Dillon Govender
About Dillon Govender
Dillon Govender is a Senior Network Specialist currently working at Investec in Johannesburg, South Africa. He has extensive experience in network administration and optimization, with a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and various IT certifications.
Work at Investec
Dillon Govender has been employed at Investec since 2013, where he currently serves as a Senior Network Specialist. His role involves overseeing network operations and providing support to ensure optimal performance. He has contributed significantly to various projects, including the re-build of Investec's Mauritius Disaster Recovery Site, which enhanced the company's operational resilience. Additionally, he is responsible for the migration from PRI to SIP using Oracle SBCs, modernizing the communication infrastructure.
Previous Experience at Huge Telecom and Strate
Before joining Investec, Dillon Govender worked at Huge Telecom as a Network Administrator from 2008 to 2010. He then moved to Strate, where he held the same position from 2010 to 2013. In these roles, he gained valuable experience in network management and optimization, which laid the foundation for his current expertise.
Education and Expertise
Dillon Govender studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Durban University of Technology, achieving a National Diploma between 2002 and 2005. He furthered his education by obtaining an ARC in Information Technology from Enghouse from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he completed the CCNP Voice certification at Torque IT from 2014 to 2017, specializing in Cisco Collaboration. His educational background supports his extensive knowledge in network performance optimization and data center management.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Dillon Govender holds a Certified Data Centre Professional certification, showcasing his expertise in data center management and operations. He specializes in the installation and configuration of Cisco Wireless Access Points and Palo Alto Firewalls, enhancing network security. His experience includes optimizing network performance using Riverbed technology and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve team efficiency.
Contributions to Network Infrastructure
Dillon Govender has played a key role in the complete build of new branch offices across South Africa, which involved the rollout of WAN, LAN, and wireless infrastructure. He regularly liaises with vendors to resolve escalated network issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. His contributions have significantly impacted the efficiency and reliability of network services within the organizations he has worked for.