Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
Thendo Tshikota

Thendo Tshikota

Johannesburg

Summary

Highly motivated IT specialist with 4+ years of experience delivering exceptional support across all levels. Possesses a proven track record of successfully troubleshooting complex technical issues, minimizing downtime through proactive maintenance, and resolving problems swiftly. Consistently exceeding customer expectations, with a minimum Customer Satisfaction Score of 90%.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Software Support Engineer

Construct Education
12.2023 - Current
  • Resolve a diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for high priority clients such as Harvard and MIT
  • Collaborate with supervisors to escalate and address customer inquiries or technical issues
  • Translate complex technical issues into digestible language for non-technical users

System Administrator

Grey Code
08.2023 - Current
  • Oversee and maintain the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation
  • Manage user accounts, permissions, and access levels, ensuring proper authentication and authorization
  • Conduct feasibility studies to assess the suitability of new technologies for implementation.

Wordpress Developer

Freelance
12.2020 - Current
  • Develop and maintain WordPress websites, ensuring functionality and user satisfaction
  • Conduct regular site updates and optimizations to enhance performance and user experience
  • Implement and maintain security measures to protect the WordPress site from vulnerabilities and unauthorized access
  • Technologies : Wordpress, Wordfence, Jetpack, cPanel, Direct Admin

E-Learning Support Specialist

University of Venda
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Offered specialized support for e-learning platforms, facilitating a smooth online learning experience for students and educators
  • Collaborated with faculty to integrate technology into the curriculum, enhancing the overall educational experience
  • Conducted training sessions for staff and students on effective utilization of e-learning tools
  • Technologies : Moodle LMS, Freshdesk, Respondus , The invigilator app, Office ConnectYard

Junior Lecturer

University of Venda
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Delivered engaging lectures on computer science topics, fostering a dynamic learning environment
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to students, aiding in their academic and personal development
  • Technologies : Blackboard LMS, Google Classroom

Education

Bsc Honours - Computer Science

University of Venda
01.2017 - 07.2019

Product Management - Management

EntryLevel
01.2023 - 03.2023

Web Application Security Testing With Google Hacking - Cybersecurity

CodeRed By EC-Council
06.2023 - 06.2023

Skills

  • Debugging skills
  • Technical Analysis
  • Technical Support
  • Website optimization
  • Responsive design
  • Technical Writing
  • Product development
  • Testing and maintenance

Certification

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft Security Core Elite

SOC Analyst 1 Elite

References

Mr. Z Sivhabu, SOLID Tech

Software Project Lead

Email: zsivhabu@yahoo.com Phone: 079 864 8444

Mr. N Soganile ,University of Venda

Department of Computer Science Lecturer

Email: Ndabezinhle.Soganile@univen.ac.za Phone: 065 926 0339

Mr. K Madzima, Sol Plaatje University

Department of Computer Science Lecturer

Email: kudakwashe.madzima@spu.ac.za Phone: 072 456 1607

Timeline

Software Support Engineer - Construct Education
12.2023 - Current
System Administrator - Grey Code
08.2023 - Current
CodeRed By EC-Council - Web Application Security Testing With Google Hacking, Cybersecurity
06.2023 - 06.2023
EntryLevel - Product Management, Management
01.2023 - 03.2023
E-Learning Support Specialist - University of Venda
01.2021 - 12.2022
Wordpress Developer - Freelance
12.2020 - Current
Junior Lecturer - University of Venda
08.2019 - 12.2020
University of Venda - Bsc Honours, Computer Science
01.2017 - 07.2019
Thendo Tshikota