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Jacques Steenkamp

Jacques Steenkamp

Senior Technician
Cape Town

Summary

Dedicated and technically proficient ICT and IT Technician with a proven track record of effectively managing and troubleshooting complex information and communication technology systems. With extensive experience in both hardware and software environments, I excel in diagnosing and resolving technical issues promptly to ensure minimal downtime and optimal operational efficiency. Possessing strong communication and interpersonal skills, I am adept at liaising with diverse stakeholders to understand their IT needs and deliver tailored solutions effectively. From network administration to user support, I am committed to delivering high-quality IT services that align with organizational objectives and enhance overall productivity.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Technician

Leftlclick
07.2023 - Current

• Provide On-site, remote, and telephonic ICT support as needed.

• Reporting to and liaising with Helpdesk and clients regarding queries.

• Liaising with management and other technical staff regarding all work.

• Manage, support, and assist with all VOIP / PABX related projects, queries, and support.

• Manage, support, and assist with all general networking, routing & firewall queries.

• Support and assist with server queries and administration.

• Support and assisting with any Microsoft cloud solutions in the context of networking, servers, computing and Microsoft 365.

• Manage respective backup systems as required.

• Investigate existing networks and VOIP/PABX infrastructures to document accordingly and propose alternative solutions to increase Leftclick’s service offering.

• Investigate, build, and understand dialing plans for clients in order to streamline systems.

• Facilitate with Firewall and Routing support, installations and troubleshooting.

• Monitoring and improve link monitoring for all connections.

• Assist, monitoring and troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and Radius systems.

• Assist with desktop related matters as required (not the core focus)

• Ensuring your tickets and job cards are up to date and completed daily.

• Complying with process and procedure.

• Liaising with sales department regarding sales queries from clients.

• Liaising with 3rd party vendors and inform Leftclick of all activity regarding this.

• Ensuring deadlines and deliverables regarding projects are met.

• Join after-hour rotation and standby as required.

• Complying with client procedures and standards,

• Provide support for any other ICT queries as/when requested by Leftclick.

IP Architects / Supervisor

OculusIP
06.2014 - 06.2023
  • Configurations for clients (PBX, Switch, Routers, Phones/VOIP, WiFi Aps, Mikrotik etc.)
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Network Support
  • Remote Support
  • Onsite Support
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem solving to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Maintained compliance with company po, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Mentored newly hired employees.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Maintained an overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into the database system.

Education

Mikrotik -

No Degree - NSE3

Fortinet
Remote
04.2001 -

NSC: National Senior Certificate & NC: N3: Business Matric - undefined

Northlink College, Tygerberg, South Africa

Grade 10 - undefined

Hoërskool Tygerberg, South Africa

Skills

Network Configuration & Administration

Network Monitoring (Zabbix & MikroTik The Dude)

Firewall Configuration & Troubleshooting

Routing & Switching

WAN & ISP Connectivity

VoIP & IP Telephony

Network Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

Windows Server Administration

Customer Technical Support

Incident & Escalation Management

Technical Documentation

Team Collaboration & Mentoring

Timeline

Senior Technician

Leftlclick
07.2023 - Current

IP Architects / Supervisor

OculusIP
06.2014 - 06.2023

No Degree - NSE3

Fortinet
04.2001 -

Grade 10 - undefined

NSC: National Senior Certificate & NC: N3: Business Matric - undefined

Mikrotik -

Jacques SteenkampSenior Technician