Ronald Horsten Em Memória

Experience

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  Telkom

  Mar 1991 - Dec 1995

  Telecoms Installation Technician

  Install and maintain domestic, commercial and retail telecommunication networks

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  Standard Bank SA

  Sept 1996 - Apr 2002

  Mainframe System and Network Operator

  Install, maintain, monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot data center and network equipment and software in support of data center operations

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  Standard Bank SA

  Oct 2004 - Oct 2006

  Senior Mainframe Systems Operator

  Install, maintain, monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot data center equipment and software in support of data center operations

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  IBM SA/Netherlands

  Dec 2006 - May 2009

  Senior Mainframe Operator, IBM / ABN AMRO bank

  Offered 2nd level support position for outsourcing of ABN AMRO Banks mainframe operations to IBM. Team leader for one year assignment in the Netherlands for skills and knowledge transfer. Monitoring. Analysis, correction, and escalation of mainframe applications and hardware. Directed change and incident management. Performed 2nd level support procedures on AIX, Wintel and Tivoli using TBSM and Smile Incident Management System. • Assisted team to successfully secure ABN AMRO account for IBM.• Participated in extensive mainframe education program with UK and Netherlands instructors.• Achieved team leader promotion due to high standards of service delivery. Show less

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  IBM South Africa

  Jun 2009 - Dec 2015

  Managed storage support and administration for multiple UK, USA, and European customers. Reorganized control data sets, generated storage statistics utilising SAWR. DASD allocations and defrags, catalogue maintenance, tape and tape drive management, and data movement. Formulated and developed data classes, control datasets and ACS routines. Spearheaded change and incident management procedures. • Effectively improved mainframe knowledge Directed IBM certified training for MQ and IMS applications. Performed basic support for MQ admin. Communicated effectively and established professional relationships. • Effectively improved my mainframe knowledge and experience

  • Mainframe Storage Administrator

    Jan 2010 - Dec 2015

  • Trainee MQ Administrator

    Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
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  Sole trader as RHCOMS

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2020

  Independent Business Owner

  Performed general DIY projects. Directed electric fencing, data cabling, and IBR roofing projects. Communicated effectively with clients and addressed concerns. Fostered and developed professional relationships. Oversaw budget and expenditure planning. • Independently spearheaded daily operations of sustainable business model

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  Morrisons

  Feb 2020 - May 2022

  Maintenance Operative

  Oversee lubrication duties on conveyor systems and performed bearing replacement. Report defects and assist with repairs. Support engineers and sub-contractors with items including lift & shift, scaffolding, machine monitor, cable management, conveyor belt replacement, hose replacement and machine preparation. Direct building maintenance, basic carpentry, wall panel repair, interim concrete floor repairs, hygienic curtain installation, stair protectors, line painting, and plant room maintenance. Covid-19 installations as per government requirement Show less

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  Wasco

  Jun 2023 - now

  Logistics Associate

  Cross docking, picking, packing, labeling and dispatching of domestic and commercial HVAC equipment.