INITIALIZING

Keeps critical systems running — automation, networks, and security.

Irvine Chabata is an Electronic Engineer working across industrial automation, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity. He currently instruments and maintains the processing plant at Kamativi Mining Company, with prior roles in telecom networking and SOC analysis.

BTech (Hons) Electronic Engineering, HIT — 2.1 ZIE Member 3 domains: Automation · Networks · Security
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Work log

Experience

Three years across plant automation, telecom networking, and security operations.

Instrumentation Technician
Kamativi Mining Company
MAY 2025 — PRESENT
Automation
  • Operates and monitors the processing plant using SCADA software coordinated with PLCs.
  • Runs routine and predictive maintenance across plant machinery to reduce downtime.
  • Installs, calibrates, and maintains industrial sensors, actuators, and transmitters.
  • Responds to system alarms and troubleshoots faults for fast resolution; installs and monitors IP CCTV.
SOC Analyst
Ortus Audit & Advisory
JUL 2024 — APR 2025
Security
  • Implemented security controls, including firewalls, to protect organizational systems.
  • Ran vulnerability assessments and proposed mitigations across client systems.
  • Monitored threats and intelligence feeds using Kaspersky and other tooling.
  • Led phishing and social-engineering exercises, and staff security education.
Networking Technician
Tagtel Telecommunications
FEB 2023 — MAY 2024
Networks
  • Spliced optic fiber and diagnosed link faults using OTDR to keep networks running.
  • Installed and configured switches, routers, access points, and structured cabling.
  • Installed and commissioned base stations for NOC connectivity, and built network towers.
  • Read wiring diagrams to install solar systems, and repaired computer hardware.
Toolset

Skills

Grouped the way a control room would group them — by what they keep running.

Automation & Instrumentation

SCADA programming PLC programming Sensors & actuators Transmitters Predictive maintenance IP CCTV systems

Security

Firewalls & hardening Vulnerability assessment Incident response Threat intelligence Security policy

Networking

Fiber optic splicing OTDR diagnostics Structured cabling Routers & switches Base station commissioning Windows · Linux · macOS
Verification

Education & Credentials

Green means complete. Amber means in progress.

BTech (Hons) Electronic Engineering — Upper Second Class
Harare Institute of Technology (HIT)
Member, Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers (ZIE)
Professional membership
SCADA Programming & Interfacing
Udemy certificate
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
In progress
CompTIA Security+
In progress
Get in touch

Contact

Open to instrumentation, networking, and security engineering work.

Email ichabs20@gmail.com
Phone +263 785 872 985
WhatsApp +263 785 872 985
Location Eastly, Harare, Zimbabwe
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