Ripfumelo Makamu
Technical Architect
Midrand,Gauteng
Summary
Experienced System/Applications Administrator with a proven track record in the banking industry, IT service provider, government parastals, and gaming industry. Proficient in IIS, SQL Databases, Jboss, System Deployment, Software Installation, and .NET Framework. Adept at managing Microsoft Windows and Linux based applications. Skilled in cloud technologies such as Azure, AWS, and OCI. Holds certifications in Azure and OCI cloud, Windows Servers and databases, SAP HANA, and SAP NetWeaver Application Server with a focus on SAP Basis Administration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
16
16
Certifications
Work History
Technical Architect
Investec
07.2022 - Current
- Azure and Oracle cloud, Application design, installation and documentation, Automation, Deployments, Application monitoring rules, Business continuity, SSL Certificates, Applications patching and upgrades, Liaising with service providers for AD Integration, Backup, Storage, Networking, Databases, Operating System Patching, Adherence with Security Standards and Audit Findings/Requirements
- Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
- Linux OS and Windows OS
- BASH Scripting
- PowerShell Scripting
- Apache Tomcat
- Informatica
- Oracle E-Business – Human Resources
- Microsoft IIS
- IBM WebSphere Application Server
- Oracle Middleware WebLogic
- Oracle JD Edwards (JDE)
- Application Virtualization (Docker containers)
- Application Install Scripting (Chef/Puppet)
- Performance Analysis
- Capacity Planning and Monitoring (Dynatrace)
Senior Application Administrator
Discovery Life
12.2020 - 06.2022
- JBoss Application Server
- SQL Databases query optimisation and performance improvement
- Configuration and Release automation – Jenkins, Bitbucket, Jira
- Middleware - JBoss EAP/WildFly, TIBCO BW, TIBCO EMS, Apache, IBM MQ and OpenShift
- Dynatrace APM – Monitoring and tuning and Splunk – Log Monitoring
- MongoDB
- Apache, Shell scripting, Perl and Jenkins
- Firewall rules maintenance
- Change, Incident and Problem Management
- Server Capacity and Backup Reporting
Systems Administrator (IT Operations and Application Infrastructure)
FNB
06.2015 - 12.2020
- Windows and Linux based applications management, maintenance and support
- SQL Databases administration and maintenance
- Applications architecture and infrastructure planning
- Application users’ maintenance and segregation of duties
- External applications and software vendor management
- DNS, IIS, JBoss, Java, C# or .NET, MQ, Apache Tomcat, ESB
- Change, Release, Incident and Problem Management
- IP Management for the application Infrastructure and Firewall Rules
- Active Directory (Groups and users maintenance)
- High Availability (Load Balancing and Clustering)
- Business Continuity (Disaster Recovery)
- Reason for leaving: Work-life balance
Functional Specialist: Software – Efiling
South African Revenue Service (SARS)
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Tax types authorizations, activations and deactivations
- Efiling SQL database and web application management
- WebSphere Application Server
- Reason for leaving: Too much limited in what I was working with, no opportunities for growth
Application Infrastructure Support Engineer / Database Administrator
T-Systems SA
01.2012 - 11.2014
- SQL Database Management and Oracle Database Management
- Relationship management with Business Applications owners and ensuring business objectives are reflected in the technical processes managed
- Installation, configuration and support of software on AIX, Linux, Wintel environments including the following: Java jdk's, IBM WebSphere Application Server, IBM Tivoli Identity Manager, IBM Tivoli Monitoring, Tomcat, JBoss, Microsoft dotNetfx and Microsoft IIS and dotNetfx
- Server Administration (Microsoft, AIX and Linux)
- Deployment and support of client developed applications in the Microsoft IIS
- Analyse and resolve problem tickets relating to T-Systems internal and client Application Systems
- Monitor and report on the Performance, Uptime of the applications supported
- Provide support to Users developing application code that runs on the applications infrastructure
- Reason for leaving: Job security and stability, T-Systems were about to lose 2 major contracts with Eskom and Transnet that formed about 80% of the revenue
Technical (Software) Specialist (Application Support)
South African Revenue Service
05.2007 - 12.2011
- Testing, implementation, maintenance and support of client server systems, eFiling, Tax Clearance certificates, Remedy, PeopleSoft, SARS Bank, web applications and services hosted in DMZ
- Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and integration (Biztalk, WebSphere, etc)
- IBM Tivoli Monitoring
- WebSphere Application Server (WAS), AIX and Linux
- Microsoft Patch Management
- Establish and maintain a stable, cost effective and efficient production systems environment in support of the Technical Services mission and the SARS business
