Willie Le Roux
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Experience
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Knight Protection
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United Kingdom
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Security and Investigations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Technology
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Jan 2023 - Present
United Kingdom
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Senior Technology Manager
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Feb 2021 - Jan 2023
Camberley, England, United Kingdom
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DATA CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS
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South Africa
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Jul 2017 - Nov 2020
South Africa Achieve shared vision and goals by leading and controlling all aspects of projects, service, and maintenance departments. Skillfully manage sales and marketing activities and streamline organisational operations to gain desired outcomes. A few of key accomplishments in this tenure include: ► Set a benchmark of excellence by leading multiple international projects on-time. ► Introduced the best practices which resulted in decreasing losses from late projects. ► Generated… Show more Achieve shared vision and goals by leading and controlling all aspects of projects, service, and maintenance departments. Skillfully manage sales and marketing activities and streamline organisational operations to gain desired outcomes. A few of key accomplishments in this tenure include: ► Set a benchmark of excellence by leading multiple international projects on-time. ► Introduced the best practices which resulted in decreasing losses from late projects. ► Generated revenue by +/- 25% per year in just three years across service department. ► Minimised shrinkage to <1%; rolled-out procurement and stores management system. ► Improved organisational profit year on year
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General Manager
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Nov 2013 - Jun 2017
South Africa Led cross-functional team, set up departments, organised company operations, built productive relations with customers, and oversaw the overall functions of sales and marketing management. Executed and maintained customer care, stock control, procurement, and service schedule systems. Collaborated with finance to manage project finances. Identified and resolved escalated issues manner using the appropriate course of action. Formulated and disseminated report on profit and loss management to the… Show more Led cross-functional team, set up departments, organised company operations, built productive relations with customers, and oversaw the overall functions of sales and marketing management. Executed and maintained customer care, stock control, procurement, and service schedule systems. Collaborated with finance to manage project finances. Identified and resolved escalated issues manner using the appropriate course of action. Formulated and disseminated report on profit and loss management to the top management. A few of key accomplishments in this tenure include: ► Spearheaded all phases of projects from concept to successful completion. ► Accelerated business growth through strategic planning and analysis.
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Project Manager
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Sep 2011 - Nov 2013
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Drove execution and deployments of several multimillion-rand, international, and turnkey projects according to strict deadline. Prepared and presented tenders to key members, defined budget, and developed system design. A few of key accomplishments in this tenure include: ► Skillfully led project and delivered successful large turnkey security project across Africa. ► Designed and delivered several government projects including Joint Ventures.
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Sales, Support Engineer & Training Manager
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Feb 2007 - Aug 2011
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Attracted and retained potential customers through cold calling, designed and created integrated access control solutions, and delivered effective technical support to staff members. Created high-stakes sales presentations, created manuals for hardware/software products, and managed distribution channels. Produced training material, oversaw marketing activities, and organised training sessions. A key accomplishment in this tenure include: ► Strategically negotiated channel… Show more Attracted and retained potential customers through cold calling, designed and created integrated access control solutions, and delivered effective technical support to staff members. Created high-stakes sales presentations, created manuals for hardware/software products, and managed distribution channels. Produced training material, oversaw marketing activities, and organised training sessions. A key accomplishment in this tenure include: ► Strategically negotiated channel distributor partnerships to improve overall turnover/profits. ► Developed all training course material and took the lead on all training related functions to ensure channel partners and clients had best possible experience with products. Show less
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MEC Security Supplies
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Security and Investigations
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Technical Sales Manager
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Jan 2004 - Feb 2007
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Held full accountability for leading project within time and budget constraints, importing and exporting security equipment, and updating access control, CCTV, and alarm systems. Arranged training session for staff members to create an atmosphere of trust and encourage innovations; served as technical support and trainer. A few of key accomplishments in this tenure include: ► Developed key products supply chain and implemented support structure to import, distribute, and maintain… Show more Held full accountability for leading project within time and budget constraints, importing and exporting security equipment, and updating access control, CCTV, and alarm systems. Arranged training session for staff members to create an atmosphere of trust and encourage innovations; served as technical support and trainer. A few of key accomplishments in this tenure include: ► Developed key products supply chain and implemented support structure to import, distribute, and maintain sustainable product lines. ► Launched and delivered large scale, state of the art system to Government across Tanzania. Show less
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Controlsoft Access
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technician, Sales, Support engineer
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Feb 1999 - Dec 2004
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Additional experience as Senior Technician for Grintek Ewation in Pretoria, South Africa, 2003 - 2004, Support Technician for Controlsoft Systems in Randburg, South Africa, 2001 - 2003, & Technician for FSS, Sandton, South Africa, 1999 - 2001.
