IoT& ESP8266 - based projects
Werner Van Heerden
Snr. Systems Administrator | IT Generalist
Pretoria,Gauteng
Summary
Seasoned System & Network Administrator focused on business and operational improvements. Solution-focused with a passion for finding new and innovative ways to automate, and improve business processes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Senior IT Administrator
Etlin International (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria, Gauteng
03.2021 - Current
- Snr. Administrator reporting to IT Director, working alongside IT Manager.
- Responsible for managing and monitoring of server environments (Linux and Windows), LOB applications, WAN links, WiFi systems, and overall network infrastructure health.
- I am in charge of processing purchasing requests, liaising with suppliers and sourcing IT stock for Etlin group of companies.
- Respond to, research and resolve issues from internal staff, external departments and customers - Tier 2 and 3 support on helpdesk.
- Implement and manage companies' migration to SharePoint Online - also responsible for managing group of companies' Microsoft-platform (Teams, M365, and Azure)
- Responsible for improving IT efficiencies - recent achievements include spearheading migration path to a paperless work environment, PABX to VOIP migration, warehouse scanning system implementation, and cost-reduction strategies, such as in-house Raspberry Pi-based monitoring systems, Music on Hold, environmental monitoring, biometric gate access control, and also implemented a new helpdesk system for complete ITSM.
Senior System Network Administrator
Consolidated Power Projects (PTY) Ltd
Midrand, Gauteng
09.2014 - 03.2021
- Senior Network/Systems Administrator - reporting directly to the Group IT Manager and CIO.
- I was responsible for the day-to-day monitoring, administration, and management of a clustered Windows Server infrastructure environment, ensuring stringent high uptime SLA is met.
- I was tasked with creating end-user training and awareness campaigns.
- Responsible for managing the Wireless infrastructure across all sites and branches (Unifi and Ruckus)
- Exchange 2016/Office 365-hybrid management and support for ~500 users.
- Implementation and Management of Polycom video conferencing systems, as well as Asterisk-based PBX telephony system.
Education
BTEC Higher National Diploma - Information Systems
London School of Business Management
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2010 - 01.2013
Diploma - IT Engineering
CTI/Cambridge University
Pretoria, South Africa 06.2008 - 08.2010
Certificate - Information Technology Project Management
London School of Business Management
Pretoria, South Africa 06.2009 - 06.2010
Skills
Vendor agnostic Wi-Fi Implementation and Management
Windows Server Admin
Debian/Ubuntu Linux Admin
Microsoft 365/Office 365 Platform
Project Management
Analysis and critical thinking
Infrastructure Planning
Alarm & Biometric Security Systems
Mimecast Platform Management
Bitdefender Endpoint Security
Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Microsoft SCCM
Ubiquiti and Ruckus Networking Systems
Technical Analysis & Problem Solving
Firewall Management
Certification
Ubiquiti Broadband Wireless Specialist
Interests
Solar and Energy Storage Design and Build
Home and PLC based automation
Hiking & Camping
Cooking
Timeline
Senior IT Administrator
Etlin International (Pty) Ltd
03.2021 - Current
Ubiquiti Broadband Wireless Specialist
11-2016
Ubiquiti Broadband Wireless Administrator
02-2016
Ruckus WiSe 1
06-2015
Senior System Network Administrator
Consolidated Power Projects (PTY) Ltd
09.2014 - 03.2021
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Windows Server
11-2013
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (ICND 1)
09-2013
Mikrotik Certified Wireless Engineer (MTCWE)
07-2013
Mikrotik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA)
04-2013
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Desktop
06-2011
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server, Virtualization, Exhange
02-2011
BTEC Higher National Diploma - Information Systems
London School of Business Management
01.2010 - 01.2013
Certificate - Information Technology Project Management
London School of Business Management
06.2009 - 06.2010
Diploma - IT Engineering
CTI/Cambridge University
06.2008 - 08.2010