IT Solutions Architect and senior AWS & DEVOPS consultant with a wide ranging skill set encompassing client, server, network and security systems. Keen interest in furthering technical development and involvement in mobile and open source community projects.

Current Certifications:

Amazon Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
Amazon Certified DEVOPS Engineer - Professional
Amazon Certified SysOPS Administrator - Associate
Amazon Certified Solutions Architect (ACSA) - Associate
Amazon Certified Developer - Associate
Suse Certified Administrator
LPI Certified Linux Administrator (LPIC-1)
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) x 3 - Communications, Private Cloud, Server Infrastructure
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) x 2 - Windows Server 2012, Server 2008R2
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) x 3 : Enterprise Messaging Administrator 2010, Enterprise Administrator, Server Administrator
Microsoft Technical Specialist (MCTS) : System Centre Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring
Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) Xenapp 6.5
VMware Certified Professional v5, v5.1, v5.5 (VCP5)
ITIL v3 & Prince 2 Foundation
Cisco CCNA
Apple Certified System Administrator (10.6)
Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (10.7)

Specialties: 

Cloud (IAAS/PAAS/SAAS) Technologies, with a focus on AWS platforms.
Virtualisation, Infrastructure Consolidation & Simplification
Storage (FC & iSCSI) Optimisation
System Center : Configuration, Operations & Service Manager 2012
Open Source Integration and Implementation
Multi Platform & Vendor Integration
Perimeter & Edge Security
Storage Systems and Optimisation
Technical Project Management
Technical Team Leadership
Apple OSX Client / Server & Associated Technology

Adrian Cantrill

Update #2 for my house/ learn.cantrill.io HQ move. I've been doing some recording this week in between house moving tasks, so i'm about to upload a pretty large content update - which is exciting. I lodged my order with Aussie Broadband and nbn® Australia for my enterprise Ethernet connection and because its classed as a complex build - i need to have a feasibility study done to confirm there will be no crazy costs. This can take up to 30 days, but it's often done quicker - hoping mine will be on the quicker end so Aussie Broadband can proceed to the actual order stage. (this is the step i think which will control when i actually move and when i start REALLY ramping up content production). I'm praying to the AussieBB and NBN gods on this one.

While I'm waiting for that, I've ordered most of my new recording gear ... desks,  recording gear, sound proofing. I want to make sure once the internet connection is live I can get started straight away.

In other EXCITING news ... I'm going to be working with James Lee in a partnership on some new courses. James will be initially creating the new cloudops course (https://lnkd.in/gY9dkWpq) while I work on another AWS course. I promised everyone that 2026 would bring some serious scaling .. and you won't be disappointed !! more "scaling" information will be coming soon so stay tuned to my feed.

Please help me spread the word on this one. Like, share with your networks and if you have any questions ask in the comments. if you have any questions about what James will be working on or if you want to tell James how awesome he is then be sure to spam him in the comments below :)

AWS/Cloud Course Creator @ learn.cantrill.io // follow for updates! connect to chat // youtube.com/c/LearnCantrill

Educloud Academy

Serverless Developer/Technical Content Creator

Upwork

AWS Solutions Architect and AWS Instructor

Freelance Solutions Architect

UrbanCo Consulting Pty Ltd

Cloud Consultant

Praesignis

AWS ReStart Instructor

CHRIST EMBASSY INTL (BELIEVERS' LOVEWORLD)

•Responsible for the planning, strategizing, organizing, and directing of all activities in the assigned Region bringing in over R12M in income annually.
•Directly managed a cross-functional team of 28 in 7 countries, (SA, Namibia, Angola, Thailand, Madagascar & Reunion Island) ranging from entry-level administrators to senior sales managers, and collaborated with marketing, data analysis & business development.
•Exceeded annual income target goals by 20% in the first quarter of 2018, 2019, and 2020.
•Exceeded annual sales and income targets by over 38% during my tenure, with 3 of those years exceeding annual target income within the first quarter.
•Raised individual partners and clients from 5,400 to over 22,000 within a period of 5 years, by implementing a follow-up system that included cold calling and visitations campaigns, emails, and SMS tracking, resulting in an 87% increase in active monthly product users.

