me

About me

I find thrill in “understanding the unknown,” what you may call discoveries and subsequently creating “resources through my imagination,” also known as inventing. I began my journey with studying mechanical engineering, at Wits University, to learn the design of physical sytems. Delved into control systems and robotics during my masters program at Tennessee Tech University, with the aim of learning system automation. Recently, I completed my PhD in Computer Science at the University of Sheffield, with focus in Reinforcement Learning (RL) and robotics. My aim was to effectively master embodied intelligence and its applications.

My interests are insanely wide and cross-disciplinary include AI, machine learning, robotics, mathematics, fluid mechanics, mechatronics, software engineering, and entrepreneurship. These constitute fields that offer scope for innovation, unresolved challenges, and meaningful human impact, while also sparking my curiosity. My hobbies include drawing, painting, creative writing, performing comedy or at least trying to - with playful pranking, and overexplaining things to my family and friends. I enjoy travelling and adventure, but don’t expect to see pictures on social media - because I'm bad at taking pictures and documenting my life 🙂!

Selected Accomplishments

🌍 Impact

Commercial and social contributions.

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Co-founded ClearFear [2010-2013]

Spearheaded a program for empowering disadvantaged youth via tutoring maths & science, motivational speaking & mentorship.

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Spin-out: Konvi [2018]

Led the spin-out & secured six-figure investment to commercialize an events app for local communities.

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Invented smart cooking device [2019]

Designed and prototyped a smart cooking device for preparing a traditional maize porridge (pap/sadza), improving efficiency & safety.

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IEEE Esteemed Entrepreneurship Ambassador [2024]

Organized a startup & entrepreneurship tutorial series, culminating in a student pitch competition at the University of Sheffield.

🏅 Excellence

Academic achievements and Technical awards.

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Fulbright Scholarship [2014-2016]

Prestigious scholarship for postgraduate study at U.S. institutions.

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Most Innovative Idea Award, TTU Eagle Works [2016]

Conferred at Tenneessee Tech University Pitch Competition for a miniature refrigeration system concept.

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INCOSE SA Sharpest Young Systems Engineer [2017]

Awarded at the 13th Annual International Council on Systems Engineering South Africa Conference, GYSEOY Challenge.

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EPSRC Doctoral Training Scholarship [2022-2025]

Competitive studentship for PhD training at UK institutions.