RBRichard Bauermeister
@richardbauermeister
Experienced Monitoring and Observability Specialist with over 20 years in IT.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
With over 20 years of experience in enterprise IT, I specialize in monitoring and observability solutions. My expertise spans across various tools like IBM Tivoli, SCOM, SolarWinds, Grafana, and Prometheus, enabling me to design and implement large-scale monitoring systems that enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
As a Subject Matter Expert in both traditional infrastructure monitoring and modern cloud-native observability, I have successfully led initiatives that improve incident response and system reliability across diverse industries. My recent hands-on experience in AWS environments has further solidified my skills in cloud monitoring and event management.
I am passionate about continuous growth and currently upskilling in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and modern DevOps tooling, including Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes. I believe in building reliable systems through intelligent observability and automation, ensuring that organizations can achieve operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Old Mutual
Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Served as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for enterprise monitoring and observability, leading the design and implementation of critical monitoring toolsets including SolarWinds, SCOM, Grafana, and Prometheus. Drove cloud observability initiatives and cost optimization efforts within AWS environments, leveraging tools like Alteryx for billing data analysis.
IT Product Specialist
Nedbank
Mar 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Led the administration and evolution of enterprise-grade Monitoring and Event Management platforms, focusing on IBM Tivoli Monitoring, Dynatrace Managed, Netcool/OMNIbus, and Tivoli Common Reporting. Supported foundational infrastructure and advanced custom monitoring initiatives across hybrid IT environments.
ESM Specialist I
Nedbank
May 2016 - Mar 2019 (2 years 10 months)
Served as an ESM Specialist, gaining foundational experience in enterprise systems management and monitoring solutions. This role provided a strong basis for subsequent promotion to IT Product Specialist within the organization.
ESM Specialist
T-Systems
Jan 2009 - May 2016 (7 years 4 months)
Managed and supported enterprise-grade IBM Tivoli Monitoring (ITM) environments for diverse clients, providing end-to-end monitoring solutions for infrastructure, applications, and services. Ensured operational visibility and system health through proactive monitoring strategies and agent deployment.
Tivoli Monitoring Consultant
Visa Europe
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008 (11 months)
Worked on-site as an IBM Tivoli Monitoring administrator, responsible for the daily management and support of the monitoring infrastructure. Provided specialized consulting services to optimize system performance and ensure robust monitoring capabilities.
ESM Consultant
Pirean Ltd
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008 (11 months)
Served as an ESM Consultant, primarily responsible for the administration of the IBM Tivoli Monitoring toolset. Supported client engagements by providing expert guidance on enterprise systems management solutions and their implementation.
Tivoli Administrator
T-Systems
Mar 2000 - Dec 2007 (7 years 9 months)
Contributed to enterprise IT operations as part of the Asset Tracking and Auditing Project, providing hands-on support for hardware, software, and infrastructure deployments. Developed foundational skills in IT asset management, desktop support, and LAN installations, supporting high-volume rollouts and upgrade initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
U(University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika (UNISA)
BSc in Informatics, Information Systems
Grade: Cum Laude
Passed with distinction (cum laude). Major in Information Systems. Certificate available on request.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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