Talented professional with extensive experience in information systems planning and data analysis. Proactive and goal-oriented with top strengths in coordinating projects and solving computer, operational or team issues. Discerning Computer Systems Analyst devoted to improving computer systems and network performance for enhanced productivity. Works actively with management to develop cost-benefit analyses and set objectives for system maintenance and upgrades. Stays up-to-date on latest security regulations and protocols to execute effective measures for sustaining privacy and operational integrity.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
19
19
Certificates
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cloud Infrastructure Specialist/Information Systems Analyst
Saudi Aramco
Dhahran, Eastern Provence, Saudi Arabia
12.2002 - 11.2023
Core function – Manage Production VMWare Virtualization infrastructure
Manage and support production 4500 VMs for a 64000 corporate workforce
Manage Tier 1 availability solution
System automation
Storage management
Virtualized Network Management
Managed Production Microsoft Hyper-V Virtualization Host Infrastructure
Managed and Supported 2500 production VMs for a 64000 corporate workforce
Manage Tier 2 availability solution
System automation
Storage management
Virtualized Network Management
Internal Systems Auditing
Reviewing current system configuration and compliance to standards
Assist internal teams with external audit preparation
Work with internal teams to resolve audit items to achieve compliance
Virtualization and Cloud Security management
Review current systems baselines and security guidelines relating to Cloud and Virtualization infrastructure
Work with Security Department to do system Risk Analysis of Cloud and Virtualization infrastructure
Work with Security Department to review and resolve system and application vulnerabilities within Virtualization and Cloud environments
Manage Cloud and virtualization authorization and authentication systems
Business Continuity Professional
Implemented and tested various Business continuity and Disaster Recovery scenarios related to Cloud and Virtualization solutions
Windows Server OS deployment and support
Developed Automated Deployment Solutions through Scripting and workflow
System Standards Developer
Worked with CISO office to develop and review IT System Standards
Server hardware specialist in IBM, Dell, and Huawei Server Hardware
Hardware support including firmware and driver updated and management
Clustering Specialist
Server standardization
Developed scripted solutions to standardize server configurations
Technical training (Microsoft Server products)
Automation (virtualization)
Windows Server OS deployment and support
Server hardware specialist in HP, IBM and Dell Server Hardware
Direct Attached Storage specialist
Server OS installation and automation
System Management Server support
Database infrastructure support
Technical training (Microsoft Server products)
Automation (Server OS deployment, patching and hardware firmware updates)
Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
Built and managed relationships with key clients and partners to drive growth.
Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
Senior Support Consultant & Trainer
CS Holdings
06.2001 - 12.2002
Primary functions: Windows Server 2000 trainer
Consultant
Other responsibilities: Train the Trainer Specialist
Microsoft Certified Technical Trainer (Trained Microsoft and other Technical Products)
Training SQL 7 and SQL 2000 administration
Specialise in designing and implementing Active Directory infrastructures for clients of CS Holdings and private clients
Implementation and support of Active Directory and Microsoft DNS Infrastructure
Server and Storage systems hardware installation, configuration and support including vendors like IBM, Compaq, HP, and Dell
Server Windows Operating System recovery and server OS
Technical Consultant and Trainer
Microsoft Saudi Arabia (ARAMCO Project)
01.2001 - 05.2001
Primarily functions
Novell Netware to Windows Server 2000 migration project consultant
Windows Server 2000 trainer (Microsoft Certified Technical Trainer)
Developed customized simulation labs to test migration functions.
