Antonio Filander
A Networks Engineer Project Manager
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About
To obtain a position in an organization that will benefit from my initiative, capabilities, and contribution. I am especially interested in a position with the potential for advancement and increased decision-making responsibilities.
Experience
Senior Technical Specialist at University of Cape Town (Present)
Lead high priority projects University of Cape Town-wide. Design, maintain and manage complete systems. Support ICT systems, services and infrastructure. Provide technical leadership. Responsible for the uptime and upkeep of the entire Network Infrastructure at the University of Cape Town.
- Lead high priority projects University of Cape Town-wide
- Design, maintain and manage complete systems
- Support ICT systems, services and infrastructure
- Provide technical leadership
- Responsible for the uptime and upkeep of the entire Network Infrastructure at the University of Cape Town
- Ensure that industry best practice is adhered to across platforms/systems
- Document technical status of current environment
- Drive digital transformation and innovation
- Handle escalations
- Coach and Mentoring of colleagues
- Successfully completed the Network Renewal Project with complete overall design and layout of the Network Infrastructure
- Conducted wireless surveys providing recommendations for improvements and developing implementation plans
- Developed process documentation to cross-skill engineers in configuring and installing access switches and wireless access points
- Designed, configured and managed end-to-end deployment of Network Renewal Project to Groote Schuur Hospital
- Upgraded IOS Firmware of all Network Infrastructure Switches at the University of Cape Town
- Successfully implemented strategic approach for wireless infrastructure installation and achieved cost savings
- Developed and improved quality controls to measure vendor work and maintain high standards
- Configured Data Centre Network Infrastructure with reliable connectivity to internet
- Setup Layer 3 routing configuration of Distribution Switches and Building Switches
- Configured Layer 2 Access Switches and Wireless Access Points
- Managed Layer 1 Physical Infrastructure installation
- Communicated effectively with all levels of organization
- Facilitated training and mentoring sessions with colleagues
- Utilized Cisco DNA and Cisco Prime for network management and monitoring
- Served as Co-operator for CIS Team IP address restructuring on Residence Network
- Assigned Co-operator for Smart Metering Comms device installation
- Assigned Co-operator for MS Teams Phone System Project completion
Education
Cisco CCENT Certified in Networking – Online Self Studies (2019-08 – 2019-08)
ITIL Foundation V3 Certified in IT Service Management – Sumtotal Online Learning (2008-06 – 2008-06)
D Licence Certified in Coaching – South African Football Association (Safa) (2018-02 – 2018-02)
Technical Qualification in Industrial Electronics and Mathematics – Athlone Technical College
Computer Proficiency Certificate in Information Technology – Athlone Technical College
ICDL Certification in Information Technology – ICDL
