XANDER BARNARD--
OBJECTIVE
I'm looking for full time work in the IT and telecommunications industry.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am an experienced professional with a solid background in devising IT solutions for improved business efficiency and
bespoke client-facing services. I value my skills in communication and taking pride in finding the right solution for difficult
problems. I am driven, highly motivated and currently seeking employment in a challenging position in the Information
Technology sector to utilise my skills and abilities that offers professional growth while being resourceful, innovative and
flexible.
During a UNIX infrastructure upgrade project, I have learns to view problems from a holistic perspective focussing on problem
areas, finding solutions and successfully implementing within a complex commerce environment.
Within the next 5 years I see myself in a solutions/Enterprise architect role and use the knowledge I have gained to design and
implement efficient and resource effective systems within the information technology sector.
WORK HISTORY
Vodacom Business
EDI Technical Officer
Midrand, South Africa
This Position was a technical role that included Solution
Architecture and development for various .NET and
Electronic Data Interchange projects in a highly competitive
fast pace telecommunications industry.
Oct 2013 - Present
Web Development including classic ASP, .NET,
PhP, javascript and Angular js (Front End)
Technical Support for EDI environment
Analysis of Development requirements and
documentation
Management of User Testing and resolution
through SLDC process
B2B integration, provisioning and Assurance
SPAR GROUP
Electronic Data Clerk
Johannesburg, South Africa
This position was in a finance department that included
analysis of financial systems, on-boarding and training
stakeholders FMCG systems.
Apr 2011 - Sep 2013
Analysis of financial systems
Liaising with stakeholders for integration
requirements
Data maintenance and investigative reporting
New business requirement analysis
Investigative reporting on financial transactions
and ad-hoc reports from stakeholders
Management of data capture team
Drive Control Corporation
Creditors Clerk
Johannesburg, South Africa
The first position after leaving high school.
Jan 2010 - Mar 2011
Full Creditors Function
Data Processing and analysis
Query resolution
QUALIFICATIONS
University of South Africa
Bcom Management
Pretoria, South Africa
2013 - 2017
Leeuwenhof College
Matric
Bedfordview, South Africa
2009
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Full Car Licence
Web Development PHP, .NET, Classic ASP.
Angular js. Javascript, Python
GXS BizManager
Visual Studio 2008 - 2016
Experienced in MS SQL
Unix + Linux Red Hat Knowledge
Opentext Transformation/Mapper
IBM MQ Websphere
PERSONAL SKILLS
Ambitious
My ambition is what drives my work performance
Analytical and detail Orientated
Part of my role was to Analyse Customer Business Requirements, manage the development and testing thereof.
Team Player
I am only as good as the team I work with. Team work and collaboration to attain a goal is key
Self-Management
I am a self-starter and manage my own time within the specified deadlines
COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Golden Lions rugby referees society
Johannesburg, South Africa
Feb 2010 - Present
Panthers 1st Team Rugby
Johannesburg, South Africa
Feb 2010 - Apr 2012
I was part of the u/21 Junior division club rugby team and
played first team in 2012.
INTERESTS
Research, reading and learning
Internet of Things (IoT) and technology
Sports
Music and instruments
Computers and Networking
REFEREES
Lesley Roberts
Marlene Urquhart
Group IT Analyst - Spar Group South Africa
Divisional Credit Manager - Spar South Rand
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Jenny Pather
Mark Wade
IP Systems Manager - Vodacom
EDI Technical Specialist - Vodacom
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