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Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Charl Jordaan

Charl Jordaan

Microsoft System Engineer
Pretoria,GP

Summary

EDUCATION LEVEL Hard ware diploma Mr Charl Jordaan is a tall well-presented man with an outgoing personality. He communicates with confidence and displays very good people skills. He also enjoys people related activities and a challenging work environment. He has had good experience on computers and servers and has a strong aptitude for System Administration. However, his natural flair for people would also make him well suited to a management position. He is flexible and able to do both contract and permanent work. Indeed a man of good calibre and excellent potential for further development. Dedicated Technical Consultant adept at cultivating long-term partnerships with lucrative clients. Knowledgeable in server hardware and components configurations. Successful career history comprising more than [Number] years.30

Overview

2
2
Languages
10
10
Certifications
14
14
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Leader and System Administrator

SAAB, Saab Grintek Defence
01.2009 - Current
  • In 2009 Charl was employed as Senior, by SAAB.
  • Here his duties included:.
  • Responsible for entire IT infrastructure at the SAAB North campus in Centurion.
  • Installation, Support and Maintenance of Hardware, Software and Networks.
  • Disaster Recovery.
  • First and Second Line Support.
  • Purchasing new hardware and testing.
  • Installing of security Cameras.
  • Support and consult with other teams in company.

System Administrator and Workshop Manager and here his duties included

JANTAR Computer Services
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Charl was offered a position at JANTAR Computer Services as, :.
  • Managing Workshop.
  • Maintain & Administer NT Networks.
  • Exchange.

Senior Technician and his duties included

SABC
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Hardware Installations and upgrades.
  • Building of new personal computers from components.
  • Processor and ram updates.
  • Hard drive installation and Upgrades.
  • Using Drive Pro to recover Hard disks.
  • Using Micro House Drive Pro.
  • Sound Blaster & CD Rom installations.
  • Installations and configurations of Network adapters.
  • Installations and configurations of modems.
  • Internal & External Fax software.
  • Installations and configurations of scanners.
  • Installations and configurations of Network printers.
  • Hardware faults:.
  • Fault finding was done on all types of Computer Hardware.
  • First Line Support.
  • Software Installations and Upgrades.
  • The software included the following: MS Windows for workgroup, MS Windows 95, MS Office, Corel Draw.
  • Network client software like Novell Netware, Banyan Vines and Windows NT clients was also installed and configured on client computers.
  • Installation of MS Mail and exchange on client computers.
  • Installation of Virus Protection software and scanning and removal of viruses.
  • Installation of internet and email.
  • Basic end user support on Office Suite.

OLIVETTI South Africa
01.1988 - 01.1995
  • Charl started his career as technician for OLIVETTI South Africa and his responsibilities and duties included:.
  • Assisted in NetWare and Windows NT administration.
  • Upgrading of Vinse servers and workstations to new software revision.
  • Installation and configuring of network printers.
  • Troubleshooting Network cabling faults.
  • Hardware support for servers.

Education

High School Diploma -

H T S PW Botha
George
01.1974 - 10.1987

Skills

Microsoft MCSEundefined

Accomplishments

  • Repairs and Installations of Server and Personal Computer Hardware.
  • Sales – Getting New Contracts.
  • Sales – Hardware.
  • Software Support 2000 – 2009 Workgroup Technologies Charl was head-hunted to work for Workgroup Technologies as System Administrator.
  • Charl did most of his certification training while working at Workgroup and these included:.
  • Windows NT Server.
  • TCP/IP.
  • IIS.
  • Supporting Windows 95 & 98.
  • Citrix (For full list see Education) His duties at Workgroup technologies was the following:.
  • Responsible for entire IT infrastructure Hardware, Software, Networks.
  • SLA’s established and outsourced.
  • Contractors managed.
  • Effective Evaluation, Planning & Implementation of projects.
  • Web site updates in line with Workgroup’s Vision and business directions.
  • Managed Employees Performance.
  • Mentoring provided.
  • Recruitment and Induction.
  • Upgraded current Operating Systems on Servers.
  • Upgraded Mail Servers.
  • Upgraded Citrix for Metaframe.
  • Implemented new VPN via MTNNS.
  • Implemented VoIP.
  • Data Integrity.
  • Document Back-up procedure.
  • Disaster Recovery plan set up.
  • Quick turnaround on daily support calls.
  • Effective functioning of Lucent Switch, Security Systems, UPS & Generator.
  • Managing Server Room.

