Edwin Atkins

Experience

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  SADF

  Feb 1989 - Dec 1995

  Major

  Was called up to do national service in 1988 enrolled in 1989 and did basics in the Armoured Corps. Selected for JL’s during basics and completed JL’s at School of Armour. After National Service join Permanent Force and progressed to the rank of Major before leaving for the private sector.

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  Coin Armed Reaction

  Jan 1996 - Dec 2004

  Managing Director

  Coin Security Group was a privately-owned security company that had grown to epic proportions in South Africa. The company as sold to Bidvest in 2004. Having started with them as a branch manager in the Guarding division I progressed to General Management in Cash in Transit and later to Electronic security solutions. The highlight of this period of employment was being appointed as the Chairman’s Personal Staff Officer. This gave me exposure on all divisions in the company and the International Operations. As a result of this exposure I was appointed as the managing director of the armed reaction company. The principle of all the appointments was based on accountability. Show less

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  Protea Coin Group

  Dec 2004 - Dec 2011

  International Executive

  Bidvest Protea Coin Security is the largest security company in South Africa, with 52,000 staff. BPCS is owned by Bidvest a public company in South Africa with diverse business interests Internationally. Was responsible for all international Operations in 18 countries. Core activities were focused on setting up operations, implementing business processes and procedures and managing the outcomes. Management consulting for various clients.

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  Al Jaber Security Company LLC

  Dec 2011 - Aug 2019

  Chief Operating Officer

  Al Jaber Security is the leading Security Company in the UAE, with 5,000 staff deployed throughout the UAE in all seven Emirates covering the entire scope of Industries, turnover of around AED 250 mil. Full Operational and Financial responsibility and accountability. Monthly and Annual Management and Financial reporting. Preparation of annual budget, strategic planning and operational delivery. Monthly Shareholding feedback, preparation of the YTD financial forecast on a monthly basis. Responsible for all operational aspects including marketing, contracts, recruitment, company facilities, transport and administration. Government and Police Liaison ensuring regulatory compliance. Show less

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  American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

  Aug 2019 - Oct 2020

  Physical Security Consultant

  Physical Security Consultant for a National Client.

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  Group 42

  Oct 2020 - Nov 2023

  Cloud - Process and Physical Security

  G42 is an Abu Dhabi-based leading Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing company dedicated to the development and implementation of holistic and scalable technology solutions, set up in 2018 which works with government and private clients.

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  Core42

  Feb 2022 - now

  Senior Manager - Data Centers

  Large scale data centers for innovative technology deployments