Hi, I’m
CASPER JORDAAN
Senior Software Support Specialist
Keimoes
Summary
As an aspiring Senior Software Support Specialist with a Bachelor of Commerce in Information Technology, I bring a unique blend of skills and experiences. My background as a Senior Software Support Specialist has honed my expertise in Analytical Solutions, Customer Service, and Team Management. I excel in leveraging big data analytics to drive decision-making and improve customer satisfaction. I am adept at managing daily operations and possess strong troubleshooting, fault finding and problem-solving skills, ensuring efficient support and seamless communication. I am committed to delivering exceptional service and fostering collaborative problem-solving in a dynamic environment.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Coetzee transport
Diesel and data controller
05.2024 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Tracking and monitoring of the entire fleet
- Managing fuel consumption on all vehicles
- Weekly reporting to management
- Maintaining Telematics
- Liaising with the drivers on driving techniques for better diesel consumption
- Maintaining all internal systems for more sufficient reporting
- Placing of Diesel orders where necessary
- Updating diesel prices on a monthly basis, negotiating with suppliers for better pricing
- Route Planning
Bonties Vervoer
Fleet Manager
01.2023 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Planning and Scheduling of the entire fleet
- Always made sure to obide to all rules and regulations in the transport of flammable liquida
- Kept vehicle certifications, licenses and all relevant paperwork required up to date
- Daily, weekly and monthly reports for management
- Tracking all vehicles each day using RMS
- Staff Management: Office staff, general workers and drivers, Employment Contracts, disciplinaries and hearings
- Weekly driver allocations and payments
- All fleet related tasks
Paxton Cerva
IT and Financial Manager
04.2020 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Managing the financial staff and Running the Financial department and all the functions
- All payment verification and audits
- Financial Reporting on a monthly basis
- Balancing of financial books and reconciliation of all transactions posted
- Financial and general meetings with staff, shareholders, trustees and Body Corporates
- Maintaining and checking Propsys, the financial software used for generating monthly tenant invoices and statements, cashflow and income statements and balance sheets
- SQL Database Administration
- Internal IT support
- Training
Urbanise.com
Implementation Specialist
12.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Facility Management software support
- Get up to speed with all Urbanise products
- Engage with newly signed up clients to determine their exact needs with regards to facilities management and operations
- Guide clients with regard to preparation of the data needed for the enrollment and implementation of the software
- Configure Urbanise facilities platform to address client operational requirements
- Establish productive, professional relationships with key personnel specified and noted on the customer account
- Support existing facility management clients on-site
- Proactively assesses, clarifies and validates customer and partner needs on an ongoing basis during implementation and report back to management and sales
- Participate in sales pitches, where required, by working with the sales team
- Ensures that data is accurately entered and managed within the Company's systems and databases
- Please note: Traveling form a big part of my job I traveled abroad to Australia for Australian clients, that included onsite meetings and support
Propsys Solutions
Key Account Manager / Business Analyst / Senior Software Support Specialist
01.2016 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Telephonic and onsite Support on ProPacc, the Property Management Software
- SQL: Database creation, data imports and administration
- Writing of Scripts (Queries) for data and database fixes
- Training: Onsite training of existing and new clients on new enhancements and modules
- Writing of user and training manuals
- Upgrades: Made sure that all the clients are upgraded by means of remote access or onsite visits
- Software Testing: Manual and functional testing of all new releases, bug fixes or any improvements
- Meetings with new potential customers, doing GAP meetings to determine the main purpose of their business and requirements
- NAMA events, shows and workshops over weekends
- Team leader and in-house assistance to junior software support personnel
- Travelling formed part of my job
- I was out of the office around 80% + of the time
- I covered the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and parts of Gauteng and North West
Clear Blue Technologies
Technical Support Engineer
03.2013 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Provided Technical support on all Clear Blue products (Hardware)
- Provided Technical support on Clear Blue supplied software
- Provided software implementation support to end-users and Engineers
- Troubleshooting and fault finding for possible problems through different techniques
- Documentating of various test procedures and repair instructions manuals
- Create training and user manuals
- Provided training to customers and technicians
- Perform sales duties when required
- Document all tasks and procedures of technical support
- Writing of technical notes and solutions
- Travelling: Nigeria and China to supervise, manage and support the engineers
- As well as the management of staff in Nigeria
Altech Netstar
Software Support Technician
06.2010 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Installation and implementation of Netstar tracking software packages
- SQL Database Administration, database fixes and data extractions
- Support: Remote, telephonic and onsite software support
- Troubleshooting and fault finding
- Enrollment and implementation of new customers
- Upgrades: Remotely or Onsite
- Training: Onsite training and compiling of training material
- Software testing: Manual testing and writing of testing material and procedures
Digicore
Software Support Technician
11.2007 - 05.2010
Job overview
- Installation and implementation of Ctrack, the tracking software on client's servers and workstations
- Configure and setup the connection settings between the server (Onsite or Remote) and the workstations
- SQL Databases Administration: Writing of scripts and queries for data related issues and fixes
- Setup of Data Sources (ODBC) on workstations to enable them to connect to the SQL Database
- Firewall and antivirus rules and setting exclusions
- Routing and connectivity setup to establish connection between the tracking units and installed software
- Training: New customers and existing customers on enhancements and new features
- Upgrades either Onsite or remotely
- Software testing: Manual testing of all enhancements, new releases and bug repairs
SIQ
Software Support Technician
08.2005 - 10.2007
Job overview
- General queries on software
- Fixing of faults on software and documenting the steps to get the problem resolved
- Software Support on ESOS software - Remote, telephonic and onsite Support
- SQL Database Administration: Scripts and queries as well as database fixes
- Onsite training for individuals or group sessions
- Compiling of all installation and training manuals
- Monthly import and export of data fixes
- Software Testing: Functional and manual testing of all enhancements and new releases and writing of test documents
- Office Administration
- Weekly and monthly reporting, making of installation material and get it posted to all the Sasol agents Nationwide
Education
Graduate Academy of South AfricaPretoria
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom from Information Technology With Extra Modules in Financial Management
01.1999 - 05.2001
University Overview
Extra modules in Financial Management
High School Pretoria NorthPretoria
High School Senior Certificate from Grade 12
01.1994 - 05.1998
University Overview
Subjects: Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Business Economics, Computer Studies, Accounting
Skills
Transportation Management
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Student of the Year reward in my second year of studies
- Student of the Year reward in my final year of studies
- Promoted to Key Account Manager and Senior Software Support Specialist at Propsys Solutions within only 4 months working for the company where it normally takes a year or longer
Personal Information
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Pretoria
- Date of Birth: 01/06/80
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Separated
Drivinglicence
Drivinglicence
Code 8 BTimeline
Diesel and data controller
Coetzee transport
05.2024 - 09.2024
Fleet Manager
Bonties Vervoer
01.2023 - 04.2024
IT and Financial Manager
Paxton Cerva
04.2020 - 07.2020
Implementation Specialist
Urbanise.com
12.2019 - 03.2020
Key Account Manager / Business Analyst / Senior Software Support Specialist
Propsys Solutions
01.2016 - 12.2019
Technical Support Engineer
Clear Blue Technologies
03.2013 - 12.2015
Software Support Technician
Altech Netstar
06.2010 - 02.2013
Software Support Technician
Digicore
11.2007 - 05.2010
Software Support Technician
SIQ
08.2005 - 10.2007
Graduate Academy of South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom from Information Technology With Extra Modules in Financial Management
01.1999 - 05.2001
High School Pretoria North
High School Senior Certificate from Grade 12
01.1994 - 05.1998
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