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Tech-Journeys

I write about IT operations, backend development, DevOps, homelabs and practical guides drawn from real-world experience.

Education

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Iqra Academy Matric – 2010

Certificate available upon request

IT Systems Development NQF 4 2015 (SAQA ID 78965)

MSC Business College, Bellville, South Africa

Certificate available upon request

Telecommunication Network Operations NQF 4 2017 (SAQA ID 59057)

Tira Telecommunications (Learnership)

Certificate available upon request

CompTIA IT Engineer 2018

IT Academy (now Optimi College), Tygervalley, South Africa

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate 2026

CollegeSA

Certificate available upon request

Online Certifications (Micro-credentials & Professional Badges)

Experience

Oct 2025 – Present – GivenGain (Primary Employer)
Role: Senior Desktop & Systems Support Specialist

Current Contributions & Achievements

  • Implemented an Asset Management Sytem to establish centralised inventory tracking.
  • Implemented an internal IT ticketing solution using Slack Workflow Builder, reducing email clutter and improving response visibility.
  • Centralised licensing and access control for Google Workspace, Slack, MS 365, and Dropbox, improving security and cost efficiency.
Oct 2025 – Present – Edenroche (Internal/Secondary Role under same leadership)
Role: Senior Desktop & Systems Support Specialist

Current Contributions & Achievements

  • Implemented an Asset Management Sytem to establish centralised inventory tracking.
  • Designed and deployed a Slack‑native expense reimbursement system using Slack Workflow Builder and Zapier, including form submissions, approval reactions, and a Slack list audit trail.
  • Built an internal IT ticketing solution with Slack Workflow Builder, improving request tracking and team collaboration.
  • Built and extended an IT dashboard (Google Sites) to give executive-level visibility into users, groups, licenses, and costs, with direct access to key administrative actions such as payment and account management.
10/06/2019 – Sep 2025 – PayProp Services
Role: Desktop Support Manager (Global)

Contributions & Achievements

  • IT Service Delivery & Scalability – Global IT support for 160+ users across time zones, enabling team expansion and improved service efficiency.
  • Automation & Security – Developed Python + Bash + GAM CLI scripts for secure password distribution to 120+ employees; integrated Bitdefender with Freshdesk for real-time security alerts.
  • Cloud & SaaS Administration – Managed Zoom for Sales & Marketing, oversaw Zoom Rooms, licenses, and user management; supported Google Workspace and M365 migrations.
  • Asset & Network Management – Implemented Snipe-IT; proposed and facilitated NetBox for network documentation; deployed UniFi networking equipment.
  • Infrastructure & Migrations – Assisted major migration projects (Google Workspace → M365/Azure, Meraki → Intune MDM).
  • Cost Optimization – Reduced IT expenses by moving remote access from TeamViewer to AnyDesk, optimizing internet costs, and establishing dedicated IT procurement account.
  • Workflow Integration – Automated IT workflows by integrating security tools with Freshdesk; managed macOS software deployment via Munki.
  • Documentation Ownership – Ensured desktop support documentation, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base articles were current and accessible for the global team.
April 2018 – May 2019 – Securicom IT Solutions
Role: NOC Support Engineer
August 2017 – March 2018 – Vlocity Communications (ISP)
Role: Junior Network Technician (Intern)