Over the last few years my Passion for IT Security has evolved from a purely Technical and Pre Sales Engineer to a More Senior Role in both Channel Management and Sales Management.This can be seen in the companies i have joined over the last few years and the positions i have filled.My biggest accomplishment is the time i spent at Kaspersky Lab South Africa.In 2009 I moved to the position of Technical Manager at Kaspersky in their Kaspersky Lab Africa Department. Here I started as Technical manager and was the only qualified trainer. I was then moved later into being the Corporate Sales Manager where I was responsible for Pre and post sales to specific clientele. In 2011 I was moved to the position of Operations Director for Sub Saharan Africa in the Kaspersky Lab Africa department. I was responsible for running operations of the South African office and also was responsible for expanding the Kaspersky footprint within the African continent.In 2012 I became the Managing Director Kaspersky Lab Africa. I was responsible for the daily operations of the African Office. I was also responsible for the ever expansion of the Kaspersky footprint and the management of partners within the Kaspersky lab Network. Since Kaspersky I helped companies like eScan reinvent their Channel Programs and expand sales footprint through out South Africa,I started SSMT IT Solutions as a work from home company which slowly picked up speed and now we are Sole Distributor for an Awesome Encryption solution called WinMagic. We currently provide Managed Services solutions to the SMB market all over the East Rand. We recently introduced Security and Compliance auditing to these companies with specific focus around the new Protection of Personal Information Act.In 2013 I joined up with Novell South Africa as a Partner Executive with my primary focus to look after their current Partner Program and use the Experience i gained during Kaspersky and eScan to make small changes to help smooth out
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Senior Cyber Security ConsultantBeyond Cyber Nov 2024 - PresentBoksburg, Gauteng, South Africa -
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Cyber Security ConsultantSsmt It Solutions Nov 2021 - Sep 2024City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -
Freelance ConsultantSsmt It Solutions Sep 2021 - Apr 2022City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -
Tenable Guru And Sentinelone Pre-Sales EngineerNetworks Unlimited Africa Apr 2020 - Mar 2022Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaHelping build and expand Tenable's sales reach by educating channel partners as well as help to sign up new partners and clientsWorking closely with the sales team on proposals and pitches for business.Attending meetings with business development managers and acting as a technical expert.Putting together business cases for the sales teams to support their proposals.Working closely and collaboratively with customers to devise effective solutions.Ensuring that the company’s… Show more Helping build and expand Tenable's sales reach by educating channel partners as well as help to sign up new partners and clientsWorking closely with the sales team on proposals and pitches for business.Attending meetings with business development managers and acting as a technical expert.Putting together business cases for the sales teams to support their proposals.Working closely and collaboratively with customers to devise effective solutions.Ensuring that the company’s product can deliver on the customer’s requirements.Working closely with customers to understand and capture requirements.Replying to customers following requests for information and proposal requests.Presenting proposals to customers alongside members of the sales team.Providing ongoing support for customers post implementation.Producing detailed costings for customers and ensuring the contract is profitable. Show less -
Tenable Pre-Sales GuruMaxtec Feb 2019 - Sep 2019Fourways -
Account ManagerSensepost Aug 2015 - Jun 2016Pretoria Area, South AfricaLooking after existing accounts. And developing new opportunities both in South Africa and rest of Africa. -
Partner ExecutiveNovell May 2013 - Feb 2014Johannesburg Area, South AfricaIn Charge of New Partner Development, as well as Introducing new Mobility products. -
Managing DirectorSsmt It Solutions Jan 2013 - Jun 2013East Rand -
New Business Development ManagerEscan South Africa Sep 2012 - Dec 2012Johannesburg Area, South AfricaImplement and expand eScan partner Network through out Sub Saharan Africa -
Managing Director Kaspersky Lab AfricaKaspersky Lab Africa Jan 2012 - May 2012Johannesburg Area, South AfricaDaily Operations of the African OfficeExpand Kaspersky Footprint and Managing Partners within the Kaspersky Lab Network
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Operations Director For Sub Saharan AfricaKaspersky Lab Africa Jan 2011 - Dec 2011Johannesburg Area, South AfricaResponsible for Running operations of the South African office.Expand Kaspersky footprint within Africa
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Corporate Sales ManagerKaspersky Lab Africa Apr 2010 - Dec 2010Johannesburg Area, South AfricaResponsible for Pre and Sale Support for Tier 1 Partners within Kaspersky Lab Network.As well as Expand Operations within Africa
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Technical ManagerKaspersky Lab Africa Nov 2009 - Dec 2010Started as Technical Manager as I was at that time the only qualified trainerThen got moved up to Corporate Sales manager from JuneResponsible for Pre and Post Sales Support to Tier 1 Partners within Kaspersky Lab Africa NetworkWas responsible for Project (roll-out) planning as well as writing documents and give talks about Security best practices.
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Technical Manager For KasperskyBiodata It South Africa Aug 2007 - Nov 2009RivoniaWas trained as a jack of all traits, so I underwent training on all Biodata Security products.After showing great skill in Kaspersky I was shifted up to lead Technical and later got involved in sales as well.I was responsible for Presales support where we had to rely on Strategic selling tactics when closing deals to large corporates.Was responsible for Project (roll-out) planning as well as writing documents and give talks about Security best practices.Also qualified on… Show more Was trained as a jack of all traits, so I underwent training on all Biodata Security products.After showing great skill in Kaspersky I was shifted up to lead Technical and later got involved in sales as well.I was responsible for Presales support where we had to rely on Strategic selling tactics when closing deals to large corporates.Was responsible for Project (roll-out) planning as well as writing documents and give talks about Security best practices.Also qualified on other Security Products at Bodata IT.Astaro Certified EngineerCertified Technical Trainer Utimaco SafewareeToken Certified EngineerIBM ISS Certied Engineer Show less
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TechnicalJera Consulting 2002 - 2005 -
TechnicianProbe Technologies Employment Period Jan 2003 - Feb 2003Hardware and Software Support Repairs
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