Engineer Salma Pelesi

My Education

Bachelor of Science Honours in Hardware Engineering

University of Zimbabwe

Aug 2020 - Jun 2024

Grade: 2.1 (Merit)

Comprehensive study of hardware engineering with focus on robotics, AI and electrical engineering

RoboticsEmbedded SystemsMicroprocessors & MicrocontrollersDigital Electronics & Logic DesignArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Diploma in Applied Information Technology - Hardware Engineering

University of Zimbabwe

Jan 2017 - 2019

Grade: Distinction

Advanced diploma program with hands-on hardware engineering training.

AutoCADSchematic EditingHardware TroubleshootingSystem ConfigurationTechnical Support

Certificate in Applied Information & Technology — Hardware Engineering

University of Zimbabwe

Jun 2017 – Aug 2018

Grade: Pass

Foundation-level training in applied information technology and hardware engineering principles with laboratory projects.

Hardware SystemsIT InfrastructureTechnical FundamentalsLab Work

My Experience

  • Frontend Developer @ Restk Solutions Ltd (Remote, Part Time)
    March 2025 - Present
    Designed and optimized mobile and web-based applications in collaboration with software engineers and data scientists. Translated user requirements into wireframes and interactive prototypes, conducted usability testing, and implemented design improvements to boost product adoption.
  • Hardware Engineer Intern @ Kenzim College, Harare
    August 2022 - August 2023
    Managed computer lab workstations, printers, projectors and smart boards. Responded to daily IT tickets and provided technical support to teachers and students. Assisted in teaching basic computer skills to learners.
  • Data Capturer @ ZIMSEC / National High School Registration
    January 2019 - 2020
    Managed national high school registration processes, maintained student databases, checked and corrected registration errors, and prepared internal examinations for printing and distribution.
  • Hardware Engineer Intern @ Chitungwiza Central Hospital, Chitungwiza
    August 2018 - January 2019
    Administered SAP modules for patient management, debtors, and materials. Oversaw hardware maintenance and repairs, liaised with ISP teams for connectivity issues, and trained hospital staff on SAP usage.
  • Founder @ Burts Consortium Zimbabwe
    March 2020 - Present
    Established an online platform to connect and empower artists during the COVID-19 pandemic, organized virtual sessions, launched the Burts Gazette, and developed strategies to support artists financially and creatively.
  • Robotics Mentor @ Girls in STEM / University of Zimbabwe
    February 2025 - Present
    Mentored primary and high school students in robotics and STEM projects, guided teams for competitions including the World Robotics Olympiad, and promoted hands-on learning.

Qualifications

  • Background:Hardware Engineering
  • Current Focus:Frontend Dev & Data Science
  • Specialization:Hardware Engineering and Data Science
  • Tech Stack:React, Node.js, Python, C, C++

My Certifications

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