Roman Horak - Resume

 

Vision

To enhance and extend my information technology talents and skills within my career, which in turn will be of much benefit to the company. I am confident that I will be of an asset to any organisation whereby my existing 12 years experience and knowledge can be applied, coupled with my exceptional abilities for problem solving, systems analysis and implementation of hardware and software solutions. I take pride in; my work, my communications and relationships with others and in my overall computer knowledge and skills.

Specialties Matrix

Infrastructure

Support

Security

Computer Forensics

Hardware Maintenance

Extensive Software List

Firewall Implementations

A.A.A. Framework

Software Maintenance

MS Windows and Servers

Firewall Maintenance

Data Acquisition  

Network Maintenance

Linux and Mac OS X 10+

Internet Services Protection

Data Authentication

Network Implementations

Email and Exchange Server

Virus Removal

Data Analysis

LAN's, WAN’s and VPN’s

Full Hardware Support

Malware Removal

Data Discovery

Extranets and Intranets

Assembly and Installation

Auditing and Planning

Incidence Response

Switches and Routers

Remote Support Tools

Security Policies

Data Recovery

SLA Planning and Auditing

A “Fix it Right” Attitude!

Physical and Access Control

Incident Prevention

 

Career History

Compu.co.za (Pty) Ltd.
2002 - 2009
Information Technology Director

  • Managing technical staff, sourcing new business, retaining existing business
  • Consulting clients on infrastructure, implementations, planning and policies
  • Full Server and Network maintenance and support
  • Managed and implementing LAN’s, WAN’s, Extranets, Intranets and VPN’s
  • Liaising and reporting to Managing Directors and CEO’s
  • Ensuring high levels of Service Level Agreements
  • Overseeing and managing security and I.S policies
  • Forensic services within AAA Framework
  • Auditing, data discovery and data mining
  • Data recovery, backup maintenance and planning
  • I.T. soultion sales, consulting and installations
  • Hardware customisation and assembly

Maximizer South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
1999 - 2002
Sales and System Implementation Consultant

  • Sales and marketing of Maximizer CRM software
  • Presenting software at boardroom level
  • Providing ongoing training as well as software support
  • Achieved and exceeded monthly targets

Pinnacle Micro (Pty) Ltd.
Period: 1998 - 1999
Sales Executive

  • Internal sales to national and local computer retailers
  • Management of client accounts and consulting on best system requirements
  • Providing internal and after sales support
  • Achieved and exceeded monthly targets

 

Education History

Mohawk College
2009 - 2010 (Current)
Certification in Information Security and Computer Forensics

Information Security Engineering 1
Information Security Engineering 2
Law and Computer Forensics, Computer Forensics
Management of Quality Assurance and Software Testing
Computer Systems Architecture

Durbanville College
1997 - 1998
National Diploma in Information Systems and Computer Programming
COBOL
Turbo Pascal
OOP and Visual Basic 4
Systems Analysis and Information Systems Mythology
Word Perfect
Pastel and Quattro Pro.

Other Certifications:
Linux LPI 101a and Linux LPI 101b
Maximizer Software Consultant Examination
Maximizer Software Pervasive 2000, MaxExchange and Product Examination
Goldmine Certification Course
 

Additional Information

Current Projects, Websites and Company Ownerships:
Owner and Creator of FishFanatic.net - Fishing Information Directory and Social Networking Website
http://www.fishfanatic.net

Company Member and Director of FishingMedia.NET and FishingMedia.TV - Video Productions for Fishing and Adventure Related Sports and Activities.
http://fishingmedia.net 
http://fishingmedia.tv

Company Member and Director of Group73 - Corporate Adventure Team Building Services.
http://group73.co.za

Owner and Creator of TheHoraks.net - This Website. 
http://www.thehoraks.net

Personal Interests

Computer Security, Forensics and associated Laws
Fly Fishing, World Religions and Theology,
Traveling - Countries visited: Canada, USA, UK, Germany, Czech Republic, South Africa, Zambia, Dubai (U.A.E), India, Thailand, Singapore and New Zealand


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