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Christiaan Pieter Van Wyngaard

Christiaan Pieter Van Wyngaard

Springs

Summary

Skilled Support Engineer successful at using judgment and advanced technical acumen to make positive impact on business environment. Forward-thinking and resourceful professional with diligent mindset and disciplined approach. Subject Matter Expert in I.T . To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Pre-sales and support Engineer

Geutebrueck-Africa
Gauteng
10.2019 - 06.2023
  • Support of the entire sales department, including the preparation of project sketches, camera plans, quotations, and technical concepts
  • The interface between sales and technical resources at GB international solution finder for the customer
  • Translates customer needs into overall solution requirements
  • Understands the problems of the future user and communicates independently with the customer
  • Serves as point of contact for all project-specific questions and issues for the end user during the pre-sales phase Early participation in sales presentations and negotiations to clarify project-related and technical issues
  • Independent execution of customer meetings and product presentations
  • Organize and lead GB solution presentations
  • Establish a relationship with the customer to provide a point of contact for all issues related to the sales process
  • Establishing contacts in all project-relevant departments of the end customer
  • Control, support and execute PoCs
  • Perform feasibility studies
  • Commercial review and assessment of requested product adaptations
  • Perform competitive analysis (in competitive sales situations)
  • Development of individual case studies and references
  • Analysis of customer processes and definition of customized solutions
  • Development of individual license models
  • Presentation of financial options to the customer (if requested)
  • Preparation of project documentation for handover to project management after order placement
  • Coordination and management of RFQ and RFP requests
  • Training on software


Reference: Bernard Senekal
Title: Managing Director
Phone: 082 497 0897

Operation CDS System Engineer

Sentronics (pty) Ltd
Woodmead
03.2019 - 10.2019
  • Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
  • Integrated database and backup servers into enterprise systems.
  • Conducted end-user reviews for modified and new systems.
  • Delivered helpdesk service and support to customers.
  • Configured, installed and upgraded SQL databases.
  • Developed and maintained policies to control information technology and security for DevOPS operations.
  • Managed key information technology and compliance programs for proactive risk management.
  • Oversaw transition of workload automation system to AI environment.
  • Assisted Client with resolving network problems at remote locations.
  • Developed IT policies to comply with applicable laws.
  • Analyzed security logs to determine and alleviate network threats.
  • Configured, tested and maintained Cisco and Fortigate network equipment to achieve maximum performance.
  • Streamlined troubleshooting processes to improve system support and enhance communication between support team and end-users.
  • Created flowcharts, diagrams and other documentation.
  • Documented system configuration, mapping and processes.
  • Completed software updates and assessed security patches for optimized computer use.


Reference: Callie Du Plessis
Title: Operations
Phone: 082 320 7871


Operation CDS System Engineer

Naxian-Systems
Woodmead
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
  • Developed and maintained policies to control information technology and security for Devops operations.
  • Conducted end-user reviews for modified and new systems.
  • Delivered helpdesk service and support to customers.
  • Configured, installed and upgraded SQL databases.
  • Managed key information technology and compliance programs for proactive risk management.
  • Oversaw transition of workload automation system to AI environment.
  • Assisted Client with resolving network problems at remote locations.
  • Developed IT policies to comply with applicable laws.
  • Analyzed security logs to determine and alleviate network threats.
  • Configured, tested and maintained Cisco and Fortigate network equipment to achieve maximum performance.
  • Streamlined troubleshooting processes to improve system support and enhance communication between support team and end-users.
  • Created flowcharts, diagrams and other documentation.
  • Documented system configuration, mapping and processes.
  • Completed software updates and assessed security patches for optimized computer use.


