Dynamic IT Manager with 6+ years at Hydra-Arc, BSc in IT & Computer Science ’24. Expert in solutions Architecture, C#/C++, Leadership, Project Management & Linux Administration. Avid on leveraging my skills in SQL, Virtualization, Firewall/VPN’S & MySQL to drive innovation. Eager to contribute to you team’s success through robust system integration, strategic decision making and effective problem solving.

Projects

StoreGuard Information System
C# with Visual Studio
Confidential

Ark-Lodge Accomodation
C# with Visual Studio
Confidential

Hydra-Arc Webpage
HTLM | CSS | JavaScript with Visual Studio Code
Public

Seritonex Webpage
HTLM | CSS | JavaScript with Visual Studio Code
Public

Work Experience

IT Manager, Hydra-Arc, Secunda - July 2022 onwards

• Achieved a 98% customer satisfaction rate through the provision of round-the-clock IT support services
• Implemented a robust private cloud infrastructure utilizing ESXi VMWare, enhancing system reliability
• Fortified network security by integrating cutting-edge technologies to safeguard against cyber threats
• Expertly installed and maintained local, wireless, and WAN networks to ensure optimal connectivity
• Provided comprehensive managed IT services, including meticulous invoicing and cost-efficiency evaluations

Reference:

• Name: Sanet Nobrega
• Cell: +27 (0) 82 828 3436
• Email: sanet.nobrega@hydra-arc.com

Software Engineer | DBD | DBA, Hydra-Arc, Secunda - June 2021 onwards

• Designed, developed and successfully deployed a simple yet effective application to facilitate the encryption and distribution of employee payslips
• Developed a custom Transaction Processing and Management Information System with CRM capabilities to optimize business processes which incorporates biometric security to identify personnel, currently deployed at over 14 locations inside Sasol Secunda for Hydra-Arc where the TPS offers a best in class synchronization algorithm that ensures every endpoint can continue working even if communication is interrupted

Reference:

• Name: Lee Jordaan
• Tel: +27 (0) 17 620 4321
• Email: lee.jordaan@seritonex.com

IT Technician, Hydra-Arc, Secunda - May 2018 till June 2022

• Facilitated the migration from web hosted emails to Microsoft Business 365 with Active Directory Domain Controller
• Maintained endpoints with a high regard for customer satisfaction and turnaround time
• Upgraded and maintained network infrastructure spanning across multiple sites encompassing LAN, PTP Wireless, PTMP Wireless, and Site-to-Site SSL Tunnels

Reference:

• Name: Gert Labuschagne
• Cell: +27 (0) 72 595 1708
• Email: support@hydra-arc.com

Education

BSc Information Technology & Computer Science, North-West University, Potchefstroom - 2024

• Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms.
• Designed, developed, and deployed a custom asset management system to streamline operations
• Implemented a robust private cloud infrastructure utilizing ESXi VMWare, enhancing system reliability
• Fortified network security by integrating cutting-edge technologies to safeguard against cyber threats
• Expertly installed and maintained local, wireless, and WAN networks to ensure optimal connectivity
• Provided comprehensive managed IT services, including meticulous invoicing and cost-efficiency evaluations

National Senior Certificate, Hoërskool Hoogenhout, Bethal - 2012

• Mathematics
• Information Technology
• Science and Chemistry
• Geography
• Afrikaans
• English
• Life Oriëntation

Skills

• Software Engineering
• Solutions Architecture
• C# (Programming Language)
• C++ (Programming Language)
• MySQL Database Administration & Database Development
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Network Configuration
• Systems Integration
• Linux Administration
• Virtualization Technologies
• Firewalls Configuration and VPNs
• Problem Solving

Personal Information

License

Code B Drivers License | MEWP Operator

Contact Information

Cell: +27 (0) 078 377 9690

Email: jaques.jvr94@gmail.com

Address: 22 Duiker Street, Secunda, 2302, South Africa