Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
References
Hobbies and Interests
Attributes
Languages
Certification
Hobbies and interests
Accomplishments
Websites
Timeline
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Derick Vicent Rikhotso Resume

Derick Vicent Rikhotso Resume

Midrand

Summary

I'm an IT specialist, Network Engineer, Facilitator, Sales Representative, Account Manager with over 08 years of experience providing administrative support to over thirty staff members and interfacing with facility management, facilitation, and IT Support Technician. I possess strong multi-tasking skills, with the ability to simultaneously manage several projects and schedules. Excellent public-facing point person for clients, customers, vendor and equipment and service providers. Tech savvy and efficiency focused. Results-driven IT Desktop Support Technician with expertise in troubleshooting, software deployment, and system configuration. Committed to delivering exceptional technical support and ensuring a seamless user experience. Dedicated IT professional skilled in diagnosing hardware and software issues, providing technical support to end-users, and managing service desk tickets. Proven ability to enhance system performance and user satisfaction through effective troubleshooting and communication. Resourceful IT Desktop Support Technician with a strong background in configuring systems and assisting users. Known for effective problem-solving and adaptability, ready to contribute to improved operational efficiency and enhanced user support.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Desktop Support Technician

Toggle Now Technologies
Pretoria
05.2024 - Current
  • Providing technical support to end-users
  • Troubleshooting and repair of hardware and software issues.
  • EEAS ticket Management.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems e.g Windows 8 and Server.
  • Understanding of ICT environment.
  • Deploying software application.
  • Configuring computer systems
  • Providing technical support to EU delegation employees.
  • Assisting End-Users with printer issues.
  • Implement security measures.
  • Configure network devices.
  • Perform troubleshooting and diagnostic.

Desktop Support Technician

Digitech Express
Pretoria
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Providing technical support to end-users
  • Troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
  • Service desk ticket Management.
  • Deploying software application.
  • Configuring computer systems
  • Providing remote support.
  • System updates and backups.

IT Support Technician

Bright Light Technologies CC
Pretoria
09.2021 - 09.2023
  • Installing Windows 10, Windows 11 to new machines for end-users.
  • Testing up ADSL connection on any Operating System.
  • Testing internet or network connection
  • Setting up E-mail accounts on any mail system.
  • Troubleshooting client's Notebooks remotely.
  • Software upgrades, Repairing Computers, Laptops and Printers.
  • Installing software and computer upgrades.
  • Digital communication and presentation activities.
  • Online Research and Citizenship.
  • Facilitating and helping students with computing activities.

IT Technician

Vukani Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Logging Calls and repairing Laptops.
  • Installation and testing of computers.
  • Office 365 Support
  • Troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
  • Installing and configuring operating systems on different machines
  • Installing software and computer upgrades.

IT Technician - EUC (End User Computer) Facilitator

Bopang Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria
06.2016 - 01.2021
  • Testing up ADSL connection on any Operating System.
  • Testing internet or network connection
  • Setting up E-mail accounts on any mail system.

Education

CERTIFICATE IN SERVICE MANAGER - SAGE 300

ACCQUIRE
12.2018

NQF LEVEL 04 CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER SCIENCES -

MOPANI SOUTHEAST TVET COLLEGE
12.2014

FORTISASE 23.2 ADMINISTRATOR -

FORTINET TRAINING INSTITUTE
10.2023

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SOLUTION EXPERT - PRIVATE CLOUD

CTU INSTITUTE (MENLYN)
09.2016

VMWARE DATA VIRTUALIZATION FUNDAMENTALS - VSPHERE VMOTION DEEP DIVE, VMWARE SERVER VIRTUALIZATION FUNDAMENTALS, AND ANYWHERE WORKSPACE

VMWARE LEARNING ONLINE
07.2021

CERTIFIED SALES PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SALES PROFESSIONAL -

