ICT & Telecoms Specialist with Systems Expertise
Resume:
Thabani Nkiwane
ICT & Telecoms Specialist
Innovative technologist passionate about
business solutions engineering and problem
solving by use of 21st century technologies in
minimizing organizational costs and improving
operational efficiency.
*********@*****.***
Harare, Zimbabwe
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Group Systems Administrator
Tiger Wheel & Tyre Zimbabwe
05/2023 - Present, Harare, Zimbabwe
Premium tyre sales and distributor
Systems & Network Administration and Support
Contact : Leon Davies - Head of ICT -
*****@***.**.**; +263*********
Computer Systems Specialist/Engineer
The Grain Marketing Board (GMB -HQ)
06/2021 - Present, Harare, Zimbabwe
It is the Nation's leading grain trade and depository for maize prducers.
Administration and Support of Network and Computers Systems Nationwide - Over 90 branches including the Head Office.
Contact : Section Head:- Networks and Hardware: Hlupo Taurai - ******@*******.**.**; 071*******
Network Operations Support Engineer
Dandemutande (Pvt) Ltd
11/2019 - 05/2021, Harare, Zimbabwe
Third biggest telecommunications Internet Access Provider In Zimbabwe.
Networks: Maintained 99.99% uptime of Base Stations Networks, (WiMax Technology, Fibre, LTE, VSats),
Monitoring and Management, Network commissioning,
Network Security, Sophos Firewall.
Contact : NOC Support Team Lead: Eric Marijeni -
****.********@******.**.**; +263*********
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree, Telecommunications
Engineering
Midlands State University
02/2013 - 11/2016, Gweru, Zimbabwe
Antenna Engineering Data Communication
Wireless Communication
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Associate
Oracle University
08/2020 - 08/2022, Pass
SKILLS TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES
Ubiquiti WiMax & LTE Technology SpamTitan
CISCO Routing and Switching: Basics Office 365
DNS Propagation Wireless Communication
SOPHOS RF Optimization Linux VoIP IPBX
Cloud Services IT Infrastructure Oracle
Helpdesk Support Grandstream Aruba
ENGAGED PROJECTS
Farmer Payment Systems Integrations
(07/2021 - 09/2021)
Part of the team that integrated the GMB farmer database server with the sponsor bank payment systems to process farmer payments.
Cell on Wheels (Mobile Base Station)
(09/2018 - 01/2019)
Team member in designing a base station on wheels that was to be used in remote areas or special conferences, using microwave links and VSat technology.
Portable Pirate Radio Station (02/2015 - 08/2015)
Designed a pirate radio station that could broadcast any audio input to a set frequency within the FM band
ACHIEVEMENTS
Smart Automation Africa Attendee (Automation
Anywhere) - Certification of attendance.
(04/2020 - 04/2020)
Presentations in Robotic Process Automation, advantages of automation during the COVID-19 era and post COVID-19 era
LANGUAGES
Ndebele
Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Shona
Full Professional Proficiency
English
Full Professional Proficiency
INTERESTS
Research and Development in 21st technologies;
advanced communications methods and 5G Networks
Innovation Engineering and Systems Automation
Wireless Communication Systems
Achievements/Tasks
Achievements/Tasks
Achievements/Tasks
Courses
SINA
Saiosh
Certificato
South Arican srshute of
Dccupational Satety and Heath
Corporate iember
Proceed Sibanda
Certified PECB Trainer
ISO 9001/45001 Lead Auditor
of Completion
This certificate is hereby awarded to:
Thabani Nkiwane
2024 by OSHEQ Globe Academy. All rights reserved. 04/24.PD902000 for having successfully completed training in:
IMS(ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015
&ISO 45001:2018)
Developnent and Implementation Course
OSHEU Gbn sN0eet Cortata
This certificate of completion is issued withou any alterations. Training Director
Training materials were developed and approved by OSHEQ Globe Management Consultancy Training Academy PECB
Benard T Dumbura
AUTHORIZED
DRARTNER
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Thabani Nkiwane
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2020 Certified Associate August 13, 2020
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CURRICULUM VITAE
FOR
NKIWANE THABANI
Mobile: +263-***-***-***
Home: +263-***-***-***
E-mail address: *********@*****.***
Contact Details
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality: Zimbabwean
I.D Number: 29-283970B-29
Driver’s License: Clean Class 4
Passport Number: EN394936
Hometown: Gweru
Languages Spoken: English, Ndebele and Shona (Portuguese – Beginner) CAREER OBJECTIVES
To continue my professional growth in offering internationally recognized, innovative and reliable engineering solutions in telecommunications and ICT systems projects, with a proven problem-solving record and ground-breaking innovative solutions in the Information communication technology and/or telecommunication engineering space through sheer hard-work, commitment, determination and self-motivation.
