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RESUME

Lucy Randall

Postal Address: PO Box 2284 Vanderbijlpark 1900 South Africa

Home Address: 24 Van Wouw Street Vanderbijlpark 1911 South Africa

PHONE: +27 11 6376269 (work) +27 16 9821979 (home)

MOBILE: +27 82 815 4557

EMAIL: [email protected]

Career Objective

I am seeking a position where my skills and work experience can be used to the best advantage of my future employer and allow me to add value to the worker processes.

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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Last school attended Transvalia High School (Afrikaans medium)

Highest standard passed Grade 12 with university exemption

Subjects passed Afrikaans, English, German, Mathematics, Science, and Biology(All on higher grade)

Prizes & awards Certificates for swimming - first team, for participation in revues & for student council member.

Leadership roles Class Captain Grade 8 to Grade12 Prefect in Grade 12 & student council member.

HIGHER EDUCATION:University attended Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (name changed to North-

West University in 2004). All degrees at this University

Degrees obtained (1) B.Comm majoring in Computer sciences, Business economics & Industrial psychology

Other Subject taken Statistics, Economics, Industrial Sociology, Accountancy

Degrees obtained (2) B.Comm (Hons) in Computer science.

Subjects taken Expert Systems (Artificial intelligence)Object Oriented DesignMultimediaData Communication & computer networksDid a Project on System design & development

Diplomas obtained Web Design - University of South Africa

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:- International Computer Driving License (ZA75115)- Full Member of the Computer Society of South Africa (R010405)

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: SwimmingYogaReadingHiking

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TECHNICAL COURSES ATTENDED:

What Where WhenProgramming & design fundamentals IBM ZA Training Centre July 1987dBASE 3 Plus Programming Damelin Computer School Feb 1990Clipper compiler (Summer ’87) Damelin Computer School Feb 1990Clipper 5 Intermediate Clipper Expert Group Nov 1992Introduction to networking Syscomm ZA July 1995SAS Fundamentals SAS Institute ZA July 1995SAS Programming SAS Institute ZA Sep 1995SAS Information Delivery SAS Institute ZA Oct 1995Windows NT 3.51 client support ISU Campus Mar 1996SYBASE SQL Introduction Sybase ZA Training Centre June 1996SYBASE SQL Server Administration Sybase ZA Training Centre June 1996Microsoft Project 98 IBM ZA Training Centre Oct 1998MITP (Project Management) IBM ZA Training Centre Apr 1999Function Point Analysis IBM ZA Training Centre Feb 2000Mastering active server pages with Visual Interdev 6.0

CS Holdings July 2002

Designing applications with SPS 2003 LGIT Sep 2006Implementing SQL Server 2005 Bytes Technologies Aug 2007Maintaining SQL 2005 Database Bytes Technologies Sep 2007SQL 2005: Transact-SQL Bytes Technologies Sep 2007SQL 2005: Reporting Services Bytes Technologies Oct 2007Tuning/Optimizing queries – SQL 2005 Bytes Technologies Nov 2007Organising and Finding resources with SharePoint Server 2007

Bytes Technologies Mar 2009

SharePoint Business Solutions Bytes Technologies Mar 2009Enterprise Content Management with SharePoint Server 2007

Bytes Technologies Mar 2009

Advanced SharePoint 2007 Development Bytes Technologies June 2009SharePoint Server 2007 Functional and Architectural Overview

Bytes Technologies Nov 2009

SharePoint 2010 Power User Bytes Technologies Feb 2011SharePoint 2010 Designer Bytes Technologies Mar 2011HTML5 Programming LGIT Jul 2012Graphic Design Fundamentals Learnfast Aug 2012CorelDraw for beginners Learnfast Dec 2012SharePoint 2013 Site Collection administration

Business Connexion Dec 2014

OTHER: - Writing effective procedures: Whitehead Morris Seminars- Developing Positive Assertiveness: Bytes Technologies- Bridging the Gap: From Specialist to Manager: Astrotech- Microsoft Tech-ED 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 / 2013- Practical Copy-editing and proofreading: SA Writers College

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CompetenciesTECHNICAL SKILLS SUMMARY:LEVEL EXPERIENCE 1 Had appropriate training only2 Limited practical experience3 Solid practical experience4 Well versed, extensive experience5 Expert, extensive experience

