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Curriculum Vitae of Carl
Johannes Leonard Pretorius
2016
CARL JL PRETORIUS
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER | 8901018142087 Cell: |0627124291 E-Mail | carlp@live.co.za
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Carl Pretorius
Founder \ CEO at The Solutions Company (Pty) Ltd
Summary
I'm a strategist in nature, solving a problem by taking a systematic approach is the norm but
designing a system where all risks have been considered and addressed is even better. The
Challenge is not the problem ahead, but the solution behind. I have spent years of my life to develop
my skills firstly as an engineer or administrator in various functions of the Information Technology
Industry whether it's been in Networking, Hardware, Software, Technical or Management I have
always tried to learn as much as possible from my co-workers and peers. This ensures that when
developing solutions, you can view it from multiple areas of a business and develop a system that is
not only easy to use but it really addresses the "REAL" issues of employee’s day to day task and
responsibilities
Experience (9 Years)
Trainer at CTU Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd
February 2016 - Present (1 month)
Providing training to the next generation of IT Guru's as a way to give back. I'm a facilitator at the Nelspruit Campus of
CTU.
Cisco
MCSE
MCSA
Founder at Birds Eye View
December 2015 - Present (3 months)
We started our Aerial Photography and Videography Company to share the experience of looking down on to the earth
and seeing another level of beauty.
Founder \CEO at The Solutions Company (Pty) Ltd
November 2015 - Present (4 months)
The Solutions Company, designs Software and Hardware based solutions to solve problems and collect data, current
projects we are working on include, Hospital Oxygen Control, Water Control System, Generator Control and many more.
Senior Systems Administrator at Ad Outpost and Waterfall Group of Companies
July 2012 - August 2015 (3 years 2 months)
My time at Ad Outpost (Pty) Ltd and The Waterfall Group of Companies was one of my favorite positions ever held. The
reasons are so many but to summarize what I did there. Design and Manage Information Systems Ensuring 99.8 %
uptime on all systems Planning and Upgrading of Corporate Network Database
I was appointed as IT Administrator for Ad Outpost and the Waterfall Group, I was employed with the main goal being to
get their systems to par with the rest of the world. When I started they had one server running 12 companies. Active
Directory structure and outdated hardware.
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I then implemented a new server roll-out installing and configuring Seven New Dell servers to run all major functions
splitting the roles between them, I also used the older servers for storage and backup services after servicing and
upgrading them to the best I could.
Then I also implemented a new network infrastructure, with Seven New Dell Switches Six Power Connect 2048’s and One
Power Connect 7048 as my core switch, Brand new Molex Certified Copper Network with a Fiber Backbone running
between the floors back to the server room.
Installed a brand new Firewall “Dell Sonic wall NSA3500” with the new 10MBps Fiber Line Straight from Terraco.
(100Mbps) This Resulted in a 100% upgrade compared to the 4 Mbps ADSL line.
I put a new Active Directory in place with strict group policies to control usage of all systems incl. Internet Usage, File
Access, VPN Access, IT Support System, Printer Control, etc.
On the software side I registered both groups on a Microsoft Volume License Agreement with Software Assure. The Anti-
Virus system I implemented was McCafee Enterprise Solution
Duties, Responsibilities & Achievements
In-house Software Development
General Setup
End-User Support
Server Setup & Management
Database Setup & Management
Network Setup & Management
Domain Setup & Management
Procurement of Hardware and Software
After Hours Support
Software Technician at Konica Minolta Gauteng
February 2013 - July 2013 (6 months)
Konica Minolta Gauteng ran the largest installation and service department in the province for all Konica Minolta
dealers. My responsibilities were to look after existing clients and advise them of any new developments of technologies
that could benefit them. I also had to provide installation and integration to current systems of large corporate
environments.
Installing Software on new client’s systems.
Maintaining Existing Client Machines
Trouble shooting client problems
Upgrading Firmware
Fully Experienced on the whole range of Konica Minolta Machines and software.
IT System Administrator at Deposita Systems
March 2012 - October 2012 (8 months)
When I started at Deposita I was first introduced as the company’s Senior Network Engineer my primary responsibility
was to design the IPsec tunnel between our systems and those of the Major Corporate Banking Institutions in South
Africa (RMB\FNB\ABSA\Nedbank).
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Deposita Systems designed and distributed Drop Safe Technology that was directly linked to their clients bank accounts
de-risking the clients’ money while it’s still on premise they quickly grew into a very large corporate entity in cash
management and was purchased by their biggest competitor G4S but kept onto the name Deposita forming a new
division called G4S Deposita.
From Senior Network Engineer I was, promoted to Senior Systems Administrator and Managed all the companies’
system’s this included:
Infrastructure Development
Infrastructure Administration
Server Administration\Engineer
Network and Security Specialist
Software Developer
Geek-IT
March 2011 – March 2012 (1 Year)
After working at RossGro (Pty) Ltd I started my own IT and ISP Company providing all possible IT service to consumers
and companies.
My Duties were:
Meeting with clients.
