Transform your business operations with expert Microsoft 365 and cloud solutions
I’m an experienced IT professional with deep expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure, and modern workplace technologies, helping organizations evolve through strategic cloud adoption and secure infrastructure management.
I’ve successfully led cloud migration projects for multiple organizations, transitioning legacy systems to Microsoft 365 and Azure platforms — resulting in measurable improvements in productivity, collaboration, and cost-efficiency.
I successfully handled all MacOS consumer incidents for a team in fortune 500 company
I equipped an MSP to run their SOC completely with skill-gaped helpdesk tier 1s from creating a well documented strategy and easy to follow knowledge-base.
I have implemented many services into a segmented hybrid-cloud solution on Azure Virtual Desktop Remote Apps for many finance teams to enable remote foreign workers without opening holes in office HQ security perimeter and endpoint security.
My work includes configuring, deploying, visualizing, and governing client endpoints and servers, managing switches, networks firewalls with inter-branch-cloud connectivity with VPNs, and optimizing hybrid cloud and Identity environments for performance and security.
With a strong background in IT systems support and administration, I specialize in:
Microsoft Modern Workplace:
- Endpoint governance using Zero Touch Installation (ZTI) via Intune/Endpoint Manager
- Integrating AI/copilot apps into teams and SharePoint data
- Structured SharePoint Migrations and site creations (integrating Power Apps and PowerBI into the company data)
- Threat protection and environment compliance & hardening with Microsoft Defender EDR, XDR and Azure Sentinel (SIEM)
Microsoft Hybrid Infrastructure Support
- Server room infrastructure and network security management
- Backups and disaster recovery
- Lift and shift migrations to Azure, Citrix, VmWare and Xen server compute from bare-metal
- Automation and compliance across Microsoft 365 and Azure ecosystems
- Designing and quoting Cloud infrastructure roadmaps and diagrams
My solutions are designed to be scalable, secure, and aligned with your business goals — whether you're modernizing your workplace, enhancing cybersecurity, or streamlining IT operations.
Contact me today to discuss how we can elevate your IT infrastructure and drive business success.
Microsoft Active Directory
DNS
Incident Management
Virtualization
Microsoft Certified Professional
Firewall
Domain Migration
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Exchange Online
Troubleshooting
Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional
Microsoft SharePoint Administration
Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Learnmore M.
Sandton, South Africa
$25/hr
5.0
2 jobs
* I am an IT Professional with more than 18 years of experience in the areas of Information and
Communication Technology, Presales Solution Architecture, Software Oriented Architecture, ERP
Systems (SAP Business One), Cloud Architecture & support, Crystal Reports, B1i Intelligence and
Crystal Dashboard Design both from a client perspective and consultant aspect. I am a seasoned
Solutions Architect with expertise in Networking, Systems Administration, Technology planning,
Project Management, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning, IT Service Management,
Information Systems Security, Infrastructure Management, and Service Desk Management, IP
Telephony.
* Versatile, hardworking, results-oriented professional with proven ability to build strong
relationships with customers and vendors.
SAP HANA
User Acceptance Testing
Business Analysis
Enterprise Resource Planning
SAP BusinessOne
Architecture
Software Testing
Testing
Agile Software Development
Zinhle S.
Midrand, South Africa
$35/hr
5.0
1 jobs
I am an IT auditor with over 5 years experience in auditing ITGC controls, Business controls and 3rd party auditing of controls resulting in SOC/ ISAE reports. When you need risk assessments to be performed, Compliance review and IT audit testing for Applications, Databases, tools review of SOC reports I am your resource. SOP and policies reviews and updates. Remediation and mitigations of failing controls.
Internal Auditing
Project Management
SEM Audit
Application Audit
Product Audit
Query Audit
Gerhard V.
Pretoria, South Africa
$50/hr
5.0
2 jobs
I have a computer science degree and an MCSE certification in Data and Analytics. I have more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry, plus extensive experience in a multitude of business areas, which include financial, logistics, agriculture, sales, banking, mining and several more. Apart from developing complete data warehouse solutions, I have also been responsible for the visualization and analytics of the solutions.
