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Brian Zhou

IT Infrastructure Engineer, 3rd Line Support, Security Analyst, 4 x Microsoft Azure Cloud Certified, BSc Software Engineering Degree
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Experienced Infrastructure Engineer with 10+ years of expertise indesigning, deploying, and managing large-scale IT systems, with a focuson Azure cloud infrastructure, network security, and systemoptimisation. Proven success in ensuring system reliability andefficiency in corporate and government environments.


Name: Brian Zhou
Professional Membership: IITPSA (Z040132)
Degree: BSc Software Engineering
Experience: 10 Years
Phone: +27 (0)73 8780 761
Email: brizhou@gmail.com
Address: Gordon's Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
Freelance: Available

10

Years of

Experience

5

Work

References

53

Completed

Projects

Skills

HTML, JavaScript & CSS

75%

PHP & Laravel

65%

WordPress & WooCommerce

100%

MS SQL Server & MySQL

80%

Azure & AWS Cloud

90%

Infrastructure & DevOps

85%

Work Experience

MS SQL DBA ADMINISTRATOR & INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER

National Dept of Health South Africa | based in Cape Town CBD, SA | Sep 2019 - Present

  • Installed initial Microsoft SQL Server setup, configured and administered production databases running in SQL Server containing 1,7 TiB+ in size, and 13 million+ patient-level HIV & TB records.
  • Led the department's migration of on-premises infrastructure to Azure Cloud, optimizing network performance and ensuring system security.
AZURE INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER - PART-TIME

Zamaqo | a Switzerland based company with offices based in Somerset West, SA | Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Managed and optimized Azure infrastructure for continuous integration and deployment using Azure DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes. Implemented secure cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and cost efficiency.
  • Secured cloud environments with Azure Sentinel and performed ongoing monitoring for security threats.
IT SUPPORT ENGINEER

ONE | within the division of Truck Assist based in Somerset West, SA | Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Server Setup & Maintenance: Led the setup and configuration of servers running MDVR vehicle tracking software.
  • Ensured the optimal performance of IS and Apache web servers, as well as the smooth operation of MySQL databases.
IT INTEGRATION ENGINEER

StockShop | based in Hout Bay, Cape Town, SA | Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Integration of e-Commerce sites (Magento, WooCommerce and Shopify) with Enterprise Resource Planning solutions (Sage, Pastel, Evolution, SAP & SYSPRO).
  • Writing Shell scripts that automate deployment of Magento to Amazon Web Services - EC2.
  • Working with Linux Ubuntu OS Server, Web APls, REST Services, OAuth, Odata, JSON technologies.
IT PRODUCT ENGINEER

First Coast Technologies (FCTEC) | based in Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, SA | Apr 2013 - Aug 2016

  • Development and implementation (including creating workflows and rules) of "Alfresco" - an open-source content management system that was developed using Java technology & PostgreSQL database to provide a cloud-based document management solution to new enterprise size clients called paperfreeweb TM.
  • Provide end-user and technical support for the above-mentioned cloud solution while providing a high level of customer service within an agreed SLA.

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Interests & Hobbies

Web Design

I have designed and hosted several WordPress and WooComerce websites including for the South African Government such as chpc.ac.za, dwypd.gov.za, lingomsoprimaryschool.co.za & origabeauty.com.

Apps Development

I designed the Helderberg Water Website helderberg-water.co.za then followed up with an Android App that uses the same concept as Uber to locate users needing water in Cape Town.

Graphic Design

In addition to using Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, I have recently taken an interest in designing graphic work such as branding and flyers with open source alternatives GIMP and Inkscape.

Football

When I'm not playing football for fun, I enjoy watching South African local football and English Premiership matches at the actual physical stadiums with my son.

Portfolio

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  • WordPress Websites
  • Android App
  • E-commerce Websites

Work References

This is to certify that Mr. Brian Zhou Passport was in the employ of One Financial Services Holdings (Pty) Ltd for the period 01 March 2018 to 06 January 2019 in the capacity of Server Administrator, within the division of Truck Assist, Somerset West, Cape Town.

ONE Financial Services Holdings (Pty) Ltd.

Petro Johnson - Human Resources & Payroll Manager

I am writing in reference to Brian Zhou and the position he held here at Stock2Shop. For the period (19th September 2016 - 30th August 2017) that Brian Zhou was a software developer, he was a passionate and diligent worker.

Stock2Shop

Chris Sohn - Managing Director

As Technical Services Engineer of First Coast Technologies, I have worked with Brian Zhou for many years. In my 7 years of professional experience I've come across only a few people that have an exceptional grasp on the critical domains of the corporate world.

Brian Tumbude

Technical Services Engineer

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