Brendon Garikai Mangisi
Johannesburg
Summary
Experienced Solar Pre-sales Engineer with a strong background in network support and solar photovoltaic installation. Proven track record in educating clients on technical product aspects, generating detailed client requirement reports, and delivering compelling product demonstrations. Skilled in Python, SQL, Linux administration, requirements analysis, technical support and troubleshooting, network configuration and management, project management, communication skills, and technical liaison. Adept at configuring hardware devices for solar systems, commissioning installations, and providing ongoing system support. Career goal includes leveraging extensive technical expertise to drive innovative solutions in the renewable energy sector.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Solar Pre-sales Engineer
GHTL
02.2025 - 05.2026
- Educated clients on the technical aspects of products, ensuring they had a clear understanding of functionality and benefits.
- Participated in industry events and conferences, representing company products while engaging potential customers.
- Generated detailed reports outlining client requirements and proposed solutions, providing valuable information for both sales and engineering teams.
- Delivered compelling product demonstrations that showcased key features and benefits, leading to higher conversion rates.
Network Support Engineer
Thaba Solar
05.2021 - 01.2025
- Configured hardware devices and software for solar system installations.
- Commissioned solar systems for client use.
- Assisted in troubleshooting tasks for users.
- Installed networking devices to enhance connectivity.
- Monitored network performance, resolving issues to reduce downtime.
- Provided technical support, guiding users on network resources.
- Managed IP addressing and subnetting for optimal configuration.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve network-related challenges.
- Diagnosed network problems effectively.
Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Thaba Solar
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Met and exceeded customer preferences with high-quality solar photovoltaic installations matching designs parameters.
- Put in place systems consistently surpassing code and safety standards.
- Conducted visual inspections and physical tests on previously installed modules and systems to identify faults.
- Provided ongoing support for installed systems through regular monitoring and maintenance visits, maintaining long-term client relationships.
Education
Bachelor of commerce - Informatics
University of South Africa
Pretoria10-2025
Skills
Computer programming: Python and SQL
Linux administration
Requirements analysis
Technical support and troubleshooting
Network configuration and management
Project management
- Communication skills
- Technical liaison
Languages
English
Languages
2
Certification
- Victron Installer
- Mikrotik Certified Network Associate
- Code 10 Drivers Licence
Timeline
Solar Pre-sales Engineer
GHTL
02.2025 - 05.2026
Network Support Engineer
Thaba Solar
05.2021 - 01.2025
Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Thaba Solar
10.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of commerce - Informatics
University of South Africa