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David Marcel Sly

Director at Enterprise Solvents
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Seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in server administration, network infrastructure, and Microsoft technologies.
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City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, ZA
Languages
  • English -
  • Afrikaans -
Skills
  • Servers
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Operating Systems
  • Active Directory
  • Storage Area Networks
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David Marcel Sly is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in server administration, network infrastructure, and Microsoft technologies. He has worked in various roles, including Senior Systems Engineer, Server Specialist, and Network Administrator, and has held positions at companies such as GijimaAst, Sasol, and Enterprise Solvents. He has also worked as a consultant, providing social media services and SAM technical consulting to clients. With a strong foundation in Microsoft technologies, including Exchange, Active Directory, and System Administration, David has a proven track record of delivering robust solutions and supporting complex networks. He holds certifications in Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring, and has experience with System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, as well as Software Asset Management (SAM).

Credentials

  • 070-243: Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
    Microsoft
    Apr, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • 070-673: TS: Designing, Assessing, and Optomizing Software Asset Management(SAM)
    Microsoft
    Apr, 2012
    - Apr, 2026
  • 070-401: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring
    Microsoft
    Oct, 2010
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Enterprise Solvents
    • South Africa
    • Director
      • Jan 2023 - Present
      • South Africa

      Chemical supplier

  • EthanolSA (Pty) Ltd
    • South Africa
    • Director
      • Jul 2017 - Present
      • South Africa

      Owner and Director at EthanolSA (Pty) Ltd. Chemicals, fine and specialty chemicals, bio-reagents, bio-chemicals, industrial chemicals and solvents, general laboratory chemicals and perfumers alcohol base (natural) sugarcane

  • EcoFlames
    • Pretoria Area, South Africa
    • Partner
      • Jun 2016 - Sep 2017
      • Pretoria Area, South Africa

      Seller/Manufacturer of Ethanol/Biofuel and Ethanol Fireplaces

  • Eco-Advance & RacefuelSA | Consultant : Social Media services | Consultant: SAM Technical consultant
    • Pretoria Area, South Africa
    • Self Employed | Consultant
      • Jul 2016 - Jul 2017
      • Pretoria Area, South Africa

      Self Employed: Eco-Advance and RacefuelSA Consultant (Filter-Focus) Social Media services Consultant (ScantrackSA) SAM Technical consultantManage and run 2 online businesses with my partnersConsultant to Filter Focus, provide social media servicesConsultant to ScantrackSA, provide SAM technical services to Microsoft Software AuditsMaintain relationships with clients and vendors

  • Blackhill Solutions (Pty) Ltd
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    • Director
      • Apr 2016 - Jul 2016
      • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • ScantrackSA
    • Centurion
    • Senior Systems Engineer
      • Sep 2007 - Mar 2016
      • Centurion

      Scantrack supplies SAM (Software Asset Management) auditing services to companies utilizing Syncpro software. I am responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of their network infrastructure, as well as software roll-outs and audits at client’s premises. Assisted in building testing environments for the in-house developers, to test the Syncpro software compatibility for different client environments.Some of our other solutions/Services include:POS (Point of Sale) Solutions Biometric access control systemsPlease review our websites for more information:http://www.scantracksa.com/http://www.moccapos.co.za/http://www.lunchhub.co.za/http://syncpro.co.za/http://biogrid.co.za/

  • GijimaAst
    • Senior Systems Engineer / Post at ABSA Bank
      • Aug 2005 - Aug 2007

      • Support and Maintenance of network infrastructure (Enterprise Network with approximately 40 000 users and +900 DC’s)• Server Consolidation, Patch Management, Management of Security Groups, AD Maintenance, Terminal Services, Security Audits, GPO Administration.• Mom, Unicentre / THG, NT to XP Migration• Maintain, repair and/or rebuild 900 Domain controllers• Project Planning, Reporting.• Batch File writing and Scripting - WSH

    • Server Specialist / Post at Department of Justice
      • Mar 2003 - Aug 2005

      • Exchange/File and Print for the support and maintenance of the Network Infrastructure – Enterprise Network.• Support for +800 servers and 13 000 users.• Citrix Metaframe XP (18 servers)• Monthly executive reports on the networks.

  • PG Group
    • Network Administrator
      • Dec 2002 - Mar 2003

      • Supported a mixed environment, Windows 2000 and Windows NT.• Desktop and Server Support.• Environment consisted of Exchange, SQL, File and Print, PDC, BDC, Web application server and Backup server.

  • Sasol
    • Software Tester
      • Mar 2002 - Oct 2002

      Kabili Wam Project• Extensive testing of software applications on Windows 2000 operating system• Testing included: working with registry, identifying software components i.e. dll’s.• Testing 16-bit and 32-bit applications and identifying the characteristics of different software applications.

  • GijimaAst
    • Network Administrator
      • Feb 2000 - Mar 2002

      Company: ABRAXAS / AST• LAN, Server and Desktop support• Monitoring and compiling of detailed reports on the infrastructure of the Network.• Planning for future potential growth and the impact it would have on the network.

  • Spescom DataVoice
    • System Assembly
      • Feb 1998 - Aug 1999

      COMPANY: DATAFUSION / SPESCOM• Assembly and configuration of Mini Towers, Recording Controllers, Central Players, DVX, Orion and Classic, IVR, Restore Stations and Control Computers• Network software: NT Workstation / Server, Windows 95 / Datavoice software, Network Interface: Token / Ethernet / Tcpip / Netbui / IPX/SPX

Education

  • 2002 - 2002
    Unisa, University of South Africa
    E-COMMERCE: Managing business applications on the internet
  • 1991 - 1996
    Willowridge High School

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