South African Network Engineer

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Serial No: 14254

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Skills keywords: network / desktop support

Short Bio:

An ambitious and dedicated IT Network Engineer with recent experience in providing desktop / network support to small businesses and corporate environments. Effectively leads, develops and motivates teams to achieve objectives within deadlines. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish excellent working relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.

Current location:  Western Cape, South Africa - View on map

Nationality: South African

Preferred Sector of Employment:  IT and Technology

Spoken languages: english

Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

Education & Qualifications

• Comptia Security+    – Bytes Technology, 2013

• Comptia Server Plus   – Bytes Technology, 2013

• Microsoft Certified IT Professional; Enterprise Desktop Support Technician on Windows 7    – Bytes Technology, 2013

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate; Windows 8    – Bytes Technology, 2013

• Microsoft Certified Professional     – Bytes Technology, 2013

• Comptia A+ and Network+   – IT Intellect, 2012

• ADSL Training    – 4th Dimension Technology

• Certified Linux Administrator   – Torque IT

• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows 7 Configuration    – Bytes Technology

• Certified Wireless Network Administrator   – Bytes Technology

• Wireless Wise Guy Certification    – Ruckus

Professional Competencies

• Network / desktop support

• Client relationship management

• Work prioritization and time management

• Problem solving

• Commitment to professional development

• Creative and lateral thinking

• Working as a team to achieve objectives

• Readily adapts to new working environments

• Cross-cultural competencies

• Respect for cultural diversity

• Developing professional relationships

• Written and verbal communication

Career Summary

2011 – date, Cape Town, South Africa

Network Engineer

• Installing, maintaining and supporting computer communication networks within the company, ensuring efficient operation in order to provide maximum performance and availability for all users

• Working effectively as part of the IT support team and utilizing strong interpersonal skills to establish excellent working relationships with colleagues at all levels

• Applying problem solving and creative thinking skills to troubleshoot any IT related problems as they arise, implementing efficient and innovative solutions to minimize disruption to service

• Diligently monitoring service usage to ensure optimum cost efficiency, working closely with other departments and providing training and technical support for users with varying levels of IT knowledge / competency

Previous experience:

2010 DAVE WOOD, Durban, South Africa – (Sept – Dec) IT Desktop Support Assistant

2009 TORQUE IT, Cape Town, South Africa – (Mar – Dec) Linux Leadership

Career Achievements

Qualifying as a Microsoft Certified IT Professional in Windows 7 & 8

Being recognised as ‘Most Improved Technician’

Receiving excellent client feedback for exemplary work ethic and performance