Chiron Chriscero Bresler
Summary
Experienced Systems Administrator with eight years of expertise in design, development and maintenance of complex software and management across operating system platforms. Highly proficient in implementing enterprise solutions for business applications in broad scale, web-delivered environments. Determined to deliver best technical solutions to meet functional and business requirements. Diligent troubleshooter, with strong communication skills to interact effectively with employees and departments various IT environments. Flexible with positive work attitude focused on producing results under tight deadlines.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Administrator
University of the Free State
04.2016 - 10.2023
- Implementation of new corporate IT technologies
- Responsible for the University's Learning Management System - Blackboard
- Responsible for the following systems at the University - System Center Configuration Manager, Veralab, SonicFoundry Mediasite, Jamf Pro, Elasticsearch, Manage Engine EndPoint Central, and MBAM
- Patch management of Microsoft and Apple on various IT systems
- Analysis and troubleshooting of reported problems with enterprise infrastructure
- Maintenance and upgrade server infrastructure, operating systems and applications in accordance with security practices
- Management of Microsoft Active Directory and other IT systems
- Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
- Build, test and deploy software packages to campus computers using SCCM, Jamf Pro and ManageEngine EndPoint Central
- Leveraged PowerShell to automate tasks and maximise productivity.
- Delivered Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for problem identification, diagnosis and issue resolution.
ICT Technician
University of the Free State
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Assist with Active Directory migration project and setup of computers
- Support Windows 10/8/7/XP/2000/NT/98/95, workstations, and a wide range of proprietary software used to control instrumentation through hardware/software installations and upgrades and general networking and desktop support
- Troubleshoots problems with computer systems, including troubleshooting hardware and software, e-mail, network and peripheral equipment problems; make repairs and corrections where required
- Drive University vehicles to customer locations to perform repairs or pick up and deliver equipment
- Make hardware and software acquisition recommendations, including helping users assess needs and providing justification for equipment and services.
Dance Instructor
Dancesation Studio
04.2007 - 01.2016
ICT Technician
PYLOGEN
01.2007 - 01.2011
District Sales Manager
Scottish and Southern Energy (UK)
01.2006 - 01.2007
Owner/ICT Technician
Chirona Business Trust
01.2003 - 01.2005
Education
B.SC Honors Computer Technology -
University of The Free State
11.2017
Torque-IT
2019
Jamf International
2018
CompTia
Blackboard
01.2016
NIIT Computer Center
01.2003
Computer Technology -
ELKEN PRIMARIUS COLLEGE
01.1999
Skills
- Application Configuration
- Software Management
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Performance Monitoring and Optimization
- Script Writing (Powershell)
- End Point Management (SCCM, Endpoint Central, Jamf)
- Cloud Management
- Servers Expertise (Windows, Linux)
- Automation Management
- Virtual Machine Operation (VMWare)
- Active Directory, Azure and Office365
Additional Information
THE RELEVANT REFERENCE LETTERS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
First Names
Chiron Chriscero
Personal Information
- Visa Status: Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Subclass 494)
- Nationality: South African
Telephone Mobile
+61430419240
References
LOUIS MARAIS (Head: Systems,Platform and Networks) DEPUTY DIRECTOR, UFS, +2782 906 4963, MaraisL@ufs.ac.za
WIMPIE BOTHA (Operations) DIRECTOR, UFS, True, +2751 401 2803, BothaW@ufs.ac.za
PHILLIP PENNING (PYLOGEN), Pylogen, +2783 298 6998 or +27741727645
TSHEPISO RADEBE (ICT TECHNICIAN), Incredible Solution, +2711 885 4000
CAT VAN DER MERWE, Dancesation, +2772 480 7766
JOHN STRETON KNOWLES, Scottish and Southern, 02392 477845
Languages
English
Professional Working
Dutch
Full Professional
Timeline
Systems Administrator
University of the Free State
04.2016 - 10.2023
ICT Technician
University of the Free State
01.2011 - 01.2016
Dance Instructor
Dancesation Studio
04.2007 - 01.2016
ICT Technician
PYLOGEN
01.2007 - 01.2011
District Sales Manager
Scottish and Southern Energy (UK)
01.2006 - 01.2007
Owner/ICT Technician
Chirona Business Trust
01.2003 - 01.2005
B.SC Honors Computer Technology -
University of The Free State
Torque-IT
Jamf International
CompTia
Blackboard
NIIT Computer Center
Computer Technology -
ELKEN PRIMARIUS COLLEGE
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