Designing custom solutions to fit their needs.
Interacting with suppliers like Dell, Lenovo, Gigabyte, Microsoft, Acer, Softline, WiCo Networks, D-Link, etc.
Final Approval on all projects.
Web-Site Content Management.
Web-Site Development.
Liaising with clients.
The Services we provide are:
Wireless Internet
WAN
LAN Installations
VPN
VOIP
ISP
Online Backups
Domain Hosting Web & E-Mail
Domain Registrations
Hardware Sales
Software Sales and Development
IT Support
24 Helpdesk
Web-Site Design
Server Configurations
Server Maintenance
Desktop Maintenance
ASP.Net Web Development (Gauteng Department of Education)
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Within the company we only had three people working which means we all pull our share on all our projects
Reason for Leaving:
I sold the company to move onto a more stable income and new adventures
RossGro Chickens (Pty) Ltd
February 2008 – March 2011 (3 Years and 1 Months)
Permanent management level position as System Administrator at RossGro Chickens in the Manufacturing, Production &
Trades sector in Delmas, South Africa (Mpumalanga). Where I worked for a total of 2 Years providing them with new IT
Solutions and Implementing them some of my big projects that I ran where:
Installing and maintaining their new server (Dell Power Edge 710)
Writing software applications in VB
Implementing DNS Servers
Installing and Maintaining Virtual Servers Running Various Applications
Designing and Installing of a New Gigabit Network with Managed Switches
Design and Setup of Domain with complete active directory
Designed and Implemented a complete disaster recovery model with 30 min back-ups, fail-over servers, shadow
copies, raid drives and NAS Drives
Implementing of a Management and Stock System
Introducing VOIP and VPN into company infrastructure.
Acquiring Service Suppliers for cost effective resources i.e. internet and communications systems resulting in a
total saving to the company of 64 % costs.
Further on I was in charge in giving reports back to the rest of the Executive team that required information on down
time and project development also on misuse of all IT resources.
Duties, Responsibilities & Achievements
I was the only person on the IT Staff and did the following:
In-house Software Development
General Setup
End-User Support
Server Administration
Database Administration
Network Administration
Domain Administration
Buying of all Hardware and Software
After Hours Support
Fully Experienced on the following systems:
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows 2000
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Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008
Office 2003
Office 2007
Office 2010
Skills & Expertise
CCNP Windows Server 2012R2 Microsoft Office 2013
SonicWALL NSA 3500 & TZ210 Microsoft SharePoint Server Managed Print Services
Dell PowerEdge Servers Skype for Business VB.Net
Microsoft Hyper-V Active Directory Database Administration
VMWare Windows 8.1 Microsoft SQL Server
System Administration Microsoft Dynamics CRM Visual Studio
Microsoft Visio Microsoft Projects Open Systems Administration
Software Development Web Development Web Analytics
Database Design Data Analysis Fault Finding
Software Quality Assurance IT Management Dell Computers
Dell Laptops Dell Servers Dell Kace
Dell OpenManage Dell Switches SonicPoint Wireless Technology
Microsoft System Center Suite Systems Monitoring Wireless Networking
IEEE802.1Q Microsoft Exchange DNS
Network Administration DHCP Linux
Pen-Testing Account Management Customer Service Management
New Business Development CCNA Windows 10
Microsoft Dynamics Nav Microsoft IIS
Education High school Delmas
BCom, 2002 - 2007
Grade: Matric
English
Afrikaans
Mathematics
Accounting
Economics
Business Economics
Activities and Societies:
Rugby
Golf
Swimming
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Chess
Combat
Shooting
Hockey
Music
Mechanical Engineering (Formula-Vee Race Engineer)
Interests Data Analytics
Sudoku
Mathematics
Fishing
Aerial Photography
Video Editing
Languages
English Spoken and Written Word
Afrikaans Spoken and Written Word
Certifications CRM Dynamics 2011
IT Training Corporation
Volunteer Experience Foster Home at Pet Rescue Centurion, Gauteng
March 2013 - October 2014 (1 year 8 months)
We raised found and mistreated pups and kittens up to the stage where they could be adopted.
Projects Intelligent Water Control System
November 2015 to Present
Members: Carl Pretorius, Wayne Jansen Van Rensburg, Conrad Müller, Dan Padowitz, Nick Jansen Van Rensburg
Providing the Government of South Africa with a solution to the water crisis, by monitoring and conserving the resources
we have and cutting down on wastage due to system responses and actions.
We started The Solution Company because we love finding the solutions to the more complex problems and threats we
as human’s face on a daily basis, we also look at achieving maximum efficiency by implementing custom designed
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Intelligence Systems to control and monitor complete systems or integrate with existing systems to achieve the said
maximum efficiency.
Our current main project we have been working on for the past 3 years and have been able to source all the necessary
resources and systems to achieve the solution to our greatest current threat worldwide, WATER.
The management of a natural resource is a complicated almost impossible task that Government is responsible for and
The Solutions Company believes that a government can only function as well as the systems at its disposal.
