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FRANZ LEVY

Johannesburg

Summary

Forward-thinking IT Specialist bringing 7 years of expertise in IT service delivery and management. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Service Delivery Team Leader | Senior Technician

Conekt Holdings
Johannesburg
10.2022 - Current
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Prepared weekly employee work schedules to meet operational needs.
  • Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
  • Oversaw IT department operations and training.
  • Communicated with executive team and CEO to maximize development efficiencies and resolve technology issues.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Managed life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
  • Implement and maintain server environments.
  • Configure and maintain Unifi networks
  • Configure and maintain 3cx voip systems
  • Configure and maintain Mimecast environments
  • Administer Office 365 environments - Plan migrations from external exchange to office 365


Technology experience:


  • Server 2012 - 2022
  • Veeam backup and Replications
  • Setup of DR sites
  • Unifi networks
  • Mimecast
  • Office 365
  • Cove backup
  • Ninja RMM
  • Sophos
  • Fortigate
  • Cpanel
  • Sendmarc
  • Windows 7 - 11
  • 3cx
  • Basic Networking
  • Remote desktop services
  • Migrations - server and exchange
  • Trellix AV
  • Bit Titan

IT Service Desk Manager

Conekt Holdings
Johannesburg
10.2020 - 09.2022
  • Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
  • Oversaw IT department operations and training.
  • Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
  • Built, repaired and installed computer-related hardware based on deployment procedures.
  • Monitored team performance, adhered to service level agreements (SLAs) and provided detailed job training.
  • Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to build rapport and trust.
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
  • Created and developed billing reports
  • Created and developed service delivery reports
  • Conducted meetings with clients to ensure sufficient service delivery
  • Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
  • Suggested software and hardware modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
  • Set up and administer server and networking systems and configurations.
  • Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
  • Managing staff and planning roaming technicians days


Technology experience:


  • Server 2012 - 2019
  • Unifi Network
  • Office 365
  • Veeam
  • Mimecast
  • AD DS
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • Nable Backup
  • NinjaRMM
  • Sophos
  • Cpanel
  • Domain hosting platforms


Mid-Level IT Technician

Conekt Holdings
Johannesburg
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
  • Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users across various time zones.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
  • Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
  • Documented support interactions for future reference.
  • Explained security measures in simple terminology to help users understand malware and phishing threats.
  • Researched product and issue resolution tactics to address customer concerns.
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
  • Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
  • Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
  • Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Configured and tested new software and hardware.
  • Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
  • Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.

Mid-Level IT Technician

Abnet
Johannesburg
07.2018 - 12.2019
  • Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Tested new software and hardware prior to deployment.
  • Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise, and probing questions.
  • Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
  • Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.

IT Administrator

AVN Technologies
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Managed servers, troubleshooting and installation of tills and POS systems, installation of Windows and Linux-based systems, installation of printers, installation of NVRS/DVRS and Hikvision cameras, maintenance of platform scales, installation of clock machines.

Junior Technician

Nashua
03.2015 - 12.2015
  • Installing and troubleshooting Nashua printers, daily maintenance of Nashua clients, installation of NVRS/DVRS and cameras, installation and setup of clock machines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Namib High School
Namibia
01.2010 - 12.2014

PC Engineering (Level 6) Diploma - IT

Institute Of Information Technology
Namibia
01.2016 - 12.2016

Skills

    Excellent Communication

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Education

2010-2014, GRADE 12, NAMIB HIGH SCHOOL, NAMIBIA

Subjects ENGLISH, GERMAN, BIOLOGY, MATHEMATICS, GEOGRAPHY, PHYSICAL SCIENCE, COMPUTER STUDIES, ENTREPRENEURSHIP


2016-2017, INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IIT), LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA, A+ (EXAM 220-801 + 220-802), N+ (EXAM N10-006), CONFIGURING WINDOWS (EXAM 70-410), INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING WINDOWS SERVER 2012 R2 (EXAM 70-411), ADMINISTERING WINDOWS SERVER 2012 R2 (EXAM 70-412), CONFIGURING ADVANCED WINDOWS SERVER 2012 R2 (EXAM 70-412), DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING A SERVER INFRASTUCTURE (EXAM 70-413), IMPLEMENTING AN ADVANCED SERVER INFRASTRUCTURE (EXAM 70-414)

Personal Profile

KIND, FRIENDLY AND HONEST

Licence

CODE B

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 9508035007080
  • Health Status: EXCELLENT
  • Date of Birth: 08/03/95
  • Gender: MALE
  • Nationality: SOUTH AFRICAN
  • Marital Status: SINGLE

Certification

Microsoft MS100

Timeline

Microsoft MD100

10-2023

ITIL 4 Foundations certified

08-2023

Service Delivery Team Leader | Senior Technician

Conekt Holdings
10.2022 - Current

Microsoft MD101

10-2022

Microsoft MS101

09-2022

Microsoft MS100

08-2022

Mimecast certified

03-2022

IT Service Desk Manager

Conekt Holdings
10.2020 - 09.2022

Mid-Level IT Technician

Conekt Holdings
01.2020 - 09.2020

Mid-Level IT Technician

Abnet
07.2018 - 12.2019

IT Administrator

AVN Technologies
01.2017 - 01.2018

PC Engineering (Level 6) Diploma - IT

Institute Of Information Technology
01.2016 - 12.2016

Junior Technician

Nashua
03.2015 - 12.2015

High School Diploma -

Namib High School
01.2010 - 12.2014
FRANZ LEVY