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I'M

Stuart Sloan.

Animator, Photo Illustrator,Web Designer
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An Animator thriving to make the world more colourful

An Animator thriving to make the world more colourful

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PROFESSIONAL

MY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL IN SOFTWARE

ARNOLD

ZBRUSH

4 YEARS

MAYA

3 YEARS

PHOTOSHOP

YEARS

12 YEARS

UNREAL ENGINE

6 YEARS

AFTER EFFECTS

STUBSTANCE-PAINTER

5 YEARS

3 YEARS

PROFESSIONAL 

The Animation school

Student / SRC

2014 - 2017

Sandton, South Africa

​- Three year course in 2D and 3D Animation

- photo illustrator (Adobe suit)

- Back Ground artist

- 3D Generalist (Maya)

Dragon Computer Services

Client IT support

2012-2018

Sandton, South Africa

Roles and responsibilities:

• Provided 1st line technical support, answering support queries via phone & email.

• Used remote control software tools or visited client(s)/user(s) to provide fault resolution and diagnosis

• Determined the nature of faults and the steps required to solve the issues

• Desktop and server build and repairs

• Documented and maintained help desk policies and procedures

• Updates and maintenance of the IT services desk authorized users database

MM-ICT Limited

1st/2nd line IT support analyst - network and systems support

2021-2024

London, Greater London

 

  • Technical support & systems administration

    • Provide 1st and 2nd line technical support, resolving hardware and software issues promptly and effectively.

    • Support and maintain windows 7, 10, and 11 operating systems, including troubleshooting and performance optimization.

    • Build and deploy standardized windows images/templates for new laptops and desktops.

    • Manage laptop and desktop repairs, ensuring optimal functionality and performance.

  • Project coordination & communication

    • Act as a liaison between mm-ict and 3rd party contractors, ensuring smooth collaboration and project delivery.

    • Serve as a conduit between clients and mm-ict, maintaining clear communication and alignment on technical requirements.

    • Lead network, hardware, and infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, including cabling surveys, installations, and documentation handover.

  • Hardware & infrastructure

    • Lead on mounts, surveys, and installations for various hardware devices to enhance workplace functionality.

    • Install and program desktops, ensuring seamless integration and system performance.

    • Organize and manage office operations using KVMs systems to control multiple devices efficiently.

    • Plan, install, and set up CCTV systems

  • Networking & communications

    • Install and maintain VoIP systems, ensuring effective and reliable communication solutions.

    • Conduct VoIP and wi-fi surveys, maintaining accurate data and optimizing network performance.

    • Design and produce network, patch, and cabinet diagrams using standardized Visio templates.

  • Documentation & knowledge sharing

    • Author comprehensive technical guides and documentation for multiple projects, detailing system builds, installations, and operational procedures.

    • Maintain thorough project records, audits, and system documentation to support ongoing maintenance and handovers.

Key successes:
  • -Emplacing organized systems
    • Developed a color-coded system for different network connections, enhancing network management.

  • -Designed company website
    • Designed the website for mm-ict, highlighting technological expertise and innovation

  • -Custom templates
    • Created templates for classroom surveys and Visio network diagrams, streamlining project workflows

  • -Implemented digital plans
    • Implemented digital plans for all suites, optimizing network infrastructure across multiple environments

  • -Comprehensive cabling surveys
    • Conducted comprehensive cabling surveys and installations, guaranteeing efficient network connectivity

  • -Managed installations
    • Spearheaded installations as head of installations, overseeing successful deployment of network systems

Apple istore

Floor sales

2012

Sandton, South Africa

Roles and responsibilities:
• Trained and certified at the genius bar

• Customer care with apple hardware,software and services advice

Sphere Animation

Job shadowing

2017

Johannesburg, South Africa

-Job shadowing

-Learning how to work in a professional work environment.

-part time experience.

Cabletech South

Infrastructure technician/ 1st line network support

2018-2021

London

 

Roles and responsibilities:

• Design of structured cabling solutions

• Assisting with the management and implementation of server and desktop migrations

• Liaising with client engineers where resource augmentation was required

• Coordinating the work schedules at client sites and prioritisation of tasks where there were competingrequirements

• Running diverse projects at multiple customer sites

ClickOn-IT London (CITL)

ICT system/network engineer

August 2024 to February 2026

London, Greater London

 

  • Technical support

    • Provide 1st line and 2nd line IT support, both onsite and remote

    • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues

    • Perform pc and laptop diagnostics and repairs

  • Infrastructure & networking

    • Install, terminate, and test network cabling

    • Audit and document existing network infrastructure

    • Design and implement network containment systems

    • Act as a network engineer and consultant on client projects

  • Systems & AV

    • Install and maintain audio-visual (AV) systems

    • Build, configure, and install servers’ cabinets

    • Create digital site plans, mapping all connected devices

    • Plan, install, and set up CCTV systems

  • Project management & delivery

    • Conduct and support survey projects

    • Manage installation teams and oversee project delivery

    • Apply problem-solving skills to ensure smooth project execution

Treatment Studio

Hardware manager - Temp

March 2026 to June 2026

London, Greater London

 

  • Roles and responsibilitiesTechnical support

    • Provide 1st line and 2nd line IT support, both onsite and remote

    • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues

    • Perform pc and laptop diagnostics and repairsInfrastructure & networking

    • terminate, and test network cabling

    • Audit and document existing network infrastructure

    • Design and implement network containment systems

    • Act as a network engineer and consultant on client projects

  • Minor skills Learnt

  • VMs(Proxmox)

  • Iscusi

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