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Rapelang Kotsi

Johannesburg

Summary

Contributed to protection of organisational data and assets during internship/ work placement at ABSA.Supported team efforts through reliable and punctual participation.

Motivated colleagues to enhance performance and collaboration.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Product Engineer

ABSA
10.2023 - 12.2025

• I have hands-on experience with OpenShift, including cluster management, application deployment, and CI/CD pipeline setup.

• I've pushed Docker images to OpenShift's integrated image registry to create new image streams or update existing ones.

• Collaborated on projects using Visual Studio Code's built- in collaboration features

• Monitored and analyse security events, identifying and responding to potential threats to protect sensitive data and systems.

• Managed and investigated security incidents, developing incident response strategies that minimise downtime and financial impact.

• Delivered exceptional customer support to over 100 end-users daily, handling technical issues and service requests through various channels.

• Assisted in the development of incident response plans and performed regular security audits to ensure adherence to best practices.

• Utilised ServiceNow for ticket management, ensuring timely resolution and accurate documentation of all incidents.

• Diagnosed and resolved diverse technical problems, including hardware malfunctions, software errors, and network connectivity issues

Cyber Security Learnership/Student

ABSA
06.2020 - 08.2023

Hardware and software support

Client Care Agent

Capitec Bank
11.2014 - 11.2019
  • Achieved high client satisfaction at Capitec Bank by effectively resolving telephonic and written inquiries and complaints within service level agreements.
  • Enhanced efficiency in client interactions, resulting in quicker resolution times. Proactively followed up on all queries and escalated unresolved issues to leadership for further action.
  • Maintained accurate reporting through proficient use of hardware and software.
  • Resolved client issues in strict adherence to established policies and procedures. Identified and reported system process issues to facilitate timely resolutions and preventative strategies.
  • Accurately calculated administrative fees for fixed-term unlocks. Demonstrated strong time management skills to meet operational demands.

Education

IT Cloud Engineering (NQF6), IT System support (NQF5), Technical support (NQF4)

Maharishi Invisibility Institute
01.2023

Certification

  • AWS Cloud practitioner (in progress)
  • AWS Solutions architect (in progress)
  • Cisco Cyber Ops Associate Microsoft
  • MTA: Introduction to Python
  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA N+
  • CompTIA Security +
  • Fortinet

References

  • Nicole, Cader, Manager, 076 133 2250
  • Cosley, Sathekge, Tribe Support, 061 773 6892

CONTACT

  • +27 61 426 7417
  • Raekotsi@gmail.com
  • Johannesburg, South Africa

Timeline

Product Engineer

ABSA
10.2023 - 12.2025

Cyber Security Learnership/Student

ABSA
06.2020 - 08.2023

Client Care Agent

Capitec Bank
11.2014 - 11.2019

IT Cloud Engineering (NQF6), IT System support (NQF5), Technical support (NQF4)

Maharishi Invisibility Institute
Rapelang Kotsi