Director at Zanix Software Systems
Cape Town Area, South Africa
Director at Zanix Software Systems
Cape Town Area, South Africa
Technologist experienced in providing technical solutions to various fields including the property, high-tech, non-profit and education sectors.
Software customisation, purchasing, interface design, web design, standards compliance, problem solving
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
November 2008 — Present (9 months)
Responsibilities:
* Manage client relationships
* Streamline client deployment processes
* Incorporate newest technologies into company product line
* Manage bug trackers and other work-flow systems
* Client software customisations
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
March 2007 — November 2008 (1 year 9 months)
- Architect releases of ImpiLinux core products
- Architect variant versions of ImpiLinux products
- Receive and process feature requests from technical team
- Perform research to determine optimal feature strategy
- Research new technologies and feature options
- Plan and manage distribution release with Build Architect
- Participate in product and project planning sessions
- Plan all activities and determine relevant deadlines
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
July 2006 — February 2007 (8 months)
Responsibilities include:
- Research, forumulate, implement and evaluate Open Source solutions in company
- Liaise with upstream projects, including bug trackers, specification trackers and events
- Develop and improve tuXlab operating system
- Package and adapt 3rd party software
- Develop products around technical solutions
- Automation and streamlining of development process, including bug tracking, translations, CD image building and software installers
- Consult with clients and internal staff, creating specifications and scoping technical aspects of projects
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
March 2004 — July 2006 (2 years 5 months)
Responsibilities included:
- Co-ordination of Open Source installations for the Foundation, both hardware and software
- Participation in any project where technical expertise may be required
- Training and management of volunteers in selected projects
- Preparation of documentation required for projects
- Monitoring and participation in Open Source community forums
- Research various Open Source solutions required withing the Foundation
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Hardware industry)
February 2001 — October 2001 (9 months)
Responsibilities included:
- Building up new computers
- Data recovery
- Repairing computer equipment (software & hardware)
- Installing security software, virus & spyware removal
- Technical sales support role to sales staff
Music, philanthropy, travel, product development, friendship, psychology, networking
CLUG, Ubuntu, Edubuntu, FSF, Linux Foundation
- Shuttleworth Foundation employee of the month award - July 2005