Here's What I've Done So Far

Absa

Assistant Vice President: Platform Engineer
Since May 2021
Randburg, Johannesburg

Absa Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Absa Group, offers a range of retail, business, wealth management, corporate and investment solutions to customers and clients across South Africa. Our ambition is to sustainably create shared value and play an integral role in our customers’ and clients’ life journey, empowering them to achieve more and to recommend us to family, friends and business associates.

Digiata

Information Technology Infrastructure Engineer
November 2019 to April 2021
Rosebank, Johannesburg

Digiata offers end-to-end solutions that cover a wide spectrum of business processes conducted by the financial industry, including customer experience, process automation, reconciliation, and complex integration. A proven track record has seen us grow to more than 100 employees, comprised of only the top talent from leading universities.

Institute for Security Studies

Information Technology Officer
May 2015 to November 2019
Brooklyn, Pretoria

The Institute for Security Studies, also known as ISS or ISS Africa, described itself as follows: “an African organisation which aims to enhance human security on the continent. It does independent and authoritative research, provides expert policy analysis and advice, and delivers practical training and technical assistance.

Baseline IT

Onsite Technician
July 2014 to May 2015
Lynnwood, Pretoria

Baseline IT’s mission is to create, package, deliver and support high quality, low cost and inspired technology solutions. We are forward-thinking, constantly evaluating new and evolving technologies, creating and supplying dynamic products and services to deliver to market. Our main aim is to provide the SME with the high-tech advantage that will allow it to compete with the deep-pocketed but slow-moving corporates.

Afrihost

Client Services Support
December 2012 to June 2014
Rivonia, Johannesburg

Afrihost is a South African Internet Service Provider (ISP) providing a number of services, including ADSL broadband, fibre, fixed wireless, mobile services and web hosting. Afrihost is not a story of products, strategies or market-share, but a story of friendship and determination. Afrihost is the brainchild of best friends Gian Visser, Brendan Armstrong and Peter Meintjes, who had a dream of building a company free of corporate shackles, that would delight their clients with excellent service and amazing products.

Fiber Roofing

Information Technology Administrator
January 2011 to December 2012
Klip River, Johannesburg

Fiber Roofing is the #1 manufacturer of high-quality cape reed tiles, synthetic thatch tiles, rustic fencing, gazebos, patios, and thatched roofs in the world. Our reputation and experience span nearly 40 years: we’ve installed thousands of gazebos on every continent, we employ over 1,000 people, and our research and development efforts have been unparalleled in the roofing field.

Tshwane of Technology

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems Engineering
Graduated April 2023
Pretoria, Gauteng

Vaal University of Technology

National Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering
Graduated April 2015
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng