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Date of Birth
Dependants
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Andre Jacobs

Brakpan,GP

Summary

Talented Support Technician bringing 22 years of experience in PC build and rebuild as well as software experience. Knowledgeable about operations and repairs. Enthusiastic about helping operations run smoothly by providing top-notch support. I believe that I can be an asset to the company as I never back down from a challenge and I am a fast learner.

I am currently busy studying Linux+ and Server Pro to broaden my field of expertise.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Workshop and Support Technician

ASG Computers
09.2008 - Current

Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.

Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.

Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding networking operation, use and repair.

Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users.

Repair, upgrade and maintenance of computers in ASG

Repair, upgrade and maintenance of computers booked into the workshop.

Regulating Workshop workload.

Assisting corporate technicians with repairs, upgrades and maintenance on computers brought in from client sites.

Assembly of computerized CCTV systems.

Travelling to various client sites to assist with on-site maintenance and breakdowns

Troubleshot and diagnosed problems to accurately resolve wide range of technical issues.

Installed and configured operating systems and applications.

Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.

Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.

Created user accounts and assigned permissions.

Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.

Walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.

Completed inventory counts and organized supplies.

Trained users on how to operate components and systems.

Updated documentation and produced reports.

Managed high levels of call flow and responded to technical support needs.

Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.

Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.

Offered assistance in implementing and developing training programs.

Tested newly installed software and hardware prior to deployment.

Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.

Configured and tested new software and hardware.

Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.

Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.

Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.

Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.

Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.

Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.

Stock Controller/Dispatch Clerk

Makro Distribution Centre
09.2006 - 08.2008

Control flow of stock to and from Warehouse and put away stock in shelves for storage.

Created Sales Sets from certain stock.

Solving Penalty (Problem) stock in Warehouse.

Solving stock problems if stores were oversupplied.

Dispatching trucks from DC to other Makro stores.

Lecturer for A+, N+ Course and Microsoft

AUDDEM Computer College
07.2003 - 08.2006

Trained students to build and maintain PC's and how to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Taught students the theoretical and practical use of the A+ and N+ course.

Support and Cabling Technician in the IT Dept

Arwyp Medical Centre
03.2001 - 06.2002

Installing Network Cables as needed.

Building PC's and general maintenance to PC's.

Installed cabling for CCTV system and installed cameras.

Education

Certificate - IT Technician

AUDDEM Computer College
Kempton Park, South Africa
07.2003

Grade 11 - High School

Hoërskool Kempton Park
Kempton Park, South Africa
12.2000

Skills

  • Application support
  • Software Installation and Updates
  • Troubleshooting
  • Data Recovery
  • Repair expertise
  • System Maintenance and virus removal
  • Technical Support
  • Hardware Repair
  • Ticket management
  • Network configuration
  • Remote Support
  • Issue Resolution

Nationality

South African Citizen

Date of Birth

2 March 1982

Dependants

3 Sons

Hobbies

LAN Gaming

Building Computers and Case Modding

Music and Movies

Setting up Test Servers

Languages

Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Senior Workshop and Support Technician

ASG Computers
09.2008 - Current

Stock Controller/Dispatch Clerk

Makro Distribution Centre
09.2006 - 08.2008

Lecturer for A+, N+ Course and Microsoft

AUDDEM Computer College
07.2003 - 08.2006

Support and Cabling Technician in the IT Dept

Arwyp Medical Centre
03.2001 - 06.2002

Certificate - IT Technician

AUDDEM Computer College

Grade 11 - High School

Hoërskool Kempton Park
Andre Jacobs