The approach taken to achieve the most efficient and effective system to control the Water Resources available to the
South African people depends on the full governmental support.
In this presentation we will provide you with various systems that need to be implemented.
Project Goals
Primary Project Goals
The Solutions Company (Pty) Ltd have identified six primary goals that need to be achieve to have a complete solution.
Below summary of the goals and how we would achieve them.
Scoping of Complete Water Infrastructure
In order to provide an accurate quote, we will need authorization from Government to start the scoping process,
documenting all current systems and to provide the Solutions Company (Pty) Ltd with all systems diagrams, current
system stages and a wish list of functionality and reports.
The Solutions Company (Pty) Ltd will then review the current system and provide Government with a complete
documented and vetted system.
Complete Infrastructure Leak and Flow Control
The Intelligent Control System provides for leak detection at a national level. The use of layering and google maps API
gives us the ability to display leaks on a Google Maps Interface and direct technical responses via the Operational System
by using preset parameters to detect leaks on Main Feed Lines up to the endpoint (Customer Outlet).
We have outsourced the Endpoint Devices and Suburb Control System to our supplier Lesira Tec, their devices are
currently the only SABS and ISO approved devices that can deliver the needed reliability.
Complete Infrastructure Workflow Control
The Solutions Company (Pty) Ltd have developed the hardware and software to monitor and control the infrastructure
used to supply water to the country, from water level monitoring at dams to motor speed control on pumps and
sanitation centers across the country. Real-time status updates from all devices in the field ensure not only efficiency, but
system auditing and reporting on the current status of the system at any given time.
Dashboards provide operational information to Management and Technical Team members at a glance. The system is
configured with Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) to take action against any unwanted system behavior i.e. If a leak
occurs the system will automatically close down the closest supply line so that the total loss of a burst pipe is minimized,
at the same time the system will start the “leak repair operating procedure (SOP)” It creates a work order with a
summary of the problem and the information of all hardware that is required to fix the leak, and it allocates the work
order to an available technician the process only stops once the technician has released the software lock on the system
to allow a systems pressure and flow test that checks the leak status and responds by closing the work order if
everything is successful throughout the process the technician records various information back to the system via the
Maintenance Mobile App like parts used, Photo Upload of leak\burst pipe more can be added if required.
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Complete Infrastructure Cost Control
The Intelligent Control Systems monitors and controls the motors used in the infrastructure, and only when needed
speeds up the pump so that the electrical cost to pump water decreases because the system controls every aspect of the
infrastructure based on its current status it will continuously reconfigure itself to run at optimum efficiency level and
provide feedback to management.
Complete Infrastructure Asset Control
By documenting and loading all infrastructure assets i.e. pumps, pipes, sensors, outlets, etc. the system will be able to
not only manage all assets, warranties, preferred suppliers, inventory of spares and booking of spares for call outs
automatically but will ensure efficient stock levels and maintenance schedules.
Technical Upskill of Governmental Employees
The Solutions Company (Pty) Ltd wants to have nine training centers where it can train and certify all governmental
employees to ensure only authorized personnel is allowed to work on the infrastructure and systems
Organizations
Founder at Birds Eye View
December 2015 - Present (3 months)
We started our Aerial Photography and Videography Company to share the experience of looking down on to the earth
and seeing another level of beauty.
Honors and Awards
Won Staff Winter Selection 2015
ViewBug.com
December 2015
Photography is our passion
We host the world’s best photo contests, judged by world -renowned photographers, and powered by
great brands. ViewBug is a place to be creative, be inspired, and receive recognition.
http://www.viewbug.com/about-us
Peer Award - Superb Composition
ViewBug.com
December 2015
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Photography is our passion
We host the world’s best photo contests, judged by world -renowned photographers, and powered by
great brands. ViewBug is a place to be creative, be inspired, and receive recognition.
http://www.viewbug.com/about-us
Peer Award - Superior Skill
ViewBug.com
January 2016
Photography is our passion
We host the world’s best photo contests, judged by world -renowned photographers, and powered by
great brands. ViewBug is a place to be creative, be inspired, and receive recognition.
http://www.viewbug.com/about-us
Peer Award - Absolute Masterpiece
ViewBug.com
January 2016
Photography is our passion
We host the world’s best photo contests, judged by world -renowned photographers, and powered by
great brands. ViewBug is a place to be creative, be inspired, and receive recognition.
http://www.viewbug.com/about-us
Photo Trifecta Top 30 Class Week 1
ViewBug.com
January 2016
Photography is our passion
We host the world’s best photo contests, judged by world -renowned photographers, and powered by
great brands. ViewBug is a place to be creative, be inspir ed, and receive recognition.
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http://www.viewbug.com/about-us
Courses CTU Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd
MSCE - Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 - 20341B
MCSE- Advanced Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013- 20342B
2013
CCNA
CCNP
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Carl Pretorius
Founder at The Solutions Company (Pty) Ltd
carlp@live.co.za
Contact Carl on LinkedIn
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