Asterion Technologies import and distributes a range of Electronic Security and Technology Supporting products including Biometric Access Control devices and ICT Solutions, with vast experience in the areas of integration and design. Our company supplies products and services to clients in the following business sectors: Government, Commercial, Corporate and Residential Estates.

Drawing upon extensive experience in the security industry, I embarked on an entrepreneurial journey to offer specialized consulting services to a diverse range of clients. Initially focusing on electronic security and access control, my consultancy has evolved to encompass a broader spectrum of expertise, reflecting the changing dynamics of the security and technology landscape.Electronic Security & Access Control• Designed comprehensive security solutions tailored to clients' unique needs.• Specified hardware requirements and aided in vendor selection.• Managed system commissioning and provided training for end-users.Diversification Amidst Market Opportunities• Leveraged strong client support and identified new market opportunities resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.• Expanded services to include mechanical design, IOT, and home automation.Product Design & Development• Offered end-to-end solutions, including physical product design and prototyping.• Integrated aesthetic appeal with functionality and software operation.• Developed software, primarily focusing on hardware and driver integration via APIs and some Android application development.Quality Assurance & Market Analysis• Conducted rigorous product testing and evaluation.• Collaborated with international vendors to conduct pre-launch product testing.• Provided competitor analysis and market cost positioning strategies.

Regional Sales Manager - Gauteng (east) & Kwa Zulu NatalCore responsibilities;* Establish Paxton as an access control brand in South Africa.* Develop sales opportunities direct and through channel partners.* Assist distribution and value added resellers with sales and marketing activities.* Provide certified Technical and Commercial training to Installers, System Integrators, Distributors, Value added resellers and Consulting engineers / Architects.* Assist partners with system design, deployment and commissioning.* Evaluate and test 3rd Party biometric integrations for "Approved" integration status.* Writing of "Application notes" and supporting documents for 3rd party integrations.* Paxton & 3rd Party support (Biometrics)* Assisting in trade shows and partner events.

Channel Development Manager - SSA. Responsible for the support and management of the dealer network in Africa.* Manage relationships with dealer channel.* Train dealer channel sales teams on company offerings.* Monitor sales and operational results based on KPI's.*Recruiting the right partners with specific expertise and market coverage required to compliment the Gunnebo "go-market" strategy* Maintaining dealer competence through certifications and training.* Identifying and resolving dealer performance and participation issues.* Ensuring that dealers are skilled with regards Gunnebo's operations, systems & procedures.Electronic Security:Develop new distribution network for Gunnebo' "SMI" IP based platform along with the " Entrance control" products.Through strategic partnerships, locally and abroad and a internal suite of high end security products, Gunnebo SA can offer the best of breed in Entrance and Access control to the African continent.Gunnebo SA was appointed a Paxton value added reseller for Africa. http://www.gunnebo.comHttp://www.speedstiles.comhttp://www.paxtonaccess.co.za

Business Development Manager - Gallagher South Africa* Develop New Business and accredited channel partners. (Sub-Saharan Africa) (Mozambique, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe & Tanzania)* Developing and facilitating Consulting Engineers to ensure specification of Gallagher solutions at design phase of projects.* To develop a local channel infrastructure, capable of national deployment and support. * Assist channel partners with tenders, costing, and system design.* Product development and Enhancement (Sagem)* Manage 3rd party integrations and customization.* Budgets and P&L’s for channel.* Marketing assistance.

Program Manager - SAGEM Road Safety Solutions - Radar & ANPR* Program and Project management for Sub Saharan Africa and South Africa with regards to Road Safety equipment based on SAGEM dual Doppler radar technology and ANPR. (Automatic Number Plate Recognition software.)* Assist SAGEM France with the standardization processes and to manage the local homologation process done at Gerotek and SABS. POS Solutions;* Product Manager - POS (Point of Sal solutions* Product Manager - EVIM - Electronic Visitor Management Information Sysyem (Ideco)

* Establish the Sony range of technologically advanced high-speed contact-less smart cards into Sub Sahara / Africa.* Assist Sony Corporation Japan with the standardization process, to ensure the conformity of FeliCa in relation to the standards as set out by ISO (International Standards Organisation), or to establish a new technology standard which would be globally accepted. (New standard Dec ‘2004 - ISO 18092 NFC – Near Field Communication)Participate in numerous international and local ISO SC17 conferences per annum and to vote on behalf of STANSA – Standards South Africa, formally known as the SABS. * Develop a local channel infrastructure, consisting of high-level systems integrators and developers, capable of national deployment and support. To assist channel with government tenders and establish consortia partners for said tenders.