Tsepo Barnabas
Network Engineer
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Results-driven Network Engineer with 10 years of expertise deploying and maintaining LAN and network security infrastructure. Dedicated technology professional with strong track record of accurately conducting system repairs and troubleshooting. Offering exemplary planning, project management and communication talents. Possessing effective organisational skills and excellent working knowledge of networking technologies and having a commitment to keep up to date with the latest developments. Experienced in providing motivation, guidance and a up to date networking consultancy service to both colleagues and clients.
Overview
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Languages
5
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Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Center Network Engineer
Business Connexion BCX
Centurion, Gauteng
11.2017 - Current
- Designing and implementing new data center network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks
- Configuring data center firewalls, routing and switching technologies to maximise network efficiency and security
- Maximizing data center network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting
- Arranging scheduled upgrades for the data center network and security technologies
- Investigating faults in the data center network
- Updating network equipment to the latest firmware releases
- Reporting network status to key stakeholders
- Conducting risk assessment audits, developing risk response recommendations and assist in the implementation of these recommendations.
- Showing technical leadership and providing technical expertise and advice.
- Inventory management and asset tracking.
- Managing Network Monitoring Tools.
- Diagnose system and network capabilities for recommending & implementing continuous improvement adaptations.
- Provides timely updates to the project manager and customer when required.
- Proactively liaising with and reporting to the line manager and/or project manager.
- Continually analyzing and working to improve quality of services offered by our department.
- Creating plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Using critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Network Operation Analyst
Openserve
Centurion, Gauteng
09.2012 - 10.2017
- Providing network support and perform troubleshoot to resolve various WAN/LAN connectivity issues in a 24/7 environment.
- Providing timely response to all incidents, outages and performance alerts. Categorize issues for escalation to appropriate technical teams.
- Monitoring a wide variety of information and network systems that includes routers, switches.
- Collecting and reviewing performance reports for various network technologies, and report trends in hardware performance to assist senior technical personnel to predict future issues or outages.
- Documenting all actions in accordance with standard company policies and procedures.
- Notifying customer and third-party service providers of issues, outages and remediation status.
- Supporting multiple technical teams in 24 x 7 environment operational environments with high uptime requirements.
Transmission Field Technician
Telkom SA
Durban, Kwazulu Natal
06.2008 - 08.2012
- Responsible for Core Network Field Transmission technician duties, which is to maintain core and access transmission network infrastructure of telecommunication company and transmission equipment.
- Localizing and repairing faults on different transmission technologies and equipment’s which ranges from SXA, SXD, SDH, WDM (HIT7500, FSP3000), UMC, HDSL, Microwave, NGN SDH, Martis, Diginet and Metro Ethernet.
- Performing service activation and acceptance of new transmission links.
- Troubleshooting/repairing issues between customer equipment and the RF of the optical node.
- Testing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing twisted, fiber optic and coax cable.
- Testing coax cable using signal level meters, volt-OHM meters and compares findings with documentation.
- Performing network troubleshooting, including ping test, trace routes and speed test.
- Assuring system security by terminating unused ports and tag drops and locking pedestals.
- Providing superior customer service.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Information Technology in Software Development
Durban University of Technology
Durban 01.2009 - 12.2010
National Diploma - Information Technology in Software Development
Durban University of Technology
01.2005 - 12.2007
Matric -
Tsiki-Naledi Secondary School
01.2003 - 12.2003
Skills
Network security systems
Cisco switching expertise
Root Cause Analysis
Network performance monitoring
Strong troubleshooting skills
Proactive and team player
Knowledge of ITIL incident, problem & change management
Ability to explain technical issues clearly to non technical colleagues
Hands-on experience deploying ACI in Network-Centric model
Hands-on experience performing phased migrations of traditional data centers to ACI model
Good understanding of Tenants, Bridge Domains, EPG’s & Contracts
Certification
CCNA Routing and Switching
References
- Company : Cisco
- Names : Clarence Ledwaba
- Contact details : 0829908812
- Position : Network Engineer
- Company : BCX
- Names : Fanie Fourie
- Contact details : 0813539972
- Position : Project Manager
- Company : Openserve
- Names : Otto Nel
- Contact details : 012 311 7598
- Position : Network Specialist - Eng.
- Company : Openserve (Telkom SA).
Timeline
Data Center Network Engineer
Business Connexion BCX
11.2017 - Current
Network Operation Analyst
Openserve
09.2012 - 10.2017
Bachelor’s degree - Information Technology in Software Development
Durban University of Technology
01.2009 - 12.2010
Transmission Field Technician
Telkom SA
06.2008 - 08.2012
National Diploma - Information Technology in Software Development
Durban University of Technology
01.2005 - 12.2007
Matric -
Tsiki-Naledi Secondary School
01.2003 - 12.2003