Donovan Chetty

Donovan Chetty

Network Administrator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Network Engineer at Altron Bytes Systems Integration

  • Education

    • Durban University of Technology

      1999 - 2002
      National Diploma Information Technology
  • Experience

    • CTP Gravure

      Nov 2004 - Sept 2007
      Network Administrator

      Maintaining 2 networks containing a Domain & Workgroups, containing approximately 90 users altogether. Installation of new network cables and adding new users onto the network. Providing support to end users as well as installation/support of hardware and software.Performing routine network operations, including preventative maintenance, backups, security and system management.Liaising with service providers and suppliers.Assembling, configuring and repairing computer systems. Generating monthly profit/loss reports Show less

    • Sunnyfield Packagin

      Oct 2007 - Feb 2008
      Information Technology Administrator

      Administering Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Exchange 2003 Server and a Microsoft Terminal Server. To generate reports using Pastel Evolution, Alchemex and Pastel Partner . Installation of new network cables and new users onto the network. Providing support to end users as well as installation/support of hardware and software. Performing routine network operations, including preventative maintenance, Backups, security and system management.Liaising with service providers and suppliers. Assembling, configuring and repairing PCs Show less

    • UCS Solutions

      Mar 2008 - Aug 2013

      Resolve hardware and software customer support calls relating to end-user devices.Installation of PCs, Laptops and printers.Installation and support of operating systemsRecovery of files.Software installation and support.WLAN support.VPN user setup and support.Blackberry mail installation and supportCabling and patching. Hub and Switch support.Remote hardware and Microsoft software support, using the available tools.Accept, update, attend & resolve all incidents within specified SLA’s.Escalate and communicate/feedback to clients on all call that may exceed SLA’sAdhere to Operational Processes & Procedures to ensure consistent & repeatable service delivery Show less

      • Network Engineer

        Jun 2010 - Aug 2013
      • Desktop Support Engineer

        Mar 2008 - May 2010
    • VAST Networks

      Aug 2013 - Oct 2019

      Conducted small to large site surveys/evaluation with vendors Signed off RF surveys and cabling surveysManaged vendor installations and conducted QA on vendor installationsConfigured wireless LAN equipmentResponsible for making sites live and signing off sites.Thereafter ongoing monitoring, troubleshooting and management of WLANs Was involved in solutions architecture for new sites with new equipmentTesting of new designsMigrations of other standards onto our networkVOIP management of our office environment – configuration and management of switch and Yealink phones onto the network through the GUICompiling process documentsUpdate, attend & resolve all incidents within specified SLA’s Show less

      • Network Engineer

        Aug 2013 - Oct 2019
      • Access Operations Engineer

        Aug 2013 - Oct 2019
    • Altron Bytes Systems Integration

      Mar 2020 - now
      Senior Network Engineer

      Support and configuration of Networking devices.Assisting with network design, maintenance, implementations and supportClient facing and remote supportAccept, update, attend & resolve all incidents within specified SLA’s.Compiling process documentsAdhere to Operational Processes & Procedures to ensure consistent & repeatable service delivery

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • RUCKUS Accredited SmartZone Administrator (RASZ)

      CommScope
      May 2021
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    • RUCKUS ICX Implementer Accreditation

      CommScope
      May 2020
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    • SmartZone SE & Partner Assessment Accreditation

      Ruckus Networks
      May 2020
    • ITIL Foundation Level

      PeopleCert
      Nov 2011
    • NSE 1 Network Security Associate

      Fortinet
      Apr 2023
    • Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core

      Cisco
      Nov 2021
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    • Cloudpath 5.1 SE and Partner Assessment Accreditation

      Ruckus Networks
      Jun 2020
    • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

      Cisco
      Jan 2012
    • Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation

      Cisco
      Jan 2020
    • Cisco Certified Networking Professional -Enterprise

      Cisco
      Nov 2021
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