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I utilize my 30+ years in IT, project management and digital transformation, to manage million dollar initiatives across Africa from fiber to the home roll-outs, laboratory IT systems and mining related projects. I enjoy turning strategy into action, building custom PMOs, and delivering reliable solutions that users adopt.
I’m comfortable working with diverse teams, vendors and customers, and I thrive in challenging environments like mining, laboratories, and telecoms. I’m looking for opportunities in digital transformation, IT management and IT project management where I can drive value and mentor others.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Project / PMO Manager at Telelanga
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2023Lead the nationwide Fibre to the Home build for multiple ISPs; chaired planning and supplier/contractor sessions; managed route, infrastructure and backhaul planning; produced and distributed Bills of Quantities and Materials; maintained online Gantt charts; defined and implemented PMO processes; motivated staff and secured stakeholder buy-in.
Project Manager / PMO Manager at Fibrehoods / Vumatel
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2018Managed PMO for FTTH rollouts in Gauteng; created project plans, resourcing and scheduling (MS Project 2016); provided weekly PMO reporting to EXCO; planned infrastructure; managed BOM/BOS; oversaw contractors, site meetings and procurement; tracked budget and progress with real-time Planned VS Actuals.
Business Analyst / Project Manager at Tenke Fungurume Mining, Freeport McMoran
January 1, 2012 - October 1, 2015Led user requirement sessions, documented processes and requirements, and managed project delivery from concept to closure; coordinated infrastructure and development projects; prepared proposals, charters and status updates; engaged sponsors, stakeholders and vendors.
Owner / Manager at Cutmans.co.za
February 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Owned an online store, managed SA online client base and suppliers, and maintained a focused client base in Johannesburg and Witbank.
IT Manager Africa Region at ALS Laboratory Group, Division of Campbell Brothers
August 1, 2007 - February 1, 2011Procured IT infrastructure for laboratories; installed and configured analytical equipment (AA, ICP, ICPMS, XRF, MLA, Leco); resolved daily 3rd line support issues; rolled out ITIL-based support desk software hosted in the USA.
IT Manager at Abercrombie & Kent, Tanzania
December 1, 2005 - April 1, 2007Managed IT operations in Tanzania; OPEX/CAPEX budgeting and procurement; standardized IT equipment; user training; disaster recovery with weekly backups; implemented Windows Server Update Services and upgraded to Windows Server 2003/Exchange 2003; provided 3rd line support to regional offices; implemented SQL-based tour booking system.
IT Manager at Friedkin Group of Companies (Tanzania Game Tracker Safaris, Friedkin Conservation Fund, Wengert-Windrose Safaris, Ker & Downey Safaris)
May 1, 2003 - August 1, 2005Designed campus network infrastructure; provisioning and maintenance of satellite/telecommunications; campus-wide wireless network (Cisco Aironet with VOIP); supported multiple safari brands and staff.
Pre-Sales Consultant (Contract) at Aattix5
November 1, 2002 - April 1, 2003Provided onsite pre- and post-sales support for online backup solutions; designed disk-to-disk online disaster recovery; prepared charters, processes and project plans; conducted proof-of-concepts and client demonstrations; assisted sales during meetings and proposals.
Windows Server & Microsoft Exchange Specialist (Contract) at AST Consortium
March 1, 2002 - August 1, 2002Migrated Department of Justice users from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000; performed site assessments, lab testing, migration planning and training; produced migration manuals and led the migration team.
IT Manager, promoted to Project Manager at Forwardslash (www.forwardslash.com)
September 1, 1999 - December 1, 2001Managed IT budgets, capacity planning and disaster recovery planning; upgraded and standardized internal network; led a 14-site web farm upgrade; supported a 24-seat call center; implemented firewall/DMZ and antivirus; chaired IT meetings; coordinated disaster recovery and domain/DNS management; drove web hosting upgrades.
