Gerhard Van Venrooy

Gerhard Van Venrooy

Senior Field Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Regional IT Manager at Glencore

  • Education

    • The Open Group (Torque-IT)

      2016 - 2016
      Togaf 9 Certification

      Activities and Societies: www.opengroup.org The TOGAF 9 (The Open Group Architecture Framework) Certification covered the TOGAF framework in depth. Each of the four quadrants - designing, planning, implementing, governing were studied in depth to ensure a clear view is obtained in applying the framework. The course outlined the heavy reliance on modularization, standardization, and already existing, proven technologies and products.

    • The Open Group (Torque-IT)

      2016 - 2016
      Togaf 9 Foundation Information Technology

      Activities and Societies: www.opengroup.org The TOGAF 9 (The Open Group Architecture Framework) Foundation course covers the basis of the Open Group framework for enterprise architecture This course covered the basics in an approach to designing, planning, implementing, and governing enterprise information architecture.

    • Microsoft

      2011 - 2012
      MCITP
    • Hoerskool Reynopark

      1988 - 1992
      Matric
    • University of the Witwatersrand

      2017 - 2017
      IT Management for CIO Teams Information Technology NQF6

      In the 21st century, digital era information technology is paramount, and IT is becoming the heartbeat of every business. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) role has emerged as a central role in organizations,requiring IT professionals to manage and lead the technology and information function across business departments as true business stakeholders. This course provided a holistic, foundational view of ITmanagement for CIO team members, enabling me to transition into a valuable… Show more In the 21st century, digital era information technology is paramount, and IT is becoming the heartbeat of every business. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) role has emerged as a central role in organizations,requiring IT professionals to manage and lead the technology and information function across business departments as true business stakeholders. This course provided a holistic, foundational view of ITmanagement for CIO team members, enabling me to transition into a valuable strategic business partner. Show less

    • University of South Australia

      2020 -
      Diploma in Accounting Sciences Accounting and Finance NQF6

      Activities and Societies: To improve my skillset, I have embarked on a journey to obtain a diploma in accounting.

  • Experience

    • First Technology

      Oct 1996 - Apr 2008
      Senior Field Engineer

      Work within this realm, from Tac Technology days, throug all transitions to EDS Renaisance Business Unit, then taken over by First Technology.

    • Glencore

      Nov 2002 - now

      Infrastructure and Operations LeadChange Control - CAB Final ApprovalEnterprise ArchitectureSecurity AdministrationFacilities ManagementICT Standard Implementation and GovernanceReporting FunctionManage Strategic Sourcing PartnersLocal Administration of South African Coal BUInteraction with Global Support TeamEnsure Corporate Alignment of BU to ICT Standards.ISMS complianceLed and completed sucessful Integration of Glencore's Coal Asset's IT networks in South Africa during February 2014. Show less

      • Infrastructure and Operations Lead

        May 2008 - now
      • Regional Information Technology Manager

        Nov 2002 - now
    • Glencore Operations South Africa

      May 2008 - now
      IT Manager - Systems
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • MCITP

      Microsoft