Jarryd Le Roux
Network Technician
Gauteng
Summary
Adept Network Technician with a proven track record at Zenon Van Deventer, enhancing network reliability and efficiency through expert troubleshooting and strategic infrastructure upgrades. Skilled in hardware installation and network performance tuning, complemented by strong problem-solving abilities and teamwork. Successfully led large-scale projects, significantly improving connectivity and system performance.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Network Technician
Zenon Van Deventer
06.2024 - Current
- Installed cabling, wireless routers, and telephone systems for data communications networks.
- Performed tracing and patching operations for copper networks.
- Configured, monitored and maintained email applications and virus protection software.
- Performed network diagnostics to determine performance levels of new installations and detect faults in existing infrastructure.
- Replaced failed hardware in server rack systems, swapping hard disks, power supplies and other field serviceable components.
- Implemented remote monitoring tools to efficiently track system performance and address issues as they arose.
- Installed patches and performed backups, system builds and image updates.
- Troubleshot hardware and software to determine and rectify network problems.
- Traveled to remote office locations to install nodes and implement client software rollouts.
- Configured rack server network hardware considering rail depth, hardware mounting and cable routing.
- Improved network reliability by troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
- Analyzed and defined network requirements, optimization and support for projects.
- Performed necessary maintenance to support network availability.
- Configured and maintained network backup and recovery procedures.
- Supported users both local and by phone with problem resolution and education.
- Provided detailed reporting on performed maintenance and repairs to support overall network health and recovery efforts.
- Maintained thorough understanding of local area and wide area networking and components.
- Maintained detailed inventory records for all networking equipment, simplifying asset tracking and management practices within the department.
- Streamlined processes by automating routine tasks, saving time for more critical responsibilities within the department.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing user concerns and technical issues.
- Assisted in the design and installation of new network infrastructure, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Operated 4-pair test equipment to terminate network cabling at blocks and routing points.
- Evaluated security measures and made recommendations to network administrator for upgrades and changes.
- Collaborated with networking personnel at providers and data centers to determine origination points for faults and recover from malfunctions.
- Assessed and responded to network system alerts, prioritizing serious faults to rapidly address downtimes.
- Collaborated with team members for successful implementation of large-scale network projects.
- Facilitated seamless transitions during hardware upgrades by providing thorough training on new equipment usage for staff members.
- Optimized wireless networks through strategic access point placement, enhancing connectivity throughout the facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoerskool Dinamika
Alberton 04.2001 -
Skills
Switches and routers
Network troubleshooting
Hardware installation
Remote Access solutions
User training
Cabling infrastructure
Network performance tuning
Preventive Maintenance
Networking hardware installation
LAN and WAN management
IP addressing
Wireless networking
VPN configuration
Hardware inventory management
Network monitoring
Fault tracing
Switch installation
Network installation
LAN configuration
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Interpersonal skills
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Cycling
I started in school with the sport as a passion, I worked hard and trained. Me doing so well I then advanced into the SA team.
Timeline
Network Technician
Zenon Van Deventer
06.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hoerskool Dinamika
04.2001 -
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