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Damian Vorster

@damianvorster

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I deploy and maintain Microsoft 365 cloud services for client environments.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to continue delivering Microsoft 365 and cloud services, supporting client environments through deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and system administration.

At First Technology, I plan, deploy, and maintain Microsoft 365 and other services to meet client company needs. I bring hands-on experience supporting and optimizing IT environments through troubleshooting, system administration, and practical problem-solving.

My background includes managing Active Directory and IT systems at 123tutors, plus network and technical support internships at BCX and Sizwe Africa. I work across Microsoft 365, Azure, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Defender, Entra ID, migrations, and Google Workspace.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Microsoft Cloud Engineer

Current

First Technology

Mar 2022 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Plans, deploys, and maintains Microsoft 365 and other services to meet client company needs.

Microsoft 365 Azure Microsoft Teams Microsoft Office SharePoint One Drive Microsoft Intune Microsoft Defender Entra ID PowerShell Active Directory

IT Manager

123tutors

Jun 2021 - Sep 2021 (3 months)

Managed Active Directory (Google Admin Console) and created new IT systems while managing existing ones.

Google Workspace Google Admin Console IT Management

Sales

Eciggies

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Handled sales of electronic cigarette products and performed shop maintenance.

Intern

Sizwe Africa

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)

Provided communication support for company employees.

Team Manager

HIT (Human Interactive Technology)

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)

Served as apparel decorator and embellisher for Woolworths apparel with managerial responsibilities within teams.

Intern

BCX

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)

Provided network and technical support for company employees.

Network Support Technical Support

TV and Fashion Model

SYNC Model Management

Jan 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 11 months)

Followed briefs strictly and attended castings as applicable.

Waiter/Bartender/Cashier

Kokoriba Nature Reserve

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Maintained professionalism in customer satisfaction, followed orders, and tracked finances related to responsibilities.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Coursera & Google

IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts, IT Security

Completed the IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts course on Coursera in 2025.

Coursera & Google

Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User, Operating Systems

Completed the Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User course on Coursera in 2025.

Coursera & Google

The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking, Computer Networking

Completed The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking course on Coursera in 2025.

Coursera & Google

System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services, IT Infrastructure

Completed the System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services course on Coursera in 2025.

Coursera & Google

Google Tech Support Fundamentals, Tech Support

Completed the Google Tech Support Fundamentals course on Coursera in 2025.

Coursera & Google

Google IT Support Professional Certificate (V2), IT Support

Earned the Google IT Support Professional Certificate (V2) in 2025.

Microsoft

Microsoft 365 Administrator, Microsoft 365 Administration

Earned the Microsoft 365 Administrator certification in 2025.

Block 64

Block 64 Certified Partner Technical Architect, Technical Architecture

Earned the Block 64 Certified Partner Technical Architect certification in 2024.

Microsoft

Copilot for M365 Security Champion Certificate, Security

Earned the Copilot for M365 Security Champion Certificate in 2024.

Microsoft

Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, Microsoft 365

Earned the Microsoft 365 Fundamentals certification in 2022.

Mimecast University

Mimecast Secure Email Gateway: Cybergraph Certification, Email Security

Earned the Mimecast Secure Email Gateway: Cybergraph Certification in 2022.

Microsoft

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Azure

Earned the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification in 2022.

Mimecast University

Mimecast Technical Presales Expert Certification, Technical Presales

Earned the Mimecast Technical Presales Expert Certification (GTME-PSA-Expert) in 2022.

Quest

Quest On-Demand Recovery Implementation Certificate, Recovery Implementation

Earned the Quest On-Demand Recovery Implementation Certificate in 2022.

Mimecast University

Mimecast Secure Email Gateway: Level 2 Gladiator Certification, Email Security

Earned the Mimecast Secure Email Gateway: Level 2 Gladiator Certification in 2022.

Quest

Quest On-Demand Presales Migration Certificate, Migration

Earned the Quest On-Demand Presales Migration Certificate in 2022.

CTU Training Solutions

IT Diploma, Network Design and Administration

Earned an IT Diploma in Network Design and Administration from CTU Training Solutions in 2020.

Hoerskool Wagpos

Grade 12, General

Completed Grade 12 with subjects including Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Physical Science, Electrical Technology, and Information Technology.