Francois van der Merwe

Systems Engineer at Super Group
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(386) 825-5501
Location
ZA
Languages
  • Afrikaans Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Professional working proficiency
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Credentials

  • Kepner-Tregoe Foundation
    ITpreneurs
    Sep, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • CA Arcserve Backup for Windows
    CA Technologies
    Apr, 2009
    - Nov, 2024
  • ITIL v3
    EXIN your ICT competence partner
    Apr, 2008
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Super Group
    • South Africa
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Systems Engineer
      • Sep 2019 - Present

      Trend Micro Deep Security admin, Server Admin (Windows & Linux) System Admin ( Mimecast, Exchange 2010, Exchange 2016, vSphere, Miradore, Solarwinds, Active Directory, Microsoft SQL, Networker backups) Trend Micro Deep Security admin, Server Admin (Windows & Linux) System Admin ( Mimecast, Exchange 2010, Exchange 2016, vSphere, Miradore, Solarwinds, Active Directory, Microsoft SQL, Networker backups)

  • Sun International
    • South Africa
    • Gambling Facilities and Casinos
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Infrastructure Systems Engineer
      • Sep 2014 - Aug 2019

      Deployment and Admin of Citrix XA7.6 in our Contact center.Active Directory adminExchange 2013 AdminSCOM 2012 & 2016 AdminMimecast adminServer setup and installations. (Hardware and Software)Preventative maintenance.Environmental Monitoring of critical IT related areas.Evaluation and Implementation of new technologies.Testing, evaluating and performing procedures.Arcserve and UDP backups and restores

    • IT Engineer
      • Aug 2007 - Aug 2014

      Manage the complete backup solution.Server installations.Preventative maintenance.Environmental Monitoring of critical IT related areas.Networking SupportEvaluation and Implementation of new technologies.Testing, evaluating and performing procedures.

  • Compnent Information Systems
    • Sandton
    • Systems Technician
      • Jun 2004 - Jul 2007

      Contractor at Sun International IT department. Systems support in Main server environment. Mostly invloved with the backup strategy. Planning, maintaining and performance improving. Contractor at Sun International IT department. Systems support in Main server environment. Mostly invloved with the backup strategy. Planning, maintaining and performance improving.

  • Wheelquip (Corghi)
    • Jetpark
    • Workshop Coordinator
      • Jan 2004 - May 2004

      • Management of 8 Technicians in workshop. • Stock control of consumables, spares and equipment. • Handling all consumer calls relating to equipment. • Prioritizing of incoming calls and outstanding jobs. • Invoicing all equipment / workshop related calls. • Follow up on all jobs with customers. • PC support on most of wheel alignment and balancing systems • General PC and Network support in office environment • Management of 8 Technicians in workshop. • Stock control of consumables, spares and equipment. • Handling all consumer calls relating to equipment. • Prioritizing of incoming calls and outstanding jobs. • Invoicing all equipment / workshop related calls. • Follow up on all jobs with customers. • PC support on most of wheel alignment and balancing systems • General PC and Network support in office environment

  • Data Virge
    • Edenvale
    • PC Support Technician
      • Oct 2002 - Dec 2003

      • Setup of Servers for E-mail, Printing & File managing.(Hardware & Software) • Setup of Workstations (Hardware & Software) • TCP/IP configuration for LAN and Internet connections (DHCP) • Making up & laying of UTP cable • Maintenance on PC’s & LAN & WAN • Modem configuration & connection to ISP’s • End user support. • Internet & E-mail installation. • Anti virus support to end users. • Stock control of all hardware and software used • Hardware and Software sales • Setup of Servers for E-mail, Printing & File managing.(Hardware & Software) • Setup of Workstations (Hardware & Software) • TCP/IP configuration for LAN and Internet connections (DHCP) • Making up & laying of UTP cable • Maintenance on PC’s & LAN & WAN • Modem configuration & connection to ISP’s • End user support. • Internet & E-mail installation. • Anti virus support to end users. • Stock control of all hardware and software used • Hardware and Software sales

  • Media24 (Pty) Ltd
    • Media Production
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Chief Systems Technician
      • Nov 1997 - Sep 2002

      • Setup of Servers for E-mail, Printing & File managing.(Hardware & Software) • Setup of Workstations (Hardware & Software) • TCP/IP configuration for LAN and Internet connections (DHCP) • Making up & laying of UTP cable • Maintenance on PC’s & LAN & WAN • Modem configuration & connection to ISP’s • End user support. • Internet & E-mail installation. • Evaluating new hardware for systems. • Buying new hardware and software. • Management of Technicians in LAB • Setup of Servers for E-mail, Printing & File managing.(Hardware & Software) • Setup of Workstations (Hardware & Software) • TCP/IP configuration for LAN and Internet connections (DHCP) • Making up & laying of UTP cable • Maintenance on PC’s & LAN & WAN • Modem configuration & connection to ISP’s • End user support. • Internet & E-mail installation. • Evaluating new hardware for systems. • Buying new hardware and software. • Management of Technicians in LAB

  • MotorMouth
    • Pretoria Area, South Africa
    • Service Technician
      • Jun 1997 - Oct 1997

      • Setup, installation and maintenance of PC’s at car dealers & office • Installation of Windows, applications & internet software • Connecting car dealers to Internet & on site help for first time users • Contacting all dealers & acquirement of all hardware • Handling of all admin of Hardware side of business • Telephonic support of all hardware & software installed • Stock control of all hardware used • Setup, installation and maintenance of PC’s at car dealers & office • Installation of Windows, applications & internet software • Connecting car dealers to Internet & on site help for first time users • Contacting all dealers & acquirement of all hardware • Handling of all admin of Hardware side of business • Telephonic support of all hardware & software installed • Stock control of all hardware used

  • South African Airforce
    • Avionichs Technician
      • Jan 1986 - Oct 1997

      • 3 Years apprenticeship • 8 Years qualified on aircraft radio and radar systems • Converted to Avionics technician in 1995 • Experience on variety of aircraft radio and radar systems • Making up of harnesses for aircraft wiring • Faultfinding on variety of avionics systems • General repairs on electronic equipment • 3 Years apprenticeship • 8 Years qualified on aircraft radio and radar systems • Converted to Avionics technician in 1995 • Experience on variety of aircraft radio and radar systems • Making up of harnesses for aircraft wiring • Faultfinding on variety of avionics systems • General repairs on electronic equipment

  • Denel Integrated Systems Solutions
    • South Africa
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Worker
      • Jun 1996 - Jun 1997

      • Monitor fault finding & repairs • Motherboard fault finding & repairs • LAN cabling (UTP & BNC) • Printer repairs • Servicing of printers, scanners • Telephonic support to customers • Monitor fault finding & repairs • Motherboard fault finding & repairs • LAN cabling (UTP & BNC) • Printer repairs • Servicing of printers, scanners • Telephonic support to customers

Education

  • Tshwane University of Technology
    Diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
    1996 - 1998
  • Centurion Technical College
    N6 Diploma, Radar Communications and Systems Technology
    1986 - 1992
  • Belville Technical High School
    Matric, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    1981 - 1985

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