Jay Smith Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

IT Support ServicesIT project management.IT needs-analysis and problem-solvingVendor ManagementCloud storage and work from anywhere solutionsServer infrastructure and networks-management and maintenanceSoftware and hardware solutionsTechnical assistance onsite or telephonicIT Risk and ComplianceInternal and external IT audit management.IT audit plan and planning for clientsDevelop and implementation of disaster recovery plans

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Providing clients with advanced, but easy to use, technology solutions and services focused on real-time mine monitoring, field information management, geotechnical instrumentation and mine safety management. Real-time mine monitoring offers solutions to monitor equipment, people, production, sensors and safety! An efficient mining operation depends heavily on the availability of information. The most effective operations are the ones that successfully disseminate the right information… Show more Providing clients with advanced, but easy to use, technology solutions and services focused on real-time mine monitoring, field information management, geotechnical instrumentation and mine safety management. Real-time mine monitoring offers solutions to monitor equipment, people, production, sensors and safety! An efficient mining operation depends heavily on the availability of information. The most effective operations are the ones that successfully disseminate the right information to the people who need it quickly, accurately and affordably. One of the most significant challenges facing underground mining operations is the ability to get information from the working face to the surface as quickly and reliably as possible.Real-time information monitoring in mines is that it offers substantial improvements to workplace safety.Real-time geotechnical instrumentation monitoringReal-time reporting of safety information captured undergroundReal-time communications between miners and equipment operators Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

IT Risk and ComplianceImplement controls framework for Sarbanes OxleyDevelop auditable framework for self-monitoringManage IT framework to support business and compliance and risksEngage with internal and external auditorsPresent IT policy and road show updates on an annual basisSetup the change management and chair the CABDisaster Recovery Process and testing annuallyManaged the terminations processManaged and reviewed user, privileged and administrator… Show more IT Risk and ComplianceImplement controls framework for Sarbanes OxleyDevelop auditable framework for self-monitoringManage IT framework to support business and compliance and risksEngage with internal and external auditorsPresent IT policy and road show updates on an annual basisSetup the change management and chair the CABDisaster Recovery Process and testing annuallyManaged the terminations processManaged and reviewed user, privileged and administrator access across the application and infrastructure environmentsMining Information and TechnologyDeploy IT infrastructure and Operating systems to support applications.Business needs analysis and problem solving.Vendor relationship development.Budget consolidation and separate CAPEX with OPEX.Recruitment of functional specialists.Application portfolio management.Develop and implement system upgrades in support of application implementations.Industrial infrastructure support for processing plants and management of systems.Consolidation reporting of over 400 data points into a daily and weekly EXCO report on operational data.Security system maintenance and support for site including analogue and digital radios.Support site based hydrocarbon system to manage fuels.Weekly and monthly progress reports.Supply and Service Agreement negotiations.Manage outsource contract for all the SQL serversGeneralWeekly reports and update management monthlyRegional operational system development, deployment and support for regional reportsRecruiting of staff and setting performance commitments (KPI)Manage the deployment of the ABG Intranet 2010 working with all stakeholders on the development of functional areas Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Infrastructure systems regionally via VSAT to Tanzania and JohannesburgVendor negotiations and SLA on equipmentCommunications support on PABX/ Mobile Phones/DevicesServers and services for backend infrastructure such as Backup’s/ Antivirus/Security/ Remote AccessService delivery and customer support (Helpdesk)Procurement and vendor selecting for hardware and software requirements for the office and regionProduct evaluation and deployment. Standardization.Budgeting… Show more Infrastructure systems regionally via VSAT to Tanzania and JohannesburgVendor negotiations and SLA on equipmentCommunications support on PABX/ Mobile Phones/DevicesServers and services for backend infrastructure such as Backup’s/ Antivirus/Security/ Remote AccessService delivery and customer support (Helpdesk)Procurement and vendor selecting for hardware and software requirements for the office and regionProduct evaluation and deployment. Standardization.Budgeting and operation costs for sitesProject manage deployments of systems and upgrades required for the infrastructureInfrastructure setup and maintenance schedules and review for capacity planningDisaster recovery for data centers and off site backups and monitoring of systemsAssist and support site based systems and have involvement with technical mining systemsInvolvement with exploration office on IT requirements and system needed for remote offices Show less

Deployment of active directory and inter-branch network in six months to seven country wide branches, with the upgraded and standardized across the plants of all IT equipment which improved the visibility and allowed for a centrally monitored infrastructure systems from JohannesburgBudgeting and operational costsStaffing and recruitingPurchasing new equipment and deployNetwork performance and server availability improvementApplication support and recovery for finacial… Show more Deployment of active directory and inter-branch network in six months to seven country wide branches, with the upgraded and standardized across the plants of all IT equipment which improved the visibility and allowed for a centrally monitored infrastructure systems from JohannesburgBudgeting and operational costsStaffing and recruitingPurchasing new equipment and deployNetwork performance and server availability improvementApplication support and recovery for finacial and operation applications across the sites. Show less

Consultancy to clients on products and services.Service delivery.Sales and Support for various IT systems.Project Management.Infrastructure installation.Budgeting and Operation costs for the office.Growing the customer base from handful of customers to over 50 clients in various industries. Employment of 15 supporting staff and contractors

Customer consultation and proposals.Repairs and site maintenance for varies industries.Sales and support for various IT systems.Deploy systems and upgrade existing infrastructure.Reach targets and delivery of project on time and within budget.

Itil Foundation 2011

Mining For Non-Mining Professionals

Information Technology

Itil Service Strategy - Attendance - Pending Exam