Cobus Barnard

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City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, South Africa
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About Cobus Barnard

Since the start of my career in 1984 I have been involved in Computers andlater Networks connecting them. I have been in diverse positions and roles,from Mainframe Operator to Senior Software Developer. In the latter part ofthe 1990’s, I was responsible for the entire project of the first LAN installed in amajor Academic Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. I was in an acting positionof IT/Network Manager when I moved on.During the last 25 years I have been focusing on ICT/Telecoms Networks.From Technical Support to Product Line Management and Sales/BusinessDevelopment to Managing Director of a Multi-National Company(BAVATechnologies). In all these roles but specifically as Managing Director andConsultant, I am involved in projects all over Africa, Madagascar andMauritius. From conceptual stages, design and further through to finalimplementation of these diverse and complicated projects. I forge andmaintain relationships with major international suppliers like Cisco, RAD, ECITelecoms, Redline, Cradlepoint, Keymile, Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia-Siemens,Motorola, Ericsson, Huawei, ZTE and ABB to name but a few. I am used todealing on a customer level with, State Owned Enterprises, Integrators,Telecom Carriers as well as corporate entities. Used to dealing with these onall levels including Technical, Procurement as well as Senior Management andExecutive levels. While running BAVA Technologies I dealt with all aspects of asmall business from negotiations with staff to daily task management.Personnel matters such as disciplinary actions were also part of my duties.Due to COVID-19 my last employment contract was terminated after 6 months, Ihowever still consult on an ad hoc basis to the last 2 employers.I travelled and is prepared to travel extensively. I am used to dealing withdiverse cultures and customs. I am prepared to re locate, should it berequired.I am a self-driven hard worker, fast learner, diligent, focused, no nonsenseapproach to get the job done. I have excellent negotiation skills.I will be and have been an asset to any organisation that can use my advancedskills set and many years of experience.

Cobus Barnard's Current Company Details
The Liquor Connoisseur

The Liquor Connoisseur

Earning my keep.
Cobus Barnard Work Experience Details
  • The Liquor Connoisseur
    Owner Manager
    The Liquor Connoisseur Aug 2022 - Present
    Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
  • Next Technology Group (Pty) Ltd
    Business Development Executive
    Next Technology Group (Pty) Ltd Jan 2021 - Jul 2021
    Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
     Maintaining existing relationships IRO Cradlepoint. Keeping abreast of new developments and competitive info. Completed Sales and Technical courses for Cradlepoint solutions. Internal training and keeping other personnel up to date IROCradlepoint. Presentations to all audiences external as well as internal. Product line management – Cradlepoint Bid management and preparations of large tenders. Pricelist preperations Type approval and licence arrangements. Proof of Concept negotiations and arrangement with vendors andcustomers. Identifying new opportunities and business development.
  • Tamashi Technology Investments (Pty) Ltd
    Network Infrastructure Solutions Executive
    Tamashi Technology Investments (Pty) Ltd Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
    Johannesburg Area, South Africa
     Hunting for new customers IRO of RAD Solutions Suggesting new and innovative ideas to existing as well as potential newcustomers on RAD solutions. Pre sales design according to existing solutions available. Pre-Sales design with new vendors to supplement existing product setshortcomings. Successful negotiations bringing ECI Telecoms on board as a newvendor. Successful negotiations bringing Redline(Broadband Microwave) onboard as a new vendor. Design and project management for installations and commissioning oflarge project already won by company. Internal training to bring technical staff up to date with installation andcommissioning project. Bid management and preparations of multimillion tenders. Pricelist management. Type approval and licence arrangements. Proof of Concept negotiations and arrangement with vendors andcustomers. Identifying new opportunities and business development. Product line management duties. Logistics and Operation management.
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  • Self-Employed
    Project Consultant
    Self-Employed Feb 2018 - May 2019
    Johannesburg Area, South Africa
     Provide external, objective advice and expertise Project design Sales and Management Technical Support Commissioning Technical training Pre sales design according to existing solutions available. Pre-Sales design with new vendors to supplement existing product setshortcomings.
  • Bava Technologies
    Ceo/Managing Director
    Bava Technologies Sep 2002 - Feb 2018
    Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    I started the company in 2002. We are value added distributors of Telecoms Access Equipment for RAD Data Communications & ECI Telecoms and Signamax. We are based in Johannesburg, ZA and have offices in Windhoek, Namibia and Gaborone, Botswana. We are active in Sub Sahara African Countries. Staff management Financial management and financial facility management Aircraft management from route planning to weight and balance tomaintenance schedules. Suggesting new and innovative ideas to existing as well as potential newcustomers all available product sets and solutions. Pre sales design according to existing solutions available. Pre-Sales design with new vendors to supplement existing product setshortcomings. RAD Vendor ECI Telecoms Vendor. RADWIN Vendor(Broadband Microwave) RIT Vendor(Structured and managed Cabling solutions) Signamax Vendor(IT Network equipment) Design and project management for installations and commissioning oflarge projects. Internal training to bring technical staff up to date with installation andcommissioning projects. Bid management and preparations of large tenders. Pricelist management. Type approval and licence arrangements. Proof of Concept negotiations and arrangement with vendors andcustomers. Identifying new opportunities and business development. Product line management duties. Logistics and Operation management. Feasibility studies
  • Anixco/M&It
    Product Line Manager
    Anixco/M&It Feb 1997 - Aug 2002
    City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
     Product Management Sales support Project Management Technical support Helpdesk ISP operations and support In house PABX setup and maintenance Finding new customers. Staff management Facilities management Suggesting new and innovative ideas to existing as well as potential newcustomers all available product sets and solutions. Pre-Sales design with new and existing vendors to supplement existingproduct set shortcomings. RAD Vendor product management Internal training to bring technical staff up to date with installation andcommissioning projects. Bid management and preparations of tenders. Pricelist management. Type approval and licence arrangements. Proof of Concept negotiations and arrangement with vendors andcustomers. Identifying new opportunities and business development
  • Tygerberg Hospital
    Network/It Manager
    Tygerberg Hospital Jan 1991 - Nov 1996
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
     Software Development hospital systems and applications Computer and Network Hardware sourcing and negotiations Specifications writing and finalizing Network specifications writing and producing complete tender Tender adjudication Project management Reporting to management committee and attending seniormanagement meetings. Network design Implementation of systems and equipment Operations management Junior and Senior Staff management and evaluation Training coordination Network stability and change control Interaction Server operating systems and applications compatibilityassurance.
  • Surveyor General Rsa Government
    Chief Programmer
    Surveyor General Rsa Government Jan 1989 - Dec 1990
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
     Siemens Mainframe/Server operations Cadastral and Geo Database development Application Development Testing Software Application Analysis.
  • General Accident - South Africa
    Systems Software Engineer
    General Accident - South Africa Jul 1988 - Dec 1988
    City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
     IBM Mainframe Systems Software implementation and renewal.
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  • Corporate Management Services
    Systems Software Engineer
    Corporate Management Services Jan 1988 - Jun 1988
     IBM Mainframe Systems Software new business development. Customer IBM Mainframe and Peripheral support Helpdesk development Customer training
  • Dept. Foreign Affairs South Africa
    Mainframe Operator Up To Senior Mainframe Systems Software Engineer
    Dept. Foreign Affairs South Africa Jan 1984 - Dec 1987
    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
     Helpdesk support Junior staff evaluation Training of junior staff IBM Mainframe Operations Application Development Application Support IBM Mainframe and Peripheral System SoftwareInstallation IBM Mainframe and Peripheral System Maintenance.

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