Devotion Chikutuva

Class of 2025

National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
Electronic Engineering

Why did you choose ESTEEM?

With a strong engineering background, I chose ESTEEM to acquire essential business skills and to take an entrepreneurial approach to everything I do. This program will help me bridge my technical expertise with business acumen while allowing me to discover and understand what I will fight for.

What is your capstone project?

Partnering with 7DVita for this capstone project, the student will work on a program aimed at motivating K-12 students and instructors to develop various skills through a playful yet meaningful curriculum. Integrating knowledge from fields like nature, culture, languages, math, and arts, the curriculum uses suitable microcontrollers, sensors, and crafts to enable hands-on, wireless projects. The project will promote the development of sustainable materials for interactive lessons, making learning accessible and engaging. Key deliverables include coming up with sustainable materials, sensor development, coding, a go-to-market strategy, and tools for global financial support for underrepresented customers. The student will work on business model development, market analysis, financial assessment, and prototyping.

What do you hope to do after ESTEEM?

Right after completing the ESTEEM program, I plan to pursue a career in engineering or tech consulting as an intrapreneur. I aim to deepen my expertise in solving various engineering challenges, leveraging my combined knowledge of business and engineering.

What do you like to do in your free time?

During my free time, I like taking nature walks, playing table tennis, playing my violin, and embracing new adventures.