VEEAM CERTIFIED
06.2021

METALLIC - TECHNICAL OVERVIEW -

COMMVAULT
06.2021

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN FACILITATION -

ACCREDITATION AND TRAINING SERVICES (ATS)
06.2018

WIFI-6 -

TENDA TECHNOLOGIES
03.2021

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN ADULT BASIC EDUCATION AND TRAINING - TEACHING

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)
03.2020

NVQ Level 4 - Grade 12

Honoka Combined School
Limpopo, South Africa

Skills

  • Problem-solving and creativity
  • Time management and organization
  • Active listening
  • Computer and software skills
  • Data analysis
  • Customer service
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • Ticket management
  • Technical support
  • Software deployment
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Remote support
  • Printer support
  • Microsoft operating systems
  • End-user assistance
  • Positive attitude
  • MS Office applications support
  • PC support
  • Creative thinking
  • Helpdesk experience
  • Software configuration
  • Multitasking
  • Time-management
  • Patience with users
  • Hardware installation and maintenance
  • Desktop support
  • Operating systems knowledge
  • Computer literacy
  • Hardware support
  • IT service ticketing systems
  • Application installations
  • Application support
  • Hardware installation
  • Cable management installations
  • Anti-virus knowledge configuration

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

https://www.linkedin.com/in/derickvicent-rikhotso

References

  • MR ALASSANE TRAORE, European Union RITO (Supervisor), +2779 760 6378
  • MR TIRANI MTHEMBI, Digitech Express (CEO), +2764 536 6469
  • MRS MOKGETHI GERALDINE, Bopang Consulting Services (CEO), +2761 462 2125
  • MR MAQUBELA MABANDLA, Vukani Technologies (Manager), +2774 556 9780
  • MR PIETER PRETORIOUS, Accquire (Consultant), +2782 335 4955
  • MR AHMED TIMOL, Toggle Now Technologies (CEO), +2772 140 9164

Hobbies and Interests

  • Theatre
  • Travelling and cultural exploration.
  • Hiking or trail running.
  • Learning new languages.
  • Volunteering for community projects.

Attributes

  • Attention to details.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
  • Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Highly initiative taking.

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Xhosa
Elementary
A2

Certification

Microsoft Certified Solution Expert: Private Cloud (MCSE)

Microsoft Certified Solution Expert: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (MCSE)

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

NQF L4 Information Technology and Computer Science

Grade 12 (Matric)

Hobbies and interests

  • Playing Football.
  • Road-trips.
  • Watching Football.
  • Hiking.

Accomplishments

  • Achieved most hard-working student certification
  • Built and nurtured key client relationships to grow profit.
  • Well-mannered and discipline student.

Timeline

IT Desktop Support Technician

Toggle Now Technologies
05.2024 - Current

Desktop Support Technician

Digitech Express
10.2023 - 04.2024

IT Support Technician

Bright Light Technologies CC
09.2021 - 09.2023

IT Technician

Vukani Technologies (Pty) Ltd
02.2021 - 08.2021

IT Technician - EUC (End User Computer) Facilitator

Bopang Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd
06.2016 - 01.2021

CERTIFICATE IN SERVICE MANAGER - SAGE 300

ACCQUIRE

NQF LEVEL 04 CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER SCIENCES -

MOPANI SOUTHEAST TVET COLLEGE

FORTISASE 23.2 ADMINISTRATOR -

FORTINET TRAINING INSTITUTE

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SOLUTION EXPERT - PRIVATE CLOUD

CTU INSTITUTE (MENLYN)

VMWARE DATA VIRTUALIZATION FUNDAMENTALS - VSPHERE VMOTION DEEP DIVE, VMWARE SERVER VIRTUALIZATION FUNDAMENTALS, AND ANYWHERE WORKSPACE

VMWARE LEARNING ONLINE

CERTIFIED SALES PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SALES PROFESSIONAL -

VEEAM CERTIFIED

METALLIC - TECHNICAL OVERVIEW -

COMMVAULT

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN FACILITATION -

ACCREDITATION AND TRAINING SERVICES (ATS)

WIFI-6 -

TENDA TECHNOLOGIES

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN ADULT BASIC EDUCATION AND TRAINING - TEACHING

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)

NVQ Level 4 - Grade 12

Honoka Combined School
Derick Vicent Rikhotso Resume