SOFTWARE:WHAT EXPERIENCE LEVELDbase 3 6 Years 5Oracle 7.0 1 Year 2FoxPro 2.5 & 2.6 3.5 Years 4Visual FoxPro 6 Months 3Clipper (’87 to 5.3) 7 Years 5Visual Basic 5.0 6 Months 2PcExpress (for Dos) 4 Years 4MS Access 97 1 Year 3Documentation/Procedures 29 Years 5Citrix Client 3 Years 3Oracle Express Analyzer 3 Years 4Oracle Express Administrator 3 Years 4Oracle Express Objects 3 Years 4Visual Interdev 2 Years 5HTML 10 Years 5MS SQL Server( 2000 – 2012) 10 Years 4VBScript 10 Years 5JavaScript 8 Years 4Microsoft Office SharePoint Services (MOSS) 6 Years 5Visual Studio (2005 – 2010) 6 Years 5Transact-SQL 7 Years 5

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Relevant Work HistoryCompany AngloGold Ashanti LtdPosition Solutions Lead – Knowledge ManagementPeriod in service July 2003 - CurrentImmediate Principal Guilluame SnydersContact details +27 11 637 7148

Main purpose:The focus of work is analytical. The generic focus involves creating value for the present, 24/7 accountability, resourcing, logistics, procedure optimisation and diagnostic problem solving. I need to enable overcoming of immediate obstacles by direct action but must reflect on what is occurring so as to note things that might indicate potential problems and obstacles. I also monitor the effectiveness of processes and procedures, act to remove obstacles to achieving progress, and make improvement suggestions to my manager. I work within a set framework of policies and processes and define and establish procedures in providing a service to other business roles.

Current Projects/tasks:Creation and maintenance of 98 site collections on SharePoint 2010 and SharePoint Online as well as advisory role to regional developers on global standards and best practice basisAdministration of AngloGold Ashanti internet siteMaintenance of legacy systems and administration of SQL 2012 databases related to systemsAll systems documentation and setup of monthly and quarterly proceduresResponsible for Intranet usage policyResponsible for Intranet infrastructure documentLiaise with outsourced partners on SLA hours and allocated work Responsible for Knowledge Management team budgetChairman of our in-house intranet developer’s forum to promote knowledge sharingRevise and communicate standards and policies on content of intranet to global web developers every quarterQuarterly audits on global AngloGold Ashanti intranet sites to ensure compliance to AngloGold Ashanti Identity

Completed Projects for 2016;I was the analyst, developer and database administrator. In some cases I also did the training of the users on using the system and all the documentation

Intranet Participate in the delivery of a global intranet by developing and maintaining SharePoint 2010 websites

Lead in the migration of our South Africa Region intranet to the corporate environment as cost-saving initiative. Also allowed us to upgrade the sites from SharePoint 2007 to SharePoint 2010.

Implemented Usage Policy Acceptance Document.

Implement Legal Registers for Compliance Office (in French, Spanish, English and French).

Upload of quarterly presentations and reports as per procedures as set by me.

Assist users with ad-hoc requests for assistance on SQL and SharePoint, including changing all legacy systems to connect to new SQL Server (Upgrade to SQL 2012). 68 tasks and 42 incidents resolved as per our log system.

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Web Application Development

Provide technical support on application development, testing, implementing and maintenance

Create surveys in all representative languages for ERP project as well as for our Library – annual information gathering survey.

Enhance Business Process Flow compliance tool to allow more control via SQL dbase.

Update all system documentation to reflect new iis server and new SQL Server. Migrate and update all IIS applications to new server (Windows 20125 and IIS 7.5).

Redevelop gift registry to include giving of gifts and streamlining management approval process.

Create electronic forms for Conflict of Interest declaration and streamline management approval process.

Develop electronic form and workflow (using Nintex technology) for our SA Region Finance office.

47 tasks completed and 6 incidents resolved as per our call logging system.

Internet Provide support with internet site as needed

Provide Technical Support on new Internet platform project

Upload of quarterly presentations; press releases and reports at end of each quarter and ad-hoc.

Host Auditions website internally and rewrite in html for ease of use.

Day to day administration (includes updating banners, compliance policies, press releases etc.)

70 tasks completed for the year on the internet site.

Website was available 100% during 2016 and all tasks delivered on time and to the required standard.

Financial Management

Deliver reliable and cost effective applications and solutions

Setup of Knowledge Management team budget for 2017.

Ad-Hoc tasks Assist clients with other IT-related tasks outside day-to-day business

Create test cases for disaster recovery testing.

Create evaluation criteria and evaluate proposals for internet and intranet support (SLA).