Consultant and Trainer
HTL Consulting
12.1999 - 12.2000
IT Compaq and IBM Server hardware specialist that included installation, configuration, support and recovery
Microsoft NT design, administration, and support of client corporate environments
Supporting Windows Exchange 5 and 5.5 environments
Training various Windows product courses to client support personnel ((Microsoft Certified Technical Trainer)
Technical Manager/Consultant/Trainer
Connection Group
01.1998 - 11.1999
Technical Department Manager
Managed team of support technicians
Staff training that included
Technical training
Behaviour training
Safety training
New Technology research and evaluation
Technical Trainer that included Microsoft Cisco beginner and A+ technician courses (Microsoft Certified Technical Trainer)
Corporate Consultant/Trainer
ISU Campus
03.1997 - 12.1997
Technical trainer that included various Windows products (Microsoft Certified Technical Trainer)
Server Hardware installation and specialist including Compaq and IBM
NT4 installation specialist
High School Teacher / Network Administrator / Technician
Groote Schuur High School
01.1996 - 03.1997
High School teacher
Taught subjects like Geography, History, and computer literacy as a bilingual instructor (English and Afrikaans)
System administrator
Supported Novell network with Windows-based clients
Duties included the management of design changes and upgrades of hardware
Managed networking and internet connectivity
Managing antivirus solution
Managed system backups
End-user application support for utilized software packages
Microsoft application trainer
Included Microsoft Applications like Word, excel, PowerPoint and Windows 95
Middle School Teacher / Network Administrator / Technician
Panorama Primary School
01.1995 - 12.1995
Middle School Teacher
Taught middle school subjects like Geography and History (English and Afrikaans)
Trained various software packages to school students
System Administrator
Supported school Novell infrastructure with Windows-based clients
Supported desktop and server hardware
Implemented and Supported Windows for Workgroups
Managed Novell integration
Provided end-user support and application software rollouts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computing
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, UK
06.2011 - 01.2013
Honors Bachelor of Arts Degree (US Masters Equivalent Degree) -
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa
01.1992 - 12.1992
Diploma: Higher Education -
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa
01.1991 - 12.1991
Bachelor of Arts Degree -
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa
01.1988 - 12.1990
High School Certificate -
Simon’s Town High School
Simonstown, South Africa
01.1983 - 12.1987
Skills
Virtualization
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Certification
Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), Saudi Aramco, 2020
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Computing
University of Portsmouth
06.2011 - 01.2013
Cloud Infrastructure Specialist/Information Systems Analyst
Saudi Aramco
12.2002 - 11.2023
Senior Support Consultant & Trainer
CS Holdings
06.2001 - 12.2002
Technical Consultant and Trainer
Microsoft Saudi Arabia (ARAMCO Project)
01.2001 - 05.2001
Consultant and Trainer
HTL Consulting
12.1999 - 12.2000
Technical Manager/Consultant/Trainer
Connection Group
01.1998 - 11.1999
Corporate Consultant/Trainer
ISU Campus
03.1997 - 12.1997
High School Teacher / Network Administrator / Technician
Groote Schuur High School
01.1996 - 03.1997
Middle School Teacher / Network Administrator / Technician
Panorama Primary School
01.1995 - 12.1995
Honors Bachelor of Arts Degree (US Masters Equivalent Degree) -
University of Stellenbosch
01.1992 - 12.1992
Diploma: Higher Education -
University of Stellenbosch
01.1991 - 12.1991
Bachelor of Arts Degree -
University of Stellenbosch
01.1988 - 12.1990
High School Certificate -
Simon’s Town High School
01.1983 - 12.1987
Professional Career History
Saudi Aramco, Cloud Infrastructure Specialist, 12/2009, 11/2023, Senior Systems Analyst, 12/2002, 12/2009, Core function – Manage Production VMWare Virtualization infrastructure., Manage and support production 4500 VMs for a 64000 corporate workforce., Manage Tier 1 availability solution, System automation, Storage management, Virtualized Network Management, Managed Production Microsoft Hyper-V Virtualization Host Infrastructure, Managed and Supported 2500 production VMs for a 64000 corporate workforce, Manage Tier 2 availability solution., System automation, Storage management, Virtualized Network Management, Internal Systems Auditing, Reviewing current system configuration and compliance to standards, Assist internal teams with external audit preparation., Work with internal teams to resolve audit items to achieve compliance., Virtualization and Cloud Security management, Review current systems baselines and security guidelines relating to Cloud and Virtualization infrastructure., Work with Security Department to do system Risk Analysis of Cloud and Virtualization infrastructure., Work with Security Department to review and resolve system and application vulnerabilities within Virtualization and Cloud environments., Manage Cloud and virtualization authorization and authentication systems., Business Continuity Professional, implemented and tested various Business continuity and