I was also involved in Risk Assessment projects in Banking, Sales and Financial reporting for several clients. I have strong data analysis skills, expert data modeling skills and expert Power BI development skills.
Microsoft Power BI
Power Query
Microsoft SQL SSAS
Data Modeling
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
Transact-SQL
Data Analysis
Visual Basic for Applications
Farai N.
Johannesburg South, South Africa
$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs
How I Can Help:
I have over 15 years experience providing Data Management services and ERP support to help organizations in turning complex, and messy data into clear, and actionable insights that drive better decisions, thereby improving operations, and unlocking growth. Whether you need reliable analytics, data quality, scalable data models or structured reporting, I bring clarity and control to your data environment.
What I Do Best:
* SQL Development & Data Analysis
* Excel and Power BI Dashboards & Reporting
* Data Profiling, Quality & Governance
* Data take-on
* Data Modeling (Conceptual, Logical, Physical for ERD, Dimensional and Data Vault 2.0)
* ETL and Data Integration
* Source-to-Target Mapping & Data Architecture
* Business & Data Requirements Translation
Real Business Impact:
I’ve worked with large enterprises including the South African Reserve Bank, ABSA Bank, and Transnet to:
* Enable effective, efficient data sourcing and lifecycle management – (Collect once, use many)
* Remove data silos by modeling the data into optimized structures and integrating the data
* Improve data quality and trust across business units
* Enable real-time and strategic decision-making using data
* Streamline reporting and reduce manual processes
* Build scalable data platforms for mature advances analytics
Proven Results:
* Designed enterprise data models supporting critical financial and operational systems
* Delivered dashboards and analytics solutions used for executive decision-making
* Reduced reporting errors by identifying and fixing data pipeline issues
* Improved data processing efficiency through optimized SQL and ETL workflows
* Enabled better visibility into operations through structured, high-quality datasets
Why Clients Choose Me:
* 15+ years of real-world experience across banking, utilities, and enterprise environments
* Strong ability to bridge business needs and technical solutions
* Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and reliability
* Clear communicator who can explain complex data in simple terms
* Proven ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results
Typical Projects I Handle:
* Data take-on and integration
* Data cleanup, validation, and quality improvement
* Integrating multiple data sources into a single reporting layer
* Designing data models for reporting and analytics
* Data manipulation using SQL, Excel etc.
* Report and dashboard design from raw or unstructured data
* Fixing broken or inconsistent reports (“why don’t these numbers match?”)
Let’s Work Together: If your current solution is:
* Producing inconsistent or unreliable reports
* Too manual and time-consuming
* Lacking visibility into key business metrics
* Struggling to scale with growing data
* Difficult to understand or poorly structured
Data Analysis
Data Analytics
Analytical Presentation
Information Analysis
Microsoft SQL Server Programming
Data Structures
Data Extraction
Erwin
Sprint Planning
Business Cases
Oracle Database
Oracle Fusion Applications
Jabulile M.
Johannesburg, South Africa
$25/hr
5.0
12 jobs
I am a Legal Consultant & Administrative Specialist with extensive experience in report compiling, market research, admin duties, data entry, Zulu and English audio transcription, Zulu and English video transcription, proofreading, and translation, I offer a versatile skill set to support your project needs. Additionally, I bring a legal qualification and expertise in Labour Law, enabling me to provide comprehensive legal services, including drafting contracts tailored to South African regulations and industry standards. This also includes recruitment services. I have worked with various companies, nonprofits, universities, and others to develop and disseminate research and content, enhancing engagement and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Whether you require assistance with research, administrative tasks, transcription, recruitment or legal services, I am dedicated to delivering high-quality results that meet your objectives.
I look forward to helping you complete exciting and innovative work!
Data Entry
Digital Marketing
SAP CRM
Facebook Ads Manager
Microsoft Outlook
Quality Assurance
Performance Management
Project Management
Zulu
Research Proposals
Report Writing
Google AdSense
Contract Drafting
Legal
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