Leonard Van Der Linde
OA And Value Add Technician
Klerksdorp
Summary
IT and Voice Specialist with 13 years’ experience. My passion for technology and my ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues alike has allowed me to excel in my field. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven track record of success in designing, implementing, and supporting complex IT and voice systems that meet the needs of businesses across a wide range of industries. I am dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest technological advancements and trends in the IT and voice industries, and I am committed to providing exceptional service to my clients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Fleet Manager
Korone Engineers CC
09.2024 - Current
- Streamlined operations to increase productivity and oversaw employees to maximize outcomes.
- Evaluated fleet performance metrics regularly to identify areas for improvement, leading to increased productivity and revenue growth.
- Managed fleet budget effectively, optimizing resource allocation for maximum returns on investment while minimizing expenses.
- Managed a diverse team of drivers, maintenance crews, and administrative staff which contributed to improved collaboration and efficiency in the workplace.
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
- Improved fuel management practices, leading to substantial savings on fuel expenditures.
IT Manager
Korone Engineers CC
05.2023 - Current
- Managed vendor relationships for hardware, software, and services procurement, ensuring quality products at competitive prices.
- Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
- Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.
- Communicated with executive team and CEO to maximize development efficiencies and resolve technology issues.
- Improved network efficiency by implementing new server configurations and optimizing system operations.
- Reduced downtime by promptly addressing hardware and software issues, ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
- Created and terminated user's accounts from start to finish in business applications.
- Interacted and negotiated with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure products and services.
- Customized and repaired technology based on staff requests.
General Manager
Imperial Specialist Cleaning Services (Pty) Ltd.
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Managing clients on QuickBooks, invoicing, quotations, allocating payments, etc.
- Oversee employees working at clients' sites and remotely.
- The main task was to increase the customer base; I had to manage clients and get new customers for cleaning windows and solar panels.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Managed, sales, marketing (Drone shoots for adverts) and customer account operations efficiently.
Technical Director
NexConnect (Pty) Ltd
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Managing the Technical department, Admin Department and General Office Functionality:
- Processes and procedure in Admin Department
- Overseeing the movement as needed in the Company
- Manage Porta-One Voice Billing System
- Maintaining and Managing Session Telecoms Hosted PBX Systems
- Manage Session Telecoms Voice Billing System
- Manage ISP Costumers and Accounts
- Installation Teams for Hosted PBX Systems
- Installation Teams for Networks and Cabling
- Installation Teams for Cctv analogue and IP systems
- Installation Teams for Pabx Office serv Samsung 7000 series systems
- Installation Teams for Samsung SCM IP Pbx
- Installation Teams for Epygi UC80 IP/PBX Systems
- Installation of Pabx Panasonic KX tes series systems
- Installation Teams for Time and attendance systems (BIOMETRICS)
- Maintenance and repair of Printers, Copiers, Faxes and Computers, Pabx, Cctv, Hosted Pbx systems
- Maintenance and repair of Time and attendance systems
- System Support and management of remote desktop support teams
- Customer Liaison & support
- Technical support & configuration on all the above
- System and application software installation
- (Windows XP/7/8/10/2012 Server)
- Attend training courses on new products
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential integration into existing systems or future projects.
- Increased customer satisfaction, addressing technical issues swiftly and effectively.
