Ahmed Takolia

Ahmed Takolia

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
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I help leaders and organizations use technology not just to keep up, but to leap ahead…

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Experience

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    iCloudz

    Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

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    City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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    City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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    Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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    City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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    Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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    Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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    Cape Town Area, South Africa

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    Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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    Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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    Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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    Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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    Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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    Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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    Western Cape, South Africa

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    Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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    Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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    Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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    Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Education

  • University of Cape Town Graphic

    University of Cape Town

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    Specialized in Information Security and Human-Computer Interaction

    Courses: Software Project Management, Information Systems Development : Methodologies/Techniques/Tools, Information Management, Database Design, Software Engineering, Advanced Strategic Marketing Issues

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    Activities and Societies: As part of my final year project at the University of Johannesburg, I was part of a group of students who designed and implemented a security system to sell software security online for http://www.securedata.co.za

    Credits c/f : Accounting IA/B, Informatics IA, Commercial Law IA, , Analytical Techniques IA/IB, Economics IA
    General Management, Industry Differences and Human Divisions in the Workplace, Introduction to Industrial Psychology, Introduction to Management, Consumers Psychology, Ergonomics
    Subjects : Commercial Computer Systems III*, Advanced Software Engineering III, Business Management IB/IIA/IIB/IIIA/IIIB, Informatics IIA/IIB, Management IA/IIA, Economics IB, Marketing, Introduction to…

    Credits c/f : Accounting IA/B, Informatics IA, Commercial Law IA, , Analytical Techniques IA/IB, Economics IA
    General Management, Industry Differences and Human Divisions in the Workplace, Introduction to Industrial Psychology, Introduction to Management, Consumers Psychology, Ergonomics
    Subjects : Commercial Computer Systems III*, Advanced Software Engineering III, Business Management IB/IIA/IIB/IIIA/IIIB, Informatics IIA/IIB, Management IA/IIA, Economics IB, Marketing, Introduction to Software Engineering, Data Structuring

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    Activities and Societies: I was selected to form part of the School Governing Body to ensure students adhere to School Rules, Attendance, Punctuality, Attitude, Respect, Manners and Motivation to Work.

    Graduated with Matriculation Exemption with Majors in English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Mathematics, Physical Science and Financial Accounting.

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Volunteer Experience

  • Treasurer Board Of Directors

    TIBA Services For The Blind

    - Present 5 years 6 months

    Social Services

    Oversee and present budgets, accounts and financial statements to the management committee. The organization provides impaired persons with the community based preventative and rehabilitation services in order to empower them to achieve their maximum potential

  • Member Board Of Directors

    Lenasia Muslim School

    - Present 6 years 9 months

    Education

    Responsible for establishing the vision and goals for the school as well as setting standards for the performance of learners and educators

  • Assistant Director Of Finance

    Radio Islam

    - Present 7 years 9 months

    Social Services

    Preparing and presenting budgets to the Management Committee for approval for ongoing work and special projects, in consultation with the appropriate staff and funders.

  • Community Development Volunteer

    House of Light

    - Present 14 years 9 months

    Poverty Alleviation

    Weekly feeding scheme in the greater Johannesburg area, I am left with smiles that come from the people who are receiving is just so heartwarming and life changing.

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    Business Mentor

    Mara Foundation

    - Present 9 years 9 months

    Science and Technology

    Providing support with business planning and running a business to a number of young entrepreneurs

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    Member

    CodeJIKA.com

    - 2 years 5 months

    Education

    Providing support with business planning and running a business to a number of young entrepreneurs

Courses

  • Enterprise Taxation Management Support Specialist

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  • Exadata Database Machine Support Specialist

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  • Exalogic Elastic Cloud Support Specialist

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  • Linux 6 Support Specialist

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  • Optimized Solution for Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure Support Specialist

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  • Oracle Taleo Enterprise Cloud Service Support Specialist

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  • Seminar: EON Consulting: Back to Basics - SAP Crystal Solutions (ESKOM)

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  • Seminar: Entrepreneurship and Digital Opportunities (Lean Innovation)

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  • Seminar: Future of Software - Evaluation and Selection (ESKOM)

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  • Virtual Networking Support Specialist

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  • iStore Support Specialist, Instantis Enterprise Track 8 Support Specialist

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Honors & Awards

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    Ahmed is a person who naturally brings change through accelerating a reaction or interaction, getting raw substance to interact in a vibrant and new way. He is dynamic, stimulating, driven and inciting. He excels at getting something going with energy, and is often found starting new businesses, leading a new project or taking an existing project into its next big step. He easily plugs into the world of ideas and into a vision of the future. Naturally innovative, he brings new ideas and…

    Ahmed is a person who naturally brings change through accelerating a reaction or interaction, getting raw substance to interact in a vibrant and new way. He is dynamic, stimulating, driven and inciting. He excels at getting something going with energy, and is often found starting new businesses, leading a new project or taking an existing project into its next big step. He easily plugs into the world of ideas and into a vision of the future. Naturally innovative, he brings new ideas and creative approaches into any team and like to drive any new project forward. He is often found in product or service development, several at a time, where he brings new ideas to life and explore innovative concepts at a pace difficult for others to keep up with.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Afrikaans

    Full professional proficiency

Organizations

  • The Institute of Directors in Southern Africa

    Member

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    The Institute of Directors in Southern Africa NPC (IoDSA) is a professional body recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and a non-profit company (NPC) that exists to promote corporate governance, and to maintain and enhance the credibility of directorship as a profession.

  • Project Management Institute

    Member

    - Present

    PMI South Africa Chapter is a volunteer-managed, non-profit organisation with the sole purpose to serve our local membership base and support the promotion and advancement of the art, science and benefit of the project management and related professions.

  • Mara Foundation

    Business Mentor

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    Mara Mentor enables ambitious and aspiring entrepreneurs to connect with peers and business leaders globally. Enabling to empower entrepreneurs through the provision and access of a breadth of resources consisting of: discussion and debate forums, resources, industry news & updates and furthermore an open access feature for ‘mentees to connect to renowned world class mentors’.

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