Daniel Mostert
IT Manager
East London
Summary
Knowledgeable IT Manager oversees technology deployment and maintenance. Instructs and leads IT staff members in support of hardware, software and networking infrastructure. Actively works with executives to determine and implement tech needs. Manages technology strategy, training and documentation. Instrumental IT Management bringing over 20 years of experience achieving ambitious goals in challenging IT environment. Diligent, forward-thinking and adaptable to dynamic company, customer and project needs. Successful at motivating teams to meet demanding timelines. Experienced IT Manager with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in setting up infrastructure and planning and deployment. Experienced Information Technology Manager well-versed in infrastructure, security planning and daily operations management. Forward-thinking and strategic leader with 20 years of experience in IT Field. Recognized for cost-effective system improvements, operational streamlining and positive leadership style. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Credit Controller
Planet Finance
East London
- Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with customer service, sales and billing departments.
- Devised collection recovery strategies to resolve customer issues and delinquent cases.
- Reached out to customers to check on payments and convey options.
Loan Officer
Saambou Bank
East London
- Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer loan application reviews.
- Originated, reviewed, processed, closed, and administered customer loan proposals.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.
- Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendations.
IT Manger
Meyers Motors
East London
02.2002 - Current
- Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
- Oversaw IT department operations and training.
- Built, repaired and installed computer-related hardware based on deployment procedures.
- Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
- Customized and repaired technology based on staff requests.
- Created and terminated user's accounts from start to finish in business applications.
- Demonstrated familiarity with latest hardware, software and networking technology.
- Led technology selection and rollout, focusing on organizational planning and supplier service-level agreements.
- Developed and implemented measures and procedures to protect IT systems from cyber threats and data breaches.
- Understood key product management roadmap objectives and requirements to develop product technology strategy.
- Oversaw daily performance of computer systems and immediately responded to issues to keep network up and running.
- Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.
- Communicated with executive team and CEO to maximize development efficiencies and resolve technology issues.
- Conferred with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs.
- Interacted and negotiated with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure products and services.
- Played key role in on-going network design, reevaluation and optimization to keep pace with company growth.
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
- Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support and network operations.
- Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Supported implementation of warehouse management system software applications to enable centralized management of tasks.
- Built entire companies infrastructure from ground up.
- Branches: East London, King Williams Town, Queenstown, Mthatha and George (was Sold).
- Multiple Compnaies - Meyers Motors, Crucial trade, Meyers Hire, Meyers Employment Solutions, Meyers Auto Parts , Body Culture.
- Over 20 years service. Covering almost every aspect of IT Requirements.
Education
Diploma - Business Management
Damelin
East London, South Africa 01.1999 - 06.1999
Internationally Certified - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator
Microsoft
Microsoft International 01.2001 - 12.2001
Internationally Certified - Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Professional 01.2001 - 12.2001
Internationally Certified - A+ Certified Service Technician
Comptia
Comptia International 01.2001 - 12.2001
Internationally Certified - Comptia I-Net+ Certified
Comptia
Comptia International 01.2001 - 03.2001
Internationally Certified - CompTIA Security+ Certified
Comptia
Comptia International 01.2001 - 06.2001
Certified - Wordpress Developer
Udemy
Udemy Online 07.2020 - 08.2020
Certificate - Java
Rhodes University
Rhodes University East London Campus 01.2001 - 12.2001
Skills
Risk mitigation planning
undefinedTimeline
Certified - Wordpress Developer
Udemy
07.2020 - 08.2020
IT Manger
Meyers Motors
02.2002 - Current
Internationally Certified - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator
Microsoft
01.2001 - 12.2001
Internationally Certified - Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft
01.2001 - 12.2001
Internationally Certified - A+ Certified Service Technician
Comptia
01.2001 - 12.2001
Internationally Certified - Comptia I-Net+ Certified
Comptia
01.2001 - 03.2001
Internationally Certified - CompTIA Security+ Certified
Comptia
01.2001 - 06.2001
Certificate - Java
Rhodes University
01.2001 - 12.2001
Diploma - Business Management
Damelin
01.1999 - 06.1999
Credit Controller
Planet Finance
Loan Officer
Saambou Bank
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