Mikrotik and Ubiquiti (Networking)
Danie Nel
Management
Somerset West
Summary
Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in Business development.
Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CTO Green Precision
Green Precision
Somerset West
06.2023 - Current
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Blue Nova Technical Manager
Blue Nova Energy
Somerset Wesy
01.2018 - 05.2023
- Liaised between business and technology units to manage delivery schedules for applications.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Recruited and trained IT team members.
- Communicated cross-functionally with technology leaders across analysis, architecture, build, quality assurance, deployment and support teams on project execution.
- Assisted product owners with prioritization of backlogs.
- Communicated project status, delivering audience messages and change management with clients.
- Increased employee productivity by 15% through training and mentorship.
- Analyzed company processes to determine outsourcing feasibility.
- Designed, implemented and monitored integration between applications while coordinating updates and developing test cases.
- Gathered requirements and maintained communication between project teams, internal clients and external stakeholders.
- Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
- Evaluated reputation risk and regulatory risk.
- Created, managed and integrated application interoperability while coordinating updates and developing test cases.
- Met with clients to gather and understand requirements and coordinated with system administrators and directors to plan and schedule project activities.
- Generated earned value management data capture spreadsheets and reports for management.
- Evaluated customer impact risk, reputation risk and regulatory risk.
- Managed deliverable estimates, negotiated resource conflicts and allocated resources.
- Worked closely with customers to evaluate various types of risks such as impact, reputation and regulatory.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
Managing Director at Solar@DJNel
Solar@DJNel
Strand
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Documented processes and drafted SOPs to comply with regulations and company policies.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Piloted cross-departmental projects to achieve successful delivery of new initiatives.
- Devised and implemented innovative and marketing campaigns to promote products and services.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Led development of comprehensive business plan to maximize profitability and company performance.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Technical Director at Aethernet
Aethernet
Strand
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.
- Founded interdisciplinary technology review protocols to smooth departmental upticks in spending by better aligning purchase efforts with company-wide goals.
- Spearheaded disaster resilience and recovery efforts, successfully retaining 251 terabytes of data that would have otherwise been lost.
- Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
- Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.
- Authored wide-ranging roadmaps, determining how technology would be integrated into business operations for maximum return on investment (ROI).
- Led offshore development teams via telepresence, managing diverse personnel across varying levels of technical expertise.
- Supported creation of client and business partner relationships through careful collaboration and networking efforts.
- Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
- Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Presented budget and business planning proposals to senior leadership, advocating for junior personnel needs and segment-wide business goals.
- Oversaw testing of equipment and components to check for defects.
- Complied with stringent regulatory standards for data handling.
AV Custom Install
AV Custom Solutions
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
- Completed troubleshooting of malfunctions and diagnosed issues.
- Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Used appropriate PPE to reduce risks when working with electrical and communications systems.
- Assisted with system design and layout to optimize installations and continuous performance.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with customers and vendors to promote loyalty and referrals.
- Communicated quickly and accurately with supervisors about problematic sites, missed installations or other issues.
- Installed security cameras, access control systems and structured cabling systems in accordance with industry regulations.
- Supported customer satisfaction, providing detailed instructions and demonstrations on proper system operation.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Measured and hemmed curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size using tape measures.
- Checked, repaired and repacked survival equipment to meet specifications.
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff and inspected equipment.
- Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Followed established procedures for inspection of belts, drives and motors, performing needed maintenance.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
- Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
- Stamped grommets into canvas using mallets and punches or eyelet machines.
- Sewed fringe, tassels and ruffles onto drapes and curtains and buttons and trimming onto garments.
- Researched and implemented new technologies and equipment.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Patched holes, sewed tears and ripped seams or darned defects using needles and thread or sewing machines.
- Cleaned stains from fabric or garments using spray guns and cleaning fluid.
- Trimmed cut or torn fabric using scissors or knives and stitched trimmed edges together.
- Spread out articles or materials and examined for holes, tears and other defects.
Sales and Network Team Leader
Tafelberg Furniture's
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Configured, monitored and maintained email applications and virus protection software.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Analyzed network traffic and performance metrics to optimize system performance.
- Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
- Developed and documented network policies, procedures and standards.
- Analyzed complex project server issues and worked on large enterprise and business-critical applications.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
- Devised scripts and automation tools to improve system efficiency.
- Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
- Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
- Identified and resolved network congestion issues and bottlenecks.
- Evaluated software products to determine compatibility with existing systems.
- Maximized system availability through development and testing of contingency plans.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
- Implemented and maintained virtual private networks.
- Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.
- Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
- Performed network security design and integration duties.
- Researched and recommended new technologies and strategies for improving system performance.
- Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
- Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
Manager on a Farm (Onion Seeds and Chickens)
Karoo Chicken
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
Micrtronics Senior Team Manager
Mictrotronics
01.2010 - 04.2013
- Administered monthly and annual reviews to direct reports and set clear and measurable goals, action plans, and follow-up procedures.
