Christopher Naidoo
About Christopher Naidoo
Christopher Naidoo serves as the Head of IT Operations at Investec Digital, where he has worked since 2015. He has a diverse background in IT, having held various roles in organizations such as Dimension Data, Discovery Limited, and BrightRockZA, and possesses multiple qualifications in information technology and management.
Current Role at Investec Digital
Christopher Naidoo serves as the Head of IT Operations at Investec Digital, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he focuses on people leadership, strategy, technology roadmaps, operations, cost efficiencies, and delivery. He leads four core teams that specialize in DevOps/SRE, Change Management and Business Continuity Planning (BCP), IT Service Management, and Data Engineering. His leadership aims to enhance operational efficiency and drive technological advancements within the organization.
Previous Experience in IT Operations
Prior to his current role, Christopher Naidoo accumulated extensive experience in IT operations across various organizations. He worked at Discovery Holdings from 2005 to 2012 as a Citrix Specialist and Microsoft Systems Administrator. He then transitioned to BrightRockZA as an Infrastructure Architect/Citrix Specialist from 2012 to 2014. Following that, he served as an Infrastructure Delivery Manager at Discovery Limited for 10 months in 2014 to 2015. His early career included an internship as an IT Software Engineer at Dimension Data in 2004.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Christopher Naidoo has a robust educational background in Information Technology and Business Administration. He studied at the University of Johannesburg, where he earned a National Diploma in Information Technology (BTech) from 2002 to 2006. He also attended the South African Institute of Management (SAIM) and achieved a Business Management Diploma in Information Technology from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he completed various certifications, including VmWare 5.1 Advanced Administrator, Citrix Certified Advanced Administrator, and Scrum Certified Master.
Certifications and Specializations
In addition to his formal education, Christopher Naidoo has pursued several certifications that enhance his expertise in IT operations. He achieved the ITIL V3 Foundation certification in 2011 and has specialized in Agile methodologies through his Scrum Certified Master designation. His training in Citrix Technologies and VMware further solidifies his technical capabilities, enabling him to lead effectively in his current role.
Early Education
Christopher Naidoo completed his high school education at Bracken High School from 1997 to 2001. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent studies in Information Technology and Business Administration, contributing to his career in IT operations.