Darwin Chapuswike
L2 Support Engineer | Lusaka Province, Zambia
L2 Support Engineer | Lusaka Province, Zambia
April 11, 2025
“If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.” This powerful quote by Bruce Lee has been a guiding light in my journey in life, inspiring me to push beyond my perceived boundaries in both my professional and personal life.
The photo below captures me at a moment in life where I was at cross-roads, In a space filled with energy and creativity, as reflected by the colorful posters on the walls. This environment mirrors the dynamic mindset I have adopted in my career. In my life journey, I have encountered numerous plateaus moments where I felt I had reached the peak of my abilities. For instance, when I began working on the Zambia Copper Prices Forecast Tool, the challenge of integrating historical data with predictive analytics seemed overwhelming. But instead of accepting that as my limit, I pushed forward, learning new skills in Python and Streamlit, and ultimately delivering a tool that provides valuable economic insights for Zambia’s mining sector.
This mindset of breaking through plateaus has also been crucial in my work on cybersecurity and IT infrastructure at NetOne. When tasked with implementing solutions to enhance our operations, I initially doubted my ability to bridge the gap between effective support and efficiency. However, by embracing the challenge and collaborating with my team, I not only strengthened our systems but also gained a deeper understanding of Ops, a trend that is shaping the future of IT in 2025. This experience taught me that plateaus are not endpoints; they are opportunities to grow.
Beyond work, this philosophy has guided my personal life as well. Traveling across Southern Africa, I have faced moments of uncertainty whether navigating new cultures or advocating for technology’s role in economic development. Each challenge was a plateau, and by refusing to stay there, I have built resilience and a broader perspective that I bring back to my work in Lusaka. Bruce Lee’s words remind us that limits are often self-imposed. In a rapidly evolving tech landscape, where innovations like edge computing and 5G are redefining what is possible, we must keep pushing forward. For me, that means staying curious, embracing challenges, and always striving to go beyond the plateau whether at NetOne Zambia or in my broader journey.
