Jacques Ferreira
Senior OpenText Captiva Developer at Datafinity- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Afrikaans Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Administering Microsoft® SQL Server 2012 Databases
MicrosoftJan, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Microsoft® Specialist Programming in C# (MS)
MicrosoftJan, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Querying Microsoft® SQL Server 2012
MicrosoftJan, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
IndustrialSQL Server™ Historian
Wonderware by Schneider ElectricJan, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Microsoft® Certified Application Developer (MCAD) VB.Net
MicrosoftJan, 2009- Sep, 2024 -
Microsoft® Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) VB.Net
MicrosoftJan, 2009- Sep, 2024 -
Microsoft® Certified Technical Specialist: SQL Server® 2005
MicrosoftJan, 2009- Sep, 2024 -
Microsoft® Certified Professional (MCP)
MicrosoftMar, 2006- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Datafinity
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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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Senior OpenText Captiva Developer
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Nov 2017 - Present
Developing solutions utilising OpenText Captiva, lets organizations capture data from paper, electronic files, and other sources, transforming it into digital content and delivering it into content management systems and business processes. Developing solutions utilising OpenText Captiva, lets organizations capture data from paper, electronic files, and other sources, transforming it into digital content and delivering it into content management systems and business processes.
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Business Integration Executive Manager
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Sep 2016 - Oct 2017
I am responsable for Developing/Enhancing applications and integrations using the Microsoft SQL Server platforms. This include reports, vendor exports, and data related tasks. • Create and enforce policies for effective data management • Formulate techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data • Devise and implement efficient and secure procedures for data handling and analysis with attention to all technical aspects • Establish rules and procedures for data sharing with upper management, external stakeholders etc. • Support others in the daily use of data systems and ensure adherence to legal and company standards • Assist with reports and data extraction when needed • Monitor and analyse information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them (new technologies, upgrades etc.) • Ensure digital databases and archives are protected from security breaches and data losses • Troubleshoot data-related problems and authorize maintenance or modifications Show less
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Scaw Metals
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South Africa
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Mining
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700 & Above Employee
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MIS Technician
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Nov 2011 - Aug 2016
I am part of the Management Information Systems (MIS) team at the Automation Department within Scaw Metals. As a MIS Technician / Developer, my task is to provide past, present and prediction information, facilitate & develop software such as dashboards, websites and applications that assists management in decision making or to improve plant function. Maintaining and managing data resources such as MS SQL 2008 & 2012 databases and the hardware resources and their environments, decision support systems, people management and project management applications, and any computerised processes that enable the department to run efficiently. Mostly working autonomously, I am responsible for managing entire Website / Software / Application Development Projects including: • Analysing the Business Element Needs • Solution Architecture • Functional Development • Database Architecture • Database Administration • System / Solution Testing • System / Solution Installation and Integration • User Training and Support • Compiling Documentation Implementing Microsoft Best Processes all Projects are complemented with the following documentation: Business Requirements Specification, Functional Requirements Specification, Technical Design Specification and a Successful Test Pack Document. I currently manage and administrate a Linked Server Forest of: 1 Industrial Microsoft SQL 2008 R2 (Wonderware Historian) 1 Microsoft SQL 2012 Server 5 Microsoft SQL 2008 R2 Servers With a collective Data Footprint of +/- 2 Terabyte. Show less
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Salvage Management & Disposals (Pty) Ltd (SMD)
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South Africa
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior IT Developer
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Apr 2011 - Nov 2011
As Senior Developer within a team structure, inclusive of Business Analysts, Database Administrators and Application Developers my duties at the company included among other. • Assisting team members in analysing and architecting new proposed systems • Architect and develop upgrades to existing systems. • Prepare comprehensive system design particulars to assist in development of systems and programs. • Coordinate with team members, gather information for application requirement and prepare appropriate project documentation namely: Business Requirements Specification, Functional Requirements Specification,Technical Design Specification and a Successful Test Pack Document. • Actively develop most of the project code for all assigned projects. • Training of End-Users and Support Show less
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Information Technology Manager
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Sep 2010 - Mar 2011
In my position as IT Manager I managed and was responsible for managing all Information Systems and heading all supporting departments for a IT Network servicing 60 users. I also managed and executed IT Projects and managed departmental budgets. Supervising junior staff members as well as contractors formed a great deal of my work function. Supporting Departments • IT Support and Services. Dealing with the upkeep of the company’s IT needs • Software Development. Engineering Software / Web Solutions for the company Information Systems: • IT Network Infrastructure. All Cables, Access Points, Routers and Switches • MS SQL Enterprise 2008 Server Administration, Backup & Maintenance • MS SQL Enterprise 2005 Server Administration, Backup & Maintenance • MS Server 2008 Administration, Backup & Maintenance • MS Server 2003 Administration, Backup & Maintenance • MS Exchange Server 2010 Administration, Backup & Maintenance • PABX Systems Administration & Maintenance Software / Web Development • Manager Dashboards • SSRS Reports • Intranet Websites and Portals • Document Flow Systems • Web Catalogs Show less
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Systems Administrator / Solutions Developer
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Sep 2006 - Aug 2010
As the company’s System Administration I managed all Information Systems for an IT Network servicing 20 users. I headed and executed IT Projects and enforced departmental budgets. I was responsible for contractors working under my supervision. Secondly my responsibilities lied with developing web based and later software solutions for the company. Information Systems: • IT Network Infrastructure. All Cables, Access Points, Routers and Switches • MS SQL Enterprise 2005 Server Administration, Backup & Maintenance • MS Server 2003 Administration, Backup & Maintenance • MS Exchange Server 2003 Administration, Backup & Maintenance • PABX Systems Administration & Maintenance Software / Web Development • Intranet Websites and Portals • Document Flow Systems • Web Catalogs Show less
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Solutions Developer / General IT
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Apr 2004 - Aug 2006
Third Level Technical support. Second Level Technical support. First Level Technical support. Database Development. Web Development. Windows Development. Third Level Technical support. Second Level Technical support. First Level Technical support. Database Development. Web Development. Windows Development.
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Education
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2013 -
CTU Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Microsoft® Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), Windows Metro Style Apps Using C# -
2013 -
CTU Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate: SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2012 Engineering -
2013 -
CTU Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Microsoft® Specialist Programming in C# (MS), Software Engineering, Application Development in Programming in C# -
2005 - 2006
CTU Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Microsoft® Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), Software Engineering, Application Development -
2005 - 2006
CTU Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist ﴾MCTS﴿, Information Technology -
2005 - 2006
CTU Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Microsoft® Certified Application Developer (MCAD), Information Technology -
2005 - 2006
CTU Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Microsoft® Certified Professional (MCP), Information Technology
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