions that bridge cutting-edge research and community development. I have successfully developed OPC UA server architectures for scalable, low-latency communication and have managed distributed sensor networks for real-time air quality analysis. I thrive in collaborative environments, working with international teams to ensure system robustness and prepare for large-scale deployments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Electronics Engineer

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South African Consortium of Air Quality Monitoring (SACAQM)

Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)

Managed and maintained a distributed sensor network for real-time air quality analysis, ensuring system stability and seamless data transmission. Designed drivers and implemented various communication protocols (SPI, I²C, UART) to interface with environmental sensors and embedded systems.

Air Quality Monitoring SPI UART Embedded Systems Data Processing

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Electronics Engineer

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The European Organisation of Nuclear Research (CERN)

Dec 2024 - Present (6 months)

Developed OPC UA server architectures for scalable, low-latency communication between embedded systems and CERN’s Detector Control System (DCS). Designed and implemented software interfaces for real-time monitoring of critical sensor data across thousands of readout channels, including cross-compiling and deploying Linux applications for ARM64-based systems.

OPC UA Embedded Systems Detector Control System (DCS)Linux ARM64 PetaLinux Monitoring

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Johannesburg

Master of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Currently pursuing a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Focusing on advanced topics in the field.

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Grade: Distinction/Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Dean’s Honors Roll (04/2024, 07/2023), Ujenius Award (10/2024, 02/2023), Member of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) 2023-Present, Member of the SA-CERN Collaboration 2024-Present

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Distinction/Cum Laude. Gained foundational and advanced knowledge in electrical and electronics engineering principles.

Hilbright Science College

A Levels, Science

Grade: A’s in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry

Completed Cambridge A Level studies with A’s in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, and Chemistry. Developed a strong academic foundation in STEM subjects.