Gift Pilusa
About Gift Pilusa
Gift Pilusa is a Principal Active Directory Engineer with extensive experience in Identity and Access Management solutions. He has worked for several companies in South Africa, including Investec, South32, Dimension Data, and NTT Ltd., and possesses strong skills in virtualization technologies and security concepts.
Current Role at Investec
Gift Pilusa serves as the Principal Active Directory Engineer at Investec, a position held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of Active Directory services. His work involves ensuring the security and efficiency of identity and access management systems within the organization.
Previous Experience in Identity and Access Management
Prior to his current role, Gift Pilusa worked extensively in identity and access management. He was a Senior Identity and Access Management Specialist at South32 from 2017 to 2018. He then joined Dimension Data, where he served in the same capacity from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, he worked at NTT Ltd. as a Senior Identity and Access Management Specialist from 2019 to 2022, gaining significant experience in the field.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Gift Pilusa possesses a strong technical background in various areas of information technology. He is skilled in virtualization technologies, including Hyper-V and VMware, and has extensive experience with Windows Server OS from versions 2003 to 2016. His expertise extends to Microsoft Identity Manager, Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Information Protection. He is also knowledgeable in industry standards such as LDAP, Kerberos, and SAML.
Education and Qualifications
Gift Pilusa studied at PC Training & Business College, where he earned a Diploma in Information Technology. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in IT principles and practices, contributing to his extensive career in identity and access management.
Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting Skills
Gift Pilusa demonstrates strong troubleshooting skills and a logical approach to problem resolution. His ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions has been a key asset throughout his career in identity and access management.