About Me
I am a seasoned Technical & Operations Professional with over 40 years of progressive experience supporting mission-critical environments across emergency services, local government, and the private sector.
My career is built on a strong foundation of technical leadership, system deployment, business intelligence, and operational governance. From Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems supporting emergency response operations to enterprise database administration and Power BI analytics, I have consistently delivered reliability, accuracy, and measurable results across complex, high-demand environments.
Throughout my career, I have maintained 99%+ system uptime for mission-critical platforms, architected comprehensive BI dashboards that transform operational data into executive insights, and ensured compliance with governance frameworks including POPIA and CSOS. My expertise spans system administration, database management (MS SQL, MySQL), technical documentation, process optimisation, and comprehensive user training programmes.
My early career in emergency services (SAPS, Sandton Fire Department) provided invaluable experience in high-pressure operational environments and shaped my ability to remain calm, structured, and decisive when systems and lives depend on split-second accuracy. This grounding continues to influence my approach to problem-solving, risk management, and operational discipline.
Recognising the evolving technology landscape, I have proactively expanded my expertise through recent certifications in AI Literacy, Data Science, Microsoft Power BI, and Project Management (2023–2026). This commitment to continuous learning enables me to bridge traditional IT operations with emerging technologies, positioning organisations for digital transformation and future growth.
Beyond my technical roles, serving as Chairperson of a 50+ unit residential Body Corporate has strengthened my governance, financial oversight, stakeholder management, and compliance administration skills—capabilities that translate directly to organisational leadership.
I am passionate about using technology to improve operations, enhance decision-making, and support organisational growth. Whether leading multi-site deployments, architecting BI solutions, or mentoring teams, I apply analytical rigour, strategic thinking, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
I value professionalism, integrity, and clear communication, and I take pride in delivering work that is accurate, dependable, and aligned with organisational objectives.