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SILVESTER KALONJI

Systems Administrator
Cape Town,WC

Summary

  • Driven Systems Administrator with 10 years of experience in software implementation and maintenance. Proven history of managing complex infrastructures and data center operations. Expert in solutions-oriented business application problem-solving and dedicated to providing best-in-class service. Skilled at troubleshooting, communication and collaboration.
  • Experienced Systems Administrator with 7 years of expertise in design, development and maintenance of complex software and management of server infrastructures and data center operations across operating system platforms. Highly proficient in implementing enterprise solutions for business applications in broad scale, web-delivered environments. Determined to deliver best technical solutions to meet functional and business requirements. Diligent troubleshooter, with strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with employees and departments various IT environments. Flexible with positive work attitude focused on producing results under tight deadlines. Demonstrated understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
  • Seasoned Technology Specialist with experience in systems administration, maintenance and end-user training. Skilled in constructing solutions to achieve program compatibility and conduct system upgrades and installations. Knowledgeable in managing complicated blade systems, including Microsoft operating systems, servers and software.
  • Resourceful System Administrator consistently responds to wide range of technical challenges with focused and creative approach. Highly effective at problem solving and decision making. 10 years of progressive IT experience.

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Systems Administrator

Digital Generation
Cape Town, Other
04.2010 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance and resolve recurring issues.
  • Managing DG Cape Town Network Infrastructure
  • Doing Support with issues on CRM, Managing VM server with Fincon application and Office 365 Admin
  • Configuring network changes, and applying it to the Servers and client machines
  • Assisting internal and external using Remote desktop /shell, putty and TeamViewer
  • Repairing Notebooks and PCs on hardware and software issues
  • Managing Active Directory- adding and deleting users accounts, issuing permissions and resetting passwords
  • Monitoring and managing Mimecast (unified emailing and backup system)
  • Overseeing my staff doing all hardware and software that we sell to private clients and corporate companies. Liaising with suppliers on faulty items and recommend replacements and repairs using our vendors and suppliers and Managing escalations
  • Managing Company asset register; recommending and motivating staff hardware replacement for employees to management (Operations Director) Wedaad Samsodien
  • Being a Lenovo Authorized Warranty Service Provider,, HP Warranty Repair Centre and Dell Repair Centre I oversee calls /emails and call logging claims to get parts and do break fix on Lenovo and HP PCs, Notebooks and Tablets for City of Cape Town, Liquid Telecom and Pick N’ Pay, Shoprite, Old Mutual, Sanlam and Santam, Metropolitan, Media 24 and Ninety-Nine.
  • Assessing IPads and iPhones and sent them to Apple Repair Centre
  • Deploying devices with Images (based on the client requirements (Old Mutual, Santam, Santam, City of Cape Town and MMI Holdings) using SCCM, Windows Deployment Service (WDS) Server, Acronis, Ghost, Dell Image Assist and Hard Drive Duplicator.
  • Compiling reports on weekly and monthly basis for Service Delivery Managers based on the requirement
  • Making sure employee’s hardware is functioning to meet day to day demands
  • Doing Support on Novell console 1 and Ubuntu Linux for Juta

Account Executive

New Horizons
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.1996 - 12.2007
  • Generating new business and leads, closing sales
  • Maintaining existing business and cold calling for new businesses,
  • Maintaining inbound and outbound call logs
  • Updating S.A.M.S database with all activities for the day
  • Arranging & facilitating meetings with key decision makers
  • Assessing training requirement for corporate companies via skills requirements
  • Identify the need for training and provide training

Training Facilitator ( Lecturer)

Teccom Training College
Johannesburg, Gauteng
02.2003 - 12.2005
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Lectured CompTIA, Microsoft, City & Guilds and Pitman Syllabuses

Microsoft Office 97, 2000, 2003 & XP 2003.

CompTIA Network+ Certification

PC Technician, PC Repairs, Network Support, Server Maintenance

Microsoft Visual Basic 8

CompTIA A+ Certification

Programming Concepts

Information Systems Management

HTML – Web Design

Database Management

Call Centre Support & Data Communication

Education

Diploma - Information Technology

Dam Technical College
Johannesburg
01.2003 - 12.2003

CompTIA Certification - CompTIA A+ And CompTIA N+

Torque IT
Bellville - Cape Town
01.2007 - 04.2008

Microsoft Certifications - Microsoft

Torque IT
Bellville - Cape Town
01.2008 - 12.2011

Apple Certification - Apple Training

New Horizons Computer Learning Centre
Cape Town
02.2021 - 02.2021

Skills

Software installations

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Timeline

Apple Certification - Apple Training

New Horizons Computer Learning Centre
02.2021 - 02.2021

IT Systems Administrator

Digital Generation
04.2010 - Current

Microsoft Certifications - Microsoft

Torque IT
01.2008 - 12.2011

CompTIA Certification - CompTIA A+ And CompTIA N+

Torque IT
01.2007 - 04.2008

Training Facilitator ( Lecturer)

Teccom Training College
02.2003 - 12.2005

Diploma - Information Technology

Dam Technical College
01.2003 - 12.2003

Account Executive

New Horizons
01.1996 - 12.2007
SILVESTER KALONJISystems Administrator