Egbert Potgieter
IT Manager And IT Technician
CALEDON
Summary
I am a highly motivated and hardworking individual, who can quickly adapt to any working situation. I am fluent Afrikaans and English. My passion is working with technology. I will always do more than what is expected of me. I am mechanically minded, with a methodical approach to working and an eagerness to learn and develop personal skills in a practical setting. My eventual career goal is to proof myself and what I am worth. As well as work myself up on the economic ladder by hard work and perseverance. At my previous job we were 5 Technicians running our entire company which has over 40+ Branches working long hours and putting in the extra work will not be a problem for me. I am also currently studying for Security+ and then Linux+. I don’t plan on stopping there, I am also going to swat Pentest+.I am on a hunt for knowledge.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
IT Manager
Overberg Primary School (Klein Ovies)
01.2023 - Current
- Duties include Repairing broken Laptops and Computers
- Replacing old or broken Hardware Updating Software to the latest version Securing the network in any means necessary
- Building and maintaining VM’s
- Building and coding Microbit:robots Arranging for the E-Waste to be recycled
- Working with D6 Setting up projectors and speakers for events
- Troubleshoot network if there is a problem
- Installing Firewalls,AP,Switches,Routers
- Working with 3D printer Working with Office 365 admin center Arranging meetings for school upgrades
- Keeping track of stock
- Selling old equipment we don’t need.
IT Technician
Overberg Agri
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Duties include Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices
- Imaged and prepared new computers for integration into company networks and systems
- Patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks
- Refurbished PC systems and peripherals such as monitors, networking equipment, printers and more
- Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices
- Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshoot errors
- Performed troubleshooting and repaired peripheral devices such as printers, scanners Configured systems according to prescribed software and hardware frameworks
- Decommissioned outdated equipment, referring devices to appropriate recyclers or disposal personnel
- Oversaw equipment inventory to maintain on-hand availability of necessary replacement parts and consumable goods
- Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components
- Recommended new and replacement hardware and software purchases
- Assessed system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed
- Linked computers to network and peripheral equipment
- Executed technology implementation projects with minimal downtimes and business disruptions
- Performed troubleshooting to correct computer hardware and software malfunctions.
Part-time administration clerk
Overberg Agri Bedrywe
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Key responsibilities Filing of invoices
Multimedia
HTS Drostdy
- 01.2018
- Duties included: Set up of all technological devices (Soundboard, microphones and speakers) needed when headmaster had announcements or meetings with the help of fellow colleagues
- Working long hours
- Being available for all events that included technological skills
- Managed digital archives to maintain organized file management system of images and video clips
- Optimized and re-cut image and video files by identifying clips, editing and encoding videos and pulling screengrabs.
Computer Assistant
Pottie’s Computers
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Key responsibilities: All customer relations
- Selling of products
- Problem solving regarding computers and laptops
- Working without supervision
- Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices
- Imaged and prepared new computers for integration into company networks and systems
- Patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks
- Refurbished PC systems and peripherals such as monitors, networking equipment, printers and more
- Recovered critical information from data back ups to restore functionality
- Set up PCs, projectors and microphones for use in video conferencing rooms.
Education
No Degree -
Overberg High School
Caledon 04.2014 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
High Technical School Drostdy
Worcester, South Africa 01.2016 - 04.2018
A+ And N+ -
Torque IT
South AfricaSkills
Advanced problem solving
undefinedCertification
Comptia A+ core 1 & 2
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Since I was in primary school I have enjoyed gaming online. I have always found computers and technology interesting and love the fact that it keeps changing. I also Enjoy the world of Cyber security. Building my own VMs and working with different Linux distributions. Also love being in nature and going on long hikes in the mountains, I am an animal lover of all kinds and love spending time with my pets. This is also my way of dealing with stress and having a calm mind.
- Driving License: Code B
Own Car
True
References
- Mnr Marius Koekemoer, 028 214 1590, admin@kleinovies.co.za, Laerskool Overberg
- Mr Donnie Louw, 028 214 3801, Doniel@overbergagri.co.za, Overbergagri
- Pottie Potgieter, 079 517 0208, pottie@twk.co.za, 028 212 3820, Pottie’s Computers
- Mr Compton & Mrs Paulsen, admin@htsdrostdy.co.za, 023 342 2322, Multimedia HTS Drostdy
Timeline
IT Manager
Overberg Primary School (Klein Ovies)
01.2023 - Current
Part-time administration clerk
Overberg Agri Bedrywe
02.2019 - 04.2019
IT Technician
Overberg Agri
01.2019 - 01.2023
Computer Assistant
Pottie’s Computers
01.2016 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
High Technical School Drostdy
01.2016 - 04.2018
No Degree -
Overberg High School
04.2014 - 04.2015
Multimedia
HTS Drostdy
- 01.2018
A+ And N+ -
Torque IT
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