Andrew Binikos

Andrew Binikos

IT Engineer

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  • About me

    Head of Sport - Loretto | 🏉🏉 Passionate and dedicated to creating a rugby programme that will support my players and coaches to be the best they can be.

  • Education

    • Microsoft UK

      2011 - 2011
      MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration Windows 7
    • Apple

      2010 - 2010
      Apple Certified Desktop Technician
    • Maritzburg College

      1996 - 2000
      Matric exemption
    • University of KwaZulu-Natal

      2002 - 2007
      Bachelor of Social Science Marketing and Legal Studies

      Activities and Societies: Rugby, Squash, Tennis, Golf, Canoeing. Full blues award for rugby- 2002-2004 University rugby captain, Provincial selection and represented the University

    • University of Stirling

      2022 - 2024
      Masters High Performance Coaching

      Completed my masters

  • Experience

    • George Watsons College

      Aug 2008 - Jan 2017
      IT Engineer

      WINDOWSWindows Server 2008- Active Directory AdministrationNETWORKINGConnectix Certified Structured cabling- Overview and building Local Area Networks, Telecommunication standards & supporting references, Testing & Troubleshooting Category 5E/6/6A links, Category 6A, Category 6, Enhanced Category 5, Structured Cabling LAN Installation Practises. Documentation of cable routes.Connectix Certified Optical Fibre- Optical Fibre theory of light, Optical Fibre Cables- Construction, Bandwidth & Specifications, Termination of Optical fibre Connections, Installation practices, Optical Fibre Test Equipment- Power Meters, Light Sources & OTDR's. Documentation of the cable routes.Cisco Wireless LAN Campus Configuration- Installation of Access points in a Campus network. Experience of installing, deploying and configuring +- 100 Access points. Creation of campus and guest networks and a web portal. Monitoring and wifi surveys. Edge Switching- Pre-Stage, Build and test. Configuring and VLAN creation. Troubleshooting layer 2. VTP configuration.Routing- Pre-Stage, Build and test. Interface configuration, OSPF, RIP routing protocols. Troubleshooting layer 3.PDU- installation and monitoring.Server Room maintenance and Installation- Installation of Racks, chroming patch panels, POE switches, Switches, Responsible for labelling and documenting the layout, designing a physically convenient layout.Apple/IOSMacbook repairs and upgrades- keys, hard drives, memory, speakers and internal CD/DVD drives.Monitor and maintain over 500 MacBooks in the campus. Duties include general patches and upgrading. iPad deployment and support- over 500 iPad's deployed and need general support. Apple Configurator used.Help DeskDaily help desk support and troubleshooting for end users via e- mail, calls and face to face customer help.OtherAsbestos awareness trainingPasma Certified- Scaffolding construction and tear downIPAF Certified- Powered access federation Show less

    • Musselburgh RFC

      Jun 2012 - Feb 2017
      1st XV Backline and Attack Coach

      Scottish National 1 League

    • Cyprus Rugby Federation

      Mar 2016 - now
      Head Coach

      Head Coach of the Cyprus International Rugby Team and overseeing all rugby playing.

    • Sharks Academy SKZN

      Nov 2016 - Apr 2018
      General Manager & Head Coach

      THE SHARKS ACADEMY SOUTHERN KZN AIMS TO OFFER EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAYERS AROUND THE PROVINCE SPECIFICALLY IN THE SOUTHERN KWAZULU NATAL SUB UNION. Check out our website http://www.thesharksacademyskzn.co.za/

    • Coach Logic

      Jan 2017 - Aug 2018
      South Africa Account Manager

      Video Analysis, Team Collaboration and Sharing Platform

    • Loretto School

      Aug 2018 - now
      • Head of Sport

        Sept 2022 - now
      • Housemaster

        May 2020 - now
      • Head of Rugby

        Aug 2018 - Dec 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • World Rugby Level 3- Rugby Coach

      SRU
      Jun 2019
    • IPAF

      IPAF (International Powered Access Federation)
      Jun 2013
      View certificate certificate
    • PASMA

      PASMA
      Mar 2013
      View certificate certificate
    • World Rugby Educator

      World Rugby
      Jul 2017
    • Connectix Certified Optical Fibre

      Connectix Cabling Systems
      Jun 2013
      View certificate certificate
    • World Rugby Trainer

      World Rugby
      Dec 2018
    • Connectix Certified Structured cabling

      Connectix Cabling Systems
      Jun 2013
      View certificate certificate