Confidence and adaptability in leadership, with a passion for technology and strong work ethic, have been demonstrated throughout career. Extensive experience in IT infrastructure, project management, and team leadership has been gained. Proven track record of success in designing and implementing systems and solutions to meet business needs, as well as maintaining and troubleshooting existing systems and applications. Expertise in managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts for products and services has been demonstrated. In roles as a Senior Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Technical Specialist, Domain Architect, and Senior Infrastructure Manager, ability to lead teams and implement effective IT strategies has been consistently demonstrated. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, as well as excellent communication skills, have allowed for effective collaboration with other teams and departments. A desire to thrive in challenging environments and a commitment to providing value to any organization have been demonstrated.
Extensive knowledge of IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and networking systems
2011: As a highly skilled IT Architect, I have won recognition for my innovative work in the manufacturing sector. Specifically, I received a prestigious award for innovation from Wonderware South Africa, a leading supplier of software solutions, for my virtualization implementation at Coca Cola Beverages within the Manufacturing environment. My expertise in this area has made me a valuable asset to any organization looking to optimize and modernize their IT infrastructure.
2021: As a result of my efforts, I successfully collaborated with my peers and partners to migrate all application and infrastructure workloads from our private cloud to the Azure public cloud environment. This resulted in a 35% reduction in costs and a 20% increase in stability for Coca Cola Beverages Africa
2022: I was responsible for managing and leading the conversion of the MPLS legacy network at Coca Cola Beverages Africa to SDWAN. Through this project, I was able to successfully reduce the network OPEX budget by 30%."