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NOTES ON MCP+I COURSE:
With this credential, Microsoft Certified Professionals with a specialty in the Internet will be qualified to plan security, install and configure server products, manage server resources, extend servers to run CGI scripts or ISAPI scripts, monitor and analyse performance, and troubleshoot problems.
More Information can be found at www.microsoft.com/mcp.
29 October 1999: Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Torque, Hatfield, Pretoria,
South Africa.
EXAMS PASSED:
Internetworking with Microsoft TCP/IP on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.
NOTES ON MCP COURSE:
For individuals who would like to demonstrate their expertise with a particular Microsoft product,
Microsoft offers the Microsoft Certified Professional credential. Microsoft Certified Professionals have demonstrated in-depth knowledge of at least one Microsoft product.
More Information can be found at www.microsoft.com/mcp.
12 October 1999 : A+ Certified Service Technician (Computing Technology Industry
Association, COMPTIA), Torque, Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa.
EXAMS PASSED:
(1) A+ Core Service Technician, (2) A+ DOS/Microsoft Windows Service Technician.
NOTES ON A+ CERTIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN COURSE:
This is a testing program sponsored by CompTIA that certifies the competency of entry-level (6 months experience) service technicians in the computer industry. Anyone who wants an
internationally recognized credential as a competent entry-level computer service professional can take the A+ examination. The program is backed by major computer hardware and software vendors, distributors, resellers and publications. The test, which is administered by Sylvan Prometric, was first available in July 1993, with a complete revision of the exam occurring on July 31, 1998. Earning A+ certification means that the individual possesses the knowledge, skills, and customer relations skills essential for a successful entry-level (6 months experience) computer service technician, as defined by experts from companies across the industry. The test covers a broad range of hardware and software technologies, but are not related to any vendor-specific products.
More Information can be found at www.comptia.org.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
July 1999- : Full time A+ and MCSE Student, Torque, Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa.
December 1999
December 1998- : Laboratory Manager, Quality Control Laboratory, WRAPSA Packaging &
June 1999 Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd, Bell & Cnr Edison Crescent, Hennopspark, Ext 7,
Centurion, Pretoria, South Africa.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Coordination of analyses on raw materials and final products; Liaison with third party laboratories for analyses which cannot be performed in-house; Laboratory budget; Procurement of materials and equipment; invoicing of services rendered by third party laboratories; Obtaining quotes for new
products, parts, analyses methods, materials, chemicals and servicing of apparatus; Calibration of laboratory and factory apparatus, glassware and plastic ware; Attendance and participation in
production- and general meetings; Record keeping of analyses results, test methods, calibration data, inventories and instrument status.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:
Analysis techniques included High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC); Gas
Chromatography (GC); Thin-layer Liquid Chromatography (TLC); tablet/capsule disintegration time determination; degree of active compound dissolution into different media; refractive index
measurement; friability tests; pH and conductivity measurement; viscosity determination; polarimetry; qualitative inorganic chemistry; quantitative inorganic chemistry.
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
Managerial, i.e., delegation and coordination of analyses, tests, and administrative tasks to laboratory staff (1 technician, 1 assistant, and filing clerk) in order to improve productivity and cost-effectiveness of the laboratory.
REASON FOR LEAVING:
Seeking a qualification in the information technology field to expand my expertise and apply my knowledge of computers in the workplace.
2 October 1996- : Research Scientist, Solid State Chemistry Group, African Explosives and
November 1998 Chemistry Industry (AECI) Limited, Research and Development Department
(R&DD), Pinelands site Modderfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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