SIMISANI SIZO MALE
D:Tech (IT Manager)
Gaborone
Summary
Exceptional results driven D:Tech (IT Manager) with over 20 years of experience managing a team of technical professionals, IT Infrastructure, application systems and databases with over 400 employees on our network including offsite sites. Exceptional MS SQL, MS Power Platform (Power bi, Power Automate, Power Apps), MS Business Intelligence & Data Analytics skills. Enjoy challenges and problem-solving initiatives. Developing innovative and creative solutions to problems is what drives me.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Country D: Tech Manager (IT Manager)
Kgalagadi Breweries (Pty) Ltd (ABInBev)
2 2023 - Current
- Manages, coordinates and controls the delivery of client service functions such as strategy and support for the business development
- Looks at operational requirements in line with information management processes, functions and activities and drive the operational targets and goals of the business
- Looking at future technology trends and advises the business on technological initiatives to be taken in line with its strategy.
IT Manager (Acting)
Kgalagadi Breweries (Pty) Ltd (ABInBev)
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Acting as IT Manager, Leading the Botswana Solutions team –including people, capabilities, processes, budgets and performance, Driving the technology transformation agenda in Botswana, while handling the Tech Operations Manager role as well.
Technical Operations Manager: Applications
Kgalagadi Breweries (Pty) Ltd (ABInBev)
05.2017 - 05.2022
- Under the direction of senior management, Technical Operations Manager: Applications is responsible for performing senior professional level business systems analysis and project management activities, which include planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining Business-wide applications and computer systems
- Determines business requirements, conducts process analysis and prioritization
- Position require supervision of staff.
- Working as a key part of the Solutions (IT) team in ensuring systems are, efficiently deployed within the business in line with the organizations IT Strategy. Supporting and providing direction and leadership to the organization on the business applications design, implementation, and its continuous management. Budget management and cost saving initiatives to the business is key. Moth end run management and tracking of all business-related modules. Liaise with different business operations and assist in identifying financial loopholes within the system that could lead to revenue loss.
Database Coordinator
Kgalagadi Breweries (Pty) Ltd
04.2009 - 05.2017
- Based in the Information Technology Division and Reporting to the Information Technology Manager
- I provide high quality and timely administrative data projects to KBL departments and external customers; manage company’s software development projects; consult with department directors and managers regarding the identification and prioritization of data management needs
- I am experienced on different SQL Server platforms, Business Intelligence, Reporting, Analysis & process optimization
- Ability to handle complex business processes with a great record of always achieving set performance targets that result into a business benefit.
Applications Administrator “Information Technology”
Kgalagadi Breweries (Pty) Ltd
05.2004 - 03.2009
- Projects and Applications Management and Administration
- Managing and administering SQL Server 2005 environment “Data warehousing” on Proclarity
- (Analysis Services, Reporting Services and use of Database Engine)
- Ensures that contingency backup plans are followed on all Application Systems (SQL databases)
- Played major roles in the companies SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance
- Software purchasing management (responsible for software acquisition and licensing), Maintain software library, Management of stationary acquisition and allocation for all depots
- Applications support and problem solving including In-house database / software development.
Information Systems Administrator
Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd “Mining Industry”
10.2002 - 04.2004
- Played a major role in migrating Windows NT 4.O to Windows Server 2000
- Network traffic monitoring and management
- Participate in drawing up project implementation plans
- Ensures contingency backup plans are followed & involved in creating disaster recovery plan
- Deployment of Syspro6.0 from Impact\Encore version
- Managing Windows Server 2000 network environment (some are user creation, printer management and network security)
- Managing and Administering Microsoft Exchange Server
- Server and Active Directory administration
- Implementing disaster recovery plan in our infrastructure
- Training employees on Microsoft products and other applications used in the workplace (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Email, MSAccess)
- More on network security and windows operating systems
- Research and development of operations of the company’s network operating systems
- In-house software development
- Network troubleshooting and problem solving.
Assistant Systems Administrator
Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd
07.2001 - 09.2002
Trainee Systems Administrator
Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd
03.2000 - 06.2001
Information Centre Advisor/Consultant
Tsaya Kgato
02.1999 - 12.1999
Computer Instructor
Marapong Brigade
03.1998 - 01.1999
Education
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering - Computer Engineering
University of Sunderland
01.2007 - 05.2009
Skills
MS SQL
MS Power Platform (Power bi, Power Automate, Power Apps)
MS Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
Data strategy development
Database Management
Business Intelligence & Analytics (Data analytics & reporting and data visualization)
People management and development (team leadership)
Change Management
SQL Programming
Data Analysis
Data Warehousing
Analytical Thinking
Process Improvement
Certification
Global White Belt Certification - ABIUNIVERSITY
Earlycareersummary
- Assistant Systems Administrator, Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd, 07/2001, 09/2002
- Trainee Systems Administrator, Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd, 03/2000, 06/2001
- Information Centre Advisor/Consultant, Tsaya Kgato (Millennium bug solutions), 02/1999, 12/1999
- Computer Instructor, Marapong Brigade, 03/1998, 01/1999
Awards
- Best Student in Computer Programming - Botswana Institute of Administration & Commerce.
- Silver Medal for second position in the African Shotokan Karate Championship open tournament held in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe in 1994 and a certificate of participation.
- Bronze Medal for Third position in the African Shotokan Karate Championships open tournament held in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe in1996.
References
Available upon request
Onlineprofessionaltraining
- Managing the Finances of a Business Operation – May 2024 – WITS University
- Reporting & Analytics Level 1 & 2 (GUILD – AbiUniversity) - September 2023
- Managing @ ABI – June 2023
- Power Platform Custom Training - 2022
- Six Sigma Foundations October 2019
Extracurricular Activities
I have been holding a 1st degree black belt since 1997 and have worn several medals while fighting for Botswana Shotokan National Karate Team.
Linkedinlearning
- Budgeting in Real Life
- How to Persuade When Facts Don’t Seem to Matter.
- Using Feedback to Drive Performance
Training
- Assessor Training 2017
- Leadership Fundamentals2016
- CLEARLIT May 2011
- The Professional Supervisor
- IT INTELLECT March 2007
- Designing an ETL solution Architecture using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services: 2795
- FLOWCENTRIC (South Africa) Pretoria June2005
- FlowCentric.Net User Administration and Basic Processes
- Harvey Jones (South Africa) March2005
- Proclarity Administrator Training –PT120
- Middle Management\Supervisory Programme – Mc Cauvlei(BOTASH) 2003
Timeline
IT Manager (Acting)
Kgalagadi Breweries (Pty) Ltd (ABInBev)
03.2022 - 01.2023
Technical Operations Manager: Applications
Kgalagadi Breweries (Pty) Ltd (ABInBev)
05.2017 - 05.2022
Database Coordinator
Kgalagadi Breweries (Pty) Ltd
04.2009 - 05.2017
BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering - Computer Engineering
University of Sunderland
01.2007 - 05.2009
Applications Administrator “Information Technology”
Kgalagadi Breweries (Pty) Ltd
05.2004 - 03.2009
Information Systems Administrator
Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd “Mining Industry”
10.2002 - 04.2004
Assistant Systems Administrator
Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd
07.2001 - 09.2002
Trainee Systems Administrator
Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd
03.2000 - 06.2001
Information Centre Advisor/Consultant
Tsaya Kgato
02.1999 - 12.1999
Computer Instructor
Marapong Brigade
03.1998 - 01.1999
Country D: Tech Manager (IT Manager)
Kgalagadi Breweries (Pty) Ltd (ABInBev)
2 2023 - Current