THOKOZILE SNONO
Centurion,South Africa
Summary
Experienced Layer 2 Network Engineer with 3 years of expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance enterprise network. Expertise in VLANs,IPs, LAN Connects, SD-WAN, IP Connect, Business Connect, Ethernet technologies, advanced network management tools such as Accedian and troubleshooting Layer 2 network issues. Seeking to contribute my expertise in Layer 2 networking to the success of the company through innovative network solutions and performance to meet business goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Engineer(Fixed Term)
Cipal Telecommunications
Johannesburg, South Africa
08.2023 - Current
- Working on Vodacom Business' live network.
- Assisted in the design and deployment of VLANs for network segmentation.
- Configure and manage enterprise-grade network devices ensuring robust network performance.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for customers’ network issues based on SLA and customer satisfaction.
- Use of technologies such as Radwin, Accedian Device, Infinera (Tellabs), Nokia and Huawei to create customer network.
- Design and configuration of Business Connect, LAN Connect, Carrier Connect, IP Connect, SDWAN and FTTB for enterprise clients, ensuring compliance with industry best practice.
- Working with third parties such as DFA, Open Fibre, OpenServe, MetroFibre, Dimension Data and many more.
Network Engineer (Intern)
Cipal Telecommunications
Johannesburg, South Africa
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Design, configuration, and deployment of enterprise-level network infrastructures, ensuring high availability and redundancy.
- Utilized Accedian’s network performance monitoring tools to assess and optimize network performance, troubleshoot network-related issues, and enhance overall efficiency.
Voters Verification
IEC
Cape Town, South Africa
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Verification of valid/legible voters
Education
Diploma - Information Communication Technology in Applications Development
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, WC 01.2017 - 01.2022
Higher Certificate - Information and Communication Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, WC 01.2016 - 12.2016
National Senior Certificate -
Eben Donges High School
Cape Town, WC 01.2011 - 12.2015
Skills
- Self-motivation
- Decision making
- Critical-thinking
- Detail Orientated
- Technical troubleshooting
- Client service orientation
- Creative problem solving
- Commitment to excellence
Certification
- IoT Certificate
- PCAP: Programming Essentials in Python Certificate
- CPA Programming Essentials in C++ Certificate
- Finance for Non-Financial Certificate
- Cybersecurity Essentials Certificate
- Information Literacy Certificate
- NDG Linux Essentials Certificate
- IT Essentials Certificate
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Beginner
Accomplishments
- · Vodacom overachiever award: Award for delivering exceptional work outputs.
Drivers License
Code C1
Affiliations
- Mountain Biking
- Distance running
Timeline
Network Engineer(Fixed Term)
Cipal Telecommunications
08.2023 - Current
Network Engineer (Intern)
Cipal Telecommunications
07.2022 - 07.2023
Voters Verification
IEC
10.2020 - 11.2020
Diploma - Information Communication Technology in Applications Development
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2017 - 01.2022
Higher Certificate - Information and Communication Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2016 - 12.2016
National Senior Certificate -
Eben Donges High School
01.2011 - 12.2015
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