Bruce Bean

Experience

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  Rhodes University

  Jan 1993 - Dec 1995

  Mathematical Statistics Lecturer

  Lectured first year mathematical statistics and finacial mathematics to approximately 350 commerce faculty students. Developed class slides and weekly tutorials. Set and marked mid and end of year examinations.

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  CSIR

  Jan 1996 - Jul 1997

  Developer

  Application developer and database adminstrator using Microsoft Visual Basic and MS SQL Server at Department of Water Affair on the IT / GIS systems related to their RDP Water and Sanitation projects.

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  Internet Solutions

  Aug 1997 - Dec 1998

  Senior Developer / Team Leader

  Senior developer and team leader at IS leading numerous ecommerce related projects based on various internet technologies ASP, ASP.Net, Java Perl and Php backend by either Oracle or MS SQL Server both on Unix (Apache) & Microsoft Platforms (IIS, Sharepoint, WebSphere).

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  Dimension Data

  Jan 1999 - Dec 2001

  Project Manager

  Project management (including project scoping, project costing), extensive client liaison, internal line management and mentorship

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  IDXOnline

  Jan 2002 - Jul 2013

  Founded IDX. Senior Industrial IT Consultant - MIS / MES especially related to OSIsoft PI. System integration, custom software development (.Net), industrial communications / data exchange, data acquisition for proprietary and legacy systems, web portals (Sharepoint), Acted as sole distributor, technical lead and training partner for OSIsoft from 2002 until 2007. Implemented and supported multiple PI Systems throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. Post OSIsoft opening local office in Durban in 2007 converted to OSIsoft system integrator and VAR. Supported numerous OSIsoft clients in Sub-Saharan Africa in Power, Metals & Mining, Oil & Gas and Pulp & Paper in South Africa. Strong skills in industrial data exchange / integration / industrial communications (i.e. data acquisition from PLC / SCADA and exchange / transfer to business and process applications). Excellent working knowledge of OPC and integrating with data historians (OSIsoft PI, Wonderware InSQL). Strong programming (Microsoft .NET, ASP .NET) and database (MS SQL, Oracle) skills. Excellent web, internet skills.Information Technology: Data Historians / MIS / MES especially related to OSIsoft PI Systems (including ACE, AF, Event Frames). Industrial Communications, System Architecture, System Integration, Database Design & Optimisation, e-Commerce / Internet, Interfacing, Programming, Technical Training & Consulting Show less

  • Sales & Marketing Director

    Mar 2011 - Jul 2013

  • Founding Member / Senior Industrial IT Consultant

    Jan 2002 - Jul 2013
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  Accenture

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2016

  As a Senior Manager in Accenture South Africa, aligned to Resources, my colleagues and I help asset-intensive companies operate their plants and assets in a reliable, environmentally friendly, safe and cost-effective manner.Backed by the deep expertise of our subject matter experts around the world, our broad set of well-developed services can be quickly aligned with clients' unique needs. Our services address key areas, such as: • Capital Projects: Improves portfolio and projects “time to value” and capital efficiency• Operations Optimization: Optimizes plant and supply chain operations to increase margins and production performance• Asset Optimization: Optimizes asset performance, balancing cost and risk and enabling operational efficiency• Commercial Optimization: Optimizes entire value chain for asset-backed commodity tradersWe combine extensive industry experience with innovative services.Key benefits include:• Increased revenue through increased uptime and improved overall equipment effectiveness• Reduction in operational expenditures through labour and materials optimization and reduction in inventory carrying costs• Optimize operational and financial risks• Improved environmental, health and safety performance through improved compliance, process and safety programs• Monitoring of the entire value chain operations, from trading to logistics, providing real time visibility, and optimizing the decision-making process Show less

  • Senior Manager : Resources

    Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Senior Manager : Accenture Analytics

    Mar 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Senior Manager: Technology Consulting

    Aug 2013 - Feb 2014
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  InQuba

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  Head of Analytics

  Headed up the Analytics and Data division at inQuba who developed a world class Custom Experience Management (CEM) Platform which has close to total market share of the CEM market in South Africa and is making significant in roads into Australia, UK and USA. Responsible for:1) Analytics and Data Strategy / Roadmap2) Day to day operations related to the CEM platform with regards to Analytics and Data new client deployments and support of existing growing customer based across various time zones.3) Management of Analytics and Data team4) Liaising with client facing teams regarding new customers and new campaigns for existing customers Show less

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  Dariel

  Jul 2017 - May 2018

  New Business Development Manager

  Dariel is a professional IT services company and systems integrator, specialising in the development and deployment of highend bespoke applications and customised integration services. Our go-to-market model delivers the best combination of people, processes and technologies. This enables us to deliver high quality solutions that are tailored to our customer’s specific requirements, while at the same time achieving their commercial and financial imperatives.We have created a unique, professional IT practice which blends the important elements of IT professionals, software disciplines and pragmatism. This combination of capability, not often found in the IT industry, underpins our clients’ confidence in our solutions and is the basis for an evolving trust relationship.The key to Dariel’s success is the quality of the staff it employs, which today number over 100 people. Nearly all our staff members are university graduates from either the computer sciences or software engineering faculties. We believe this is essential to cope with the wide spectra of knowledge required to develop complex, distributed systems. This is one of Dariel’s key differentiators.Dariel has a proud and proven track record in the delivery of software applications, and has, since inception, always met the expectations of its clients. We have achieved this by delivering all our projects according to sound engineering principles, rigorous controls and assigning the most appropriately skilled staff. The skills and attitude of the individuals participating in our solutions are the single most important factor for ensuring successful project delivery.Our clients are leading South African companies and include Anglogold Ashanti, Anglo Platinum, CompuClearing, Derivco , Discovery Life, FNB, Global Trader, Hollard, HSBC, JSE, Life Healthcare, Multichoice, Osiris Trading , Rand Merchant Bank, Rand Mutual Assurance, Safcor Panalpina, Standard Bank, Tradestream & Umlimi Logistics. Show less

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  IDX (Industrial Data Xchange)

  Jun 2018 - now

  New Business Development

  Experienced in delivering a broad range of Industrial ICT solutions with a strong focus on system integration, industrial communications, and real-time data exchange.Internationally Certified:►PROFIBUS Installer ►PROFIBUS Engineer►PROFIBUS System Designer►PROFINET EngineerSpecialist in Industrial Network Solutions:►Diagnostic tools and permanent monitoring for PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherCat, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP/IP►Gateways for seamless communication between different industrial network protocolsTraining & Support:►PROFIBUS, PROFINET, ASi, Modbus training►LineView & AVEVA PI training►Emergency call-outs to minimize production downtime related to control networks Applying a holistic approach to control networks, I help clients achieve:► Reduced downtime► Faster troubleshooting► Increased production efficiency► Enhanced profitabilityLineView Expertise:►Specialist in LineView solutions►Sole distributor, system integrator, and training partner for LineView in English-speaking countries in Sub-Saharan AfricaOSIsoft / AVEVA Expertise (18+ Years):►Specialist in OSIsoft PI & Asset Framework (AF) (2002-Current)►Implemented and supported multiple PI Systems across Sub-Saharan Africa (2002-Current)►Sole distributor, technical lead, and training partner for OSIsoft (2002–2008)►Transitioned to OSIsoft System Integrator & VAR after OSIsoft established a local office in 2008►Supported clients across Metals & Mining, Oil & Gas, Power and Pulp & Paper industriesKey Achievements:►Designed a real-time architecture for a global Oil & Gas company based in the UK►Provided critical support and solutions to OSIsoft/AVEVA clients across Sub-Saharan Africa Show less