As Information Systems Manager I contribute to the organizational goals by focusing on all aspects of the Telesure information systems life-cycle, building and maintaining effective strategic partnerships as well as the people management function within the relevant area of responsibility to ensure the delivery of responsive IT systems.I am responsible for the implementation of technology, directing the work of systems and business analysts, developers, support specialists and other computer-related workers.Duties depend on the organization and the complexity of its information systems, but standard responsibilities to include:• Evaluating user needs and system functionality and ensuring that ICT facilities meet these needs • Planning, developing and implementing the ICT budget and obtaining competitive prices from suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness • Scheduling upgrades and security backups of hardware and software systems • Researching and installing new systems • Guaranteeing the smooth running of all ICT systems • Ensuring that users adhere to software licensing laws • Securing data from internal and external attack • Offering users appropriate support and advice • Managing crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware or software problems • Mentoring and training new ICT support staff • Keeping up to date with the latest technologies• Contribute to organizational policy regarding quality standards and strategic planning• Deliver the Telesure Service Way through personal effort and through others.• Deliver on Treating Customers Fairly principles in alignment with regulatory requirements

Enterprise architecture (EA) is a discipline for proactively and holistically leading enterprise responses to disruptive forces by identifying and analyzing the execution of change toward desired business vision and outcomes. EA delivers value by presenting business and IT leaders with signature-ready recommendations for adjusting policies and projects to achieve target business outcomes that capitalize on relevant business disruptions. EA is used to steer decision making toward the evolution of the future state architecture.

TEMBO Technology Lab (Pty) Ltd & TEMBO Application Generation (Pty) Ltd. specializes in the development of database modernization solutions for IBM Power Systems running IBM i. Our flagship product, Adsero Optima™ (AO) (www.adsero-optima.com) is considered unique in its field globally. Adsero Optima modernizes legacy databases to the powerful SQL (SQE) engine, preserving and extending legacy applications and providing a solid foundation for future modernization technologies and projects.Our primary focus centers on full spectrum modernization deployments that result in improved IT efficiencies, specifically around DB2 SQL migration. We offer deep expertise in Design Recovery, BPI, Business Agility, SOA, SaaS and Cloud Computing. To fully exploit the power of IBM i, we leverage ILE RPG IV, Embedded SQL, SQL (DDL, DML), Stored Procedures, looksoftware and similar tools, Zend framework, PHP, JAVA, .NET, AJAX and RPG Open Access (ROA) and maintain several interfaces with IBM and other international software research labs. We are dedicated to providing world-class technologies and providing the skills and experience needed to unlock the true value of software systems on the IBM i platform.As a company, our RPG and DB2 skills are recognized as the best on the continent. For more detail, please visit http://www.tembotechlab.comAllow us to demonstrate the value of this network to you.Reclaim YOUR Heritage!For recent press articles, see: http://www.itjungle.com/fhs/fhs050112-story01.htmlhttp://www.itjungle.com/fhs/fhs080712-story01.htmlhttp://www.itjungle.com/tfh/tfh090412-story03.htmlhttp://www.itjungle.com/fhs/fhs101612-story01.htmlhttp://www.itjungle.com/tfh/tfh110909-printer07.htmlhttp://blog.angustheitchap.com/?p=187http://www.mcpressonline.com/analysis/analysis-of-news-events/common-ibms-academic-initiative-and-yips-all-working-to-perpetuate-the-i-platform.htmlhttp://www.igentribe.com/2010/11/yips-africa-get-a-boost/

Company dedicated to the IBM i operating system (the successor to OS/400) on IBM PowerSystems platform, focussing on innovation and provision of solutions to optimise ROI within IT. Our core focus centres on application modernisation and improving efficiencies within IT. Specific focus areas are SQL (DB2) improvement, design recovery, BPI, Agility, SOA, SaaS and Cloud Computing.We are focussed on programming languages supported on this platform, with specific emphasis on application modernization with ILE RPG IV, imbedded SQL, SQL (DDL, DML), stored procedures, looksoftware, Zend framework, PHP, JAVA, .Net exploiting the power of IBM i, AJAX and RPG Open Access (ROA).Our flagship products, looksoftware™ and Adsero Optima™ (AO) are considered best in their respective fields in the world. The company exist solely to assist our customers to unlock the true value from their existing software investments, allowing them to leverage latest technological advances. We are focussed to enable you to maximise your ROI from your systems.Our RPG and DB2 skills are recognised as the best on the continent. For more detail, please visit http://www.tembotechlab.org/page/2/about-us#people TEMBO maintains several interfaces with the various IBM and other international software research labs. Allow us to demonstrate the value of this network to you.Reclaim Your Heritage!

i OS Specialist

i OS Specialist

IBM i for Business (AS/400, System i, iSeries) responsibilities included:• Systems Management• Data Archiving• Data Warehouse• Project Management• Application Modernisation• Security Consulting• Performance ConsultingVision Solutions responsibilities included:• Project planning for, implementation of and support on System i HA solutions using the current Vision Solutions software (iTera, Orion and Mimix).• Perform advanced performance tuning and problem determination on System i and System i software from Vision Solutions.• Execute test and live roleswaps/switchovers to demonstrate provided solutions.• Programming and development of Professional Services tools and also to support custom customer requirements.• Project Management where dedicated project management is not required.During this time I completed HA implementations and support for the following customers:• Clover• Momentum Life• FNB Online• Cape Gate• Hyphen• LEAR• Telecom NamibiaI specialised in:• Business Continuity• High Availability• Data Replication• Disaster Recovery.

IBM i for Business (AS/400, System i, iSeries, i5/OS)• Administration tasks• R&D of new and current products systems and technology• Set policy for hardware, OS and Applications• Implementation security policy (BSAFE)• Support and maintenance on ERP System (BPCS 6.1/8.2)• Data warehouse and other "home grown" RPGLE systems• Database Administrator• MQ Series Administration• Implementing High Availability (Vision OMS/ODS)• Design, Code and implement Data Warehouse load system• Monthly Management reports• Integration to Windows SQL servers• Migration of applications from z/OS to IBM i• Consolidate distributed IBM i environmentNetwork Storage• DS8000 (Shark) AdministrationLinux• Install and manage Linux warehouse system

AS/400• Migration from S36 to AS/400• Development and implementation of new distribution system• Developed new customer complaint system• Evaluation and training of internal staff on the BPCS ERP system• Maintenance and support of in-house ERP system

• MVS Operator• Junior COBOL Programmer• Junior Assembler Programmer• RPG Programmer• Senior RPG Programmer• Pay-roll Maintenance• Team Design and development of new programs for truck control systems