Thabang Saakane
@thabangsaakane
Certified Systems Engineer with expertise in IT infrastructure support.
What I'm looking for
I am a certified and experienced Systems Engineer with over 4 years in IT infrastructure support. My expertise lies in server administration, virtualization, backups, and cloud services. I have a proven ability to manage and optimize enterprise systems and infrastructure, ensuring their availability, performance, and security. I am currently seeking to leverage my skills in a challenging Infrastructure Support or Systems Administrator role.
In my recent position as an Infrastructure Engineer Consultant at Letshego Holdings Limited, I monitored and maintained both physical and virtual infrastructure across multiple countries, focusing on Windows Server environments and VMware/AWS platforms. I have successfully administered core services such as Active Directory and Azure AD, ensuring seamless user authentication and resource access. My proactive approach to disaster recovery and business continuity has helped maintain high compliance standards and support risk management initiatives.
Previously, as a System Engineer at HARDPRO (Pty) Ltd, I led significant infrastructure projects, including deploying Dell EMC compute and storage arrays and implementing enterprise backup systems for major clients. My technical skills encompass a wide range of areas, including virtualization, cloud platforms, and networking, which I continuously enhance through certifications and hands-on experience.
Experience
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System Engineer
HARDPRO (Pty) Ltd
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Deployed Dell EMC compute and storage arrays, including replication and backup systems at government institutions. Led VMware environment migrations at Botswana Power Corporation and implemented enterprise backup and recovery systems at Bank of Botswana and Botswana Savings Bank.
Infrastructure Engineer Consultant
Letshego Holdings Limited
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Monitored and maintained physical and virtual infrastructure across countries, including Windows Server environments and VMware/AWS platforms. Administered and maintained core services such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Azure AD, ensuring seamless user authentication, resource access, and domain-wide integrity.
Education
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Botswana International University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science & Software Engineering
Studied Computer Science and Software Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge in programming, software development, and system architecture. Developed skills in various computing disciplines essential for modern IT infrastructure.
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