Reference: Bernard Senekal
Title: Managing Director
Phone: 082 497 0897

Snr Network & Systems Administrator

Liebherr-Africa
Springs
09.2007 - 03.2017
  • Orchestrated integration and communication of software upgrades.
  • Conducted routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment.
  • Integrated and updated software products to boost system compatibility.
  • Performed software installations and upgrades to UNIX and Windows operating systems.
  • Tested software remotely and onsite for server sets to maintain operational readiness.
  • Delivered Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for problem identification, diagnosis and issue resolution.
  • Configured and tested Windows Server operating systems with roles features.
  • Created nightly jobs for database backups.
  • Attended meetings to deliver status reports to key stakeholders.
  • Developed modification program to determine compatibility with various software.
  • Detailed upcoming software upgrades and system sprints to team members.
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
  • Analyzed network traffic and performance metrics to optimize system performance.
  • Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
  • Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.
  • Developed and documented network policies, procedures and standards.
  • Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
  • Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
  • Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
  • Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
  • Identified and resolved network congestion issues and bottlenecks.
  • Implemented and maintained virtual private networks.
  • Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
  • Evaluated software products to determine compatibility with existing systems.
  • Maximized system availability through development and testing of contingency plans.
  • Analyzed complex project server issues and worked on large enterprise and business-critical applications.
  • Performed network security design and integration duties.
  • Implemented internet and intranet applications on multiple platforms.


Reference: Corne Duvenage
Title: IT Manager
Phone Number: 082 561 9642


Education

AWS Cloud Practitioner - Information Technology

Udemy
Online
01.2023 - Current

Geutebruck G-Core Technical Training - Security System Technology

Guetebrueck-International
Germany
08.2019 - 08.2019

Microsoft SQL - Information Technology

Udemy
Online
01.2018 - 01.2018

Cyber Security ‑ Hackers exposed ‑ Completed - Information Technology

Udemy
Online
02.2018 - 02.2018

Cyber Security ‑ Anonymous Browsing - Information Technology

Udemy
Online
03.2018 - 03.2018

Cyber Security ‑ Network Security - Information Technology

Udemy
Online
04.2018 - 04.2018

Complete Linux Course - Information Technology

Udemy
Online
01.2019 - 01.2019

CCNA ‑ Routing and switching - Information Technology

CTU Training Solutions
Boksburg, Gauteng
02.2015 - 06.2015

Mcitp enterprise administrator - Information Technology

CTU ‑training Solutions
Boksburg, Gauteng
02.2012 - 07.2012

CompTIA A+ Certification - Information Technology

CTU ‑ Training Solutions
Boksburg
01.2011 - 04.2011

High School Diploma -

High Technical School Springs
Springs
08.2006 - 08.2006

Geutebruck G-Core Trainers Training - Security System Technology

Geutebrueck- Intenational
Germany
10.2019 - 10.2019

CompTIA Network + Certification - Information Technology

CTU Training Solutions
Boksburg
04.2011 - 08.2011

Skills

Microsoft Server 2003 up to 2016undefined

Additional Information

  • Employment Status : unemployed
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Dependents: Two
  • Nationality: South Africa ( willing to relocate anywhere in the world
  • Driver license: Code 8
  • Own Transport: Yes

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved Software Testing which led to client satisfaction.

Timeline

AWS Cloud Practitioner - Information Technology

Udemy
01.2023 - Current

Geutebruck G-Core Trainers Training - Security System Technology

Geutebrueck- Intenational
10.2019 - 10.2019

Pre-sales and support Engineer

Geutebrueck-Africa
10.2019 - 06.2023

Geutebruck G-Core Technical Training - Security System Technology

Guetebrueck-International
08.2019 - 08.2019

Operation CDS System Engineer

Sentronics (pty) Ltd
03.2019 - 10.2019

Complete Linux Course - Information Technology

Udemy
01.2019 - 01.2019

Cyber Security ‑ Network Security - Information Technology

Udemy
04.2018 - 04.2018

Cyber Security ‑ Anonymous Browsing - Information Technology

Udemy
03.2018 - 03.2018

Cyber Security ‑ Hackers exposed ‑ Completed - Information Technology

Udemy
02.2018 - 02.2018

Microsoft SQL - Information Technology

Udemy
01.2018 - 01.2018

Operation CDS System Engineer

Naxian-Systems
03.2017 - 03.2019

CCNA ‑ Routing and switching - Information Technology

CTU Training Solutions
02.2015 - 06.2015

Mcitp enterprise administrator - Information Technology

CTU ‑training Solutions
02.2012 - 07.2012

CompTIA Network + Certification - Information Technology

CTU Training Solutions
04.2011 - 08.2011

CompTIA A+ Certification - Information Technology

CTU ‑ Training Solutions
01.2011 - 04.2011

Snr Network & Systems Administrator

Liebherr-Africa
09.2007 - 03.2017

High School Diploma -

High Technical School Springs
08.2006 - 08.2006
Christiaan Pieter Van Wyngaard