Blessing Maseko
Founder of JEBS events and Managing Director of Umshini Technologies.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Work status: | Employed Full-Time |
| Website: | http://www.umshini.com |
| Industries: | Computing, Financial, Gaming, Information Technology, Internet, Mobile, Nanotech |
| Skills: | Business, Computer Engineering, Design, Engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, Event planning, Facebook platform, Graphic design, HTML / CSS, Investment, Javascript, Languages, Leadership, Management, Negotiation, PHP, Product design, Software Engineering, Web design, Web Development |
| Location: | Westcliff , Johnnesburg |
| Visas: | South Africa |
| Interested in: | Advising startups, Brainstorming, Creating a group, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding experts, Finding mentors, Finding team mates, Getting press, Giving back, Growing my group, Helping friends, Helping members of my groups, Investing in projects, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Providing services to startups, Raising money, Recruiting for my startup, Shadowing, Starting a company, Supporting my investments, Trading services |
| Tags: | information technology |
| Schools: | Cambridge College |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Umshini Technologies |
| Position: | Managing Director |
| Time period: | October 2008 - Present |
| Description: | Develop and deliver on the company’s strategic plan in the most effective and efficient
Manner Accountable for the overall performance of the company and for the day-to-day running and management of the company’s business, under delegated authority from the Board Implement the Board’s policies and strategies Develop and present the strategic and annual business plans to the Board for Approval Report to the Board on progress against the strategic and annual business plans on a regular basis. Typically, reporting against the annual plan will be monthly, while reporting against the strategic plan will be less frequent, although it should be at least two or three times a year Manage the day-to-day operations of the company Manage, motivate, develop and lead members of the Management Team. Manage resources efficiently and effectively to achieve the company’s objectives. Chair Management Team meetings. Take a leadership role in establishing or developing the company’s culture and values. Ensure that there is a fit between strategy and culture, and the company’s processes and structure. Ensure that appropriate internal audit processes and procedures are in place (in liaison with the Head of Company Internal Audit and/or the external auditors, if a Board Audit Committee is not in place). (See Section 3.8 on Audit Committees) Develop and implement a risk management plan Ensure that there is a succession plan in place. |
| Employer: | Sun International |
| Position: | Systems Engineer |
| Time period: | October 2005 - August 2008 |
| Description: | Managing all Windows 2003 and 2008 data centre servers ensuring that they are always up. Installation of Application on Desktops and server Accpac. Configuring backup devices on arcserve, creating backup scripts and ensuring the data centre is always up and all the servers are running that includes managing active directory accounts and exchange and should there be a change needed to be done on the live environment ensure that it did go through the CAB and its approved. Managing Mcafee EPO, ensuring that the pull tasks and the replication run successfully. Administration, management and maintenance of all servers on site. These servers included Microsoft Exchange Server, FTP Server and as well as supporting and maintaining the Domain Controller and its services which include DHCP, WINS and DNS. Ensuring that all the machines across the group are protected with the latest DAT definitions and Engines are running fine. Ensuring the quality of the IT services provided, at a cost acceptable to the business/customer. Maintain and improve on service quality through a constant agreeing, monitoring, reporting and providing the current level of service. Maintaining the alignment between business and IT. Ensuring that Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) are met, documenting all the services results as report about the services offered every month, Ensuring that correct procedures were followed on all calls logged also ensuring that proper classification are given to calls regarding the issues and also checking if the calls are correctly closed using correct service levels, correct configuration items and correct services were used. Ensures adherence to, and consistency of, the predefined levels of customer service as required (SLA adherence).Configuring VLAN using Nortel device manager. Ensures the appropriate fulfilment of the 3rd level Fault Resolution Process Custodianship responsibilities. Ensures the appropriate fulfilment of the Change Management Process Custodianship responsibilities. |
| Employer: | Dimension Data |
| Position: | Systems Engineer |
| Time period: | June 2004 - October 2005 |
| Description: | Coordinated data and voice communications for domestic and international operations of multi-billion dollar corporation.
Performed regular backup, maintenance, and archival of user data. Oversaw setup of servers and desktop workstations. Configured domain name services, e-mail, Web, and ftp services. Managed local area network, servers, and communications connections to remote locations. Assisted in the installation, configuration, and management of a LAN. Configured network servers and trained local administrators on standard network server procedures, including virus protection and other security measures. Programmed on-line, batch, real-time, and telecommunications systems. Trained users on shared server resources. Administration, management and maintenance of all servers on site. These servers included Microsoft Exchange Server, FTP Server and as well as supporting and maintaining the Domain Controller and its services which include DHCP, WINS and DNS. The setup as well as the day to day maintenance and management of the of Genesys outbound software, this includes Solution Control interface, Configuration Manager and Outbound Contact manager. Ensure that all systems on the corporate LAN was up to date with the latest Microsoft patches and service packs as well as the latest anti-virus software and definition files. Setting up the call centre needs for a range of customers on the Avaya telephony system. Administration, management and maintenance of the Avaya PABX patching of phones in a crone frame ,creating stations, agent login ID’s , extensions and ACD Setting up of 500 seat call centre for large international client. Generating reports on any downtime that is experienced. |
| Employer: | Incredible Solutions |
| Position: | Desktop support Team Leader |
| Time period: | November 2003 - May 2004 |
| Description: | Team Leader – Supervisor of a team ensuring that customers’ requests are met; Installing Software, troubleshooting, assembling, testing and support and maintenance of computers. |
| Employer: | Mustek Electronics (Mecer) |
| Position: | Software and Hardware Quality Tester |
| Time period: | September 2002 - November 2003 |
| Description: | Software, hardware maintenance and support also quality tester. AssemblingPC’s and Servers, upgrading, troubleshooting, both pc’s and servers ,Support Hardware/ Software Loading and maintaining from Linux, Novell, Windows 98, NT,2000 and also Software and Hardware quality tester. |
EDUCATION
| University: | Cambridge College |
| Time period: | 2002 - 2004 |
| Degree: | Information Technology, BTech |
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Solomon Moriti
South African,34, Managing Director of JO'M Cosmetics Pty Ltd, a qualified Mechanical Engineer
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Presley Mokotedi
Graduated from Tshwane University of Technology.Worked as sales Executive at Scan Display, Currently owning Garona Communication and Projects, a Branding/Printing company.
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Fredell Jacobs
CEO - South African Start-up Index
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Sam Tsima
B.Com in Business Management & Transport Economics from the University of South Africa, Founder President /Chairperson and Chief Executive at Cometsa Group since 2009, Human Resources Director at Motorola Southern Africa from 2004-2009.