Morelate Dzakutsaku
Infomation Systems Administrator
Harare
Summary
Results-driven Information Systems Administrator with expertise in IT infrastructure, Microsoft and Cisco technologies, and cybersecurity protocols. Proficient in server management, virtualization, and delivering comprehensive enterprise IT support. Founder of Thrive Ridge Ventures (Private) Limited, an agribusiness enterprise focused on poultry, piggery, and cattle farming. Passionate about leveraging technology to drive operational efficiency in corporate and agricultural sectors.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Director of Business Development
Thrive Ridge Ventures (Private) Limited
Harare
02.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: An agribusiness venture focused on sustainable protein and livestock farming, as well as food security initiatives.
- Management of 3000 poultry(egg layers), piggery, and cattle farming operations
- Overseeing health, nutrition, and welfare of livestock
- Maize grain cultivation for feed production and market supply
- Vegetable horticulture including tomatoes, leafy vegetables, and garden crops
- Organic fertilizer production using chicken manure and cow dung
- Supporting local employment and community food supply
- An agribusiness venture focused on sustainable protein and livestock farming, as well as food security initiatives.
Information Systems Administrator
TelOne Zimbabwe
Harare
06.2016 - Current
- Administering Microsoft, Cisco, and Hyper-V environments
- Server and firewall configuration and monitoring
- Managing Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, and software deployments
- Supporting users remotely and onsite for various network issues
- Implementing system upgrades, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting
- Notable Projects:
- Microsoft Exchange 2010 & Active Directory Deployment
- Exchange Upgrade to 2016
- Implementation of ADSelfService Plus for Password Resets
Telecommunications Technician
TelOne
Harare
12.2010 - 05.2016
Education
Master’s In Policy Competency Based On ICT Converg - Infomation And Communication Technology
Handong Global Unirvesity
Pohang-si, South Korea 08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science Telecommunications Honours Deg -
Midlands State University
Gweru 02.2015 - 11.2017
Certified Network & Security Professional -
Cyberoam
Harare 03.2014 - 04.2014
Cisco Certified Network Associate - CCNA, CCNA Security, Cisco Certified Professional Associate – Switching
Cisco Systems
09.2012 - 12.2012
Diploma - Telecommunications, Data and Information Technology
TelOne Centre For Learning
Harare 04.2009 - 10.2010
Certificate and Diploma - Electronic Communications, Fundamentals of Electronic Communications (Level 1 & 2), Communications Systems and Digital Networks (Level 1, 2 & 3)
City & Guilds (UK)
ZimbabweSkills
- Information Technology & Systems
- IT Infrastructure Management
- Server Administration
Virtualization eg Hyper-V
- Network & Security Configuration
Microsoft Exchange & Active Directory
- End-user Support
- Troubleshooting
- Disaster Recovery
- Agribusiness & Farm Management
Poultry Farming :Layers & Broilers
- Piggery Operations
- Cattle Management
- Maize Grain Cultivation
- Organic Fertilizer Production
- Agricultural Business Planning
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/15/86
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Marital Status: Married
Academic Background
9 Ordinary Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics
Timeline
Master’s In Policy Competency Based On ICT Converg - Infomation And Communication Technology
Handong Global Unirvesity
08.2024 - Current
Director of Business Development
Thrive Ridge Ventures (Private) Limited
02.2023 - Current
Information Systems Administrator
TelOne Zimbabwe
06.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science Telecommunications Honours Deg -
Midlands State University
02.2015 - 11.2017
Certified Network & Security Professional -
Cyberoam
03.2014 - 04.2014
Cisco Certified Network Associate - CCNA, CCNA Security, Cisco Certified Professional Associate – Switching
Cisco Systems
09.2012 - 12.2012
Telecommunications Technician
TelOne
12.2010 - 05.2016
Diploma - Telecommunications, Data and Information Technology
TelOne Centre For Learning
04.2009 - 10.2010
Certificate and Diploma - Electronic Communications, Fundamentals of Electronic Communications (Level 1 & 2), Communications Systems and Digital Networks (Level 1, 2 & 3)
City & Guilds (UK)
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