Kirshal Naidu
@kirshalnaidu
Results-driven IT and operations leader with 10+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am an IT and operations leader with over a decade of experience in service management, business strategy, and personnel leadership. My career has been marked by a commitment to leveraging technology to enhance incident management and optimize processes. I have a passion for IoT and automation, which has driven me to improve efficiencies and reduce downtime in various organizations.
In my recent role as a Major Incident Manager at Logicalis ZA, I successfully led the resolution of over 200 major incidents, minimizing business disruption and ensuring accurate incident reporting. My experience also includes managing WAN service operations at NTT-Dimension Data, where I maintained a 99.9% uptime and oversaw vendor relations and project execution. I take pride in my ability to lead high-performing teams and foster strong stakeholder engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Major Incident Manager
Logicalis ZA
Oct 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year)
Led the resolution of over 200 major incidents, minimizing business disruption. Chaired high-impact technical investigations and stakeholder meetings, developing action plans with defined roles and performance metrics.
Operations Specialist / Service Delivery Manager - WAN
NTT-Dimension Data
Jul 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Managed end-to-end WAN service operations, ensuring 99.9% uptime. Oversaw vendor relations, project execution, billing reconciliation, and SLA enforcement while implementing disaster recovery plans.
Property Auction Specialist
Prime Group
Nov 2020 - Jun 2021 (7 months)
Specialized in property auctions, managing the auction process and client relations to ensure successful transactions.
General Operations Manager
INDFUSED Group
May 2018 - May 2020 (2 years)
Led planning and operations for two restaurants and one catering kitchen, managing over 60 staff. Achieved HACCP and ISO 22000 certification, ensuring compliance with international standards.
Assistant General Manager
Lucky Bread Co
Sep 2015 - Mar 2018 (2 years 6 months)
Managed three restaurant locations, leading over 100 staff across front-of-house and back-of-house operations. Developed relationships with key stakeholders to improve service efficiency.
Franchise Security Team Lead
Famous Brands
Jul 2013 - Sep 2015 (2 years 2 months)
Led the security team for franchise operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and managing security protocols across multiple locations.
Senior IT Security Administrator
Nedbank
May 2007 - Mar 2013 (5 years 10 months)
Managed IT security operations, ensuring the integrity and security of the bank's information systems while implementing security protocols and audits.
Technical Call Center Agent/Team Lead
Unisys ZA
Oct 2006 - May 2007 (7 months)
Provided technical support in a call center environment, leading a team to resolve customer issues and improve service delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alison
Diploma, Operations Management
2021 -
Varsity College
Certification, Project Management
2013 -
Famous Brands
Certification, Franchise Management
2022 - 2022
Completed training in Franchise & Brand Management to enhance operational strategies.
Impactful Solutions
Certification, IT Service Management
2022 - 2022
Completed ITIL 4.0 Certification to enhance IT service management skills.
Kaizen
Certification, Food Safety Management
2020 - 2020
Studied ISO 22000, HACCP, and SQF Fundamentals Management to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
Nigel High School
Matriculation, General Education
2005 - 2005
Completed Matriculation to fulfill secondary education requirements.
WITS Language School
Certification, Language Studies
2013 - 2013
Completed French Level 1 to enhance language skills.
Bytes
Certification, Cybersecurity
2010 - 2010
Completed CompTIA Security+ and Ethical Hacking certifications to enhance cybersecurity skills.
Boston Business College
Certification, Information Technology
2006 - 2006
Completed CompTIA A+ Certification to gain foundational IT skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Skills
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