Disaster Recovery scenarios related to Cloud and Virtualization solutions., Windows Server OS deployment and support, Developed Automated Deployment Solutions through Scripting and workflow., System Standards Developer, Worked with CISO office to develop and review IT System Standards, Server hardware specialist in IBM, Dell, and Huawei Server Hardware, Hardware support including firmware and driver updated and management., Clustering Specialist, Server standardization, Developed scripted solutions to standardize server configurations., Technical training (Microsoft Server products), Automation (virtualization), Windows Server OS deployment and support, Server hardware specialist in HP, IBM and Dell Server Hardware, Direct Attached Storage specialist, Server OS installation and automation, System Management Server support, Database infrastructure support, Technical training (Microsoft Server products), Automation (Server OS deployment, patching and hardware firmware updates), Network Segmentation Project, Physical to Virtual Server migration project, Hyper-V to VMWare migration and consolidation project, Virtual GPU infrastructure implementation, Infrastructure Consolidation Project, Deployment automation solution
CS Holdings, Senior Support Consultant & Trainer, 06/2001, 12/2002, Primary functions: Windows Server 2000 trainer, Consultant., Other responsibilities: Train the Trainer Specialist, Microsoft Certified Technical Trainer (Trained Microsoft and other Technical Products)., Training SQL 7 and SQL 2000 administration, Specialise in designing and implementing Active Directory infrastructures for clients of CS Holdings and private clients., Implementation and support of Active Directory and Microsoft DNS Infrastructure, Server and Storage systems hardware installation, configuration and support including vendors like IBM, Compaq, HP, and Dell, Server Windows Operating System recovery and server OS, Successfully installed, implemented and Managed Windows XP rollout., Successfully implemented Citrix MetaFrame solution within a training environment that included the rollout and provide customized training for the solution relating to supporting and administrating the environment., Successfully installed and implemented Microsoft Exchange solution and provided training for support personnel., Implemented Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) solution.
Microsoft Saudi Arabia (ARAMCO Project), Technical Consultant and Trainer, 01/2001, 05/2001, Primarily functions, Novell Netware to Windows Server 2000 migration project consultant, Windows Server 2000 trainer (Microsoft Certified Technical Trainer), Developed customized simulation labs to test migration functions.
HTL Consulting, Consultant and Trainer, 12/1999, 12/2000, IT Compaq and IBM Server hardware specialist that included installation, configuration, support and recovery., Microsoft NT design, administration, and support of client corporate environments, Supporting Windows Exchange 5 and 5.5 environments, Training various Windows product courses to client support personnel ((Microsoft Certified Technical Trainer), Compaq Desktop rollout including installing and configuration of Compaq Insight Manager to control and monitor desktop environment., Test, designing and implementation of a Windows 2000 for clients.
Connection Group, Technical Manager/Consultant/Trainer, 01/1998, 11/1999, Technical Department Manager, Managed team of support technicians, Staff training that included., Technical training, Behaviour training, Safety training, New Technology research and evaluation., Technical Trainer that included Microsoft Cisco beginner and A+ technician courses (Microsoft Certified Technical Trainer), Network physical infrastructure design and rollout, Implemented of Backup Solution for Microsoft Server environment, Large network infrastructure design, roll-out and implementation, based on Microsoft platforms (servers and workstations).
ISU Campus, Corporate Consultant/Trainer, 03/1997, 12/1997, Technical trainer that included various Windows products (Microsoft Certified Technical Trainer), Server Hardware installation and specialist including Compaq and IBM, NT4 installation specialist
Groote Schuur High School, High School Teacher / Network Administrator / Technician, 01/1996, 03/1997, High School teacher, Taught subjects like Geography, History, and computer literacy as a bilingual instructor (English and Afrikaans)., System administrator, Supported Novell network with Windows-based clients., Duties included the management of design changes and upgrades of hardware., Managed networking and internet connectivity., Managing antivirus solution, Managed system backups, End-user application support for utilized software packages., Microsoft application trainer, Included Microsoft Applications like Word, excel, PowerPoint and Windows 95
Panorama Primary School, Middle School Teacher / Network Administrator / Technician, 01/1995, 12/1995, Middle School Teacher, Taught middle school subjects like Geography and History (English and Afrikaans)., Trained various software packages to school students., System Administrator., Supported school Novell infrastructure with Windows-based clients., Supported desktop and server hardware., Implemented and Supported Windows for Workgroups., Managed Novell integration., Provided end-user support and application software rollouts.