- MS (Active Directory, SharePoint, DNS and DHCP)
- Reason for leaving: Better career opportunity and growth
IT Engineer
Meropa Casino and Entertainment World
03.2006 - 04.2007
- Administration of the Local Area Network (LAN)
- Create and control user profiles on the Network
- Backup performance and restore
- MS Windows Server 2000/2003 installation, configuration, administration and troubleshooting
- Monitor all facets of the Local Area Network and Wide Area Network for fault indications
- New hardware and software configurations and installations
- Register and keep record of all problem analysis and rectification transactions
- Provide feedback to colleagues and users on regular basis with regard to technical problem solving, customer needs, environmental problems and resources
- Reason for leaving: Better career opportunity and growth
Network Controller
Limpopo Provincial (Department of Economic Development)
04.2005 - 02.2006
- Administration of the Local Area Network
- MS Windows Server 2000/2003 installation, configuration, administration and troubleshooting
- Create and control user profiles on Active Directory
- Configure and control LAN equipment
- Register and keep record of all problem analysis and rectification transactions
- Operate helpdesk and ensure maximum productivity by speedy, accurate and early response
- Provide feedback to colleagues and users on regular basis with regards to technical problem solving, customer needs, environmental problems and resources
- Monitor all facets of the Local Area Network and Wide Area Network for fault indications
- Reason for leaving: Contract Employment
Computer Laboratory Assistant
University Of Limpopo
06.2003 - 12.2004
- Providing desktop support to the student users
- Active Directory
- Network support and configurations
- Monitor all servers and connectivity on the laboratory LAN
- Ensure the availability of all the network resources and storage for all users under their profiles
- Setting up new computers according to the laboratory standards, joining to the domain and make sure they are receiving necessary updates
- Hardware and Software installations and upgrading
- IP address management on the DHCP server for the Local Area Network
- Make sure that lab anti-virus definitions are up to date
- Reason for leaving: Student Employment
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Informatics
University Of South Africa
01-2027
BSc - Computing
University of Limpopo
Network Specialist Diploma - Information Technology
CTU Training Solutions
Polokwane, South Africa12-2005
Standard 10 - undefined
Matric Senior Certificate
Skills
Applications Management
IIS
Net
WebSphere
JBoss
Oracle JDE
Database Management
SQL Server 2000
SQL Server 2005
SQL Server 2008
SQL Server 2012
SQL Server 2016
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Azure
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Bitbucket
Jira
Backups Management
IBM Tivoli Monitoring
Tivoli Identity Manager
Desktop Support
undefinedCertification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Project Involvement
- Redhat upgrade from Release 7 to Release 8 – Investec
- Splunk upgrade - Discovery
- Upgrading IIS version 6 to IIS version 7 – SARS
- Upgrading IIS version 6 to IIS version 7 – Mutual and Federal
- Upgrading SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005 and 2008 / 2008 R2 – Eskom
- SQL Server 2008 R2 setup for SCADA application on isolated environment – Eskom
- Service Improvement Project – Applying patches, Service Packs, Configuring SQL as per CIS standard and applying audit findings remediation on SQL Server 2005, 2008 and 2008 R2 – Transnet
- Upgrading SQL Server 2012 to SQL Server 2016 – FNB
- Upgrading JBoss 6 application server to WildFly – FNB
- Migration of SQL databases from Windows Server 2008/2012 to Windows Server 2016 – FNB
Timeline
Technical Architect
Investec
07.2022 - Current
Senior Application Administrator
Discovery Life
12.2020 - 06.2022
Systems Administrator (IT Operations and Application Infrastructure)
FNB
06.2015 - 12.2020
Functional Specialist: Software – Efiling
South African Revenue Service (SARS)
11.2014 - 06.2015
Application Infrastructure Support Engineer / Database Administrator
T-Systems SA
01.2012 - 11.2014
Technical (Software) Specialist (Application Support)
South African Revenue Service
05.2007 - 12.2011
IT Engineer
Meropa Casino and Entertainment World
03.2006 - 04.2007
Network Controller
Limpopo Provincial (Department of Economic Development)
04.2005 - 02.2006
Computer Laboratory Assistant
University Of Limpopo
06.2003 - 12.2004
BSc - Computing
University of Limpopo
Standard 10 - undefined
Matric Senior Certificate
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Informatics
University Of South Africa
Network Specialist Diploma - Information Technology
CTU Training Solutions
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