Luwie

About Me

I am a passionate software engineering student with a background in process and maintenance engineering, robotics, and automation. I have experience working at Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, PETROSA, and TENNECO, specialising in injection moulding, data analysis, and mechanical systems.

My passion lies in creating efficient technical solutions from industrial automation to web applications/Software. I'm motivated by problem-solving and continuous learning, blending my engineering expertise with software development skills.

My goal is to lead projects that merge automation engineering and software engineering systems to deliver innovative, impactful results for industries and communities.

Contact Details

• Name: Luxolo Gqadu
• Phone: +353 87 471 0428
• Email: Luwieluxolo@gmail.com

Skills & Competencies

• Software engineering
• Git, Version control pipeline, Container( Docker ), Microsoft Azure
• Python & Django Development
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• PLC Programming & Automation
• Data Analysis & Visualisation
• Mechanical Equipment Maintenance
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

Education

• Software engineering Level 5 - HyperionDev, 2024
• Mechanical Fitter - COE, 2018
• Engineering Diplomas - Port Elizabeth TVET & PETROSA COE

Work Experience

• Software Engineering Trainee - HyperionDev Bootcamp | Oct 2024 - Present
  • Developed and deployed applications using Python, Django, Bootstrap, and Docker.
  • Implemented version control systems (Git) and collaborated with peers using Agile methodologies.
  • Engineered a lens rejection calculator, an interactive healthcare web platform, a responsive restaurant app, and a productivity tool.

  Tools: Python, Django, Bootstrap, Git, Docker, Heroku, Streamlit, JavaScript
• Process and Automation Technician - Johnson & Johnson Vision Care | Apr 2023 - Present
  • Operated and maintained automated machinery and robotics in a high-throughput environment.
  • Analyzed production data to enhance process efficiency and reduce error rates.
  • Programmed and calibrated PLCs, integrated vision systems, and coordinated with engineers to optimize system performance.
  • Injection moulding processes, including mould start-ups, shutdowns, tool changes, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
  • Worked with automated systems to ensure accurate data capture and processing.
  • Maintained and reviewed logbooks, improving PM documentation.

  Tools: PLC, SCADA, Pneumatics, Data Analytics Tools, Industrial Robotics
• Mechanical Technician - PETROSA
  • Experience with pumps, compressors, drives, mechanical seals, gearboxes, heat exchangers, cooling towers, vessels, valves, piping, conveyors, rollers, bearings, steam turbines, and fin-fens.
  • Performed both planned and unplanned maintenance.
  • Conducted troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and pressure testing of mechanical equipment.
  • Carried out installation, commissioning, and preventative maintenance using a variety of hand tools and equipment.

Projects

More coming soon! For now, visit my GitHub profile to view ongoing work: My GitHub