Dr Davrajh has had an extensive career as an academic at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and University of Johannesburg prior to joining the CSIR as a Senior Engineer. His fascination with digital transformation led him to pursue a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, focussing on Quality Management for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems. He then transitioned to 4IR applications in Mining and Manufacturing, following his move to the CSIR, and then return to the University of Johannesburg, where he currently serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mining Engineering and Mine Surveying.