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Andre Truter

@andretruter

ICT assessment and assurance CEO at Fide Technologies, building evidence-led reviews and custom diagnostic tools.

At Plena Fide (Pty) Ltd, trading as Fide Technologies, I provide independent, evidence-led ICT environment reviews across endpoints and security, cloud and Microsoft 365, networks, systems and infrastructure, and backup and business continuity. I built in-house diagnostic, audit, and reporting tools, with no vendor ties or sales agenda.

For XCO Group, I assessed an undocumented ICT environment across South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana and drove the build of a structured, compliant operation. Earlier, I delivered adaptive technology for visually impaired users, including JAWS scripting and Braille systems, and led multi-site infrastructure and data centre work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

CEO — Independent ICT Assessment & Assurance

Current

Plena Fide (Pty) Ltd

Jan 2013 - Present (13 years 9 months)

Founded and leads an independent ICT assessment and assurance practice, delivering evidence-led reviews across endpoints, cloud, network, systems, and backup. Built in-house tooling and provides consulting and infrastructure support to corporate clients.

IT Assessment Assurance Microsoft 365 PowerShell Network Infrastructure Security Compliance Adaptive Technology JAWS Scripting

Consulting Engagement — ICT Infrastructure Assessment & Governance

XCO Group

Mar 2026 - Sep 2026 (6 months)

Took sole ownership of an undocumented ICT environment across South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana, assessing the estate and driving the build of a structured, compliant operation. Built custom PowerShell automation for asset visibility, software audit, and fault reporting.

PowerShell Microsoft 365 Security Policy Licensing Compliance Endpoint management Vendor Governance Network Troubleshooting

Contract Team Lead — Data Centre Fibre Remediation

FibreAid

May 2025 - Feb 2026 (9 months)

Led a team across multiple data centres, performing full fibre remediation from assessment through to signed-off compliance.

Fibre Optic Cabling Data Centre Operations Team Leadership Compliance

Network Infrastructure Contractor

Petlabs (Pty) Ltd

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)

Delivered a full network extension at a radiopharmaceutical facility, including CAT5 cabling, switches, cabinets, workstations, printers, and 3CX telephony, independently from start to finish.

Network Cabling Switche 3CX Workstation Setup Printer Installation

Technical Manager — Pan-African Deployment

Sensory Solutions

Jan 2006 - Dec 2012 (6 years 11 months)

Continued providing complete ICT and accessibility solutions for visually impaired and blind end-users after Sensory Solutions acquired sole distribution rights. Delivered JAWS scripting, Braille systems, and workstation/network builds across South Africa and Africa.

JAWS Scripting Braille Screen Readers Adaptive Technology Network Construction Accessibility

Technical Manager — Pan-African Deployment

Neville Clarence Technologies

Jan 2002 - Dec 2006 (4 years 11 months)

Managed complete ICT and accessibility solutions for visually impaired and blind end-users across South Africa and Africa, including JAWS scripting, Braille systems, and workstation/network builds. Established the NCT Cape Town branch from scratch as 50% co-owner.

JAWS Scripting Braille Screen Readers Adaptive Technology Network Construction Accessibility

Computer Engineer / Workshop Manager

Eclipse Networks

Nov 1998 - Jan 2002 (3 years 2 months)

Served as lead on-site technical authority for enterprise clients via Microsoft Partner and Siemens ICT channel, including banks, mines, government departments, airports, schools, and universities. Managed Active Directory, Exchange, server and data centre builds.

Active Directory Exchange Server Builds Data Centres Microsoft Partner ICT

Loss Control Manager

Silvery Stationery Company

Jan 1995 - Dec 1998 (3 years 11 months)

Managed operational risk, physical security, access control, CCTV, health and safety, warehouse and fleet. Also responsible for PABX, time and attendance, and PC builds.

Risk Management Physical Security Access Control CCTV Health and Safety PABX Building PCs

Loss Control Manager

Waltons

Jan 1995 - Dec 1998 (3 years 11 months)

Managed operational risk, physical security, access control, CCTV, health and safety, warehouse and fleet. Also responsible for PABX, time and attendance, and PC builds, forming the ICT foundation for later work.

Risk Management Physical Security Access Control CCTV Health and Safety PABX Building PCs