Righard Van Coller

Experience

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  Bitmap Solutions

  Jul 2010 - Aug 2011

  Desktop Support

  I was responsible for any stock collections.Handle all deliveries of IT equipment.Provide onsite desktop support to end users.

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  Majestic Data

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2012

  IT Support

  Onsite Support Technician.Dealing with customers technical issues on a daily basis.Installations and troubleshooting of VOIP equipment.Resolving any desktop related issues that users experienced.Dealing with users on a daily basis, regarding any network related issues and installation request they have.Management of the Cloud VOIP system.Upgrading firmware on various devices.

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  Fusion Optics SA

  Apr 2012 - Sept 2013

  Fibre Technician

  Team leader of a Fibre-optics splicing team.Fibre-optic patching as per fibre patching plans.Testing fibre connections with an OTDR, models used FTB 200 and FTB 1Saving and analysing fibre test result, using OTDR software.Liaising with customers and team leader with regards to the progress of current projects. Finalizing projects with clients, ensuring the Fibre network installed is ready to be patched, and ready to carry network traffic.Assisted with blowing of fibre.Projects Completed: Transnet Campus Fibre splicing and testing (+-2500 SM splices)Random Fibre installations and repairs.Security Complex Camera Splicing.Sanral CCTV Camera fibre splicing and testing on highways.MTN broadband 3G tower fibre, blowing, splicing and testing of old and new sites. (Ericsson Equipment)DFA routes - blown, cutbacks, spliced, tested. Show less

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  Freelance Work

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

  Freelancer

  Freelance Fibre Optic Work, Citi Power Meter Installations.

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  Amobia Communications

  Apr 2014 - Nov 2014

  Site Project Manager / Fibre Technician

  Responsible for telecommunications rollouts.Stock Control for current and new rollouts.Management of team members.Updating tickets via the company’s corporate ticket system.Splicing various types of fibres according to high standards set out by the company.Fibre-optic patching as per fibre patching plans.Dealing with clients on daily basis. (Fibre to the Home)Responsible technician to run the company’s largest Wireless and Fibre rollout.Installing Gpon Fibre system within estate rollouts.Mikrotik configurations on Wireless rollouts.Configuring WAN routers.Install and Configure Voice over IP equipment.Installation of 17ghz radio links.Attending progress meetings in order to provide feedback with regards to the progress of projects. Show less

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  ClearlineIS

  Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

  Fibre Network Designer

  Managing all technical aspects of a projectSurveying of projectPlanningAs-BuildsDrawing up a Bill of material and servicesCommunicating project info to Operational side of companyStaying abreast of new technologies and installationTaking ownership on matching client needs to a cost effective solutionBuild on client accounts and ensure the growing potential of each clientReporting on all projects to ensure effective communication at all times.Full ownership of allocated clientsBe able to work independently and unsupervisedStrong communication skills both verbal and writtenAbility to work under pressure and be able to multitask Show less

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  Frogfoot

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2021

  Duties and Experience:- Managing FTTH rollout projects start to end- Allocating Work among Team- Surveying Of Project/Build- Detailed AutoCad FTTH Rollout Planning Designs- AutoCad/Viso FTTB Planning- Duct Configuration Layouts- Strong GIS Experience- Splice Diagrams- As-Builds- Designing GPON or Point To Point Networks- In Detail Fibre Passive Product Placing- Drawing up a Bill of material and services- Communicating project info to Operational side of company- Taking ownership on matching client needs to a cost effective solution- Reporting on all projects to ensure effective communication at all times- Be able to work independently and unsupervised- Strong communication skills both verbal and written- Ability to work under pressure and be able to multitask Show less

  • Data Integrity Manager - National

    Jul 2018 - Apr 2021

  • Fibre Network Architect

    Apr 2015 - Apr 2021
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  3-GIS

  Apr 2021 - Sept 2023

  OSP Network Designer - Project Manager

  • Spearhead detailed QGIS/CAD Rollout Planning Designs• Develop duct configuration layouts for optimal infrastructure• Strong GIS experience for precise mapping• Create splice diagrams and accurate As-Builds• Design GPON and Point to Point Networks• Skillfully place Fibre passive products for optimum efficiency• Compile comprehensive Bill of Material and services• Ensure Design Quality Control for optimal design accuracy• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills• Match client needs to cost-effective solutions• Thrive in independent, unsupervised work environments• Excel in both verbal and written communication• Perform under pressure and multitask effectively Show less

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  Superloop

  Nov 2023 - now

  Sales Support Engineer
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  Magnasoft

  Feb 2024 - now

  Project Manager / Fibre Network Specialist