Ziggy Heuer

Experience

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  Cyber Cru Computers

  Dec 1997 - Jan 2001

  Co-Founder & MD

  Setup and ran the business with my partner for 3 years.My partner then went on to study further & joined Amazon.So we decided to close the business down.We're both still in the IT and Telecommunications industries, and remain close friends to this day.

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  Myertal Tactical Security (Pty) Ltd

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

  Sales Executive

  Developed and sold off site CCTV monitoring solutions for malls, business parks, and private estates based on wireless technologies

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  WAPA Wireless Access Providers Association

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2017

  Management Executive (Volunteer)

  The industry body for Wireless Internet Service Providers nationally.

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  Vlocity Communications

  Jan 2009 - Feb 2013

  Technical Sales Support Engineer

  Wireless Internet Service providerEnjoyed traveling around South Africa building wireless networksCape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria, East London, Port Elizabeth

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  Google

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

  Consultant

  Worked with various parties and people to create an environment that Google would be happy with so that we could get a TVWS trial up and running in Cape Town through WAPA. did various frequency scanning field tests with the Google engineers in and around Cape Town, and gave feedback to various stakeholders to get the project approved, and running.

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  Microsoft

  Jan 2012 - May 2013

  Consultant

  Pitched the idea of the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance to Paul Garnett of Microsoft based on South Africa's Wireless Access Providers Association - as a global spectrum industry body that would help to manage and open up spectrum use for WISP's, and underserved communities around the globe.Also recommended starting a Microsoft TVWS trial in Umtata, however this was later moved to Limpopo.

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  White Space Technologies Africa

  May 2012 - Oct 2015

  Founder

  Bringing specialized Machine to Machine, and TV White Space solutions to the African market.White Space Technologies Africa now also represents the first official TVWS and Spectrum database for Sub-Saharan Africa

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  NEXUS.NET Wired and Wireless CC

  Feb 2013 - Oct 2015

  Network Support Engineer and Wireless Field Engineer

  Planning and building Telecommunications towers for Wireless ISP networks.Installations and site surveys for client and backbone wireless equipment.Network support and remote administration of network and client equipment.Routing and planning of traffic, security and links on the networks.Server and Data center planning and administration.Operations and stock planning + co-ordination.

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  Herotel Sonic

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2017

  Solutions Architect

  Primary function: Project manager and network architect for Fiber and wireless business solutions· Provide presales support to the sales consultants, and assist with large projects.· Assist with quoting and cost calculations· Accompany sales consultants to meetings and presentations· Act as the go between person between the sales and technical departments· Design, implement and manage special projects· Perform Research and Development to improve existing solutions· Assist senior network engineers with network problems and issues· Assist with onsite network issues· Secure and build high sites· Assist with callouts and respond rapidly to network outages· Design, build and implement new network segment upgrades.· Perform onsite site surveys and assessments· Draw network designs and solutions in MS Visio· Travel out of time and abroad when needed Secondary Function: (Business Development)· Act as a technical account manager for deals and projects.· Quote and manage special projects directly when required to. Show less

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  Marley Civils

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  Helped get this company off the ground.Helped develop best business practicesMentored the team on dealing with clients.Mentored the team on how to expand the business.

  • Seed Investor

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Non Executive Director

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2017
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  SADV

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2018

  Project Manager

  Helped build up the Cape Town branch of SADV alongside the first 3 Cape Town employees.Built the branch up from strength to strength sourcing various contractors, leads, clients and projects.Helped reduce expenditure and increase productivity and profitability.Mapped out competition and their strategies to better plan our strategy.

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  Dark Fibre Africa

  Oct 2018 - Nov 2018

  Consultant

  private consultations on ways to improve.

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  Sabbatical

  Nov 2018 - Feb 2019

  Living wild and free

  Surfing, hiking, living, loving, sailing, diving, swimming, snorkeling, exploring, off-road biking, dancing, meditating, music, family, adventures

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  TooMuchWifi

  Feb 2019 - Feb 2021

  Head of Core Network Operations

  Plan, budget, build, & Maintain core network & future expansion planning.Design & document best practices.Setup accounts with key suppliers.Acquire High Sites, & develop key relationships with landlords.Oversee teams in the field to build & maintain our networks and client installations.New business development.Hiring new team members.Design, build, & run the NOC.Available 24/7 for emergencies.Oversee all Teraco data centre operations.

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  Self-employed

  Feb 2021 - Mar 2021

  Senior Telecommunications Consultant

  Telecommunications Professional

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  Skylink Africa

  Mar 2021 - now

  Chief Operating Officer

  A truly South African company building wealth and access for South African communities.

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  Master Paving

  Jun 2022 - now

  Seed Investor

  See our website for more info:www.facebook.com/masterpavingsa