Zito Fulede

Zito Fulede’s journey with the Engineering Institute of Technology is one of persistence, purpose, and steady progression. 

Although already quite experienced in his field, Zito took the bold step to study again — first through an Advanced Diploma, then a bachelor’s degree, and ultimately an Online – Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation).  

With each qualification built on the last, he strengthened his technical expertise while also sharpening the critical and analytical thinking required to solve real-world industrial challenges.  

Discover what sparked his passion for engineering and how EIT supported his growth at every stage in this interview. 

Why did you choose to pursue an Advanced Diploma, Bachelor’s, and Master’s through EIT? 

I was working as a maintenance technician back in 2017 when I discovered EIT on the Internet after tirelessly searching for an institution that could provide internationally recognized and accredited engineering courses. As a full-time employee, I wanted flexible options to balance both work and studies.  

I started with the 52684WA Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering for Oil & Gas Facilities in 2018 and thought I would stop there; but once I was done, I felt like it was worthy to jump to the next level, Online – Bachelor of Science (Industrial Automation Engineering), to gain more knowledge and deepen core fundamentals as I was also starting to be interested in becoming an engineer due to the daily challenges that we were facing at work.  

When I finished my bachelor’s degree, my company was busy looking for a Control and Instrumentation Engineer; I applied and got appointed in 2025. As time and opportunity were in my favor, I decided to continue to Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation) with the intent of harnessing my critical and analytical thinking skills to solve complex problems within the industrial environment.   

What do you like most about the institution? 

EIT is a world-class engineering institution that advances the latest in technology. Everyone’s very welcoming and helpful, especially to the new staff members. It’s as if you’ve known them for a long time.  

What has been your most memorable experience, so far? 

To be in a learning session with peers from all over the world was very exciting, more so to be taught by experienced industry lecturers. After four years of intensive studies, I knew that I had reached the greatest milestone when I successfully passed my thesis project, graduated, and met former EIT Dean Dr. Stephen Mackay, who’s the epitome of them all.    

How do you balance academic load, career, and life in general? What challenges have you faced and how did you overcome these? 

Time constraints were my biggest challenge, largely due to the demands of my work. There were many occasions when I had to sacrifice sleep to keep up with assessments, deadlines, and late-hour lessons resulting from time zone differences. Overcoming these obstacles required focus, resilience, effective planning, and a genuine commitment to succeed. 

In what ways has EIT influenced your work and the way you see/ approach engineering and technology? 

EIT allowed me to improve day by day. I started understanding basic concepts that didn’t previously make sense. Lecturers provided real-time industry examples and experiences that I now use in my work as an engineer. The practicals I did through remote labs and softwares such as MATLAB and SolidWorks for design, programming and simulation made me understand the importance of technology in solving complex problems from conception to implementation, ultimately managing time and resources properly.  

Have you had opportunities to apply the theories you’ve learned in real life? 

Yes. I’ve had several opportunities to apply my learnings in real-world settings, including participating in technical sessions with senior engineers where I could clearly connect classroom concepts to ongoing discussions. I’ve also consistently applied principles of costing, scheduling, and planning in troubleshooting communication network failures, system configuration and setup, and various other technical challenges in the workplace. 

How does EIT prepare its students for the future? 

EIT blends current engineering trends with traditional solutions as the base of everything. Its entire educational system provides students with the best studying environment that enables them to produce practical solutions to any engineering challenge. 

What do you hope to achieve/ contribute to society with your degree? 

I hope to inspire young engineers to fully embrace and apply sustainability principles in all aspects of their lives. Today’s world faces unavoidable challenges such as floods, droughts, cyclones, hunger, and energy scarcity, all of which demand both immediate and long-term engineering solutions. My goal is to contribute to a future where sustainability is embedded in every decision we make. 

Any advice for fellow EIT students? 

Stay strong, determined, and resilient. Discipline and focus will guard you from undesirable events that may lead to school drop-off. If I did it, so can you.