ATTRIBUTES SUMMARY
• High sense of responsibility and willingness to learn
• Good interpersonal skills
• Results- oriented and fast learner
• Adaptable to new environments and challenges
• Good communication skills
• A team player, hard worker and self-motivated
• Innovative and can work under pressure.
SKILLS & TOOLS
• Network Administration & Monitoring: WAN/LAN, DNS, SolarWinds, SOPHOS, TCP/IP, VOIP… (Cisco, Ubiquiti, Huawei… technologies)
• Systems Administration: (Linux Redhat and Microsoft Server 2008 & 2016, 2019, 2022), SAP Business One, SAGE 2000, Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policies.
• Desktop Support (Operating systems installations, systems updates, End-point Security software), TeamViewer, Remote desktop, Microsoft Office packages, Virtualization (VMware)
• Microsoft Power BI dashboard reporting
• IT Service Desk Support (Computer Hardware and Printers, telephones…) ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• LOWER GWELO HIGH SCHOOL
A’ Levels passes (Mathematics and Physics)
O’ Levels passes (Including Maths, English and Sciences)
• MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Science
Telecommunications Engineering Honours degree (February 2013 - November 2016)
• ORACLE UNIVERSITY – Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Associate
.
• WORK AT HEIGHT TRAINING CENTRE (Health and Safety) – Gravity Training, Mozambique (September 2018 – March 2020) WORK EXPERIENCE
• KUATTRO INVESTMENT GROUP & INDIGO MINING GROUP
Head of ICT (November 2023 – Present)
- Responsible for setting up the ICT department for the group of companies
- Development of ICT strategy, procedures and policies
- Design and management of the Group’s Network & Systems Infrastructure
- Partner and ICT supplier engagement
- Innovation, Research and proposal of new technologies and systems
- Business continuity strategy & process workflow digitization
- Microsoft 365 Tenant Administration
- ICT Support Team Supervision
- Executive management ICT support
• TIGER WHEEL & TYRE ZIMBABWE
Group ICT Systems Administrator (March 2023 – September 2023)
- Alignment of ICT policies with the Group’s objectives
- Management of Group Network & Systems Infrastructure
- Supervision of ICT Support Technicians
- Research and development through motivation for new technologies
- Business continuity strategies development
- Systems Administration and maintenance
- Networking Administration and monitoring
• GRAIN MARKETING BOARD
Computer Systems Specialist – (June 2021 – February 2023)
- Administration of Network and Computers Systems Nationwide. (95 Branches)
- Helpdesk and IT Support for all computer systems hardware for the Head Office and Nationwide company branches.
- WAN and LAN network configuration, installation, monitoring and documentation.
- GMB Data Center monitoring and maintenance of computer network and servers
• (DANDEMUTANDE) - UTANDE INTERNET SERVICES (PVT)
LIMITED
Network Operations Support Engineer – (November 2019 – May 2021)
- 1st and 2nd Line Customer Support (Call answering, Ticket Response
- Troubleshooting Internet connectivity solutions and remote technical support
- Commissioning of the Difference internet services (LTE, Fiber, WiMax, Hosted Services etc.)