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Education
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2017 - 2020
SAQCC
Certified Designer, Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician -
2019 - 2019
BICSI (Continuing Education Credit Provider)
FLIR Latitude NVMS Professional Training Certificate, CCTV & Thermal -
2019 - 2019
Hikvision
Hikvision HCSA-AAI Certificate, CCTV -
2019 - 2019
Hikvision
Hikvision HACB Certificate, C -
2019 - 2019
Hikvision
Hikvision HCSA Certificate, CCTV -
2019 - 2019
Johnson Controls
SWH CCURE 9000 Level 1 & 2 Certificate, Access Control -
2019 - 2019
Milestone System
Milestone Certified Design Engineer, CCTV -
2019 - 2019
Scrum 101
SCRUM Fundamentals Certificate, Project Management -
2019 - 2019
Wisenet
Certificate, Wisenet Certified Professional -
2018 - 2018
DUXBURY
Certified Network Associat, ICT -
2018 - 2018
DUXBURY
Certified Network Engineer, ICT -
2018 - 2018
GIT
FLIR Latitude Classic NVMS Training Certificate, CCTV & Thermal -
2018 - 2018
PSIRA
Grade A - Certification, Security and Loss Prevention Services -
2017 - 2017
BMW
Advanced Driving Certificate, Motorcycle Advanced Driving -
2017 - 2017
Gallagher
Access Technician Certification, Access Control -
2017 - 2017
UTC Fire & Security
Ziton ZP2 Fire Detection (2010-2) Certification, Fire Protection -
2017 - 2017
UTC Fire & Security
Advisor Management Software Certification, Fire Protection -
2016 - 2016
Avigilon (Motorola)
Avigilon Sales Certification, CCTV -
2016 - 2016
Avigilon (Motorola)
Avigilon Installation Certification, CCTV -
2015 - 2015
Avigilon (Motorola)
Avigilon Foundation Course, C -
2015 - 2015
FSIB - Fire Systems Training
SANS 10139 - Understanding Fire Detection Certificate, Fire Protection -
2014 - 2014
Alusani Skills & Training Network
People Management Skills Certification, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General -
2014 - 2014
FSIB - Fire Systems Training
Understanding Fire Protection for Computer Rooms Certification, Fire Protection -
2014 - 2014
Johnson Controls
Exacq Vision Certification, CCTV -
2013 - 2013
FSIB - Fire Systems Training
Understanding Co2 GAS Systems Certification, Fire Protection -
2013 - 2013
RED G
SAPPHIRE NOVEC Installation & Maintenance Certification, Fire Protection -
2013 - 2013
RED G
FM200 Installation & Maintenance Certification, Fire Protection -
2013 - 2013
RED G
ANSUL INERGEN Installation & Maintenance Certificat, Fire Protection -
2013 - 2013
RED G
CO 2 Installation & Maintenance Certificati, Fire Protection -
2012 - 2012
BOSCH
BVMS 3.0.1 Certification, CCTV -
2012 - 2012
CCTV In Focus
CCTV Auditing Certification, CCTV -
2012 - 2012
FSIB - Fire Systems Training
SANS 10139 Part 1 & 2 Certification -
2012 - 2012
Pentagon
Bosch BVMS Certification, C -
2011 - 2011
Milestone Systems
Milestone Professional Certification Diploma, CCTV -
2007 - 2007
SAFLEC Group
Saflec Systems Accredited Installer Certification, Access Control -
2006 - 2006
Security Warehouse
Professional In CCTV & DVR Certification, HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES -
2005 - 2005
ATC
Optical Fibre Cable Installation, Splicing & Testing Certification, ICT -
2004 - 2004
MAMI Products
Alarm and Wireless Alarm Installation Certification, alarm systems -
2002 - 2002
Controlsoft
Keymaster Software Technician Certification, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering -
2002 - 2002
Damlin
Diploma -
2001 - 2002
CompTIA
A+ & N+ Certification, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications -
1998 - 2000
EG jansen
High School -
1996 - 2000
Hoerskool Jan Viljoen
High School -
1999 - 1999
Centurion Systems
Series 5 Sliding Gate Operations Certifications, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
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