About Me

I’m a husband, father, and the Founder & Lead Consultant at Netrunnerz, delivering enterprise IT, networking, and security solutions to schools, SMEs, and corporate environments. I believe in hard work, integrity, and lifelong learning — principles that have guided me from my earliest days to building and running a consultancy trusted by clients.

I was born and raised in South Africa during a time of significant hardship. My unemployed mother made handcrafted items to provide for our family. Growing up in this environment taught me resilience, creativity, and a deep appreciation for opportunities, no matter how small. These lessons shaped my values and work ethic: always act with integrity, and never compromise on quality.

At school, I excelled academically, consistently ranking as the top male student in my grade. I never missed a single day, driven by curiosity and a genuine love for learning. While university was initially out of reach due to financial constraints, I entered the workforce determined to grow, learn, and make an impact.

My career began as a Finance Clerk at a large South African arms manufacturer, and soon after I transitioned into IT roles in the energy sector. Over the years, I progressed from supporting IT services to managing major infrastructure and security initiatives, including networks, servers, virtualization, backups, and system security. I led projects such as designing and building new server rooms and establishing the IT environment for a company’s head office, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security throughout.

I also led and mentored small IT teams, advised business unit managers on technology strategies, and promoted a culture of security awareness among staff. My work included internal audits, vulnerability assessments, and the creation of IT policies and procedures focused on best practices such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP).

While working full-time, I achieved one of my lifelong goals: earning a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Informatics (Cum Laude) from the University of South Africa. This accomplishment reignited my passion for learning and inspired me to specialize further in cybersecurity. I pursued hands-on experience and advanced certifications, including CompTIA Security+, Pentest+, CWES, CPTS, and OSCP, which equip me to design IT systems that are secure, practical, and resilient in real-world environments.

In 2023, I founded Netrunnerz (Pty) Ltd to provide enterprise IT, networking, and security consulting. Through Netrunnerz, I lead the design, deployment, and management of secure IT environments for schools, SMEs, and corporate environments. While I personally oversee solution architecture and project delivery, I also work with trusted specialist partners where required, ensuring clients receive scalable, reliable solutions with a single point of accountability.

Beyond IT and security, I enjoy reading, gaming, spending time with my family, and gardening — pursuits that keep me grounded and balanced.

If you’re looking for guidance or support in designing, securing, or managing your IT infrastructure, you can view my CV or contact me to discuss how Netrunnerz can help your business thrive.

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