Director: Matimba Baloyi
A resourceful and intellectually astute IT Application Portfolio Manager boasting extensive experience in developing and implementing company systems that meet both business and client requirements. Adept in building responsive IT organisations to maximise user experience, overseeing the maintenance of the entire IT infrastructure for the business, as well as ensuring that the company’s technical infrastructure is aligned with established business plans. I regard myself as a transformational leader, with strong analytical thinking skills, and the aptitude to direct the formulation of disaster recovery plans to facilitate business continuity.
EDUCATION:
University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) 2015: Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management
University of the Western Cape 2000: B.Com Computer Science
EXPERIENCE:
Solution Architect
• Directing the development and implementation of the organisation’s system architecture to meet business needs.
• Testing, integrating, and programming, software systems to ensure the efficient resolution of organisational problems.
• Evaluating the organisation’s current IT infrastructure to identify gaps and propose improvement solutions.
• Conducting researching to identify new and emerging technologies and effectively propose changes to company systems where necessary.
Project Management
• Overseeing the development of detailed project plans to govern project operations and achieve established goals.
• Coordinating resources and manpower to ensure the flawless execution of assigned projects.
• Tracking and monitoring project progress to identify potential risks and proactively implement risk mitigation plans.
• Forecasting project requirements and ensuring that project deliverables adhere to the budget.
IT Strategy Development
• Actively participating in the construction and execution of IT strategies that enhance IT capability and creates sustainable value for the organisation.
• Leading the implementation of IT plans that enable the organisation to effectively manage cost, human capital, hardware and software, vendors, as well as risk.
• Conducting research, and changing plans according to new organisational circumstances, market and industry conditions, as well as business priorities and objectives.
Risk Management
• Directing the planning, execution, and management of projects related to compliance, control assurance, risk management, security, as well as information asset protection.
• Managing IT risk and security for various IT functional areas, including but not limited to applications, systems, and networks.
• Contributing to the development of innovative security solutions.
Process Improvement
• Analysing company operations to identify areas of improvement and implement optimised solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and advance the quality of the organisation’s service offering.
• Monitoring the progress of executed process improvement plans to ensure that they meet business needs and requirements.
Vendor Management
• Leading the process of selecting vendors inclusive of deciding which ones offer optimal cost and quality for the company.
• Building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with business vendors.
• Evaluating the quality of the products or services that the vendor provides to the organisation to ensure they meet agreed-upon standards.
• Participating in contract negotiations to obtain desired pricing and fruitful
contract terms.
