PO BOX 4148, Tzaneen, 0850 Tel: 083 3098526 Fax: 086 6925624 e-Mail: johan.pieterse@infocarriers.
com ID: 7003295023086, Age 41 Nationality: RSA
" I am a sincere, loyal and dedicated individual who has a great deal of ambition. Although I have extensive experience in the Financial IT industry, I love to learn, and am always up to a challenge. I get along well with others, while also working efficiently on my own. I am seeking a position where I can develop and excel while giving my best to an employer. "
QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS
Dedicated, results-driven Information Technology Manager with extensive experience and expertise. Proven project management and application development skills. Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills in time-intensive environments. Committed team player and acknowledged leader. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, customers and executive management. Effectively relates complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences. Fluent in English and Afrikaans. Willing to travel.
Network/Operating Systems:
Apple Mac OSX, Windows XP/Vista/Server, Linux, MVS, VSE, Novell Netware 3.1-5.1 & NDS,
Networking/Protocols:
TCP/IP, VPNS, DNS, WINS, DHCP, Active Directory, LDAP, NFS, IPX, Netbios, and Netbeui. Application Development: Cobol, MS Access, SQL, Client Server technologies, Crystal Reports, Rational Rose, Object Oriented Analysis & Design experience, and MS Access. Hardware: Firewalls, IBM, Compaq/HP, DELL Desktops/Laptops, DELL servers, Blackberry Enterprise Server, Cisco routers, Intrusion Detection Systems, HP Nortel Enterasys, Cisco switches/hubs and DSL, Cisco Voice over IP. Office Productivity: Microsoft Office & Visio, Microsoft Project, WordPerfect Office, Adobe Acrobat, Lotus Notes IBM Client Access.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
From 2008 i have been working freelance in the financial arena with projects ranging from Business Banking Strategies for Various Government divisions (Undisclosed due to the Sensitive nature of these businesses), I am doing work for a International Company (DaleCapital group) on various financial projects.
Any queries and Information on this can be obtained form Mr Bernie ONiell 072 7391908 (Fintrust & Capital Clearing). I Have also been involved in various projects with Adri De Paiva from Azimuth Engineering in the mining sector relating to Financial and Engeneering work on a freelance basis. (08307298381)
Investec Bank Pretoria 2002 - 2008 IT Manager at Pretoria
Day to Day management of IT Support Staff. Office Automation and outsourcing contracts. (Copiers, Faxes and Scanning) Procurement of all IT related Systems and Vendor assessments. R&D for new technologies in the IT environment. Developed long term technology plans and projects, annual budgets and resource forecasting. Managed relationships with vendors and internal and external IT auditors. Defined vendor requirements for implementing Document Management System (DMS) Planned and implemented Disaster Recovery plan that included DMS replication, Established information management systems strategy addressing application development, systems infrastructure and support for 350 users in multi-discipline environment. Proposed and planned conversion Ethernet network, including wiring Diagrams and hardware upgrades (Cisco Systems) Led implementation of distributed Exchange environment integrated with Active Directory and incorporating instant messaging, anti-virus and anti-spam solutions. Led implementation and design of 3 office moves. Building Power grid project planning and implementations (Generators & UPS systems) Building security systems from implementation, deployment and management. Inter Branch communications and management feedback.
Investec Bank Pretoria 1993 - 2002 IT Support (JHB/ PTA)
Desktop Support Technician Provide 2nd & 3rd level desktop support hands-on assistance and resolution to both internal and external customers with varying technical background and aptitude. Consult management teams in regards to their specialized needs in desktop hardware and software support. Troubleshoot desktop applications problems while maintaining excellent customer service. Organize and process procurement procedures in the acquisition of computer hardware and software per customer requests.
Network Support Lead Technician Served as technical lead responsible for day-to-day operations and resources in the DMV Network Support Centre (NSC) which provides telecommunications and support services to the agency. Assisted in the development and implementation of procedures within NSC. Monitored the quality of work produced by NSC technicians and follow-up on complex and critical problems. Demonstrated ability to analyse and troubleshoot network problems applying inductive and deductive reasoning in a timely and courteous manner. Effectively communicated to both technical and non-technical personnel with intentions of providing clear and concise instructions for resolution.
Network Support Technician Senior Received network problem calls from internal and external users located at DMV headquarters, branch offices, other agencies and private businesses. Conducted structured interview to rule out various problem sources such as checking network connections, running programs, and performing initial program loads (IPLs). Determined problem source from information provided by user, knowledge of ongoing system events, starting/stopping lines, checking status at DIT, or dispatching a technician to check hardware.
Computer Operator Maintained system console and messages. Produced daily production reports and production statistics. Reviewed proposed jobs documentation. Screened and rewrote minor program a-bends. Monitored on-line print jobs.
Nampak Corrugated Containers 1990 - 1993 Statistics Clerk CCC- Tzaneen
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Production Statistics versus Man-hours.
EDUCATION:
Matric Brits High School (1987) MCSE & CNE (2001) CISCO (1998-1999) Project Management Damlin (2004) Various Management In-house Courses (Investec Bank)