Zonal Director of Sales and Operations	

•Spearheaded and significantly grew 4 new territories over 2 years resulting in 9 new branches, recruited & trained a new team of 18 sales reps, growing revenue by 51% in the first year representing 7% of the company income.
•Drove over R1,7 mil in expansion revenue from existing accounts by building relationships with account stakeholders, identifying expansion areas, and initiating the use of newly introduced networks within the organization.

Head of Business Development & Customer Success

•Promoted to Sales, Marketing, and Business Development Manager within a year which was later incorporated with other duties making me the Head of Business Development & Customer Success.
•Set up a resident call center network across 12 main branches with over 250 associates and 25 team leaders targeted at driving customer satisfaction and increased participation in loyalty programs, driving sales growth and customer base by over 36% & 78% respectively.

Sales Marketing Manager

Administrative Manager

Cloud Engineer☁️🏗️ | Cloud Solutions Architect ☁️🛠️ | Working on Being a Serverless Developer Advocate🏗️🥑 || 3X AWS | 6x Azure ||

Picture a room full of philanthropists, business leaders, industry experts and pioneers, professors and scholars, etc, all trying to come together towards achieving one thing. Oh did I mention that you are the one to convince them they Need to do this ONE thing, Together? You will agree with me that it will be a little bit chaotic, given everyone involved is a Captain in their own industry and their interests do not always align.

I know what it is like to try and convince such groups of stakeholders with diverse motives and interests, to work together in any given setting, while ensuring that each benefit, or at least make them believe they are getting the best deal out of everyone else. As a successful Sales and Operations Director working with non-profits, (while making them profits….. shhhh don’t say that out loud 😊), I am excited to combine all those skills gathered in previous years with the tech knowledge I have acquired in the past couple of years and have a chance to blow the mind of any employer who is willing to be dazzled by the strides I have made through dedicated investments made in myself in my journey in the cloud.

Rejoice Mucheri

Three years ago, I had no technical background. Today, I'm launching something that could change lives...our first AWS re/Start cohort.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞. 

I taught myself cloud computing, the hard way. I know exactly what structured support and guidance can mean for someone's career. This is the opportunity Intellergy is bringing through the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re/Start program.

I wasn't a CS graduate. I didn't have a technical degree. I was just someone who decided the traditional path wasn't the only path. I needed a change.

With the support of our CEO Suman Moodley and Amazon Web Services (AWS) re/Start team, Intellergy is launching our very first AWS re/Start cohort in February 2026.

𝟏𝟐 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬. 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞. 𝐍𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝. 𝐍𝐨 𝐈𝐓 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲.

We're looking for committed, curious people in South Africa ready to transform their careers and break into cloud computing.

 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃❗

If I can go from Sales → Amazon Web Services (AWS) #Community 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 → AWS Authorised Instructor → Technical Lead → AWS re:Invent Speaker → Co-Founding our Training Business Unit in just three years, imagine what you can do with the right support.

Applications open NOW: https://lnkd.in/dGdmDbqm
Closing: 26 January 2026

Let's break some stereotypes and make this a success together. 🇿🇦

Tag someone who needs to see this.

#AWSreStart #CloudComputing #SouthAfrica #CareerTransformation

Julie Goolsby, MBA Lucas Ruengeler Veliswa Boya Ashish P. Anja Kruger Praesignis Tracey V. Emma G. Erica Vismer Prasad Rao Phyllis Tarisai M Rendani T. Maureen Direro Busisiwe Ndaba Emihle Majeke Mpumelelo Pinky Mbhamali Tinotenda Makombe Kudakwashe Manhondo Gugulethu Ncube Chibuike Nwachukwu KONGBI Darya Petrashka Suzana Melo sls.guru Endah Bongo-Awah Kevin Tuei Adeline Makokha Mohammed Bangie Hennie Francis

Technical Architect for Regulated FinTech | I Design Payment & Reconciliation Systems + IT Strategy for Enterprise Clients | re:Invent Speaker | AWS Authorised Instructor & Community Builder

12 weeks. New skills. Real opportunities.
Secure your place in the AWS re/Start 2026 Cohort today. 🎯
Use the link below to apply before 26 Jan:
https://lnkd.in/dGdmDbqm

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