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Toit Bouwer

@toitbouwer

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IT solutions leader driving AI-powered web apps and strategic client growth.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a solutions-architect/IT consulting role in a progressive MSP where I can apply AI-driven development, technical leadership, and client-focused strategy to drive growth and operational excellence.

I am an accomplished IT solutions and business development leader with over 23 years' experience delivering strategic client engagement, technical guidance, and revenue growth for SMBs and contract clients. I design robust IT infrastructures, disaster recovery plans, and Microsoft 365/Active Directory solutions while mentoring technical teams to ensure reliable service delivery.

I combine hands-on technical expertise with business development skills—prospecting, needs analysis, proposal and solution design, contract negotiation, and long-term account management—to convert leads into sustained service agreements and recurring revenue.

Passionate about emerging technology, I apply AI and advanced prompt engineering to accelerate web application development, prototype solutions rapidly, and craft modern digital presences that reduce development cycles and improve client outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Technical Manager

Current

CJN IT Solutions

Aug 2006 - Present (19 years 1 month)

Led business development and technical delivery for an MSP, driving client acquisition and retention through tailored IT solutions, SLA-driven operations, and strategic upselling; implemented backup/disaster recovery and secured Microsoft 365/AD infrastructures to improve reliability for SME clients.

Client Engagement Solution Design Active Directory Disaster Recovery Network Security SLA Management Team Leadership

Team Leader / Auditor

Comsel 4 (Pty) Ltd.

Feb 2003 - Jul 2005 (2 years 5 months)

Supervised technician teams for large computer roll-outs and conducted equipment audits and on-site support for secure government and military clients, meeting SLAs and improving deployment efficiency.

Auditing Field Support Project Coordination SLA Troubleshooting Team Supervision Secure Environments

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Udemy

Professional Certification / Course, Cloud Administration

2023 - 2024

Grade: 3.8

Activities and societies: Study AZ-104

Enrolled in Azure (AZ-104) course to develop practical Azure administration competencies.

Udemy

Professional Certification / Course, Cloud & Information Protection

2025 -

Grade: 3.8

Activities and societies: Study SC-401

Completed or enrolled in professional courses on Information Protection and Compliance Administrator (SC-401) and Azure administration to strengthen cloud and compliance skills.

Udemy

Professional Certification / Course, Cloud Fundamentals

2019 - 2019

Grade: 3.8

Activities and societies: Completed Course

Completed an Azure (AZ-900) foundational course covering core cloud concepts and Azure services.

FH Odendaal Secondary School

Grade 12, Secondary Education

Completed Grade 12 secondary education at FH Odendaal Secondary School.

Microsoft

Microsoft Certified Professional, Information Technology

2006 -

Achieved Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status including exams 070-290, 070-270, and 070-291 covering Windows Server and related technologies.