- Linux and Windows Installation and configuration of DNS, Emails, Proxy and Apache
- Departmental interfacing and market research.
- CICLONE LDA MAPUTO (TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS) Telecommunications Systems Engineer – (August 2018 – January 2019) Network and Desktop Support Engineer (Corporate Office)
- Network Administration: Cisco, Ubiquiti, Huawei and other technologies
- Systems Administration: Linux and Microsoft Servers, Email backups and SAGE
- General IT Service Desk Support
• Team Leader – RF and Microwave Engineer (Vodacom Mozambique Sites)
- Network Planning, design and configuration, MNO cell tower systems installation, rollouts and upgrades,
- Computer networking for schools and Electronic Systems setup.
- Cellular Tower maintenance, EDGE, 3G and LTE (test sites).
- 98.4 MIDLANDS FM (AB COMMUNICATIONS)
Broadcast Support Engineer (July 2017 – March 2018)
- Network Engineering (Administration and Monitoring)
- ICT systems support
- Antenna Engineering (Transmitter maintenance)
- Commercial bookings and Update of music library
- Computer Hardware and Software Maintenance.
- Computer broadcasting systems set up and administration for outdoor broadcasts.
- FORESTRY COMMISSION HEADQUARTERS
Intern ICT Systems Administrator - (January 2015 - January 2016).
- IT Helpdesk and Support,
- Network Administration,
- Email Server Administration
- Video and audio-conferencing setup, Computer Hardware and Software Maintenance.
- Finance and Accounting Systems backup
- Vendor software packages procurement
- New IT Equipment installation and configuration
- LOWER GWELO ADVENTIST HIGH SCHOOL
Part-time Computer Network Consultant (2013 - 2015)
- Network planning and design
- Network administration
- Systems administration
- IT staff training
HOBBIES
• Research on business development strategies
• Going to church
• Capacity growth in networking and information security research.
• Listening to music
REFERENCES
The Chairperson Department of The Headmaster/ School Principal Physics & Telecommunications Lower Gwelo Mission School Dr C. Nyamhere Mr A. Mazula
Midlands State University Lower Gwelo High School
P Bag 9055 P Bag 9002
Gweru Gweru
Tel: +263********* Tel: +263*********
E-mail: *********@***.**.**
Research Co-ordinator (Head Office)
Mr M. Tembani
Forestry Commission Head Quarters
1 Orange Grove Drive
Highlands, Harare
Tel: +263*********
Email: *******@********.**.**
Senior Technician/Engineer
Mr Velani Mpofu
98.4 Midlands FM
1st Floor Moonlight Building 5th Street
Gweru
Tel: +263********* or
E-mail: ******@***********.**.**
Team leader/ Telecommunications
Mr Stelio Nhatuve
Ciclone LDA, Maputo
155 R/C Ngungunhane Ave
Maputo, Mozambique
Email: *************@*****.***
Tel: +258-**-***-****
Information Technology Manager
Mr Tinashe Randeni
Forestry Commission Head Quarters
1 Orange Grove Drive
Highlands, Harare
Email: ********@*****.***
Tel: +27-71-631-****
SOC Supervisor
Mr JohnStone Chagonda
Utande Internet Services Pvt Ltd
5th Floor, Pegasus House
52-54 Samora Machel Avenue
Harare
E: *********.********@******.**.**
Phone Number: +263**********
Head of ICT – Zimbabwe
Mr Leon Davies
Tiger Wheel & Tyre Zimbabwe
3 A Samora Machel Avenue
Eastlea, Harare
Email: *****@***.**.**
Phone: +263*********
Network & Hardware Administrator
Mr. Taurai Hlupo
Grain Marketing Board
179 – 189 Samora Machel Avenue
Eastlea
Harare
Email: ******@*******.**.**
Phone Number: +263*********
Group Administrative Officer
Miss Annastacia Mareya
Indigo Mining Group/ Kuattro Investment Group
75 Kew Drive,
Highlands,
Harare
Email: *******@************.***
Phone: +263*********
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