Marlon Maart
IT Network Administrator
Malmesbury
Summary
Personable and detail-oriented individual with strong foundation in network technologies and systems administration. Possesses comprehensive understanding of network protocols and security measures, with hands-on skills in configuring and troubleshooting network devices. Capable of optimizing network performance and ensuring seamless connectivity to enhance organizational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
IT Network Administrator
Groote Schuur High School
01.2011 - Current
- Oversee and Manage all aspects of ICT across 2 campuses
- End User support: Windows; MacOS; MS Office; Pastel.
- Network support; infrastructure planning and implementation; Windows Server and Firewall installation and management.
- Systems Administration for: Pastel; Hikvision Surveillance; IQtech biometrics; VOX Telecommunications
- Google workspace Administrator
Google Admin Guru - IT procurement
- Hardware and software installation and deployment
- Install, configure and support local area network LAN and WAN infrastructures.
- Assist IT support staff on troubleshooting issues and closing calls.
- Establish comprehensive network documentation to facilitate rapid issue resolution when troubleshooting problems.
- Manage data backups and disaster recovery operations to comply with business continuity initiatives.
- Monitor system performance and respond to alerts.
- Streamline user support processes to ensure efficient problem resolution and minimize business disruption.
- Manage computer operation scheduling, backup, storage and retrieval functions.
- Implemented network security measures to minimize data loss.
- Enhance network security through installation, monitoring, and maintenance of firewalls and antivirus software.
- Verify continuity of computer and VOIP system services for users.
- Spearhead infrastructure projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Maintain applications to keep software current with necessary software updates and upgrades.
- Improve network efficiency by implementing and managing system updates and patches.
- Back up company data to distributed storage centers to avoid data loss.
- Manage vendor relationships to negotiate favorable contracts for hardware procurement while maintaining budgetary requirements.
- Reduce downtime with proactive identification and resolution of IT issues.
- Improve employee satisfaction by promptly addressing technology-related concerns raised during periodic performance evaluations.
- Perform network security design and integration duties.
- Implement, develop and test installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
- Diagnose and execute resolutions for network and server issues.
- Plan and implement upgrades to system hardware and software.
- Manage a flexible schedule and address emergencies during weekends and after hours.
IT Systems Administrator
Brits Nonwoven
06.2009 - 11.2010
- Managing IT Network Infrastructure
- Maintenance and backup of servers on a daily basis
- End user support to the entire company spanning over the 3 branches nationally
- Reporting and liaising closely with the Financial Manager
- Balancing of Month End Sales, Debtors, and Sales
- Extracting report from Microsoft Fox Pro
- Creating of Costings for Articles / Products produced
- Managing of company’s hardware and software requirements
- Installing, Updating and trouble shooting of production floor PC terminals
Assessment / Content Manager
Dynamix Computer Training Centre
06.2008 - 01.2009
- Certified Assessor and Moderator for Isett Seta
- Design and develop outcomes based assessments (115755)
- Conduct outcomes-based assessment (115753)
- Conduct Moderation of outcomes-based assessments(115759)
Facilities Manager
Dynamix Learning Solutions
06.2005 - 01.2007
- Provide Technical and End user Support on various Microsoft products to 54 users, on Windows Longhorn; Vista; 2003; XP Platforms
- Repairing Classroom Computers
- General PC Troubleshooting
- Network Administration
- Certified Assessor and Moderator for Isett Seta
- Building Networks; Setting up Domains
- Conduct in-house software training for implementation of new software
- Ensure facilities are functional
- Maintaining the Facilities and ensure that it is always up to standard
- Liaising with body cooperates and building managers
- Purchasing and Repairing of office equipment, printers; scanners; PC’s; etc
- Installing & Updating Servers when necessary with latest software
- Manage Printing Department
Printing Coordinator
Dynamix Computer Training Centre
02.2000 - 01.2005
- Managing the Printing Department
- Print and bind manuals on a daily basis for the following day
- Ordering Consumables for Branches
Education
Bachelor of Science - MCSE
Dynamix Computer Training Centre
Tygervalley, Cape Town 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Atlantis Secondary School
Atlantis 04.2001 - 01.1999
Certificate - Google Admin Guru / Google IT Support
Google
04.2001 -
Skills
Network troubleshooting
Router configuration
Technical support
Wireless networking
Network systems installation
Hardware and software monitoring
IP addressing and subnetting
System administration
Switch configuration
VPN configuration
Customer support
Firewall management
Network performance monitoring
Data backups
IP addressing
Educationalqualifications
Atlantis Secondary School
- English 1st Language, Afrikaans 2nd Language, Business Economics, History, Biology, Geography, Physical Science, Information Technology
Dynamix Computer Training Centre,
- A+ PC Hardware & Software Technician, N+ Network Technician, Supporting Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server, Supporting a Network Infrastructure using Microsoft Windows 2000, Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services, Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure, Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Networking Services Infrastructure, Microsoft SQL Server 2000: System Administration, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts, Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services, Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure, Designing a Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory and Network Infrastructure, Installing and Configuring Windows Vista, Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office 2007.
Google Admin Guru / Google IT Support Professional.
Dependants
2
Owntransport
True
Personal Information
- ID Number: 810927 5067 081
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 09/27/81
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African Citizen
- Driving License: Code 08
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
IT Network Administrator
Groote Schuur High School
01.2011 - Current
IT Systems Administrator
Brits Nonwoven
06.2009 - 11.2010
Assessment / Content Manager
Dynamix Computer Training Centre
06.2008 - 01.2009
Facilities Manager
Dynamix Learning Solutions
06.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - MCSE
Dynamix Computer Training Centre
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Atlantis Secondary School
04.2001 - 01.1999
Certificate - Google Admin Guru / Google IT Support
Google
04.2001 -
Printing Coordinator
Dynamix Computer Training Centre
02.2000 - 01.2005
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