Full Names
Hendrik Tjaart Lund
Preferred Name
Henk
Contact Details
+1 4174500325, Isuhenk@iafrica.com, 702 South Magnolia Ave, Republic, Missouri, 65738
Platforms Supported
VMWare vSphere 8, Saudi Aramco, 2023
Redhat 9, Saudi Aramco, 2023
VMWare vSphere 7, Saudi Aramco, 2021
VMWare vSphere 6.7, Saudi Aramco, 2018
Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS), Saudi Aramco, 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Saudi Aramco, 2016
Microsoft Windows Hyper-V 2016, Saudi Aramco, 2016
Dell Server Hardware, Saudi Aramco, 2013
Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Saudi Aramco, 2012
Microsoft Windows Hyper-V 2012, Saudi Aramco, 2012
Microsoft Windows Hyper-V 2008, Saudi Aramco, 2009
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Saudi Aramco, 2008
Microsoft SQL 2008, Saudi Aramco, 2008
IBM Server Hardware, Saudi Aramco, 2005
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Saudi Aramco, 2003
Compaq Server Hardware, Saudi Aramco, 2003
Citrix MetaFrame XP Admin, CS Holdings, 2002
Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft for Saudi Aramco, 2001
Compaq Server (ACT), Compaq, 2000
Compaq Desktop (ACT), Compaq, 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000, ITT, 2000
Cisco Routers (ICRC, ACRC), Training Connection, 1998
Saudi Aramco, Cloud Infrastructure Specialist, 12/2009, 11/2023, Senior Systems Analyst, 12/2002, 12/2009, Core function – Manage Production VMWare Virtualization infrastructure., Manage and support production 4500 VMs for a 64000 corporate workforce., Manage Tier 1 availability solution, System automation, Storage management, Virtualized Network Management, Managed Production Microsoft Hyper-V Virtualization Host Infrastructure, Managed and Supported 2500 production VMs for a 64000 corporate workforce, Manage Tier 2 availability solution., System automation, Storage management, Virtualized Network Management, Internal Systems Auditing, Reviewing current system configuration and compliance to standards, Assist internal teams with external audit preparation., Work with internal teams to resolve audit items to achieve compliance., Virtualization and Cloud Security management, Review current systems baselines and security guidelines relating to Cloud and Virtualization infrastructure., Work with Security Department to do system Risk Analysis of Cloud and Virtualization infrastructure., Work with Security Department to review and resolve system and application vulnerabilities within Virtualization and Cloud environments., Manage Cloud and virtualization authorization and authentication systems., Business Continuity Professional, implemented and tested various Business continuity and Disaster Recovery scenarios related to Cloud and Virtualization solutions., Windows Server OS deployment and support, Developed Automated Deployment Solutions through Scripting and workflow., System Standards Developer, Worked with CISO office to develop and review IT System Standards, Server hardware specialist in IBM, Dell, and Huawei Server Hardware, Hardware support including firmware and driver updated and management., Clustering Specialist, Server standardization, Developed scripted solutions to standardize server configurations., Technical training (Microsoft Server products), Automation (virtualization), Windows Server OS deployment and support, Server hardware specialist in HP, IBM and Dell Server Hardware, Direct Attached Storage specialist, Server OS installation and automation, System Management Server support, Database infrastructure support, Technical training (Microsoft Server products), Automation (Server OS deployment, patching and hardware firmware updates), Network Segmentation Project, Physical to Virtual Server migration project, Hyper-V to VMWare migration and consolidation project, Virtual GPU infrastructure implementation, Infrastructure Consolidation Project, Deployment automation solution
CS Holdings, Senior Support Consultant & Trainer, 06/2001, 12/2002, Primary functions: Windows Server 2000 trainer, Consultant., Other responsibilities: Train the Trainer Specialist, Microsoft Certified Technical Trainer (Trained Microsoft and other Technical Products)., Training SQL 7 and SQL 2000 administration, Specialise in designing and implementing Active Directory infrastructures for clients of CS Holdings and private clients., Implementation and support of Active Directory and Microsoft DNS Infrastructure, Server and Storage systems hardware installation, configuration and support including vendors like IBM, Compaq, HP, and Dell, Server Windows Operating System recovery and server OS, Successfully installed, implemented and Managed Windows XP rollout., Successfully implemented Citrix MetaFrame solution within a training environment that included the rollout and provide customized training for the solution relating to supporting and administrating the environment., Successfully installed and implemented Microsoft Exchange solution and provided training for support personnel., Implemented Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) solution.
