Willem Johannes Van Wyngaardt
IT Professional
Mokopane,
Summary
Dedicated IT professional with history of meeting my goals, utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. I take pride in what I do. I believe with a motivated team and a positive attitude you can achieve anything.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
OT Team Lead - Mogalakwena Mine
Emveliso
Mokopane
01.2018 - Current
- Leading a dynamic team responsible for the Operational Technology (OT) networks, systems and infrastructure.
- Responsible for environmental monitoring, access control and network infrastructure in all server rooms.
- All systems and devices adhered to the Anglo OT governance and security policies.
- Accountable the Rajant pit mesh network, ensuring reliability and optimal performance to accommodate the various systems on production equipment.
- Optimizing and improving the way we operate by investigating and implementing new technologies and innovative ideas.
- Building relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally to ensure good communication channels and reporting channels are established.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Safety is my primary value. We follow the rules to ensure zero harm and safe return to our families.
- With a 2.6.1. legal appointment, I was responsible for the safety of my team.
- Daily safety meetings and planning sessions were held to ensure safe, productive work every day while aligning with the Anglo American Operating Model.
Senior Systems Engineer / Back Office Engineer
Business Connection, BCX, De Beers – Venetia Mine
Venetia Mine
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Responsible for all servers (hardware and software) at Venetia mine.
- Configuring, installing, monitoring and maintaining of all servers.
- Managing the VMWARE solution (Virtual environment) and storage solution (SAN) for Venetia mine.
- Working closely with different server owners to ensure optimal performance and maximum uptime is achieved.
- With very strict change control policies and procedures we ensure that we adhere to the high standards which De Beers and Anglo group sets.
- I take pride in the high percentage of network and server uptime we achieved.
- Completed a fibre splicing course to provide additional onsite support to the mine.
- Performed root cause analysis (RCA) to provide resolutions for production issues.
- Implementing Veeam Backup solution to ensure safe and reliable backups with quick turnaround time on restores and disaster recovery.
IT Manager
Look and Listen Group
Sandton
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Providing a reliable and secure IT platform.
- Strict IT policies and procedures were formulated and implemented.
- Managing the IT support team efficiently to support a constantly growing group with 75+ stores accross the country.
- Group includes Look & Listen, Jive City, White House and Spilhaus stores.
- Ensuring that the IT department complies with software licensing, company rules and regulations as well as industry standards.
- Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching and maintenance.
- Managing the new retail software roll out project and other projects such as Airtime units roll out and Electricity crisis project and Energy efficiency project.
- Designed and implemented an Open source WAN network infrastructure.
- Constantly conducting cost saving exercises in all areas of IT expenditure.
- Implementing VOIP and least cost routing contributed to substantial cost savings.
Systems Administrator /IT Manager
Loads of Living
Johannesburg
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Providing a problem free and stress free IT environment for Loads of Living and its workforce.
- Maintaining a high standard of security and stability on the network.
- First line support for all software and hardware problems.
- Keeping in touch with latest technology trends and growing the business with the latest technology available to us.
- Managed the security for Loads of Living by having a 3rd party company audit, inspect and test alarm systems on a regular basis.
- I have installed camera systems and solutions at various stores that can be remotely accessed and monitored.
- I built a strong relationship between the users and myself to establish good communication and trust in the IT department.
- I focused on telephone support and remote administration to save cost wherever possible.
- I scheduled quarterly reviews on all our systems to determine return on investments and cost saving possibilities with new or alternative solutions.
Technical Manager / Project Manager
Sahara Computers
Johannesburg
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Final quality control on production line computers.
- Assisted with solution design and network infrastructure support to corporate customers.
- Managed multi phased projects like Telkom's Reach for a Dream and Gauteng Online.
- Stock allocation, managing the logistics teams, coordination of various installation and maintenance teams. Scheduling training partners to all schools in Gauteng that was part of the project
- I was promoted to International operations where I gained experience in India.
Senior Technician
B.M.K. Computers
Pretoria
01.2002 - 01.2003
- I was a field technician, in Gauteng area, we serviced small to medium sized organizations.
