SUSE
Moosa Mkansi
Systems Engineer & Cloud Infrastructure
Centurion,Gauteng
Summary
Dedicated System Engineer adept at cultivating long-term partnerships with vendors and clients. Expertise includes installing, configuring and monitoring complex systems and infrastructures. Offering successful career history comprising of more than 4 years.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Systems Engineer & Cloud Infrastructure
BCX
Centurion, Gauteng
01.2020 - Current
- Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components.
- Configured new systems and protocols according to strict company guidelines and employee preferences.
- Supported informal and formal test events such as load file stability events and other customer-driven activities.
- Installed OS on virtualization and Azure, completed software updates and assessed security patches for optimized computer use.
- Handled scripting tasks for debugging and automation using Bash Scripting.
- Provided system acceptance reviews for installed systems, verifying compliance with applicable performance metrics and compatibility expectations.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
SUSE Consultant
Foster Melliar
Sunninghill , Gauteng
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Provided input on hardware and software purchasing, prioritizing return on investment to optimize IT spending.
- Installed system-wide hardware components, confirming interoperation and compatibility with Linux-based software distros.
- Preserved system documentation accuracy via regular data updates and graphical refreshes.
- Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
Presales Engineer
Axiz
Midrand , Gauteng
11.2017 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with bid project team to assemble proposals and produce customer-facing materials.
- Coordinated with third-party stakeholders to draft multi-provider bids and proposals.
- Translated client requirements into documentation for product management teams, producing necessary ephemera.
- Formed strong bonds with customers' on-site technical staff to foster trust and retain business relationships.
- Communicated directly with potential customers, fielding initial calls to elicit full business proposals.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Project Manager
Monthatainment Records and Events
Honeydew, Johannesburg
08.2012 - 07.2016
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Provided instruction in one-on-one environment for students of varied age and ability.
- Taught students to master instrument of choice during weekly lessons.
Site Clerk
Tri Star
Tshwane, Gauteng
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
- Arranged meetings and coordinated resources for use by attendees.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Education
Matric
Fourways AET Centre
Fourways Witkoppen 07.2015 - 07.2016
Associate of Science - NQF Level 5 Systems Support
Destiny Village
Midrand 06.2017 - 06.2018
Skills
Chef
Puppet
Zabbix
Advanced Storage And Device Administration in Linux
Virtualization
Git
TCP/IP protocol
User support
Troubleshooting
Software
Redhat
Chef
Puppet
Azure Fundamentals
Zabbix
Additional Information
Reference available on request
Timeline
Systems Engineer & Cloud Infrastructure
BCX
01.2020 - Current
SUSE Consultant
Foster Melliar
09.2019 - 12.2019
Presales Engineer
Axiz
11.2017 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - NQF Level 5 Systems Support
Destiny Village
06.2017 - 06.2018
Matric
Fourways AET Centre
07.2015 - 07.2016
Project Manager
Monthatainment Records and Events
08.2012 - 07.2016
Site Clerk
Tri Star
06.2012 - 08.2012