Barend Botes

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About Barend Botes

Passionate IT Professional Specializing in Networking, Infrastructure, and Automation With over a decade of hands-on experience in IT, specializing in Networking, Firewalling, and Infrastructure, I thrive on automating processes to drive efficiency and enhance business operations. My expertise spans a wide range of areas, including Linux administration, Zabbix Monitoring, containerization with Docker Swarm, and SharePoint development. I excel in implementing a wide array of integrations and automations to streamline tasks such as onboarding, hardware procurement, change request management, and various other business processes and procedures—leveraging my proficiency in tools like Zabbix, Grafana, PowerAutomate, n8n, and PowerApps. As a seasoned professional, I possess a keen understanding of application architectures and development processes, enabling me to bridge the gap between backend and frontend teams effectively. My adeptness in diagramming using Visio and Draw.io allows me to communicate complex concepts with clarity, while my knack for integrating monitoring solutions into dynamic dashboards ensures actionable insights for decision-makers. I am seeking opportunities where I can leverage my diverse skill set to drive innovation and propel organizational success through strategic IT solutions.