Nyasha Pawandiwa

Real Industry Engineers

Business EN ↓ 4 episodes

Real Industry Engineers is a podcast sharing the real-world stories, lessons, and insights of engineers and industry professionals — straight from those doing the work. Hosted by Nyasha Pawandiwa, this show dives into the career journeys, challenges, and defining moments of engineers across disciplines. From automation and manufacturing to leadership and entrepreneurship, each episode unpacks what it really takes to build a fulfilling and impactful career in engineering. Whether you're a student preparing to enter industry, an early-career engineer navigating your path, or a seasoned professio...

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Nyasha Pawandiwa

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The Reality of Engineering Careers (What No One Tells You) | Kgololosego Kototsi | EP.004 05.05.2026 57:34

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...

Why Engineering Alone Isn’t Enough | What Actually Matters in Industry | Shawn Cowdrey | EP.003 08.04.2026 1:00:56

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...

How Engineers Can Navigate this AI Revolution | Deo Mujinga | EP.002 17.03.2026 42:26

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...

Why I Started Real Industry Engineers — And What Engineering School Doesn’t Teach You | EP. 001 01.03.2026 5:35

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...