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Professional Experience
	12 March 2007 – to date : Matsema ICT Solutions Position: Systems Administrator Responsibilities: ·         Administering Active Directory. ·         Administering Microsoft Small Business Server 2003. ·         Implementing hardware repairs of both Server and Desktop computers. ·         Offering support to clients such as Siemens, Tshwane University of Technology, South African Qualifications Authority, Gerotek among others. ·         Implementing and managing a backup system. ·         Liasing with 3rd party vendors and business partners. ·         Managing and mantianing Matsema’s network infrastructure.   01 June 2006 – 09 March 2007 : Fidentia Software Futures Position:    Consultant Responsibilities: ·         Implementing Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server solutions. ·         Consulting to clients on Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team System ·         Migrating Microsoft Visual Studio Source Safe to Team Foundation Server Source Control. ·         Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2005 in a Team Foundation Server environment. ·         Implementing and administering Windows SharePoint Services.     June 2005 –  31 May 2006 Fidentia Administration Services Position:    Systems Administrator Responsibilities: ·         Administering Active Directory. ·         Administering Microsoft Exchange Servers 2000 and 2003 ·         Implementing new installations and upgrades of Server (Windows Server 2003) as well as Desktop platforms. ·         NAS management using Veritas Backupexec ·         Managing suppliers and outsorced services ·         Providing first line and back end IT support to four member companies of the Fidentia Group of companies (Software Futures, Living Hands, Infinity and Automated Outsourced Services Limited) in a TCP/IP based Ethernet environment. ·         Liasing with Business Unit Heads and Project Managers, sourcing and allocating IT related resources/equipment to various Business Units and Projects. ·         Remote management of desktop computers and server at the Lesotho office of Living Hands. ·         Managing Video Conferencing systems.     October 2003 – May 2005   Software Futures (Gauteng) Position:     Desktop Support Engineer Responsibilities: ·         Provision of 1st and 2nd line IT support to various Business Units. ·         Installation and upgrading of Servers and desktop computers. ·         Active Directory management including Exchange Server 2003. ·         Managing Remote Access for mobile users. ·         Network Monitoring and general maintainance of ICT infrastructure ·         Management of peripheral equipment (i.e. printers and copiers) ·         Backup Management with Veritus Backup Exec ·         Management of Asset Register   March 2001 – September 2003     University Of The Western Cape Position:       Technical Assistant & Computer Lab Manager Responsibilities ·         Installing, configuring and maintaining         Microsoft products in a network environment. ·         Administering NT Servers, Windows Advanced Server, Windows NT and 2000 Professional clients. ·         Implementing upgrades and system maintenance including security management.   Creating and managing domain user and group accounts. ·         Implement/maintain processes to ensure that the lab is kept up to date and that support services operate smoothly ·         Install software and recommend hardware requirements for certain e-learning programs. ·         Supervising the subordinates
SKILLS AND ABILITIES   Technical- Implementing and Administering Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server and Team System Active Directory Administration Backup Management with Veritus Backupexec Remote Access Service management Excellent skills in troubleshooting network problems   Interpersonal- ·         Strong drive to make things happen and to see events through to successful conclusions ·         Ability to identify needs, opportunities and priorities timely and act before a crisis ·         Team player with sound Technical knowledge and skills ·         The ability to work independently and deadlines driven ·         Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively ·         Ability to train, motivate and guide subordinates ·         Control of emotions and composure ·         Excellent customer interaction skills
Summary of Qualifications   §      Institution    iSolve (Jhb)     Course       Optimizing the Software Development Lifecycle with Microsoft                      Visual Studio Team System (Official Microsoft Carriculum)     Completed  June 2006   §      Institution    Software Futures (Jhb)      Course        Rational Unified Process (RUP) Fundamentals      Completed   May 2006   §      Institution     Dynamix Computer Training Centres (Sunninghill Jhb)     Course       Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure     Completed    April 2005 (Passed International exam)   §       Institution      Dynamix Computer Training Centres (Sunninghill Jhb)    Course         Comptia Network +     Completed     2004 (International certificate obtained)   §      Institution     University of the Western Cape     Course        MCSE (MCP) ID number 2054170     Completed     2001 (International certificate obtained)   §      Institution     Peninsula Technikon      Course         National Diploma in Business Administration     Majors         Business Administration and Information Administration     Completed    1999   Extra Curricular Activities & Achievements   ·         Coordinator of Peninsula Technikon Student Volunteers for the 1999 Voter Registration – Project undertaken inconjunction with the Western Cape Department of Home Affairs. ·         Member of the Students Representative Council (Public Relations Officer): 1999/2000 Peninsula Technikon. ·         1st General Secretary of the ANC-YL: 1998/1999 Peninsula Technikon branch. ·         Media and Publicity Officer of South African Students Congress: 1997/1998 Peninsula Technikon branch – helped SASCO win all sits in the SRC for the first time in the 1998/1999 elections.

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS TABLE

 

Key:     1 – trained only/limited knowledge    2 – limited practical experience

3 – solid practical experience   4 – extensive experience       5 – expert

 

Type of Experience	Experience in months	Date Last Used	Skill Level
Ms Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server	6	Current	3
Ms Visual Studio 2005 Team System	6	Current	3
Ms SQL Server 2005	6	Current	3
Windows SharePoint Services	4	Current	3
Windows Server 2003	16	Current	4
Windows 2000 Advanced Server	24	June 2006	4
Windows 2000 Professional	14	2003	5
Windows XP Professional	16	Current	5
Supporting Ms Outlook within Ms Exchange (2000 and 2003) environment	24	June 2006	4
Video Conferencing	24	2006	4
Active Directory	24	June 2006	4
Win 95, 98 Administration, configuration and maintenance	24	2002	5
WinNT4 Workstation Administration, configuration and maintenance	24	2003	4
Win NT4 Server Administration, configuration and maintenance	20	2003	5
Win NT4 Terminal Server Administration, configuration  and maintenance	8	2002	3
Backup Exec – DAS and NAS	16	June 2006	4
Configuring and maintaining Windows network printing	32	June 2006	5
Citix Metaframe	3	June 2006	3
Implementing and supporting computer hardware and software	32	Current	4
TCP/IP configuration	32	June 2006	4
AntiVurus software	32	June 2006	5

 

 

References

 

 

·         Bennett Mbanjwa (IT Support Team Lead)

Automated Outsourced Services (AOS)

150 West Street

Edward Nathan Building

Sandton

Tel.: (011) 676 0000 (o/h)

Cell: 083 442 4110

 

·         Tracey Ashington (Human Resources Officer)

People Futures

150 West Street

Edward Nathan Building

Sandton

Tel.: (011) 676 0000 (o/h)

Cell: 082 872 9291

 

·         Siphelo Funani (Student Computer Laboratory Coordinator)

University of the Western Cape

Modderdam Road

Bellville

Tel: (021) 959 2045

Cell: 083 359 8464

 

·         Jaco Viljoen (Colleague)

Software Futures

150 West Street

Edward Nathan Building

Sandton

Tel.: (011) 676 0000 (o/h)

Cell: 082 852 5010