Christo Van Zyl 777 - 2nd Line Information Technology Engineer - Babble | Himalayas
Christo Van Zyl 777C7
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Christo Van Zyl 777

@christovanzyl777

Knowledgeable IT specialist with over 10 years of experience.

South Africa

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values teamwork and offers opportunities for growth and development.

As an IT specialist with over 10 years of experience, I have developed a strong expertise in troubleshooting hardware and software issues, cloud computing, and client support. My recent role as a 2nd Line Information Technology Engineer at Babble has allowed me to excel in ticket resolution, where I recorded the most ticket closures in the company, demonstrating my commitment to maximizing team efficiency and client satisfaction.

Throughout my career, I have consistently exceeded expectations, receiving numerous accolades for my customer service skills. My experience spans various roles, including IT Lecturer and Senior IT Field Technician, where I assisted government officials and managed network infrastructures. I am passionate about technology and continuously seek to enhance my skills through ongoing training and certifications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BA
Current

2nd Line Information Technology Engineer

Babble

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Set a company record for ticket closures and achieved the best weekly KPI within the Service Desk-Operations departments. Provided daily assistance to international clients, resolving issues related to O365, Azure Portal, Intune, and various other enterprise software.

TG

Remote Service Desk Technician

Tech Guru

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 (2 months)

Remotely assisted clients with software including Autotask, Datto/RIMM, Exchange365, Azure Active Directory, and GPOs. Consistently exceeded ticket closure expectations and received numerous positive customer reviews.

ID

Senior IT Field Technician

Indlela Data

Jan 2020 - Oct 2020 (9 months)

Served as a Designated IT Technician and Network Administrator, providing comprehensive support to government officials. Resolved a wide range of desktop, server, network, and printer-related issues.

WE

Tier 3 Support Technician & Team Leader

Westech

Jun 2014 - Dec 2014 (6 months)

Implemented and maintained robust network infrastructures for WITSRHI clinics across South Africa. Led a team and provided comprehensive Tier 3 IT assistance to staff members.

PC

IT Technician

PCI Computers

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007 (11 months)

Provided essential IT technical support and maintenance for computer systems. Assisted with network troubleshooting and general IT infrastructure tasks.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IH

iHasco

Certificates, Internal Upskilling Course Training

Engaged in an internal upskilling course, acquiring 22 different certificates. This training covered various topics to enhance professional skills.

AC

Acronis

Professional Backup Certification, Cloud Technology

Completed professional training in Acronis Cloud Technology, specializing in backup solutions. This certification enhances expertise in data protection.

AC

Acronis

Professional Microsoft Certification, Cloud Technology

Completed professional training in Acronis Cloud Technology, with a focus on Microsoft solutions. This certification enhances expertise in cloud environments.

AC

Acronis

Professional Disaster Recovery Certification, Cloud Technology

Completed professional training in Acronis Cloud Technology, specializing in disaster recovery. This certification enhances expertise in business continuity.

MI

Mimecast

Engage - Technical Certification, Email Security

Completed technical training with Mimecast Engage, focusing on advanced email security solutions. This certification enhances skills in managing and securing email systems.

MI

Mimecast

Cloud Gateway Fundamentals Certification, Email Security

Completed fundamental training in Email Security and Cloud Gateway with Mimecast. This certification provides a foundational understanding of secure email infrastructure.

ST

StudySection

Certification, Ethical Hacking

Pursued a certification in Ethical Hacking through StudySection. This training focuses on identifying and mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

SO

Sophos

Central Endpoint Protection Engineer Certification, Endpoint Protection

Pursued a certification as a Sophos Central Endpoint Protection Engineer. This training focuses on deploying and managing endpoint security solutions.

ST

StudySection

Advanced Certification, Computer Technical Support

Pursued an advanced certification in Computer Technical Support through StudySection. This training enhances skills in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.

MI

Mimecast

Technology Specialist Certification, Email Security

Pursued a Mimecast Technology Specialist certification. This training focuses on in-depth knowledge of Mimecast products and services.

AC

Acronis

Certification, Backup, Disaster Recovery & Cybersecurity

Pursued a certification in Acronis Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Cybersecurity. This training covers comprehensive data protection and security strategies.

ST

StudySection

Foundation Certification, Microsoft Office 365

Completed a foundation certification in Microsoft Office 365 through StudySection. This training provided essential knowledge of the Office 365 suite.

ST

StudySection

Advanced Certification, Microsoft Windows 10

Completed an advanced certification in Microsoft Windows 10 through StudySection. This training enhanced skills in managing and troubleshooting Windows 10 environments.

ST

StudySection

Advanced Certification, Microsoft Azure

Completed an advanced certification in Microsoft Azure through StudySection. This training provided in-depth knowledge of Azure cloud services.

TE

TestDome

AZ-900 Fundamentals Certification, Microsoft Azure

Completed the Azure AZ-900 Fundamentals certification through TestDome. This training provided foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services.

I-

i-to-iTEFL

Advanced 500 Hour Diploma, Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Earned an Advanced 500 Hour Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from i-to-iTEFL. This comprehensive program prepared for teaching English globally.

BC

Boston City Campus

Sage 50c Pastel Certification, Accounting Software

Completed training in Sage 50c Pastel at Boston City Campus. This certification provided practical skills in using accounting software for business operations.

PV

Pearson VUE

Administrator Certification, Test Administration

Certified as a Pearson VUE Administrator. This qualification enables the administration of Pearson VUE examinations.

EB

ETDP SETA BTEC

Assessor & Moderator Certification, Education, Training and Development

Certified as an Assessor and Moderator by ETDP SETA BTEC. This qualification enables the assessment and moderation of learning outcomes.

CG

CTI Education Group

Diploma, IT Engineering & Information Systems Network Engineering

Studied IT Engineering and Information Systems Network Engineering at CTI Education Group. Gained comprehensive knowledge in network infrastructure and IT systems.

PV

Pearson VUE

CompTIA CTT+ Classroom Trainer Certification, IT Training

Achieved CompTIA CTT+ Classroom Trainer certification through Pearson VUE. This certification validates skills in delivering effective classroom-based IT training.

TO

TorqueIT

ITIL Foundation Certification, IT Service Management

Obtained ITIL Foundation certification from TorqueIT. This certification provides a fundamental understanding of IT service management best practices.

BC

Boston City Campus

Network Technician Diploma, Network Technology

Earned a Network Technician Diploma from Boston City Campus. This program provided essential skills for network installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.

BC

Boston City Campus

CompTIA N+ Certification, Networking

Achieved CompTIA N+ certification through Boston City Campus. This certification validates foundational knowledge in networking concepts and technologies.

BC

Boston City Campus

Computer Technician Diploma, Computer Technology

Earned a Computer Technician Diploma from Boston City Campus. This program provided skills in computer hardware, software, and troubleshooting.

BC

Boston City Campus

Software Specialist Certification, Software

Certified as a Software Specialist through Boston City Campus. This certification focused on various software applications and their functionalities.

BC

Boston City Campus

CompTIA A+ Certification, Computer Hardware & Software

Achieved CompTIA A+ certification through Boston City Campus. This certification validates foundational knowledge in computer hardware and software.

TT

TRI-CAD Technologies

Certificate, 2D Design

Earned a 2D Design Certificate from TRI-CAD Technologies. This program focused on principles and applications of two-dimensional design.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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