Peter Duron

I have 15 years’ experience in the private sector, with solid expertise in the Information Technology industry. I have work experience in South Africa, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Ivory Coast. I am recognized as a highly agile and skilled IT professional with a proven track record who is passionate, motivated, and determined.

My ability to understand people and relate to various situations is a quality I value. I believe in the value of mentoring and training, using my communication skills. I am well presented, with a creative character and mindset.

My interpersonal and intercultural competence ensures I deliver appropriate guidance in the workplace, driving organizational goals and efficiencies. I approach tasks with energy and action. I function well as an individual and in team environments, as I build solid relationships at all company and other stakeholder levels. I am comfortable with change and resilient under pressure, as I have successfully managed complex, multi-disciplinary projects and tasks in multi-cultural environments. I am humane and confident, with a strongly developed sense of justice.

Network operations professional with extensive experience in managing and optimizing network infrastructure. Known for effective problem-solving and ensuring uninterrupted network services. Valued for collaborative team leadership and adaptive approach to shifting operational demands.

• 2024 | TinSky Connect | Promoted to Operations Director During the course of 2024, I was promoted to operations Director due to my ability to manage staff and contractors of all levels, as well as my ability to communicate with CEOs and MD’s alike regarding certain tasks or requirements.
• 2024 | TinSky Connect | Technical project lead for multiple simultaneous projects During the course of 2024, we have managed multiple clients in our network, from the existing clients of (MTN, ERG), to the expansion of the operational support to include various other clients (Vodacom, liquid Telecom) , my team which is managed by myself has implemented and ensure that the networks and operational portion of the business is within agreed upon SLA and to ensure communication is apparent between all parties. During 2024 we exercised our ability to expand and optimize our projects from an operational perspective, We have had 3 major projects for 2024 which were all successful and larger returns were evident due to optimization of project tasks (all 3 projects were over 50% margin after project completion)
• 2022 | TinSky Connect | Technical and (Client Interface MTN: 500 sites project rollout) In this full turnkey solution for MTN, I functioned as sales representative), technical lead (configuration of system and sites), co-ordination and project lead for deployment, installation and reporting and costing. I led an installer base of 20 installers and project managers, acting as point of contact for all technical related configuration and information. I allocated contractor installer base, monitored/ oversaw installer progress and efficiency, procuring an installer sign off application-based software to make invoicing and documentation collection efficient. Client interface configured project network elements. Resulted increased installer efficiency by 10-15% and increased overall GP for project by 5%; increased ease of deployment and installation turnaround time (saved 2-3months); ensured conformity of reports to client.
• 2021 | TinSky Connect | Technical/ Operational lead (Openserve: 3000 sites project rollout) In this full turnkey solution, I functioned as technical operations’ lead, acting as contact point for all onsite installation issues. Procured 3rd party application-based software to ensure installers conform with one report standard. Led 30 installers in the field. Point of contact for all technical related configuration. Agreed document pack with installers/ contractors on requirements. Pre-configured/ pre-tested implemented solution. Configured installer signoff application-based software to ease invoicing and documentation process. Weekly client liaison. The project resulted in increased installer efficiency onsite by 1hr/ day. Increased overall GP for project. Increased ease of deployment and installation turnaround time for contractors and project

• Regent Business school ,Developing an Understanding of Robotics, AI, and Automation, Short course (2025)
• Regent Business school , Fundamentals of Cybersecurity, Short course (2025)
• Advanced iDirect Operations & Maintenance of VSAT Products, iDirect ST Engineering , Herndon, Virginia, United States 2022
• Kymeta: 101 - u7 Antenna Basics, Kymeta, Intelsat , McLean , USA 2020
• IS743 FlexMove Overview and Capabilities, Kymeta, Intelsat , McLean , USA 2020
• IS744 FlexMove Operations & Monitoring, Kymeta, Intelsat , McLean , USA 2020
• IDirect Operations and Maintenance (IOM), iDirect ST Engineering, Herndon, Virginia, USA 2015
• Radwin Advanced PtP/ Ptmp/ RNMS, Radwin, Tel Aviv, Israel 2015
• Newtec BePart Training Course, Newtec, Herndon, Virginia, USA 2014/18
• Radwin PtMP Course, Radwin RF Planning Course, Radwin Advanced PtMP Course, , Tel Aviv, Israel 2014
• GVF510: Core Skills for VSAT Professionals, GVF Institute, London, UK 2013
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• 2024 | TinSky Connect Promoted to Operations Director
• 2024 | TinSky Connect Promoted to Head of Technical Department - Manager
• 2022 | TinSky Connect Personal achievement: made ZAR 2.5 M gross profit annual for the company from a sales position (I am an operations manager with other responsibilities)
• 2021 | TinSky Connect Promoted to Network Operations Manager
• 2017 | AUCOM Installation of first ever DTH and DTT Broadcasting network in Ivory Coast
• 2016 – 2017 | Stratosat DataCom Promoted to Technical NOC Supervisor