Tumelo Jacob Phokwane
Pretoria
Summary
Network Specialist with expertise in implementing and configuring advanced hardware and software solutions. Monitors network performance to identify and resolve bottlenecks, enhancing reliability. Collaborates with IT security teams on network vulnerability assessments to ensure data protection compliance. Drives technological advancements and optimises network performance, ensuring effective connectivity and operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Specialist
Medipost Pharmacy
Pretoria
08.2013 - Current
- Implemented and configured new hardware and software solutions to enhance network performance and reliability.
- Monitored network performance, identified bottlenecks, and implemented optimisations to enhance efficiency and reliability.
- Configured and serviced software across diverse equipment, including routers, servers and Firewalls.
- Administered network access controls and permissions, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and internal policies.
- Collaborated with IT security team to conduct network vulnerability assessments, mitigating risks that could impact the business.
- Automated routine network maintenance tasks, increasing efficiency and accuracy.
- Monitored system upgrades, which included patches, service packs, hot fixes and new configurations.
- Monitored new releases and models for optimised system performance.
- Managed IT projects, aiding technical development in line with department strategy.
- Provided professional, reliable desktop, laptop and server support, reducing operational downtime due to system faults.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Fortinet Certified Associate in Cybersecurity
Fortinet Training Institute
Johannesburg, GP01-2026
Certificate of Higher Education - Peplink Certified Engineer
PEPLINK
Johannesburg, GP01-2025
A-Levels - CompTIA N+ N10-008
Optimi College
Pretoria, GP01-2023
A-Levels - CCNA
Optimi College
Pretoria, GP01-2023
A-Levels - CompTIA A+ 2019 Core 2 (220-1002
IT Academy
Pretoria, GP01-2021
A-Levels - CompTIA A+ 2019 Core 1 (220-1001
IT Academy
Pretoria, GP01-2021
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical Engineering
Sandton Technical College
Pretoria, GP01-2012
Skills
- Network engineering
- Network configuration
- IP routing
- Network administration
- Network troubleshooting
- Network support
- Network maintenance
- Infrastructure monitoring
- Server hardware configuration
- Technical troubleshooting
- Technical support
- IT support
- Software updates
- Data compliance
- IT security
- Problem analysis
- Project management
- Technical ability
- Ethical decision making
- Desktop support
- Ethical decision making
Hobbies and interests
- Music
- Soccer
Certification
- Driving License C1
Timeline
Network Specialist
Medipost Pharmacy
08.2013 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Fortinet Certified Associate in Cybersecurity
Fortinet Training Institute
Certificate of Higher Education - Peplink Certified Engineer
PEPLINK
A-Levels - CompTIA N+ N10-008
Optimi College
A-Levels - CCNA
Optimi College
A-Levels - CompTIA A+ 2019 Core 2 (220-1002
IT Academy
A-Levels - CompTIA A+ 2019 Core 1 (220-1001
IT Academy
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical Engineering
Sandton Technical College