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Shane Symons
AUCKLAND,Browns Bay
Summary
Brings seven years of local and over 15 years of international technology leadership, business/data analysis and architecture experience across multiple verticals. Actively analyse data to derive operational insight focused on making better decisions and deploying strategy efficiently to conduct business operations cost-effectively. Visualised and designed enterprise data management framework for secure enhanced decision criteria, end-user consumption, and process improvement, realising significant recurring savings. Align business processes that standardise the process of data collection, storage, transformation, distribution, and usage thereof. Computer security professional with 20 years of progressive experience in the IT industry. Demonstrated skill in identifying business risks and compliance issues and designing proactive solutions.
Watch my Cyber Security Capstone Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Hu6GSilXMA
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Business Consultant
TradeWorx
Auckland
01.2023 - Current
- Played crucial role in facilitating Business System Review (BSR) to pinpoint clients' core operational processes and recommend software solutions
Afterwards Transitioned into Project Management role to spearhead system implementation.
Group IT Manager
IPL Group
Auckland
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Established Google platforms led a team of 4, providing support services, business analysis, technical advice, and application development.
- Optimized operations, assessed the feasibility of new programs, and managed vendor relationships.
- Six months dual role as HR manager.
Google App Deployment Specialist
OpenNetworks
Johannesburg
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Migrated clients from Microsoft Exchange to Google Workspace
- Provided end-user training, technical demos, and assisted with client engagements.
Google App Deployment Specialist
SymonsOnline
Johannesburg
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Started own company as an Outsourced CIO, web designer, and IT systems consultant
- Advised on IT strategy, hardware/software requirements, and conducted IT audits.
IT Manager
Civcon Construction
Johannesburg
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed IT for a company with over 3500 staff
- Rolled out a new ERP system, developed BI dashboards, and advised the board on technology and systems.
Branch Manager
Global Network Systems
Durban / Johannesburg
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Managed a branch, provided senior engineering support, and handled accounts and sales
- Upskilled junior staff and managed customer relations.
Operations Director
Edwafin Investment Holdings
Durban
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed an IT support company and served as Operations Director for IT, security, marketing, and advertising
- Conducted systems audits for investment companies.
Field Technician
Susmik Solutions
Durban
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Provided IT support, fault finding, and repairs for clients
- Installed mail servers and repaired printers and monitors.
Data Capturer
Loungefurn Industries
Mandeni
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Started as a data capturer and later became assistant to the Factory Manager and Systems Administrator
- Managed systems, networks, and servers.
Education
Cybersecurity Bootcamp - Cyber Security
Institute of Data
Auckland, NZ03.2024
No Degree - Cyber Security
Linkedin
Online01.2024
Cybersecurity For Everyone - Cyber Security
University of Maryland
Online10.2023
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Security Planning
- Privacy regulations
- Business Continuity
- Risk Assessment
- Security Auditing
- IT risk management
- Project Planning
- Information Security
- Staff hiring
- Project lifecycle management
- Business Analysis
- Cybersecurity Management
- IT Budgeting
- Team Development
- IT Procurement
- Cybersecurity best practices
- Team Collaboration
- Information confidentiality
- Customer Relations
- Decision-Making
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Team building
- Business process reengineering
- Data Analytics
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Stakeholder Relations
- Business Planning
- Process Improvement
- Business Intelligence Analysis
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Solution Implementation
- Analytical Thinking
- Cultural Awareness
Core Application Experience
- Google Enterprise
- Google Workspace
- Google Cloud
- Google Sheets / Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Server
- Terminal Server
- SQL
- ERP Systems
- BI tools - Power BI and Google Looker
References
- Chris Opperman, CEO ATL Group, 021 882 746
- Leon van Rensburg, CFO IPL Group, 027 201 2834
Special Olympics Gymnastics Coach 1992
Coached Children and Adults with disabilities to prepare for the Special Olympics.
Quote
Without Vision, companies stay in lockdown.
Shane Symons
Software
Power Query
Microsoft Excel
Work Availability
monday
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureCareer advancementFlexible work hoursWork-life balanceStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programsAccomplishments
Integrating Google Apps Script and Power Query for Enhanced Cybersecurity Analysis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Hu6GSilXMA
Certification
Cybersecurity for Everyone - University of Maryland
Timeline
Business Consultant
TradeWorx
01.2023 - Current
Group IT Manager
IPL Group
01.2017 - 01.2022
Google App Deployment Specialist
OpenNetworks
01.2015 - 01.2016
Google App Deployment Specialist
SymonsOnline
01.2013 - 01.2015
IT Manager
Civcon Construction
01.2011 - 01.2013
Branch Manager
Global Network Systems
01.2006 - 01.2011
Operations Director
Edwafin Investment Holdings
01.2004 - 01.2006
Field Technician
Susmik Solutions
01.2000 - 01.2004
Data Capturer
Loungefurn Industries
01.1996 - 01.2000
Cybersecurity Bootcamp - Cyber Security
Institute of Data
No Degree - Cyber Security
Linkedin
Cybersecurity For Everyone - Cyber Security
University of Maryland