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BRANDON THEO ARENDSE

Cape Town

Summary

Versatile Repair Tech with talents in performing regular upgrades, troubleshooting system failures, and repairing equipment. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to manage several different tasks at once.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Technical Support Repair Technician

Spectrum Security Products
06.2024 - Current
  • My responsibilities included providing support for alarm systems, CCTV, and intercom systems, as well as assisting installers with programming various units.
  • This support was provided through telephonic assistance, remote troubleshooting, and on-site visits.
  • Additionally, I was responsible for repairing various products sold by the company, which involved PCB diagnostics and replacements.
  • My role also required conducting site visits and performing system commissioning to ensure proper installation and functionality.
  • This role extends to network configuration and troubleshooting as well as many of our Devices are IOT Devices, as such I have experience in software / firmware upgrading and downgrading.

D2 Technician

AMAZON DEVELOPMENTS
05.2022 - 06.2024
  • My responsibilities included assisting and troubleshooting amazon owned devices and services such as Amazon Video, Music, Prime.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Reduced response times to technical issues, implementing prioritized troubleshooting protocol.

Freelance

Self-employeed
Cape Town
12.2020 - 05.2022
  • My freelance work consisted of Graphic design, PLC Programming, Web development and managing ecommerce stores, via websites or platforms like Takealot, one day only and Makro.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

MECHATRONICS Engineer

F AND B ELECTRICAL
Cape Town
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • My responsibilities included PLC and HMI programming as well as automated system integration.
  • One of my completed projects involved redesigning and implementing an automated solution at Atlantis Foundries to address their sand purification issue.
  • This project encompassed the installation of necessary components, wiring, programming, and training operators on how to effectively use the system.
  • Stayed current with emerging trends in mechatronics technology through active participation in professional conferences and continuous self-learning initiatives.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL -

HOЁRSKOOL VOORTREKKER
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2011 - 01.2015

National Diploma in Mechatronics - MECHATRONICS

CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Cape Town, South Africa
12.2021

Skills

  • PLC Programming (Siemens, Allan Bradley, Delta)

  • Word Press

  • Scada / HMI development

  • Windows / Linux / Mac os

  • Web Based Design

  • Microcontroller Programming

  • Software installation

  • Electrical troubleshooting

  • Hardware repair

Timeline

Technical Support Repair Technician

Spectrum Security Products
06.2024 - Current

D2 Technician

AMAZON DEVELOPMENTS
05.2022 - 06.2024

Freelance

Self-employeed
12.2020 - 05.2022

MECHATRONICS Engineer

F AND B ELECTRICAL
01.2020 - 12.2020

HIGH SCHOOL -

HOЁRSKOOL VOORTREKKER
01.2011 - 01.2015

National Diploma in Mechatronics - MECHATRONICS

CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

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