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Thomas Duggan

Summary

  • Results-driven Senior Network Engineer with 8 years of expertise deploying and maintaining LAN and WAN infrastructure in large international companies.
  • Dedicated technology professional with strong track record of accurately conducting system repairs and troubleshooting.
  • Offering exemplary planning, project management and communication talents.
  • Talented Network Engineer possessing considerable experience with wireless networking and cloud storage. Tech-savvy and hardworking professional with expertise in leadership as a Team Leader for a team of six professionals.
  • Expert at developing technical documents and manuals and performing regular troubleshooting.
  • Innovative Network Engineer experienced in reliable and vital connectivity for multi-site installations.
  • Integrates fixed wireless, terrestrial and satellite-based solutions to create streamlined network infrastructure at enterprise scale.
  • Trusted to develop fast and secure infrastructure plans for facilities and networking hubs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT TEAM LEADER

Stellantis, South Africa
03.2018 - 07.2023
  • Company Profile: http://www.fcasouthafrica.co.za/
  • IT Network Support for several brands in the automotive industry
  • Lead a team of 6 Technicians
  • Standardized IT equipment on every client's project.
  • Assured all SLAs reached.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Started as Senior IT Support Engineer;promoted to Team Leader beginning of 2019
  • Responsible for the IT Infrastructure for Stellantis South-Africa, insuring all region KPI's reached & reporting back to the Head of IT on Projects & Daily Operations.
  • Management of in-house technical staff
  • Coordinate technical meetings
  • Assigning technical resources to specific jobs, based on skillset
  • Managing the Helpdesk to meet agreed timelines
  • Report to Executive management team
  • Project Management on all projects meeting strict deadlines
  • First contact for customer complaints regarding any technical performance or problems
  • Escalate user complaints to Executive Management when needed
  • Ensure all daily maintenance completed on client's servers
  • Account Manager on all third parties
  • Liaise with third parties as and when needed
  • Responsible for all IT Infrastructure
  • Responsible for POPI & SOX Compliance on IT Infrastructure
  • Microsoft Technologies (On-prem and Cloud)
  • Client Operating systems & Applications
  • Windows Server Operating systems & technologies
  • Hyper V
  • VMware
  • Active Directory
  • Group policies
  • DNS & DHCP
  • WSUS
  • Office 365 Hosted Exchange -SharePoint & Microsoft Teams
  • Corporate Antivirus Management
  • DWH Hosted Self-Managed Servers
  • Corporate Backup solutions
  • File and Print Server Administration
  • Firewall Knowledge and implementation
  • Network Infrastructure troubleshooting and Monitoring
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.

NETWORK ENGINEER

First Technology
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Company profile: https://www.firsttech.co.za/about
  • Company designed to improve end-user experience by providing integrated support services through technology experts.
  • Network support in the payment and switching business in providing integrated payment and value-added services to retailers.
  • Responsible for the tracking of the IT helpdesk of company's network by ensuring that all client helpdesk tickets assigned to the networking team where resolved in time.
  • Escalated emergency technical issues beyond knowledge to maintain optimum up-time.

SENIOR IT TECHNICIAN

MySupport, South Africa
09.2015 - 08.2017

• Company Profile Listing: https://www.callupcontact.com/b/businessprofile/mySupport/6742175

Management of two Junior Technicians

• Corporate Anti-Virus Management

• Responsible for IT infrastructure of clients

• Maintaining & Monitoring Backups for clients

• Meeting strict deadlines for clients

• Daily and Weekly Reports to Management

• Ensuring all maintenance are done successfully for all clients

  • Diagnosed problems by applying technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
  • Conducted tests of components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Installed new systems and parts with efficient approach.

Network Engineer

Three6Five / Innervation
12.2013 - 05.2015

NETWORK ENGINEER - INNERVATION

May 2015 to Sept 2015

  • Innervation Value Added Services is a payment and switching business with over 15 years of experience in providing integrated Payment and Value-Added Services to retailers.
  • Responsible for the smooth running of the company's

network, resolving all clients' helpdesk tickets within the team.


Dec 2013 - May 2015 - Three6five

WIRELESS TECHNICIAN

IP Networking experts and Internet Service Providers.


  • Responsible for planning, execution and integration of

access points and controllers into our customer's network.

  • Verify planning results with measurements taken on site.

• Compile detailed planning documentation for installation teams.

• Configure and Install all access point and controllers according to the planned network.

• Verify and audit all existing networks

• Assist with configurations and integrations of access switches during pop-up events

Education

Associate of Science - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Torque IT Adcorp
Online ICT Technical Trainer Provider In Africa
01.2014

Skills

  • Team leadership skills
  • Problem solving and Analytical skills
  • Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
  • Interpersonal and Communication skills
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  • Microsoft Technologies (On-prem and Cloud)
    - Client Operating systems & Applications
    - Windows Server Operating systems & technologies
    - Hyper V
    - VMware
    - Active Directory
    - Group policies
    - DNS & DHCP implementation
    - WSUS
    - Office 365 Hosted Exchange
    -SharePoint & Microsoft Teams
    Corporate Antivirus Management
    DWH Hosted Self-Managed Servers
    Corporate Backup solutions
    File and Print Server Administration
    Firewall Management tools
    Network Infrastructure and architecture understanding
  • Cisco equipment familiarity
  • Cisco router and switch security
  • Cisco switching expertise
  • Cisco IDS Network
  • Network troubleshooting and monitoring
  • Technical Support

Accomplishments

  • CISCO CCNA
  • RUCUS WIRELESS ESSENTIALS
  • CWNA
  • CWNP

Certification

  • Completed Coursework: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), 2014
  • Completed Coursework: Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)], 2015
  • Completed Coursework: Certified Wireless Network Professional Qualification (CWNP)], 2015
  • Completed Coursework: RUCKUS Wireless qualification], 2015

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

HOBBIES

  • Carp Specimen Fishing
  • Motorcycling
  • Photography
  • Woodwork

Timeline

IT TEAM LEADER

Stellantis, South Africa
03.2018 - 07.2023

NETWORK ENGINEER

First Technology
08.2017 - 03.2018

SENIOR IT TECHNICIAN

MySupport, South Africa
09.2015 - 08.2017

Network Engineer

Three6Five / Innervation
12.2013 - 05.2015

Associate of Science - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Torque IT Adcorp
Thomas Duggan