August Van Den Berg Email & Phone Number

South African Chapter

Contribute to the expansion of Internet access and freedom of information exchange

Potchefstroom North West

• Technical support for Bluechip PTY ltd systems.o Alarm systems for Cell Phone Rackso Touch screen advert systems for Cell Phone Racks.• Technical support for Global Access PTY ltd systemso Linux based Advertising System• Technical support for SAPS systemso Install new equipmento Image systemo Configure Systemo SLA Response to Servers fix problem to prevent downtime.o IT Asset Auditing for Asset Control for SITA.o SARS Supporto Absa Project Supporto Select Telkom Branches Supporto Vodashop Franchise branches Support.o Edgars Mobile Shop Support

Boksburg

• Obtain, Maintain, Configure, and Install and dispose Hardware.• Upgrade, control versions, license management, Install Software.• Responsible for Internet, email, website, Small Business Server, other Servers i.t.o maintenance, management.• Responsible for Malware (Antivirus) management.• User support for trouble shooting, fixing hardware and software, • Backups, disaster recovery and continuity management.• Install, troubleshoot and maintain Wi-Fi networks and grids.• Troubleshoot Hardware, Software and networking problems. • Advise on hardware and software requirements• Help Lawyer with Research on Creation of Taxi Association and Taxi Licence and Permit.• Develop a Firearm Registration System

Boksburg Gauteng South Africa

• Obtain, Maintain, Configure, Install and dispose Hardware.• Upgrade, control versions, license management, Install Software.• Responsible for Internet, email, website, Small Business Server, other Servers ito maintenance, management.• Responsible for Malware (Antivirus) management.• User support for trouble shooting, fixing hardware and software, • Backups, disaster recovery and continuity management.• Install, troubleshoot and maintain Wi-Fi networks and grids.• Troubleshoot Hardware, Software and networking problems.• Advise on hardware and software requirements

Brakpan Area, South Africa

IT Design, Support and Maintenance, CCTV Installation, support and maintenance, VOIP supportMobile device setup, support and maintenance

• First time RFP for Goverment parastatal tender request. Web Based Content Management System for SANAS (South African National Accreditation Service)

Pretoria Area, South Africa

• Prepare and present practical skills based training in End User Computing to students (Microsoft Office 2007, OS fundamentals Beginner-Advanced).• Providing input to exams and helping with supervision during exams.• Marking and cross marking of exams.• Manage student needs.• Input results into Oracle based university enterprise system.• Attend department meetings.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

• Prepare and Present practical skills based training :o Learner ship: End User Computing (Microsoft Office 2003)o Learner ship: Desktop Support technician (Disabled people)o Microsoft Project Application Software training.o Project Management: “A Practical approach” training © (Desto (Pty) ltd) • Continuous Formative and Summative Assessment.• Desktop support and network support for Sunnyside Campus• Hardware installation and maintenance.• Software installation and maintenance.• Server Maintenance

Pretoria Area, South Africa

 Preparation and Installation of office support equipment (computer, printers). Manage IT equipment delivered to ensure registration on IT asset register and correctmarking. 1st line support to End Users and 2nd line support in IT Workshop. Data backup and Data Recovery. Managing call centre issued support requests prioritised according to service levelagreements, urgency and importance. Support to all Pretoria based campuses. Escalate service requests to 3rd line support where capacity is outsourced likeenterprise printers and network infrastructure hardware. Standby shifts for critical after hour’s breakdowns or service requests.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

 Learner ship training for students of the State Information Technology Agency Learner ship included:o Life skills.o Business Analysis (Research, ERP, Change management, Business ProcessModelling, Software Development Life Cycle, Enterprise Management,Governance and Compliance, Project Management).o Open Office.

Hatfield, Pretoria

IT Training Facilitator (Permanent)Hatfield Business College (Pretoria, South Africa)Prepare and Present Comptia and Cisco skills based training.Course included :A+ (Desktop Support Engineer). – Certified N+ (Network Support Engineer). - CertifiedI-Net+ (Website design, E-Commerce and website administration) - CertifiedServer+ (Server Administrator) – Not CertifiedProject+(Project management in the IT environment). More Senior Certification already doneSecurity+ (IT Security skills). I am a pioneer in the field (DOD environment)Linux+ (Linux skills) – Was involved in the improvement of Knoppix DistributionCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) skills. Not CertifiedCisco Certified Wireless Network Associate (CWNA) skills. Not CertifiedCisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) skills. Not Certified

Pretoria Area, South Africa

A+ Internationally CertifiedN+ Internationally CertifiedI-Net+ Internationally CertifiedServer+ College CertifiedVisual C++ Microsoft College CertifiedCCNA College Certified (NOT Cisco Certified)CCNP College Certified (NOT Cisco Certified)CCIE (Self taught , NOT Certified)LPI 1 Written but failed (Self taught to LPI 2 Not Certified)

Jan 2000 to Jun 2002 DOD Army Intelligence Formation Project Officero Responsible and accountable for success of solution.o Managed team for optimal performance within strict guidelines in terms of cost and performance o Defended project for funding and strategic value when DOD strategy changed.o Conflict resolution and team building.o Managed hard issues time, cost and performance.o Managed scope creep.o Managed cost estimates and budgeting.o Managed variance.o Managed change control and configuration management.o Tested prototype in client environment.o Managed control problems and challenges.Jan 1999 to Dec 1999 DOD Military Intelligence Division Project Counter Intelligence and Security Officer (Landward Defence)o Advise on project security in a multi-national joint venture environment.o Risk assessment on projects.o Counter measure design and implementation to prevent or minimize the effects of risk (threats and vulnerabilities).Jan 1990 to Dec 1998 DOD Army School of Tactical Intelligence Counter Intelligence and Security Officer (Maj)Research Officer (Captain)Occupational Health and Safety Officer (Captain)Training Officer (Captain)Management Information Officer (Lt)IT Training NCO (S/Sgt)Jun 1988 to Dec 1989 DOD Army Intelligence General Staff Intelligence NCO (Sgt)Jan 1984 to May 1988 DOD SA Army Intelligence School Company Logistics NCO. (Sgt)Training NCO (Sgt) NCO TrainingPlatoon Sergeant (Sgt) Officer trainingPlatoon Sergeant(Cpl) National Service menSection Commander (L/Cpl) National Service men

Certificate, Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Certified

Activities and Societies: Member of the Institute of Innovators and Inventors. www.iii.org.za

Solution Architect

Advice Clients on optimal solutions as a Business Analyst and Business Intelligence practitioner and ICT Security Expert

Certified Level 1 Dell, Dell Technical Support

Diploma, Comptia Certification A+,N+,Inet+,Server+,Linux+,Security, Proj+,Ccna,Ccnp,Cwna, Microsoft Mcsd,Mcse

Activities and Societies:  Installation of a wired network for a company in Midrand. Pretoria Wireless User Group Linux Professional.

Programming

Activities and Societies: Department of mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics and airflow Programming C and C++ Short course

Certified Level 1 Dell

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb, Intelectual Property, Contract Law,Company Law

Activities and Societies: Intern at "The Firm" Bar Exam New York Bar, Registered at New York Bar AssociationAlias: HARVEY SPECTER (SUITS.

Dr (Didaktus), Education And Training (Modern Theory And Practise

Activities and Societies: PIONEER AT UNISA FOR NEW DEPARTMENT NEW EDUCATION FIELD USING TECHNOLOGY AND FPS VIRTUAL ENVIRONNENTS.

Prof, Teacher Lecturer And Mentor

Activities and Societies: ConsultancyOn long sabaticcal for becoming Astro-Physisist