Mpumelelo Dladla
Infrastructure • Fibre Optic • Data Center Technician
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About
Structured Cabling, Fibre Optic, and Data Center Technician with 4+ years of hands-on experience in FTTH/FTTB infrastructure, fibre splicing, network troubleshooting, structured cabling, and enterprise data center operations. Experienced in OTDR testing, rack-and-stack deployments, hardware troubleshooting, and ISP support environments. Currently expanding expertise in networking, cloud infrastructure, and modern IT systems through Cisco, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud certifications.
Experience
Data Center Technician - FiberAid – Vantage Data Centers
(2025-06 - 2026-02)
- Performed rack-and-stack installation, deployment, and decommissioning of servers and network equipment.
- Installed, terminated, and tested fibre and copper cabling according to industry standards.
- Monitored environmental systems including cooling, UPS, and power infrastructure.
- Diagnosed and replaced failed hardware components including power supplies, drives, and memory.
- Maintained equipment inventory, rack elevations, and maintenance documentation.
- Supported physical security and compliance procedures within enterprise data center environments.
Fibre Optic Technician - FiberUp
(2024-08 - 2025-05)
- Installed and maintained FTTH/FTTB fibre infrastructure across multiple sites.
- Performed fibre splicing, ring cuts, troubleshooting, and network restoration.
- Used OTDRs, power meters, laser sources, and live fibre detectors for diagnostics.
- Configured and supported routers, switches, Ubiquiti equipment, and Radwin systems.
- Maintained accurate installation records, project documentation, and OSP Insight updates.
- Collaborated with field teams to deliver installations and urgent service restoration.
Fibre Optic Technician - Ladysmith Wireless Solutions
(2023-09 - 2024-07)
- Installed, repaired, and maintained fibre optic infrastructure and telecommunications systems.
- Handled underground and aerial fibre splicing and fibre route troubleshooting.
- Configured and maintained telecommunications network equipment and repeaters.
- Interpreted fibre layouts, blueprints, and installation plans.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
Help Desk Technician - The LAB Parlour
(2022-08 - 2023-07)
- Provided technical support for hardware and software-related issues.
- Diagnosed and resolved incidents in a timely manner.
- Communicated with clients and managed support-related administration.
Education
Higher Certificate - Supply Chain Management
Matric - Ntathakusa Secondary School (2019)
