Experience

Altron Nexus

• South Africa
• Telecommunications
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Pre-sales Engineer

  • Nov 2021 - Present



Altech Radio Holdings

• Senior Manager Support Services

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Intrinsically Safe Certification, ICASA Type Approvals, Contract Management, HSE Management, Quality Management, ISO 9001; 14001; 45001 (Internal Auditor); Workflow processes, Facility Management, Business Analysis Management Intrinsically Safe Certification, ICASA Type Approvals, Contract Management, HSE Management, Quality Management, ISO 9001; 14001; 45001 (Internal Auditor); Workflow processes, Facility Management, Business Analysis Management



Altech Alcom Matomo

• Technical Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  • Liaise and engage with external vendors, suppliers, outsourcing partners and clients • Offer technical support across practices in offering definition and positioning• Suggest alternative technical solutions to meet client requirements more efficiently, and/or with greater reusability, and/or sustainability• Ensure that the organisation is flexible enough to adapt and adhere to changing industry needs and regulatory compliance• Provide technical design and implementation support • Arrange technical product demonstrations to customers and internal stakeholders• Develop and maintain technical database for all products• Provide input to sales and marketing on technical developments and global trends • Represent the company and/or provide input to various industry and regulatory forums• Arrange and present technical training sessions for internal stakeholders and where requested by customers on a regular basis• Develop technical literature and white papers for internal use and for use by customers• Design, develop and implement technical solutions based on customer requirements • Identify complementary products that add value to core product offerings based on market needs and technology evolution• Identify alternative products and competing products to maintain market share• Distribute market intelligence, white papers, case studies and product information internally on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis• Guide, coach, mentor and develop technical team• Define market opportunities based on technology evolution and market intelligence• Identify weaknesses in competitor products and develop comparison documentation for sales teams• Provide pre-sales technical support for systems and larger customers.

• Technical Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Sep 2016

  Functions include Digital mobile radio systems designs, technical support, Training and pre-sales support.



SAPS

• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Radio Network Engineering

  • Jun 1988 - Dec 2011

  I studied and received a National Diploma and Tradesman Certificate whilst working my way through the ranks. I came into contact with all spheres of the Radio Technical Unit during my years and my ability to show interest and learn opened the doors to new frontiers. I later worked as a project manager where my responsibilities included various tasks such as compilation of specifications for radios, repeaters and associated radio related solutions. I was one of a key group ensuring that Radio Technical played a valuable role and showed tremendous ability during various inaugurations and large events. My passion for my work paved the way and I became a key player in providing radio communication beyond South Africa's borders I provided the baseline and assisted with an international project on the development and implementation of a radio strategy for the police of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2005/2006). This project allowed a rebuild a police radio communications network. I was later tasked as the Radio Network Engineer responsible for new designs of radio systems and providing key assistance to the provinces. Responsibilities included:• Component level repair of radio desktops and repeaters• Managing of high site infrastructure and frequencies• Investigations of special electronic requirements of the SAPS• Research of radio/electronic products to facilitate in the compilation of appropriate technical specifications for bidding purposes• Management of special projects for the use of radio equipment during operations, where the current infrastructure cannot support the requirements of the SAPS• The compilation of all radio and relevant electronic equipment specifications for bidding purposes:• The development, design, specifying, procuring and contract management of all new radio networks and systems in the SAPS• Liaison with external entities on co-sharing of facilities and regulations