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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

Digital Badges & Verified Achievements

Verified from The Linux Foundation

Credly‑verified badges covering Linux administration, secure software development, OWASP Top 10 risks, OpenAPI fundamentals, DevOps/SRE practices, and technical documentation. These reflect structured, assessed learning and practical exposure, forming part of the foundation I continue to build on through hands‑on projects and ongoing study.

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APIsec University & Coursera Verified

Credly‑verified badges in API authentication, gateway security, PCI compliance, server hardening, Microsoft Azure security engineering (AZ‑500), and open‑source development with Linux and Git. These represent assessed, practical learning experiences that have helped strengthen my understanding of security and infrastructure concepts while I continue developing my skills further.

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Work 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)