Tendai Choruwa Email and Phone Number
I’m a Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect with over 15 years of experience in cloud architecture, IT infrastructure management, and network security. I specialize in helping organizations harness the power of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Modern Workplace technologies, delivering scalable, secure, and efficient solutions that enable businesses to thrive in a digital-first world. With expertise spanning Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, PowerApps), Azure cloud migrations, HPE storage, and SonicWALL and FortiGate firewalls, I drive organizational transformation through innovative IT strategies.Key Areas of Expertise:• Microsoft Modern Workplace Solutions: I implement Microsoft 365 technologies like Exchange Online, SharePoint, and PowerApps to modernize business processes and enable seamless collaboration. I specialize in automating workflows, improving communication, and enhancing productivity across organizations through custom-built PowerApps and secure, cloud-based solutions.• Microsoft Azure Cloud Architecture: I architect and implement end-to-end Azure solutions, enabling businesses to transition to the cloud with ease. My cloud strategies are designed to reduce costs, increase flexibility, and improve performance, giving organizations the agility they need to stay ahead.• HPE Storage Solutions: My experience in HPE storage ensures that businesses maintain scalable, high-performance, and resilient storage systems, with a focus on data availability, disaster recovery, and optimized infrastructure.• SonicWALL & FortiGate Network Security: I design secure networks using SonicWALL and FortiGate firewalls, ensuring businesses are protected from cyber threats while maintaining compliance with industry standards.What I Bring to the Table:Cloud Migration & Optimization: I ensure zero downtime and a smooth cloud transfer, especially for Microsoft 365 and Azure platforms. I improve cloud systems to save infrastructure expenses and boost performance.Workplace Transformation: I use Microsoft 365 to modernize workplaces with Exchange Online for dependable email, SharePoint for document management and collaboration, and PowerApps for workflow automation. My solutions boost teamwork and company efficiency.Enhanced Security: My expertise in SonicWALL, FortiGate, and Azure Security Center allows me to create robust security solutions that safeguard sensitive company data and prevent security incidents by detecting and mitigating risks in real time.
Ai Africa Mining
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Information Technology ManagerAi Africa MiningKathu, Nc, Za -
Information Technology Service Delivery ManagerAi Africa Mining Oct 2023 - PresentKathu, Northern Cape, South AfricaIT strategy and roadmap developmentManage IT-business interactions; Represent technology in business interactions and create key technical competencies.Interact with IT as lead Business divisions and parties to guarantee stakeholder cooperation and coordinationCreate, construct, and execute business perspective work plans to define tasks and resources for complex organization-wide initiatives.Set performance criteria and provide project team members… Show more IT strategy and roadmap developmentManage IT-business interactions; Represent technology in business interactions and create key technical competencies.Interact with IT as lead Business divisions and parties to guarantee stakeholder cooperation and coordinationCreate, construct, and execute business perspective work plans to define tasks and resources for complex organization-wide initiatives.Set performance criteria and provide project team members feedback.Strategically align project portfolio with corporate goals;Large projects or portfolios need risk management and change management.Work with stakeholders to identify and resolve scope changes.Oversee operations coordination, analysis, and reporting. Show less -
Senior Specialist Infrastructure EngineerFinnix May 2014 - Sep 2023Mbabane, Hhohho Region, EswatiniImplementing Change Management, Project Management, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Weekly Reporting for 100% client satisfaction.Maintaining service uptime at 99.9% for Service Level Agreement clients’ Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter data centers running on Dell Blades and HPE ProLiant blades and MSA, Nimble, and 3Par SAN storage clusters.Designing and administration experience for Windows Server 2012 - 2022, setting up Active Directory, DHCP, DNS… Show more Implementing Change Management, Project Management, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Weekly Reporting for 100% client satisfaction.Maintaining service uptime at 99.9% for Service Level Agreement clients’ Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter data centers running on Dell Blades and HPE ProLiant blades and MSA, Nimble, and 3Par SAN storage clusters.Designing and administration experience for Windows Server 2012 - 2022, setting up Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, File Server, and RDS.Maintaining a 100% resolution rate by discerning, researching, reporting on, and resolving IT problems according to the ITIL Problem Management framework.Improve business continuity and disaster recovery response times by designing and implementing offsite server workload replication, along with backup procedures using Acronis, Veaam Backup, and AltaroReducing technicians' intervention by 50% through the use of System Centre Configuration Manager, Intune, and GPOs for application deployments, OS installations, and Windows Updates.Developing detailed technical documentation that supported all systems and network setups, improving technicians' comprehension by 40%.Enhancing security by 100% with the use of Firewalls (SonicWall, Fortinet) as well as Antivirus (ESET, Bitdefender, Kaspersky) deployments.Eliminated to 0 use of consumer remote access software by setting up site-to-site VPN tunnels, Remote Access VPN, and SSL VPN tunnels per customer requirements.Enhancing collaboration and productivity by 50% with multiple migrations to Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint-based document management systems, and Power Automate workflows that eliminate emailing of documents for approvals.Design and implement user and device identity management with Azure Active Directory and Intune MDM/MAM as well as hybrid and co-management solutions.Azure administration using ARM templates, and resource groups. Show less
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Microsoft Infrastructure EngineerFintech Nov 2007 - Mar 2014Harare, Zimbabwe• Maintained Hyper-V Windows 2012R2-based Active Directory system with 250 users, 48 hosted virtual machines, and 12TB of storage.• Eliminated loss of user data by 90% using Group Policy configured roaming profiles and redirected folders.• Managed user accounts, permissions, and access rights in Active Directory, resulting in a 20% reduction in user-related issues and a 10% increase in user satisfaction.• Installed, configured, and maintained Windows Server operating systems… Show more • Maintained Hyper-V Windows 2012R2-based Active Directory system with 250 users, 48 hosted virtual machines, and 12TB of storage.• Eliminated loss of user data by 90% using Group Policy configured roaming profiles and redirected folders.• Managed user accounts, permissions, and access rights in Active Directory, resulting in a 20% reduction in user-related issues and a 10% increase in user satisfaction.• Installed, configured, and maintained Windows Server operating systems, including Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019, resulting in a 25% increase in system reliability and availability.• Resolved 10-15 tier III trouble tickets for users related to hardware and software issues and achieved recognition for resolution times• Performed Active Directory Services administration and management to include design, clean-ups, and routine maintenance and configuration Show less
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Information Technology System AdministratorNational Institute Of Information Technology Feb 2004 - Sep 2007Harare, Zimbabwe• Managed Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs for 80+ workstations and 250+ users• Supported Windows 2003, and 2008 server administration, troubleshooting RDP and IPv4 issues.• End user workstation setup and troubleshooting.• Printer installations and troubleshooting.End user workstation configurations, maintenance and support
Tendai Choruwa Education Details
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Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology -
Euro-Africa CampusComputer Systems Networking And Telecommunications -
Computer Software Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Tendai Choruwa
What company does Tendai Choruwa work for?
Tendai Choruwa works for Ai Africa Mining
What is Tendai Choruwa's role at the current company?
Tendai Choruwa's current role is Information Technology Manager.
What schools did Tendai Choruwa attend?
Tendai Choruwa attended Edinburgh Napier University, Euro-Africa Campus, National Institute Of Information Technology.
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