Technical Manager
Indlela Data (Pty) Ltd
11.2016 - 10.2020
- Managing the following teams and Responsibilities:
- Installation Teams for Networks and Cabling
- Installation Teams for Cctv analogue and IP systems
- Installation Teams for Pabx Office serv Samsung 7000 series systems
- Installation Teams for Epygi Iserv UC80 IP/PBX Systems
- Managing and Maintaining Otel and Huge Telecoms Voip Billing System
- Installation of Pabx Panasonic KX tes series systems
- Installation Teams for Time and attendance systems
- Maintenance and repair of Printers, Copiers, Faxes and Computers, Pabx, Cctv, Voip Systems and Hosted Pbx Systems
- Maintenance and repair of Time and attendance systems
- System Support and management of remote desktop support teams
- Customer Liaison & support
- Setting up computer systems for clients
- Technical support & configuration on all the above
- System and application software installation
- (Windows XP/7/8/10/2012 Server)
- Attend training courses on new products
- Reference
- Mr Chris De Swardt
- Indlela Data
- Tel: +2718 462 1256
- Mobile: +2762 218 6006
Pre-Sales Assistant and Surveillance Specialist
Nashua Tshwane
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Installation of Networks and Cabling
- Installation of Cctv analogue and IP systems
- Installation of Access control Systems
- Installation of Pabx Panasonic KX tes series systems
- Installation of Time and attendance systems
- Maintenance and repair of, Pabx, Cctv
- Maintenance and repair of Time and attendance systems
- System Support
- Customer Liaison & support
- Technical support & configuration on all the above
- Attend training courses on new products
- Pres-Sales scoping on access control and cctv
- Solution design based on security and cctv/ip surveillance
- Reference
- Mr Bennie Oosthuizen
- Mr Sugan Naidoo
- Nashua Tshwane
- Tel: +27124332700
- Mobile:+27828099599/+27836295833
Value Add IT Supervising Technician
Consensus (Nexiware)
06.2013 - 09.2016
- Installation of Networks and Cabling
- Installation of Cctv analogue and IP systems
- Installation of Pabx Office serv Samsung 7000 series systems
- Installation of Pabx KX tes series systems
- Installation of Time and attendance systems
- Maintenance and repair of Printers, Copiers, Faxes and Computers, Pabx, Cctv and Voip
- Maintenance and repair of Time and attendance systems
- System Support
- Customer Liaison & support
- Setting up computer systems for clients
- Technical support & configuration on all the above
- System and application software installation
- (Windows XP/7/8/10/2012 Server)
- Attend training courses on new products
- Certificates Received at Consensus (NEXIWARE)
- Rookie Of the Year 2013
- Employee Of the Year 2014
- Most dedicated to the company 2015
- Technician of the Year 2015
- Reference
- Mr Jacques Strauss
- Mrs Heloise Visser
- Mrs Leandre Derks
- Consensus (Nexiware)
- Tel: +2718 462 9424 / +2714 592 4694
- Mobile:+27795172500/ +2771 353 6680 / +2782 443 2791
Telecoms PABX System Technician
Samsung t/a North West Telecoms
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Repairing of Pabx Officeserv 7000 series
- Setting Up & Configuring New Systems
- Installation of Networks and Cabling
- Client Support
- Assist with Sales and Site survey’s
- Reference
- Mr Charles Whalkinshaw
- Samsung t/a (North West Telecoms)
- Tel: (018) 468 6828
Education
Diploma - PC Support
Centurion Academy College
12.2015
Grade 12 - Afrikaans, English, Geography, Maths, Biology, Technical Drawing, Life Orientation
Schoonspruit High School
12.2011
Skills
Windows
Spreadsheet Compilation
Determination to succeed
Client orientated
Team orientated
Attention to detail and accuracy
Microsoft Office 365
Telecommunication Systems
Microsoft Exchange
Wesbank Fleet Management System
Quickbooks
CCTV Systems
Network and Infrastructure
Physical labor in general
Effective communication
Interests
Gaming
Golf
Rugby
Sky diving
Hunting
Qualifications
Centurion Academy College, Diploma in PC Support, 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31, Introduction to PC’s, A+: I & Windows MS Windows 8\10 (Adv), Internet Explorer 11(Ftu), MS Office Integration, HTML 4 Programming, MS FrontPage (Ftu, Adv), Installing & Supporting MS Office, Upgrading & Repairing PC’s, Network + Comptia A+ and Comptia N+, Schoonspruit High School, 2007-01-01 to 2011-12-31, Afrikaans, English, Geography, Maths, Biology, Technical Drawing, Life Orientation
Timeline
Fleet Manager
Korone Engineers CC
09.2024 - Current
IT Manager
Korone Engineers CC
05.2023 - Current
General Manager
Imperial Specialist Cleaning Services (Pty) Ltd.
05.2023 - 03.2025
Technical Director
NexConnect (Pty) Ltd
10.2020 - 05.2023
Technical Manager
Indlela Data (Pty) Ltd
11.2016 - 10.2020
Pre-Sales Assistant and Surveillance Specialist
Nashua Tshwane
10.2016 - 11.2016
Value Add IT Supervising Technician
Consensus (Nexiware)
06.2013 - 09.2016
Telecoms PABX System Technician
Samsung t/a North West Telecoms
01.2012 - 05.2013
Grade 12 - Afrikaans, English, Geography, Maths, Biology, Technical Drawing, Life Orientation
Schoonspruit High School
Diploma - PC Support
Centurion Academy College