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Andrew Randall

@andrewrandall

I’m a contracor delivering site commissioning, battery and camera installations, and network assurance for dependable service

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to work on projects where I can own project delivery or be part of a team that delivers end-to-end—installing batteries, cameras, and network systems—while applying strong network assurance, quality control, and customer-focused fault resolution.

I’m the owee of TR Telecoms, where I lead project work across Li-Ion and Lead-Acid battery installations, camera installations, and ongoing camera maintenance and vandalism repairs. I also drive site commissioning, rooftop site builds, and DAS installations to ensure deployments perform reliably in the field.

Earlier, I strengthened my technical foundation at Vodacom SA in Network Assurance, handling customer care trialing, fault trialing and analysing, and solution deployment. I supported network optimization, coordinated cell extender installations for SGA quality control, and managed stock control and ordering from multiple suppliers.

Before that, I built core IT experience as a Network Administrator at Set-A-Skill Consulting, covering Active Directory (AD), DNS, and DHCP, server administration, ISA Server installation/configuration, and Microsoft Exchange Server setup. I bring a disciplined, service-focused mindset from management work in retail and hospitality—plus early achievement through science and technical awards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chief Executive Officer

Current

TR Telecoms

Oct 2015 - Present (10 years 8 months)

Led TR Telecoms as CEO, coordinating Li-ion and lead-acid battery installations, camera deployments, and on-site maintenance and repairs. Managed rooftop site builds, DAS installations, 3G upgrades, smart equipment communications restoration, and RMS installations through commissioning.

3G Upgrades Rooftop Site Builds Towersense RMS Installation Lead Acid Battery Installations

Network Assurance Specialist

Vodacom SA

Jul 2008 - Sep 2015 (7 years 2 months)

Performed network assurance by trialing faults, analyzing issues, and deploying solutions to improve customer-facing service delivery. Supported network optimization work, coordinated cell extender installations with quality control, and managed equipment stock and supplier orders.

Fault Trialing Root Cause Analysis Network Optimization Customer Care Cell Extender Installation Quality Control Stock Management Network Assurance

Network Administrator

Set-A-Skill Consulting

Sep 2006 - Jun 2008 (1 year 9 months)

Administered domain and server infrastructure including Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP, and managed dev server environments with app and database servers. Installed and configured ISA Server and Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, set up new users, supported helpdesk, and produced Office/tender document typesetting.

Active Directory DNS DHCP ISA Microsoft Exchange Server Help Desk User Provisioning Office 2007 2003 Document Typesetting

PostNet Store Manager

PostNet Parktown

Jun 2004 - Aug 2006 (2 years 2 months)

Managed store operations including cash-ups, store opening and closing, and daily sales workflows. Oversaw parcel dispatching and receiving, monitored internet service uptime and charge timing/limits, and handled document typesetting and printing.

retail management Cash Handling Sales Operations Customer Service

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Settlers High School

Secondary Education (Grade 12), General Education

1997 - 2001

Grade: Grade 12

Activities and societies: Captain (2001) of stTeam Target Shooting; member of 1st Swimming Team (1997–2001); Cultural Chairperson of Media Team (2001); Senior First Aid team member (1999–2001); Sound Engineer for school musical (2000 & 2001). Received Lions Shield (Service Merit with Special Mention) and Young Scientist Expo awards.

Completed Grades 8–12 (1997–2001) with highest standard passed of Grade 12 in 2001. Studied Geography HG, Science SG, Maths SG, English stHG, Afrikaans 2ndSG, and Biology HG.

Op die Voorpos

Primary Education (Grade 7), Primary Education

1994 - 1996

Grade: Grade 7

Completed primary education (Grades 5–7) from 1994 to 1996 at Op die Voorpos in Upington. Built foundational academic and participation experience during this period.