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Ruan Farmer

IT Technician
Springbok

Summary

Dynamic technician with 2+ years of experience.I am a kind and friendly person who can give great costumer service.I am also willing to learn new things to increase my knowledge in a field.I am a neat and organized person and also very hard working person that can meet deadlines on time.


Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Technical Support Intern/Network Technician

Awrise
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Completed a 1 year internship contract in ICT
  • Provided training for end-users on new software applications, promoting increased productivity through efficient use of technology tools.
  • Increased team efficiency by assisting in the implementation of new technology systems and processes.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment within the IT department by maintaining a solutions-oriented mindset and a collaborative team spirit.
  • Successfully installed networks within the building.
  • Assisted in repairing tablets,laptops and other electronix devices such as tv's
  • Diagnosed and fixed telecommunications issues.
  • Troubleshooting and repaired cctv camera problems.
  • Assisted users in navigating complex technical issues, fostering a positive experience with company technology resources.
  • Enhanced system performance by regularly updating software and conducting routine maintenance checks.
  • Did Administrative work

IT Hardware Technician/Network Technician

Nashua
04.2024 - 07.2024
  • Got a 3 month contract job at Nashua.
  • Installed and maintained cctv footage cameras.
  • Troubleshooting and repairing printers,laptops,television and other electronic devices.
  • Installed wireless internet (wifi) in households and businesses.
  • Maintained technology equipment performance by configuring, diagnosing and repairing hardware.
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
  • Assisted with installing voip networks,including PBX,TDM and voip systems.

IT Technician

Radio NFM
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Helped out free willingly at the local radio station.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repaired peripheral devices such as printers, scanners,laptops,desktop pc's and other electronic devices.
  • Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.
  • Improved network efficiency by optimizing configurations and implementing necessary updates.

Safety Participant/ IT Technician

Department of Transport,Safety and Liaison
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Assisted the South African Police Service(SAPS) with community affairs.
  • Assisted the Department of Traffic with roadblocks and traffic affairs.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting and fixing computer,laptop and printer related problems.
  • Troubleshooting and solving network problems.
  • Assisted with administrative work.

Education

Higher Certificate in Information Technology - Information Technology

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
Durban
04.2001 -

Skills

Network maintenance

Repairing laptops,desktop pc's,printer and other electronic equipment

Troubleshooting computers

Hardware installation

Cabling infrastructure

VoIP systems

Install wireless internet (wifi)

Handy with tools

Install cctv cameras

Administration

Timeline

IT Technical Support Intern/Network Technician

Awrise
07.2024 - 07.2025

IT Hardware Technician/Network Technician

Nashua
04.2024 - 07.2024

IT Technician

Radio NFM
02.2024 - 03.2024

Safety Participant/ IT Technician

Department of Transport,Safety and Liaison
03.2023 - 03.2024

Higher Certificate in Information Technology - Information Technology

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
04.2001 -
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