Experience

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  Cms computers ltd

  Mar 2000 - Sept 2002

  Customer support engineer

  • Oversaw the Technology Operations and Customer Service departments, managing a workforce of 20 engineers.• Was a member of the CMS Groups of Industries, where I addressed the latest trends in technology management.• Managed facilities, system/application backups, and server administration (SUN SPARC E-3500, IBM Netfinity X-325/X-225).• Handled troubleshooting from basic PC problems to complicated WAN/LAN/VoIP problems.

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  Ultimate solutions, it consulting services,gaborone,botswana

  Jul 2005 - Jul 2007

  Snr. system administrator.

  • Operations of networking devices, including setup, configuration, installation, and maintenance of multiple software and hardware, firewalls, custom VLAN management, and DSL and cable networks at various locations.• Provided support for the Galileo/Focal Point network for SITA users.• Supported the Amadeus application for South African Airways (SAA).• Offered support for a wide range of hardware and software products.• Coordinated and implemented new network setups, including Ethernet wiring and testing and rack installs.• Administered server operating systems, including Windows Server 2003, 2000, NT, and Novell NetWare.• Ability to evaluate existing and proposed systems and recommend upgrades and/or modifications. Show less

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  Sit africa

  Jul 2007 - Nov 2011

  It solution design consultant /team leader in datacenter, network solution design/delivery.

  Technical Responsibilities:• Implemented Dell and Cisco UCS data center solutions, as well as VMware virtualization solutions.• Designed, deployed, and supported Cisco routing and switching solutions for diverse clients.• Deployed Symantec Enterprise Vault and Veritas NetBackup solutions.• Administered, configured, and provided troubleshooting support for Citrix Virtual Apps.Other Responsibilities:• Presales: Generate simulated solutions in Proof-of-Concept Labs for customer presentations.• Presales: Develop technical solutions for proposals and presentations in partnership with clients and vendors.• Design: Prepare cost analyses, design considerations, and implementation timelines for technical projects.• Team Lead: Oversee planning, testing, and rollout phases for IT projects, including network/server consolidation and infrastructure implementation, in conjunction with team engineers.• Team Management: Supervise all aspects of IT network operations for a multi-site, established organization, reporting directly to the Chief Technical Officer. Show less

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  Dimension data

  Dec 2011 - Jan 2013

  Senior technical architect (vmware,citrix,hyper-v,cloud & cisco ucs design, ) at dimension data indi

  Responsibilities:• Develop cloud computing strategy and roadmap, identifying obstacles and proposing solutions.• Create Proof of concepts (PoC) and pilot projects for cloud adoption.• Create cloud solutions using Dimension Data offerings and market solutions.• Lead migration of existing workloads to the cloud.• Establish technical architecture for clients' cloud environments, focusing on security and reliability.• Develop cloud computing strategy and roadmap, identifying obstacles and proposing solutions.• Manage proof of concepts and pilots for cloud adoption.• Create cloud solutions using Dimension Data offerings and market solutions.• Lead migration of existing workloads to the cloud.• Establish technical architecture for clients' cloud environments, focusing on security and reliability. Show less

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  Sit africa

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2024

  Technical lead is to manage expert it infrastructure services for numerous prestigious industries.

  Responsibilities:• Team Leadership & Management: Oversaw all facets of IT projects, encompassing planning, testing, rollout, network/server consolidation, and data center infrastructure implementation. Manage IT network operations for a multi-site organization, reporting directly to the Managing Director.• Design, presales, and deployment of Dell, EMC storage, HP, and Cisco UCS datacentre solutions, as well as Vmware and Nutanix virtualization solutions,• Design, deploy, and support Cisco Routing, Switching, Next Gen Firewalls, Cisco Unified Communication & Collaboration solutions for diverse clients.• Deploy, manage, Manage/Support, and support security information and event management (SIEM) solutions for clients based on current trends in security and system events.• Conducting information systems security analysis, IT audits, and IT governance while delivering successful solutions to clients.• Design, deployment, and migrations of Microsoft on-premise and cloud solutions (Office 365 and Azure).• Implementation of Symantec DLP (Data Loss Prevention) and Enterprise Vault 8.x.• Expertise in Veritas Backup Exec and NetBackup infrastructure. Show less

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  New mexico gas company

  Jul 2024 - now

  Nework / telecom security infrastructure specialist

  Cisco Unified Computing Systems Infrastructure Information Systems/Network SecurityInformation Technology AssessmentCisco Core and Edge Network and Checkpoint Firewall ManagementBusiness Continuity (BC) Disaster RecoveryDatacenter Network Defense AdministrationSCADA Operating Systems Network connectivityTelecommunications Systems AdministrationCisco Collaboration Systems AdministrationCisco Collaboration Systems Integration