Katlego Kgosibodiba

Katlego Kgosibodiba

Final Year Robotics Student in Russia

About

Final year Robotics student. Exploring interests in Machine Design, Software Development, and AI

Side Projects

2019

I make video content about various topics

Work Experience

2023 — Now
VP Organisational Strategy at The Runway Society
Remote
2023 — 2023
Automation and Instrumentation Intern at Debswana Diamond Company
Jwaneng

Was thoroughly exposed to the diamond mining process in the Main Treatment Plant of Jwaneng Mine, where I learnt:

  • The Mining Process: Familiarized myself with the various stages of diamond mining, from exploration to processing, and observed areas where Automation and Instrumentation is applied effectively.

  • Complex Automation of Mining Operations: How automated systems are used to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of tasks such as diamond extraction, sorting, and processing

  • Industry Trends: Learnt about the latest advancements in A&l, to identify new opportunities for improvement and innovation.

  • Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Practices in the mine

2022 — 2023
VP Marketing & Communications at The Runway Society
Remote
  • Formed and led a marketing team which increased social media traffic 5x
  • Led the redesign of the organization website
  • Developed a marketing strategy to boost the reach of the organization
2021 — 2022
Country Director at The Runway Society
Russia

The Runway is a NPO focused on providing personalized student support for students preparing to study abroad or transition back from the diaspora.

Key achievements:

  • Was part of a team that organized and marketed the 'Boela Gae' reintegration program. Successful participants through our program managed to secure employment.
  • Identified key issues facing students in Russia which helped the organization develop programs to address those issues

Education

2019 — Now
BSc. Mechatronics & Robotics at Southwest State University
Kursk, Russia
  • Took courses in Machine Design, Electronics, Control Systems and Programming
  • Currently working on the design and development of a an Automated Weed Sprayer
2019 — 2020
Russian Language Course at Southwest State University
Kursk, Russia

Studied Russian Language

Certifications

2021
Intro to UX Design from Google

Contact

Instagram