Systems Engineer / Analyst at Abraxas Technologies (later AST Consortium)
April 1, 1998 - August 1, 1999Assisted sales with pre- and post-sales consulting; designed infrastructure proposals; implemented network solutions; managed server room installations and security; led workstation rollouts; deployed antivirus solutions and DNS management.
Technical Manager at Direct Network Systems
May 1, 1997 - February 1, 1998Consulted with clients; pre-sales support and proposals; designed and supported LANs; performed LAN migrations (Arcnet to Ethernet); server troubleshooting and optimization; trained junior engineers; managed IT budgets and procurement; DNS WAN implementation.
Workshop Manager at Pinnacle Micro
March 1, 1996 - March 1, 1997PC pre-sales consulting; managed workshop reception and fault repair; component repair; stock management.
Workshop Manager at CSD Office Automation
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996PC & network equipment sales; proposals; desktop support; network upgrades; training; site deployments.
PC Technician at PC2000/PCS2000 (Pinnacle Micro branding)
January 1, 1991 - December 1, 1993System assembly and testing; Netware/Lantastic server and network setup; QA on PCs/servers; troubleshooting; pre-sales support; software support.
Education
Prince2 Foundation at Project Management Academy, Johannesburg
January 1, 2011 - February 16, 2026Prince2 Practitioner at Project Management Academy, Johannesburg
January 1, 2011 - February 16, 2026WinLIMS & Qualoupe (Laboratory Information Management) at Aylesbury, United Kingdom
January 1, 2010 - February 16, 2026Diploma IT Project Management at Xpert Training, Cape Town
January 1, 2000 - February 16, 2026Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0 at Integrated Technologies Institute, Cape Town
January 1, 2000 - February 16, 2026Updating Support Skills from NT4 to Windows 2000 at Integrated Technologies Institute, Cape Town
January 1, 2000 - February 16, 2026Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory at Integrated Technologies Institute, Cape Town
January 1, 2000 - February 16, 2026Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 based Network at Integrated Technologies Institute, Cape Town
January 1, 2000 - February 16, 2026Microsoft Site Server 3.0 at Integrated Technologies Institute, Cape Town
January 1, 2000 - February 16, 2026Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Internet Information Server 4 at Integrated Technologies Institute, Cape Town
January 1, 1999 - February 16, 2026Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 at Integrated Technologies Institute, Cape Town
January 1, 1997 - February 16, 2026Microsoft TCP/IP for Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 at Integrated Technologies Institute, Cape Town
January 1, 1997 - February 16, 2026Microsoft Networking Essentials at Integrated Technologies Institute, Cape Town
January 1, 1997 - February 16, 2026Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51 at Integrated Technologies Institute, Cape Town
January 1, 1996 - February 16, 2026Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows 95 at Integrated Technologies Institute, Cape Town
January 1, 1996 - February 16, 2026CNA - Certified NetWare Administrator at Pinpoint Training, Johannesburg
January 1, 1996 - February 16, 2026Diploma PC Software Support at Damelin Computer School, Johannesburg
January 1, 1991 - February 16, 2026Diploma in Dbase III+ Programming at SA National Defense Force Intelligence Corps, Pretoria
January 1, 1990 - February 16, 2026Business Management Certificate at Deloitte & Touche, Cape Town
January 1, 2000 - February 16, 2026Senior Certificate at Potchefstroom Gimnasium, South Africa
January 1, 1988 - February 16, 2026Qualifications
Prince2 Foundation
January 1, 2011 - February 16, 2026Prince2 Practitioner
January 1, 2011 - February 16, 2026CNA - Certified NetWare Administrator
January 1, 1996 - February 16, 2026Diploma PC Software Support
January 1, 1991 - February 16, 2026Diploma in Dbase III+ Programming
January 1, 1990 - February 16, 2026Diploma IT Project Management
January 1, 2000 - February 16, 2026Business Management Certificate
January 1, 2000 - February 16, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Other
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