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Overview
Work History
Education
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Frank Dressler

Customer Support Engineer
Bethlehem,FS

Summary

Conscientious IT Technician with 23 years of experience solving problems creatively and using tact and diplomacy to achieve win-win outcomes. Great team player comfortable thriving in competitive, fast-paced environments. Polished in handling direct customer inquiries, implementing customer service policies and executing financial responsibilities.

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Engineer

TCM
Bethlehem, FS
2015.06 - 2021.05

Did Hardware and Software Support for the following :

ABSA , Capitec

Investigated and corrected problems with printers, copiers and other peripheral devices.

Set up hardware and software in optimal configurations to meet network performance requirements.

Maintained and monitored server room, wireless network and other server infrastructure, keeping systems running effectively and efficiently.

Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.

Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.

Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.

Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.

Customer Service Engineer

Bytes Managed Services
Bethlehem, FS
2012.03 - 2015.06

Did Hardware and Software Support for the following :

ABSA

Investigated and corrected problems with printers, copiers and other peripheral devices.

Set up hardware and software in optimal configurations to meet network performance requirements.

Maintained and monitored server room, wireless network and other server infrastructure, keeping systems running effectively and efficiently.

Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.

Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.

Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.

Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.

Customer Service Engineer

Gijima
Bethlehem, FS
2008.03 - 2012.02

Did Hardware and Software Support for the following :

ABSA Bank, FNB Bank, Capitec Bank SARS, DHA, Protea Hotels, Ackermans, Sanparks, Dep. Of Defence, SAPS, Total, Sanlam, Santam.

Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.

Investigated and corrected problems with printers, copiers and other peripheral devices.

Set up hardware and software in optimal configurations to meet network performance requirements.

Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.

Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.

Maintained and monitored server room, wireless network and other server infrastructure, keeping systems running effectively and efficiently.

Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.

Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.

Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.

Customer Service Engineer

Bytes Managed Services
Welkom, FS
2004.05 - 2008.03

Worked on various contracts that included hardware and software support for the following :

Woolworths , Clicks , Shoprite ,Checkers , Smartec , Specsavers , JD Group , African Bank , Mondi Mining , Department of Land Affairs , Edcon Group , Attorney firms , Discom , SAB , Alert Engineering , Momentum , Aluminum City , Nedbank , Game , Pick N Pay , Shell , Pep , Engen , Glocell , FNB

Maintaining of FNB, ABSA and Nedbank ATM’s

Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.

Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.

Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.

Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.

Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.

IT Technician

CS Holdings
Welkom, FS
2001.03 - 2004.05

Maintain Servers, Desktop support, Service and setup of

Printers, UPS , Peripherals ,ATM ,TCD and Speedpoints

Setup of President Brand Mine (Whole network and software configuration.)

Installed Network points at Beatrix and Oryx Mines

Investigated and corrected problems with printers, copiers and other peripheral devices.

Set up hardware and software in optimal configurations to meet network performance requirements.

Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.

Processed over 35 support requests weekly for technical assistance on wide range of issues related to Windows and other Desktop Software.

Maintained and monitored server room, wireless network and other server infrastructure, keeping systems running effectively and efficiently.

Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.

Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.

Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.

Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.

Managed system-wide operating system and software deployments, as well as related software upgrade problems.

IT Technician

Craib Execucomp
Riebeecstad, FS
1998.02 - 2001.03
  • Investigated and corrected problems with printers, copiers and other peripheral devices.
  • Set up hardware and software in optimal configurations to meet network performance requirements.
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.

Education

High School Diploma -

Riebeeckstad High School
Riebeeckstad
1992.01 - 1997.12

A+

Damelin
Welkom
1998.01 - 1998.05

Online Training Completed

Online Training Completed
Online Training Completed

Skills

Software diagnosis

Application support

Desktop support

Desktop Technical Support

Hardware and software installation

Network component installations

Security best practices

Operating system testing

Desktop and laptop installations

Virus and malware prevention

Application installations

Wireless Networking

Technical Support

Timeline

Customer Service Engineer

TCM
2015.06 - 2021.05

Customer Service Engineer

Bytes Managed Services
2012.03 - 2015.06

Customer Service Engineer

Gijima
2008.03 - 2012.02

Customer Service Engineer

Bytes Managed Services
2004.05 - 2008.03

IT Technician

CS Holdings
2001.03 - 2004.05

IT Technician

Craib Execucomp
1998.02 - 2001.03

A+

Damelin
1998.01 - 1998.05

High School Diploma -

Riebeeckstad High School
1992.01 - 1997.12

Online Training Completed

Online Training Completed
Frank DresslerCustomer Support Engineer