Clyde Menzi

clydem@live.co.za

Summary
Have experience deploying complete end-to-end solutions, from Basic Network / Proxy servers, through to Exchange mailing servers, Domain Servers with AD, DNS and DHCP as well as SharePoint and SQL Servers... The last project I worked on was a total overhaul of the ICT infrastructure at Road Accident Fund using Windows Server 2008 R2 along, utilizing Microsoft Technologies to improve, manage and maintain the infrastructure, keeping ahead with the newest technologies deploying SharePoint 2007 with KnowledgeLake integration and currently planning a remote deployment throughout the country with SharePoint 2007 farm deployment. Analyzing system logs and identifying potential issues with computer systems. Introducing and integrating new technologies into existing data centre environments, performing routine audits of systems and software, performing backups. Applying operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes. Installing and configuring new hardware and software. Adding, removing, or updating user account information, resetting passwords, answering technical queries, responsibility for security, also responsible for documenting the configuration of the system. Troubleshooting any reported problems, system performance tuning. Ensuring that the network infrastructure is up and running. I also have vast experience in the following technologies: KnowledgeLake [Scanning Solutions and Content Management]

Specialties
Network and Systems Deployment Specialist

Experience
Currently a Network and Server Consultant for AfterMart Computers (6 months) Technology Consultant at Intervate Solutions November 2009 - June 2010 (8 months) 2nd line user support Back Office support Server Management and Maintenance on a Citrix Virtual Environment
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Implement and maintained Network Load Balance for SharePoint 2007 SQL Server 2008 Deployment and Maintenance SharePoint Deployment SharePoint Administration KnowledgeLake Server and desktop Deployments - local and regional KnowledgeLake Administration Technical Documentation

Design, document and Implement Disaster Recovery Plan for Scanning and Content Management Solution Build, Implement and maintain a QA Environment Build, Implement and maintain a Development Environment Test Disaster Recovery Site Liaise with Change Manager for System changes Compile a daily report on system health checks Liaise with KnowledgeLake for after-hours remote product support; Reason for leaving NB: This is a project for the Road Accident Fund - Implementing SharePoint with Knowledgelake products for a Document Imaging/Management solutions used to process accident claims Achievements Planning and Deploying KnowledgeLake Branch Capture Server for local and regional offices Planning Designing Disaster recovery for the solution Successfully built and deployed a Development and a Quality Assurance Environment mirroring the Production site Designed and Documented the Disaster Recovery Plan Network Administrator at Khula Enterprise Finance ltd April 2006 - March 2009 (3 years) Analyzing system logs and identifying potential issues with computer systems and Servers. Introducing and integrating new technologies into existing data center environment. Performing routine audits of systems and software. Performing backups. Applying operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes. Installing and configuring new hardware and software. Adding, removing, or updating user account information, resetting passwords, Answering technical queries. Responsible for security, Responsible for documenting the configuration of the system, troubleshooting any reported problems. System performance tuning, ensuring that the network infrastructure is up and running. T Asset Management Hardware Assembly Network Administration Router/Switch Installation and maintenance Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008 Management and Maintenance Active Directory 2003/2008 Management Software Installation Backup Administration - Attix5 Exchange 2003/2007 and DNS Desktop Support, VPN and Remote Support Technical Support for Regional Offices - VPN Printer Server Support Liaising with campus CIO for network management

Maintaining email archiving (Northseas) OS and applications loading/Anti-Virus maintenance Desktop Support, Remote Support-(LAN)(WAN) Printer Support Implementing and maintaining SharePoint 2007 Website and Intranet Administration Achievements Migration from Active Directory 2003 to Active Directory 2008 Migrating from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2007 Upgrading Windows Server from 2003 to 2008 (2007) Upgrading and Deploying Microsoft Office 2007 Implementing Group Policies (2008) Implemented squid Proxy server to track internet usage Implementing Remote Installation Services Implemented an email archiving solution (2007) Implemented Windows Server Update Services (WSUS-2008) Designing and Implementing a Backup and Disaster Strategy (2007) Duration 3 years Reason for leaving Family responsibility Intervate Solutions Contracted to; by EOH Abantu as Technology Consultant at the Road Accident Fund
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IT Technician 2003 at Vhutali Solutions March 2002 - March 2006 (4 years 1 month) Cabling / Installations Router/Switch Installation Hardware fault Determination Workstation Assembly End-User Support and Assistance Software Fault Resolution OS and Application loading Duration 3 years Reason for leaving Contracted to Khula by Vhutali Solutions

Education
Microsoft Data Management, SQL Server 2008, 2009 - 2009 Microsoft SharePoint 2007, Collaboration & Portals, Work Management, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Integration, and Persona, 2008 - 2008 Torque IT SharePoint, Collaboration & Portals, Work Management, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Integration, and Persona, 2007 - 2007 IT Intellect MCAD.NET, Application Development, 2004 - 2004 Vector High School 2001 - 2004

Interests
New Technology, strategic planning, professional networking, Chess, Basketball, Table Tennis
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Clyde Menzi
clydem@live.co.za
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