Certification

Information technology

Additional Information

  • Pre-deployment duties Windows updates on all servers and clients Anti-virus definitions updates on all servers and clients Installation & configuration of Win ExCon Suite Signing out all operational equipment and check according to inventory Update and synchronization of all libraries on workstations and external drives relevant to current exercise requirement Apply network security protocols (i.e. update passwords & configure firewalls) Prepare terrain for the specific training area as requested Integrity testing of hardware and software relevant to current exercise British Army in Kenya Worked with the SAAB UK and SAAB Sweden Training and Simulation Team as part of the technical support on Live Simulation exercises Providing technical support and training to BATUK (British Army Training Under Kenya) Training: Support and Maintenance of Live Simulation system and equipment Basic technical training on DTES (Deployable Tactical Engagement System) exercise hardware (Theory & Practical) Hands-on training of DTES hardware as per technical support requirements Configuration of DTES hardware as per technical support requirements Basic technical training of DTES Applications (ExPert) and Operating Systems Technical training for configuration of DTES Applications and Operating Systems In-depth training, configuration and troubleshooting of the DTES communication field equipment; which include high-frequency point-to-point and point to multi-point microwave radios and antenna equipment - Infrastructure Network (IN), In-depth training, configuration and troubleshooting of the DTES Local Area Network (LAN) and Operating Systems and Applications used in ExCon Communication Network (ECN) Introduction to basic map building using various software tools Configuration of spatial terrain and geographical referencing of maps to be used in ExPert (CC system used on DTES) Building and configuring 3D models to be imported into ExPert Building, exporting and importing of ORBAT Starting, running and finishing an exercise Importing and exporting of exercises and data bases Exercise Responsibilities: Pre-deployment duties: Windows updates on all servers and clients Anti-virus definitions updates on all servers and clients Installation & configuration of Win ExCon Suite Signing out all operational equipment and check according to inventory Update and synchronization of all libraries on workstations and external drives relevant to current exercise requirement Apply network security protocols (i.e. update passwords & configure firewalls) Prepare terrain for the specific training area as requested Integrity testing of hardware and software relevant to current exercise CURRICULUM VITAE
  • SA Army Live simulation Worked with the SANDF Training and Simulation Team as part of the technical support on Live Simulation exercises, providing technical support and training to SANDF (Chief Army and C JOPS) for the past 6 years. My responsibilities are as follo Responsible for the operational preparation and setup of all technical aspects of the SA Army Live simulation project Provide training, setup the exercise according to the ORBAT on the correct terrain, the execution of the exercise and support during the execution to the SA Army Live Sim training exercises Prepare the AAR for feedback immediately after the execution of the exercise and preparing training material for the customer Responsible for the maintenance, repair and cleaning of all equipment used on the Live simulation project.
  • As above for British Army in Kenya) Exercise Responsibilities: (As above for British Army in Kenya) Software: BattleTek (Constructive Simulation System) Chaka (Landward C2 System) DTES (Deployable Tactical Engagement Systems)

Software

Microsoft

Interests

Shooting

Cyceling

Diving

Gym

Remote control Choppers and drones

Timeline

Technical Leader and System Administrator

SAAB, Saab Grintek Defence
01.2009 - Current

System Administrator and Workshop Manager and here his duties included

JANTAR Computer Services
01.1997 - 01.2000

Senior Technician and his duties included

SABC
01.1995 - 01.1997

OLIVETTI South Africa
01.1988 - 01.1995

High School Diploma -

H T S PW Botha
01.1974 - 10.1987
Charl JordaanMicrosoft System Engineer