- I supplied software support for GoodX and other retail software
- Maintaining a trouble-free environment for various maintenance clients.
- Designing, installing and maintaining network infrastructures.
- Setting up servers and end-user workstations.
- Maintaining security for networks and firewalls.
- I have also set-up and installed Linux servers including: file servers, mail servers and proxy servers.
- Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
- Completed preventive maintenance on set schedules for maintenance clients.
Workshop Manager
Office 2000
Louis Trichardt
01.1997 - 07.1998
- Started working as a junior IT technician. I gained experience in a wide field, including; hardware, software, Internet and networking.
- Specialized repair and service training on a variety of other office equipment.
- Servicing walk in customers as well as regular customers and their premises.
- Implementing knowledge and skills sharing sessions.
- Stock management for the workshop.
Education
VMWARE Certified Professional 5 (VCP) - IT
Torque IT
5 Mellis Road, Mellis Park, Rivonia, Gauteng 06.2014 - 07.2014
Certificate in Advance Project Management - Project Management
Damelin
Centurion 03.2006 - 06.2006
MS DOS 6.22 & MS WINDOWS 95 - Microsoft Software
Metro Training College
Louis Trichardt 01.1997 - 02.1997
M.C.S.E. National Certification - Microsoft M.C.S.E..
Varsity College
Lynwood Pretoria 01.2001 - 01.2001
Cisco CCNA Bootcamp -
Torque IT
Rivonia, Gauteng 06.2006 - 06.2016
Microsoft HyperV Certified - Microsoft Hyper V
Torque IT
Rivonia, Gauteng 06.2015 - 07.2015
ComTIA A+ International - Hardware & Software
Hatfield Business College
PretoriaDiploma in Information Technology Networking - Diploma in IT Networking
Varsity College
Lynwood Glen, Pretoria 01.2001 - 12.2001
Veeam Certified Engineer Attended - Veeam Certified Engineer Attended
Torque IT
Rivonia, Gauteng 04.2018 - 04.2018
Advanced Fibre Splicing Course Completed - Advanced Fibre Splicing Course Completed
INNO Instrument View Series Splicers
Venetia Mine 04.2017 - 04.2017
Skills
Team leadership and supervision
undefinedCertification
Basic Fire Fighting
Additional Information
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
- Drivers licenses Code A & EB.
- Married
Timeline
Veeam Certified Engineer Attended - Veeam Certified Engineer Attended
Torque IT
04.2018 - 04.2018
OT Team Lead - Mogalakwena Mine
Emveliso
01.2018 - Current
Advanced Fibre Splicing Course Completed - Advanced Fibre Splicing Course Completed
INNO Instrument View Series Splicers
04.2017 - 04.2017
Microsoft HyperV Certified - Microsoft Hyper V
Torque IT
06.2015 - 07.2015
VMWARE Certified Professional 5 (VCP) - IT
Torque IT
06.2014 - 07.2014
Senior Systems Engineer / Back Office Engineer
Business Connection, BCX, De Beers – Venetia Mine
01.2011 - 01.2017
Cisco CCNA Bootcamp -
Torque IT
06.2006 - 06.2016
Certificate in Advance Project Management - Project Management
Damelin
03.2006 - 06.2006
IT Manager
Look and Listen Group
01.2006 - 01.2011
Systems Administrator /IT Manager
Loads of Living
01.2005 - 01.2006
Technical Manager / Project Manager
Sahara Computers
01.2003 - 01.2004
Senior Technician
B.M.K. Computers
01.2002 - 01.2003
Diploma in Information Technology Networking - Diploma in IT Networking
Varsity College
01.2001 - 12.2001
M.C.S.E. National Certification - Microsoft M.C.S.E..
Varsity College
01.2001 - 01.2001
Workshop Manager
Office 2000
01.1997 - 07.1998
MS DOS 6.22 & MS WINDOWS 95 - Microsoft Software
Metro Training College
01.1997 - 02.1997
ComTIA A+ International - Hardware & Software
Hatfield Business College
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