Gerald Mtetwa
@geraldmtetwa
IT systems engineer specializing in cloud, server administration, networking, and IT security.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am an IT systems engineer with over three years of experience administering and supporting enterprise IT systems, including Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, Microsoft 365 and Azure, and cloud platforms. I focus on maintaining uptime, ensuring compliance, and applying ITIL-based incident and service management practices.
I've delivered infrastructure and operational support across public sector and private organizations, including architecting secure cloud environments on Google Cloud Platform, automating provisioning and monitoring with Grafana, and troubleshooting complex LAN/WAN, VPN, and firewall issues.
I hold multiple certifications such as CCNA, CISCO Ethical Hacker, DevNet Association, and (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity, and I pursue continual improvement through hands-on projects and documentation-driven operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Junior Cloud Engineer
Saylcoms Smart Technologies
Jun 2025 - Present (3 months)
Architected and implemented secure Google Cloud Platform infrastructure, automated provisioning, and managed monitoring/alerting with Grafana to support client cloud applications.
HTMonitored network performance and proactively troubleshot issues to maintain uptime while providing technical support across Development, QA, and Production and maintaining network documentation.
Systems Administrator
Ministry of Health and Child Care
Aug 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years)
Administered Windows Server (2012–2019) and virtualization platforms, provided cross-site Windows and Linux support, and resolved VPN, LAN/WAN and firewall issues to ensure secure remote access and uptime.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UZUniversity of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Science, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
2020 - 2024
Grade: 2.1
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering with a 2.1 classification, covering electronic systems, telecommunications and related engineering coursework from October 2020 to June 2024.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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