Ashton Van Schoor (MComPM)

Experience

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  Xerox

  Jan 2006 - Jun 2011

  Technician

  Technical Support (Office Automation)

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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

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  Iemas Financial Services

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  IT Project Manager (Contractor)

  Software Development / Digital Project Manager. Contracting through Resourgenix

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  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.

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  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

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  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