Duties:Perform AWS Well architected review for existing aws environments.Give recommendations on the findings of the reviews.Implement the recommendations for customers.Deploy AWS Control Tower for new clients according to best practises.Automate deployments of the network infrastructure across multiple aws accounts with Cloudformation.Optimise/ Re-architect environments to save costs in AWS.Optimise/ Re-architect environments for security and performance.

- Desktop support.- Setting up IT Infrastructure and networking.- Installation of Suse Linux on VMware workstation.

Technical lead for the Liberty AWS Platform.

Deploying, automating, maintaining and managing AWS environments.Setting up VPN tunnels(site-to-site) between AWS and On-prem environments.Using AWS DevOps tools(CodeCommit,CodeDeploy and CodePipeline).Working with AWS Lambda serverless application framework to produce reports for security analysis.Deploying Infrastructure(VPC, subnets, route-tables, nat gateways, elastic network interfaces, etc) as code using AWS CloudFormation scripts.Deploying AWS services(EMR, EC2, ALB, S3 buckets, etc) with Cloudformation.Building tools to help monitor CloudTrail, create alarms and send sns notifications on suspicious events.Building automation tools using Python scripts.Using a broad range of AWS technologies (e.g. EC2, RDS, ELB, S3, VPC, Glacier, IAM, CloudWatch, KMS) to develop and maintain an Amazon AWS based cloud solutions, with an emphasis on best practice cloud security.Writing complex custom AWS policies for IAM users and Roles to allow access to specific AWS services.

- Accomplishes information technology staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.- Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities.- Maintains organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing information technologies.

Configure Katello/ForemanPrepare infrastructure to accept deployment from KatelloDeploy CentOS and puppet classes to Nodes with KatelloConfigure Ambari-server and Ambari-clientsCreate a Hadoop Cluster using AmbariManage services on Name Node/s and DataNodesAdd/Remove nodes from a Hadoop ClusterConfigure a Hadoop Cluster for Hue installationInstall and configure Hue

I've gained experience in installing and configuring each of the several applications that make up Talend DI Enterprise as well as performing administrative tasks such as deploying and monitoring Jobs, moving Talend Data Integration Jobs from the development phase into production.What I can do:- Install Talend Administration Center (TAC) manually- Configure Talend Administration Center- Install Talend Studio manually- Install CommandLine manually- Install an Execution Server manually- Install the Talend Activity Monitoring Console manually- Create a new user with design privileges- Create a project- Assign user access privileges to projects- Create an execution task that runs a Job- Generate, deploy, and run a task as a single operation

Setup Virtual Private Cloud(VPC)Setup SubnetsSetup routing tablesSetup internet gatewaySetup IPSec tunnelSetup Network ACLsSetup Security groupsSetup IAM users and RolesSetup Resource based policiesCreating EMR clustersLaunching Linux/Windows EC2 instancesWorking with Elastic IPsConfiguring Redshift clustersCreating mysql RDS instances.Working and managing Route53Creating SNS topicsWorking with Cloudwatch AlarmsCreating and deploying CloudFormation scriptsManaging Security in AWS Account - VPC - IAM Users - Writing IAM policies for IAM Users and Groups - Witing IAM Policies for Roles to AWS Resources - S3 - EC2 - Security Groups - RDS - EMR

Deploy SAP VORA Controller on AWSDeploy a Cluster with vora tools in itIngest data onto the ClusterManage the ClusterDeploy Hortonworks Cloud Controller via CloudFormation scriptDeploy a hadoop cluster via the cloud ControllerIngest data to the clusterManage the Hortonworks Hadoop cluster

Installing Windows Server 2012 R2Installing Roles on a Windows ServerSetting up and managing users and PCs in AD.Working with PowerShell.Raising Domain/Forest functional levelsPromoting and demoting of a Domain Controller (Server 2003/ 2008 R2/ 2012 R2)Transferring FSMO Roles from one Domain Controller to anotherPreparing the Domain/Forest for Exchange installationInstalling and Configuring Exchange (2003/ 2010/ 2013) Server, creating mailboxes onExchange, administering an Exchange Server.Installing and configuring Citrix XenServerWorking with Virtual Machines in Citrix XenCenterConfiguring Backups:- WIndows Server Backups- Quadric Software - Backup Assist- SQL Backup and FTP- SyncBackProTroubleshooting and resolving issues such as:- Pastel Partner v12- Network related.- Desktops, mobile devices and printers- Windows Firewall- Fortinet FirewallSetup and configure desktops and software as required. Educate users as well as junior support technicians as required.Build and maintain a strong relationship with users in the Business.

- Compacting of mailboxes (Databases) for clients- Administering Domino servers.- End to end monitoring of service availability. - Registering new users and creating mailboxes for them.- Renaming users on the Domino directory.- Updating the ID Repository. - Restoring service after a break in availability. - Explaining complex technical information to End users in terms that they understand. - Running commands on the Server Consoles

C-unite Youth Club (CYC) is a N.P.O that we're in in the process of registering, The name C-unite hails from our community, we live in C section in Khayelitsha (Cape Town), hence the ‘C’ and, our aim is to unite the Youth of our community, that’s where the ‘unite’ came from. CYC's vision is to be a bridge that eliminates division amongst the youth and also promotes the development of skills through arts and culture, education, sports and recreation in the townships.

- Compacting of mailboxes (Databases) for clients - Administering Domino servers.- End to end monitoring of service availability. - Registering new users and creating mailboxes for them.- Renaming users on the Domino directory.- Updating the Repository. - Restoring service after a break in availability. - Explaining complex technical information to End users in terms that they understand. - Running commands on the Server Consoles

- Troubleshoot and resolve desktop, mobile devices and printer issues escalated from the Service Desk Analysts. - Troubleshoot and resolve network related problems.- Setup and configure desktops and software as required.- Compacting of mailboxes (Databases) for clients- Administering Domino servers.- End to end monitoring of service availability. - Registering new users and creating mailboxes for them.- Renaming users on the Domino directory.- Updating the Repository. - Restoring service after a break in availability. - Explaining complex technical information to End users in terms that they understand. - Running commands on the Server Consoles