About

Introduction

I am Nico du Plessis, a 20-something software developer from Pretoria, South Africa. I believe in open standards. I hate Internet Explorer. I use WebAfrica as my ISP.

Education & Qualifications

Baccalaureus Degree

B. (Hons) Information Technology from the University of Pretoria

Courses include:
Business Management, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, English, Programming and Advanced Programming, Systems Development, Philosophy, Financial Accounting, Data Structures and Algorithms, Operating Systems, Databases, Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Information Organisation and retrieval, Computer Architecture, Software Engineering, Multimedia, etc.

Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist 10.4

The Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist (ACHDS) 10.4 certification verifies an understanding of Mac OS X core functionality and an ability to configure key services, perform basic troubleshooting, and assist end users with essential Mac OS X capabilities. This certification addresses the technical skills needed by a Mac OS X specialist who works at a help desk or otherwise assists Mac OS X users with technical issues.

Apple Certified Professionals

Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.4 10.4

Mac OS X Server Essentials is a four-day course designed to give technical coordinators and entry-level system administrators the skills, tools, and knowledge to implement and maintain a Mac OS X Server-based system. Students will learn how to install and configure Mac OS X Server to provide network-based services, such as file sharing, authentication, and printing. Tools for efficiently managing and deploying Mac OS X are also covered. The course is a combination of lectures and hands-on case study exercises that provide practical real-world experience

Apple Certified Technical Coordinator 10.4

Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) certification verifies a foundation in Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server core functionality and an ability to configure key services and perform basic troubleshooting of the essential Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server capabilities.

Apple Certified Professionals

Work Experience

Generator Consulting (Pty) Ltd.

November 2007 - November 2008
PHP developer

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Apple IMC Southern Africa (Core Computer Business)

June 2006 - July 2007
Support engineer