Real Industry Engineers

In this episode of the Real Industry Engineers Podcast, I sit down with Kgololosego Kototsi , a Lead Control Engineer at Yokogawa and a registered Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Kgololosego works at the intersection of industrial automation, control systems, and process industries — designing and implementing systems that enable safe, reliable, and effic...

In this episode of the Real Industry Engineers Podcast, I sit down with Shawn Cowdrey to explore a reality many engineers only fully understand once they enter industry: Engineering alone isn’t enough. We discuss what actually matters beyond technical skills — from communication and resilience to navigating complex systems, industries, and global career opportunities. Shawn shares his journey from...

AI is moving fast — faster than many engineers can keep up with. So how should engineers think about building a career in artificial intelligence today? In this episode of the Real Industry Engineers Podcast , Nyasha sits down with Deo Mujinga , a Solutions Engineer and AI specialist working in agentic AI, large-scale data systems, and real-world AI deployment. Deo shares insights from his journey...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Real Industry Engineers Podcast .. In this introductory episode, I share the story behind why this podcast exists, what inspired me to start it, and what you can expect from the conversations ahead. I talk about my journey from studying Electronic Engineering at the University of Pretoria in South Africa to building a career in industrial automation here in...