Ashton Van Schoor (MComPM)

Ashton Van Schoor (MComPM)

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  • About me

    Experienced Project and Programme Manager (INTJ-T)

  • Education

    • Cranefield College of Project and Programme Management

      2016 - 2018
      Master of Commerce in Programme Management (Cum Laude) Project and Programme Management M.ComPM (NQF9)

      Activities and Societies: Pretoria East Study Group, Centurion Study Group Specialist Project and Programme ManagementDissertation: Best Practices for Leading Virtual Teams in Africa

    • Cranefield College of Project and Programme Management

      2015 - 2016
      Post-Graduate Diploma in Project Management Project Management NQF8
    • Cranefield College of Project and Programme Management

      2013 - 2015
      Advanced Diploma in Project Management Project Management NQF7
    • Scrum Alliance

      2020 - 2020
      Certified Scrum Master SCRUM CSM

      Certified Scrum Master

    • CompTIA

      2011 - 2012
      Information Technology

      A+ N+ Server + ICT certification

    • GVF

      2017 - 2017
      Course Satellite Communications

      Satellite Communications

    • Penryn College

      1996 - 2001
      High School IEB Matric Matric Grade 12

      Activities and Societies: Rugby and Cricket Matric

  • Experience

    • Xerox

      Jan 2006 - Jun 2011
      Technician

      Technical Support (Office Automation)

    • 42 Technology

      Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
      Contractor

      42 Technologies: Local ISP expanding in Southern African rural telecommunications,specialising in wireless, VSAT installations and disaster deployment.Responsibilities:§ Team Lead on installations, mostly VSAT on Ku band.§ Smaller wireless installations using Mikrotik and un-licensed spectrum.Achievements:§ Completed a Mpumalanga Schools network roll-out of over 200 schools.

    • Mobax Group

      Jun 2012 - Nov 2014
      Contractor

      Mobax Telecoms: Pan-African service and solutions provider for both terrestrial and nonterrestrialnetworks. Predominantly PtP and PtMP networks with an extensive VSAT base upinto Africa.Responsibilities:§ Project Management as well as physical installation of equipment and terminals insmall highly mobile teams.Achievements:§ Developed as a subject matter expert on Ku and Ka VSAT systems.

    • 4 Oceans Telecom Ltd

      Nov 2014 - Nov 2015
      Installation and Support Manager

      4Oceans Telecoms (i-Surf): Broadband Satellite Internet Services Provider with a focus onconsumer and enterprise in Southern AfricaResponsibilities:§ Full project lead on technology and deployment.§ Partner management and point-of-presence establishment across Southern Africa.§ Developed training methods and processes for creating a sustainable partner andcontractor network and logistics supply chain.Achievements:§ Successfully launched company through start-up phase to full operationaleffectiveness Show less

    • IBurst

      Nov 2015 - May 2016
      Advanced Support - Field Services

      iBurst: Consumer and Business grade wireless services provider over licensed andunlicensed spectrum using multiple technologies.Responsibilities:§ Advanced support and fault escalation through to resolution management formultiple platforms and services.§ NOC monitoring and on-site assistance for specialist troubleshooting.§ Key Account Management on high-value clientsAchievements:§ Optimised non-terrestrial packages to provide a better Quality of Service.

    • IWayAfrica - iWay Management Services

      May 2016 - Mar 2020
      Support and Projects Lead

      iWay Management Services: Pan-African Telecommunications and IT provider with apresence in over 30 countries.Responsibilities:§ Cross-border and cross-cultural leadership of various ICT and Telecommunicationsprojects.§ Full project management of new solutions development for our regional entities.§ Subject Matter Expert on VSAT services for our pan-African operations.§ Product Development with focus on Value Added ServicesAchievements:§ Successful deployment of a ‘First in Africa’ Hughes Jupiter VSAT services hub forcontinent wide coverage.§ Project Lead on deployment of UK-based Hylas 4 services to new regions,particularly West and Central Africa. Show less

    • Iemas Financial Services

      Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
      IT Project Manager (Contractor)

      Software Development / Digital Project Manager. Contracting through Resourgenix

    • Avanti Communications Group plc

      Jun 2021 - Feb 2022
      Customer Success Manager

      Customer focussed deployment manager on roll-outs for primarily Angola and other smaller projects.

    • DUPCO Consulting

      Jun 2022 - Mar 2023
      Project Manager

      Contracted to Britehouse Automotive in Centurion for the Software Development and Deployment of their in-house application: Dealer Management System, Evolve. Working specifically on the McCarthy Group project involving their SADC branches and dealers. Contracting through Resourgenix

    • IMasFinance

      Apr 2023 - Aug 2024
      IT Project Manager

      A mix of Digital Projects, Business Process Improvement and Traditional IT in a modern Hybrid environment.Opportunities to work across various lines of business in a Financial Services Company. Ran the SACRRA regulatory project which was the top strategic initiative in the company. Contracting through Resourgenix

  • Licenses & Certifications