Jacques Williams

Experience

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  Lusitania Management

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  IT technician
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  Simplified IT Services

  Dec 2009 - Aug 2010

  Field Engineer

  • Responsible for networking, design, installation and maintenance services.• Supporting users and network administrators over the telephone and by email.• Maintain the company’s network infrastructure.• Networking and providing support for Windows, Macintosh and Linux issues.• Configuration and testing of any new hardware and software.• Travelling to client sites to help with installs, deployment, and troubleshooting.• Management of the daily data backup and retrieval scheme.• Installing and operating Windows desktop and server operating systems.• TCP/IP networking and hardware maintenance and repair.• Training new employees. • Assistance with training of staff and compiling procedural documentation.• Assisting the network manager with support requests.• Ensure computer hardware is safe & complies with health and safety legislation.• Applying patches in accordance with company procedures Show less

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  Capitec Bank

  Sept 2010 - Oct 2014

  End user Admin

  Capitec bank – Title: End User Administrator• Support +/- 5000 Users and over 600 branches -Created new users on all platform and also did decommission of server and disable of user accounts as they resigned from the bank.-Supported branch user with their user account queries as regards to reset of passwords, account unlocks and editing of name or surnames. ‘-Maintained the telephony system of the bank for head office users.-As EUA we also ensured that all consultants’ details on the bank system match with the details on the server (Microsoft) for auditing purposes.Capitec bank – Title: Senior Technical support Agent• Support +/- 5000 Users and over 600 branches -As tech agent we did support for all branch.-Remote support via RDP or vnc software. -We support all for of hardware (PC, printers, finger print readers and POS devices) -As the support centre if as the device was of no use anymore we had to log all branch hard replacements. We were also involved in installation projects eg. New branch setup and software upgrades. -We also gave support to remote mobile users who would be doing business for the bank in a remote area. Show less

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  EOH MC Solutions

  Nov 2014 - Apr 2016

  IT Consultant

  • Support +/- 100 Users at head office. • Create, configure and Manage Virtual Machines for network servers using Hyper V Workstation, Server, Player and vSphere 4.0 (ESX Servers) with some of the core servers situated in Azure MS Cloud• Was responsible for patching of the MS environment dynamically and via WSUS.• Currently working onsite at Stellenbosch University as sys admin. The main purpose of the placement was to setup a monitoring server that can monitor the entire MS environment. -Did an full installation of Microsoft SCOM 2012 R2 with reporting capabilities.-Monitoring all physical server and server that was part of vm clusters. All hardware (CPU,RAM, HD Space) monitored.-Monitoring the university websites uptime and send notifications to needed user that need to action anything to resolve the problem.-Monitor all services incase of stalling or stopping service. -Application monitoring (IIS, Lync server, SQL, AD, Sharepoint, Exchange 2013) Show less

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  Western Cape Government

  Apr 2016 - now

  Responsible for:• Develop and maintain network and security infrastructure to create a stable and efficient network to assist the client in meeting their strategic service delivery obligations• Liaison with client departments and business partners and vendors to ensure business requirements are met.• Rendering of desktop support to ensure business requirements are met.• Voice/telephonic technology support to assist business partners/end users to ensure their business requirements are met• Give inputs on technical matters regarding information technology requests from users via standard channels to improve service delivery• Plans, organizes and controls activities of subordinates and contractors who are responsible for the development of infrastructure to ensure effective service delivery• Prepares documentation to adhere to national, provincial and departmental standard , policies and procedures• Training new and existing staff on how to use new and existing TechnologyResponsibilities include:• Install, test, upgrade and relocate network resources to increase and maintain network capacity and efficiency• Provide third-line support to network/LAN users & technologists• Research other backup solutions for better redundancy and simplification of backup procedures• Carries out problem recognition, determination and resolution; liaising with vendors (Hardware and Software)• Monitors network, co-ordinates installations, upgrades or enhancements to networks and participates in evaluations of new products and networks.• Attend to all ad-hoc tasks/requests relating to network infrastructure like security needs to • Research new hardware and software to stay abreast with latest developments in the industry.• Assign trainees / contractor personnel to projects, direct and co-ordinate their work Show less

  • Network Technologist

    Apr 2016 - now

  • Chief Network Technologist

    Apr 2016 - now