Tendekayi Leeroy Dhliwayo
NETWORK ENGINEER
Johannesburg
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Network Engineer
Ericsson Pty Ltd
Johannesburg
11.2021 - Current
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Collaborated with vendors to identify best options for optimizing network performance.
- Escalated emergency technical issues beyond knowledge to maintain optimum up-time.
- Liaised with stakeholders to keep project goals and deadlines on target.
- Assisted with implementation and support of network monitoring tools.
- Provided detailed network diagrams and procedural guidelines.
- Linux servers’ administration and support
- Ericsson ITK toolkit administration
Infrastructure Engineer
IT-Savanna
Johannesburg
07.2018 - 10.2021
- monitoring server performance and usage
- Performed software installations and upgrades to Linux or Windows operating systems.
- Facilitated installation processes to deliver project requirements on time.
- Orchestrated integration and communication of software upgrades.
- Created nightly jobs for database backups.
- Configured and tested Windows Server operating systems with roles features.
- Contributed to development, administration and testing of disaster recovery plans.
- Administering Microsoft365 (Exchange Online,Teams &SharePoint)
- Providing technical network support to customers
- Setup Backup Exec, monitoring &maintenance
- Configuration of Ubiquiti Access Points
- Migrate VM to Azure Configure
- Install and maintain systems at customers’ sites
- Respond to work orders in accordance to 24-Hour service level agreement
- Fortinet Firewall installation
IT Administrator
Lecroc Pty Ltd
Brits
04.2014 - 06.2018
- Server management, controlling authorization access from users
- Conduct network troubleshooting to segregate and identify general network problems
- Accountable for providing real-time support to users
- Resolve all major issues of users like login errors, printing dilemmas and connectivity problems
- Directed budgeting studies on current and proposed IT spending plans, determining maximally impactful business enhancements and minimizing wasteful spending.
- CCTV camera Installation and monitoring,
- Supported implementation of warehouse and Tannery management system software applications to enable centralized management of tasks.
- VIP and QuickBooks technical support
Jnr Network Technician
ABS Technology
Harare
03.2012 - 04.2014
- Installed cabling, wireless routers and telephone systems for data communications networks.
- Monitored operational and security procedures for numerous computers in network, related systems administration and maintenance protocols.
- Configured and maintained network backup and recovery procedures.
- Ran cabling and installed data drops for new node installations.
- Replaced failed hardware in server rack systems, swapping hard disks, power supplies and other field serviceable components.
- Performed necessary maintenance to support network availability.
- Supported users both local and by phone with problem resolution and education.
- Installed patches and performed backups, system builds and image updates.
- Configured rack server network hardware considering rail depth, hardware mounting and cable routing.
Education
Diploma - Applied Information Technology (NQF 6)
University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe 01.2009 - 12.2012
Skills
Cisco router and switch configuration
undefinedCertification
MCP- Micrososft Certified Profession M365
Timeline
Network Engineer
Ericsson Pty Ltd
11.2021 - Current
Infrastructure Engineer
IT-Savanna
07.2018 - 10.2021
IT Administrator
Lecroc Pty Ltd
04.2014 - 06.2018
Jnr Network Technician
ABS Technology
03.2012 - 04.2014
Diploma - Applied Information Technology (NQF 6)
University of Zimbabwe
01.2009 - 12.2012
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