- Drove performance of staff by creating incentives and positive work atmosphere and administering recognition and rewards programs.
- Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
Waiter
Spur
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Trained new servers on restaurant policies and procedures.
- Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
- Provided recommendations on menu items and upsold food and drinks to increase sales.
- Checked customers' IDs to verify age in compliance with minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Upsold appetizers, drinks and desserts to increase restaurant profits.
- Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
- Informed customers about daily and seasonal specials.
- Met with chef to review daily specials and menu changes.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to facilitate prompt and accurate food preparation.
Education
MBA -
Received An Invite From CPUT To Complete My MBA
Received An Invite From CPUT To Complete My MBA 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business Development Management
Unisa
South Africa 04.2001 -
Solar Engineering - Solar Engineering
Solar Engineering (UK)
UK 04.2001 -
LLB - Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
(LLB)Law Unisa (did Not Articulate)
Unisa 04.2001 -
Electronics Design High And Low V (Boland) - Electronics
Electronics Design High And Low V (Boland)
Strand 04.2001 -
Skills
Project Management
undefinedEmployment History - Work History
- Waiter spur 2009-2010
- Micrtronics 2010-2013 April
- Manager on a farm 2013-2014
- Tafelberg Furnishers 2014 to 2015
- AV Custom Install 2015-2017
- Student at Unisa 2015 to 2021 (want to do MBA this year)
- Managing Director at Solar@DJNel
- Technical Director at Aethernet (sold in 2020)
- Blue Nova Technical Manager 2018-2023
Academic Positions - Positions
- Matriek
- Electronics Design High and Low V (Boland)
- (LLB)Law Unisa (did not articulate)
- Ba Business Development Management
- Solar engineering (UK)
- Received an invite from CPUT to complete my MBA
Additional Information
Everything involved with Support/Repairs and Operations as a Technical Manager. I am as well at this stage responsible for our Head office Health and safety and Maintenance. I am responsible for product development as well in our production line with meeting targets and quality control. (I was with Blue Nova Energy with the following work Duties, I moved to an external advisory contractor is 2022) as I refocused my attention in developing my 3 existing companies.
Research And Training - Courses
- Basic electronics
- Mikrotik and Ubiquiti (Networking)
- Majority short course of BMS systems
- Majority short course of Fire suppression systems
- Majority short course of TV distribution systems
- Basic network management (Microsoft)
- Solar Commercial system designing
- All required health and safety requirements- I was the 16.2 (2021-2022)
- Advance production management certificate
Interesting Facts
- I was support for a small ISP Company in 2011
- I am admin/first contact of Cape Town wireless user group Helderberg area.
- I have done my electrical N qualification with Boland College and my Business Management training with Master Class Management.
- I sold my 2 companies in 2020 ISP.
- I am extremely good with people and have a brilliant ability to get the best out of my team.
Optional Personal Information
Married, Minette, None
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Western-Cape
- Citizenship: S.A
- Date of Birth: 06/21/92
- Gender: Male
- Visa Status: No visa Only passport
References
- Mnr. Swart Johan of Mev Swart, 0218534554
- Dolph Pienaar, 067 959 0062
- Minette, 0832823806
Accomplishments
:Basic electronics
:Mikrotik and Ubiquiti (Networking)
;Majority short course of BMS systems
;Majority short course of Fire suppression systems
;Majority short course of TV distribution systems
:Basic network management (Microsoft)
:Solar Commercial system designing
:All required health and safety requirements-
I was the 16.2 (2021-2022)
:Advance production management certificate
Software
Majority short course of BMS systems
Majority short course of Fire suppression systems
Majority short course of TV distribution systems
Basic network management (Microsoft)
Solar Commercial system designing
All required health and safety requirements-I was the 162 (2021-2022)
Advance production management certificate
Timeline
CTO Green Precision
Green Precision
06.2023 - Current
Blue Nova Technical Manager
Blue Nova Energy
01.2018 - 05.2023
Technical Director at Aethernet
Aethernet
01.2017 - 01.2020
Managing Director at Solar@DJNel
Solar@DJNel
01.2015 - 01.2020
AV Custom Install
AV Custom Solutions
01.2015 - 01.2017
Sales and Network Team Leader
Tafelberg Furniture's
01.2014 - 01.2015
Manager on a Farm (Onion Seeds and Chickens)
Karoo Chicken
01.2013 - 01.2014
Micrtronics Senior Team Manager
Mictrotronics
01.2010 - 04.2013
Waiter
Spur
01.2009 - 01.2010
MBA -
Received An Invite From CPUT To Complete My MBA
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business Development Management
Unisa
04.2001 -
Solar Engineering - Solar Engineering
Solar Engineering (UK)
04.2001 -
LLB - Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
(LLB)Law Unisa (did Not Articulate)
04.2001 -
Electronics Design High And Low V (Boland) - Electronics
Electronics Design High And Low V (Boland)
04.2001 -
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