Microsoft Saudi Arabia (ARAMCO Project), Technical Consultant and Trainer, 01/2001, 05/2001, Primarily functions, Novell Netware to Windows Server 2000 migration project consultant, Windows Server 2000 trainer (Microsoft Certified Technical Trainer), Developed customized simulation labs to test migration functions.
HTL Consulting, Consultant and Trainer, 12/1999, 12/2000, IT Compaq and IBM Server hardware specialist that included installation, configuration, support and recovery., Microsoft NT design, administration, and support of client corporate environments, Supporting Windows Exchange 5 and 5.5 environments, Training various Windows product courses to client support personnel ((Microsoft Certified Technical Trainer), Compaq Desktop rollout including installing and configuration of Compaq Insight Manager to control and monitor desktop environment., Test, designing and implementation of a Windows 2000 for clients.
Connection Group, Technical Manager/Consultant/Trainer, 01/1998, 11/1999, Technical Department Manager, Managed team of support technicians, Staff training that included., Technical training, Behaviour training, Safety training, New Technology research and evaluation., Technical Trainer that included Microsoft Cisco beginner and A+ technician courses (Microsoft Certified Technical Trainer), Network physical infrastructure design and rollout, Implemented of Backup Solution for Microsoft Server environment, Large network infrastructure design, roll-out and implementation, based on Microsoft platforms (servers and workstations).
ISU Campus, Corporate Consultant/Trainer, 03/1997, 12/1997, Technical trainer that included various Windows products (Microsoft Certified Technical Trainer), Server Hardware installation and specialist including Compaq and IBM, NT4 installation specialist
Groote Schuur High School, High School Teacher / Network Administrator / Technician, 01/1996, 03/1997, High School teacher, Taught subjects like Geography, History, and computer literacy as a bilingual instructor (English and Afrikaans)., System administrator, Supported Novell network with Windows-based clients., Duties included the management of design changes and upgrades of hardware., Managed networking and internet connectivity., Managing antivirus solution, Managed system backups, End-user application support for utilized software packages., Microsoft application trainer, Included Microsoft Applications like Word, excel, PowerPoint and Windows 95
Panorama Primary School, Middle School Teacher / Network Administrator / Technician, 01/1995, 12/1995, Middle School Teacher, Taught middle school subjects like Geography and History (English and Afrikaans)., Trained various software packages to school students., System Administrator., Supported school Novell infrastructure with Windows-based clients., Supported desktop and server hardware., Implemented and Supported Windows for Workgroups., Managed Novell integration., Provided end-user support and application software rollouts.
Full Names
Hendrik Tjaart Lund
Preferred Name
Henk
Contact Details
+1 4174500325, Isuhenk@iafrica.com, 702 South Magnolia Ave, Republic, Missouri, 65738
Platforms Supported
VMWare vSphere 8, Saudi Aramco, 2023
Redhat 9, Saudi Aramco, 2023
VMWare vSphere 7, Saudi Aramco, 2021
VMWare vSphere 6.7, Saudi Aramco, 2018
Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS), Saudi Aramco, 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Saudi Aramco, 2016
Microsoft Windows Hyper-V 2016, Saudi Aramco, 2016
Dell Server Hardware, Saudi Aramco, 2013
Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Saudi Aramco, 2012
Microsoft Windows Hyper-V 2012, Saudi Aramco, 2012
Microsoft Windows Hyper-V 2008, Saudi Aramco, 2009
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Saudi Aramco, 2008
Microsoft SQL 2008, Saudi Aramco, 2008
IBM Server Hardware, Saudi Aramco, 2005
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Saudi Aramco, 2003
Compaq Server Hardware, Saudi Aramco, 2003
Citrix MetaFrame XP Admin, CS Holdings, 2002
Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft for Saudi Aramco, 2001
Compaq Server (ACT), Compaq, 2000
Compaq Desktop (ACT), Compaq, 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000, ITT, 2000
Cisco Routers (ICRC, ACRC), Training Connection, 1998
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