Highlights:­Recognized (via review) as a person that meets challenges head on, delivering the best possible results, based on solid research, and understanding. ­Designed, deployed, supported Kubernetes Service clusters, performed multi-region disaster recovery and failover testing, and developed an Azure Virtual desktop – resulting in additional revenue streams being created and client requirements being met. ­Involved with implementing technologies that are new to the organization or within customized environments which require a degree of mentoring and documentation to ensure various support teams are equipped with the necessary knowledge. ­ Acts as a point of escalation when particularly challenging situations arise, and functions as a technical resource during client or internal consultations. ­Contributed to the creation of gold standard documentation for certain technologies implemented by the organization to ensure best practices are adhered to and high standards are maintained.

Skills:Azure Kubernetes Services, Azure infrastructure administration, architectural, Azure Active Directory administration, Microsoft Office 365 administration, Azure Cloud hybrid environment administration, Azure Cloud migration and Disaster recovery, Azure DevOps, Windows Server administration & configuration, Sonicwall, FortiGate, Mikrotik and Sophos firewall, HP/Aruba switching, Veeam Kasten K10, Veeam Backup & Replication, IT Projects

Goal:Short-term goal is to focus on growing and refining expertise as a subject matter expert and mentor in the IT infrastructure engineering / architecture sphere, within an innovative environment where challenging and interesting work is part of daily life, and ultimately taking on a more senior role involved in big picture strategic planning

Certification:Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300); Microsoft, in-progress Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions (AZ-400); Microsoft, 2024, current Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA); Linux Foundation, 2023, current Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure networking solutions (AZ-700); Microsoft, 2022, current Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert; Microsoft, 2022, current Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate; Microsoft, 2020, current Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate - Server 2016; Microsoft, 2019 Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate - Office 365; Microsoft, 2018 Sophos Certified Engineer; Sophos, 2017 MikroTik Certified Network Associate; MikroTik, 2016

Honor:­Received the Go4Growth champion award which represents someone who always gives their best by putting in the hard yards for them to learn and evolve. Go4Growth is an employee development program that aims to facilitate and encourage continuous personal and career growth, ensuring each employee evolves into the best versions of themselves

Infrastructure Architect 09/2016 - current
Cyberlogic, Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa
Industry: Managed IT Services Provider (clients in various industries))
Primary responsibility includes taking the technical lead on an assigned project ensuring its successful completion. I am also involved in clients solutioning process, ensuring the solution is technically sound and achievable.
­Develops and implements a framework for infrastructure architecture based on IT strategies and business requirements. ­Evaluates technology and analyses market and industry trends to identify prospective impact on business operations. ­Serves as IT consultant advising on potential solutions to fulfil a set of requirements and assists with design and planning processes. ­Assists in defining governing principles to guide decision-making pertinent to infrastructure architecture. ­ Contributes to the development and management of enterprise architecture governance structure in alignment with business and IT strategies. ­ Champions the presence of an optimal governance structure and complies with activities related to infrastructure architecture adherence to ensure the alignment of IT projects with business objectives. ­ Oversees infrastructure architecture execution as well as ongoing refinement tasks. ­ Consults with cross-functional team members in identifying the need to modify infrastructure architecture to attain project requirements. ­ Identifies the need to change technical architecture to incorporate infrastructure needs. ­ Establishes enterprise requirements for structures, resources, and cultural modifications required to support infrastructure architecture. ­ Maintains documentation of entire architecture design and evaluation work. ­ Acts in a support, advisory, and coaching capacity to the other teams within the organisation.--

Computer Training Institute/University of Cambridge 11/2002 - 11/2003
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Degree: Associate's Degree
Major:IT Engineering
Computing Concepts Windows and End User Applications. Windows Server Administration Linux Administration A+, N+, iNet+

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