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Lindani Ayanda

@lindaniayanda

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Dedicated IT Technician with expertise in systems administration and security.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my IT skills in a dynamic environment, focusing on systems administration and project management, while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through group interactions and individual improvements.

I am a systems administrator who believes that a good organizational system is crucial for building a profit-based organization. My approach is centered around adapting to the changing marketplace to foster business growth and competitiveness, enabling organizations to reach new client-based markets.

With a solid foundation in IT management, I have honed my skills in administering, monitoring, and maintaining on-premises systems, including Hyper V visualization, Exchange Servers, Active Directory, and Dynamic Host Configuration. I am committed to implementing robust security measures and developing comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity. My experience includes managing IT projects, resolving technical issues, and ensuring optimal system performance through regular updates and analysis.

My educational background includes an IIE Diploma in Information Technology and Management, complemented by a Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate. I am passionate about leveraging technology to improve operational productivity and meet future trends, while maintaining a customer-centric approach in all my endeavors.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

IT Technician/Systems Administrator

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Not Specified

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

As an IT Technician/Systems Administrator, I administered and maintained on-premises systems, ensuring seamless integration with cloud services. I implemented security measures, developed backup strategies, and resolved technical issues while managing IT projects and databases.

Hyper V Active Directory Cloud Security Disaster Recovery Network Architecture System Administration IT Management Database Management

Service Adviser

Bidvest McCarthy VW Constantia

Oct 2023 - Sep 2024 (11 months)

In my role as a Service Adviser, I handled customer inquiries, provided exceptional service, scheduled appointments, maintained records, and managed invoicing and payments, ensuring customer satisfaction and efficient service delivery.

Customer Service Scheduling Records Management Invoicing Communication Problem Solving Database Management Payments

Casual Sales Assistant

Skipper Bar Retail

Nov 2022 - Dec 2022 (1 month)

As a Casual Sales Assistant, I provided customer service, responded to inquiries, maintained records, and managed product collections, ensuring a neat work area and efficient resolution of customer issues.

Customer Service Records Management Product Management Data Entry Communication Problem Solving Teamwork Sales Support Inventory Management

Presentation Specialist

Sifiso Enhle Company

Jan 2022 - Sep 2022 (8 months)

As a Presentation Specialist, I created and designed visually compelling PowerPoint presentations, developed templates, and transformed complex data into engaging slides while ensuring client requirements were met.

PowerPoint Presentation Design Data Visualization Client Communication Project Management Graphic Design Time Management Creative Thinking

Quality Assurer

Department of Education

Dec 2021 - Dec 2021 (0 months)

In my role as a Quality Assurer, I handled matriculant exam papers, ensured quality assurance of marks, rectified mistakes, and managed data capturing and document packaging for delivery.

Quality Assurance Document Management Problem Solving Communication Time Management Team Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Coursera

Professional Certificate, Data Analytics

2022 -

Completed the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, covering foundations of data, making informed decisions, data exploration, cleaning, and analysis of data.

IIE Rosebank College

Diploma in Information Technology and Management, Information Technology

2020 - 2023

Studied Information Technology and Management, focusing on network architecture, computer architecture, business management, and communication. Developed skills in systems analysis, project management, web development, and security management.