Research and Development / Innovation

Investigate new technologies and best practice in the intranet and internet globally

Investigate and implement print option on SharePoint list items.

Clean-up and document extranet environment for migration to SharePoint online environment in early 2017.

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Company AngloGold Ashanti LtdPosition Business Intelligence Technical SpecialistPeriod in service April 2000 – June 2003Immediate Principal Margaret JacqueminContact details +27 11 637 6421

Relevant responsibilities:1. Creating, maintaining and training of users on MIS system in Oracle Express Objects 2. Ensuring the validity of data3. Part of Data Warehousing project team4. User support in Oracle Express Analyzer5. Administration of Oracle Express Server 6. Document system and month-end procedures

Reason for leaving: I wanted to work with different technology as I was becoming stagnant in my work. There was a position available with the web development team and I was able to fill the position.

Company IBM – working for AngloGold Ashanti LtdPosition Senior IT SpecialistPeriod in service March 1998 – March 2000Immediate Principal IT Manager

Relevant responsibilities:1. Provided training to users on computer hardware and networks2. Created and maintained business applications using Clipper 5.2, Clipper 5.3 4. Responsible for upsizing of databases from MS Access to MS SQL 6.5 5. Administration of MS SQL 6.5 database 6. Evaluation of software packages 7. System analysis & design 8. Liaising with users and business partners 9. Administer software team10. All systems documentation and monthly/quarterly procedures10. Creating MIS System in Oracle Express Objects11. User support in Oracle Express Analyzer

Reason for leaving: AngloGold Ashanti wanted to make the Warehouse project an in-house project and made me a good offer.

Company Anglo American Corporation of SA Ltd(Regional Office)

Position Project LeaderPeriod in service April 1997 – February 1998Immediate Principal IT Manager

Relevant responsibilities:1. Creation and maintenance of business applications using Clipper 5.2; Clipper 5.3 and pcSAS3. Administration of MS SQL 6.5 database4. Evaluation of software packages5. System analysis & design6. Liaising with users and business partners7. Administer software team8. Writing articles for a regional IT paper9. Y2K Changes on all Clipper systems and setting up of standards for Y2K testing10. All system documentation

Reason for leaving: Anglo American Gold Division broke away from Anglo American and became AngloGold. The IT division of AngloGold was outsourced to IBM.

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Company Anglo American Corporation of SA Ltd (Corporate Office)

Position Senior Analyst ProgrammerPeriod in service November 1994 – March 1997Immediate Principal IT Manager

Relevant responsibilities:1. Download of information from the IBM Mainframe to pc and manipulation of data2. Using pcExpress to update & create databases for the use of executives3. Providing support to users on windows applications (e.g. Lotus Freelance; Lotus 123)4. Training of executives (one to one & classroom situation) on software packages (including pcExpress)5. Ensuring the updating & validity of business intelligence data6. Created and maintained applications using Fox Pro 2.5 for Dos, Fox Pro 2.6 for Windows, Visual Fox Pro, Clipper 5.27. Evaluation of software packages8. System analysis & design9. Administration of Oracle database10. All systems documentation11. All month-end procedures

Reason for leaving: Move to regional Office was a promotion.

Company Cape Gate (Pty) LtdPosition Information Centre AnalystPeriod in service July 1984 – October 1994Immediate Principal IT Manager

Relevant responsibilities:1. Responsible for the analysis and control of the development and maintenance of PC based systems2. Providing PC users with software, hardware and LAN support3. Attending to local area network administration (incl. backups of all systems on network) and training of PC users4. Experience gained in salary system and Time & Attendance system. Especially in costing and costing analysis. As well as getting statistical information from all systems for the human resources department for board meetings5. Experience in analyzing information and making propositions to top level management6. Worked on IBM AS/400 for two years in RPG3

Reason for leaving: I had progressed as far I could go at Cape Gate and was becoming stagnant in my work. I wanted to progress further in my career but there where no other opportunities available at Cape Gate and thus I had to leave.

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REFERENCES1 Name Marais van der Merwe

Position Manager :Enterprise Infrastructure, AngloGold AshantiBusiness Address 76 Jeppe Street, Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa,2001Tel. Number +27 11 637 6550 / +27 82 828 3377Email [email protected]

2 Name Zola MdledlePosition Manager: Collaboration and Knowledge Systems, TransNetBusiness Address Carleton Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa,2001Tel. Number +27 11 308 3119Email [email protected]