Xolela (Axe) M.
Technology Owner\ Technical Lead\ Department Head - M365 P&L Business at Global Computing and Telecoms- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Microsoft 365 Accreditation 2022 Badge
MicrosoftJan, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Modern Endpoints Accreditation Badge
MicrosoftOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Teams Rooms Technical Solutions Professional Exam Badge
MicrosoftOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Cyber Security Foundation Professional Certificate - CSFPC™
CertiProfJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
MCSE: Productivity — Certified 2020
MicrosoftDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
SysTrack Certified Administrator -9.0
Lakeside SoftwareDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
SysTrack Certified Engineer -9.0
Lakeside SoftwareDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified Trainer 2020-2021
MicrosoftOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: BI Reporting
MicrosoftMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Exam 483: Programming in C#
MicrosoftFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
MCSA: Web Applications - Certified 2020
MicrosoftFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
MCSE: Data Management and Analytics — Certified 2019
MicrosoftNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
MS-100 Microsoft 365 Identity and Services
MicrosoftAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
MS-101 Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security
MicrosoftAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
MCSA: Windows Server 2016 - Certified 2019
MicrosoftMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
SUSE Certified Linux 12 Engineer
SUSEJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Linux Administrator (LPIC-1)
Linux Professional InstituteMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Linux Engineer (LPIC-2)
Linux Professional InstituteJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Aviatrix Certified Engineer - Multi-Cloud Network Associate
AviatrixJan, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Voice Engineer Expert
MicrosoftJan, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
MicrosoftJan, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
MicrosoftJan, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA CySA+ ce Certification
CompTIADec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
MicrosoftJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Amazon Web Services Advanced Networking Specialty
Amazon Web Services (AWS)May, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate
MicrosoftApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect Associate
Amazon Web Services (AWS)Feb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Cyber Security Foundation
CertiProfNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Kanban Foundation KIFK
CertiProfNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
MicrosoftNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
MicrosoftNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate
MicrosoftNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
MicrosoftOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
MicrosoftSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
MicrosoftSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
MicrosoftSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
MicrosoftSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
MicrosoftSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Lifelong Learning
CertiProfAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
MicrosoftMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
MicrosoftAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)
MicrosoftApr, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Global Computing and Telecoms
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South Africa
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technology Owner\ Technical Lead\ Department Head - M365 P&L Business
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Jun 2022 - Present
Driving Technical delivery for Fasttrack Business, Business with an average of +-R350 000 per project.• Removed Technical blockers in Projects in the Azure and Infrastructure Business, and Microsoft 365 Business.• Expertise in Implementing and enabling Microsoft Teams Voice (Operator Connect and Calling Plans)• Researched Industry trends to implement strategies for new technologies that improve quality of Delivery, improve Customer experience, drive value and increase customer adoption of technologies to above 60% from 0% before engaging.• Developed training materials, User Guides, Admin guides, and System Documentation.• Involved in the Coordination and delivery of Microsoft Cloud Accelerator workshops in the Modern Workspace area, a business worth +_R56000 ($3500) per workshop where I demonstrate value, build customer intent and maximize opportunities for Modern Work. Show less
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Senior Consultant – Azure and Infrastructure Center of Excellence
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Sep 2021 - Jul 2022
Responsible for Helping Customers adopt cloud Technologies, which involves creation of Azure Landing Zones, Application Migrations, Database Migrations etc. Also responsible for Planning, Designing, Implementing/Maintaining SCCM and SCOM Solutions for clients.
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Cloud and Security Consultant
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Jun 2021 - Nov 2021
Technical lead in FastTrack engagements, enabling workloads and moving customers to cloud services such as, Exchange Online, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Office 365 Apps, Microsoft Information Protection, Azure Active Directory Premium, Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Cloud Application Security and Microsoft Defender for Identity. Also responsible for customer support, Cloud Accelerator Workshops, and adoption training to M365 cloud technologies.
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Cloud and Security Associate Engineer
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Feb 2021 - May 2021
Associate Engineer in FastTrack projects assisting customers enable and move to cloud services such as, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Office 365 Apps, Microsoft Information Protection and Azure Active Directory Premium.
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Graduate
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Nov 2020 - Feb 2021
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Dell: Khulisa Academy
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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System Support Analyst Trainee
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Jan 2019 - Oct 2020
Below is a brief outline of some of the tasks I perform at the Academy: • Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure • Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools • Monitor Server performance and troubleshoot potential issues • User Support • Technical Support • Act as an internal consultant to IT-related problems faced in the Academy, plan, design and implement solutions to those problems Show less
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Education
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University of Fort Hare
Bachelor’s Degree, Information Systems