Davian Beukes — IT Engineer

Davian Beukes

IT Engineer Azure Cloud IT Support

13+ years securing and scaling IT infrastructure across Namibia's brewing industry.

13+
Years in IT
280+
Users Managed
6.5
Years ABInBev
Azure
Certified

Who I Am

I'm an IT Engineer with over 13 years of experience in the IT industry, most recently serving as Assistant IT Manager at Anheuser-Busch InBev's Namibian operations. I've managed and supported Microsoft environments for 280+ users across manufacturing, commercial, and logistics divisions — from server infrastructure and network security to business ERP systems and OT environments.

My career spans from hands-on IT support in Rundu to leading enterprise IT projects for one of the world's largest brewing company. I bring a results-driven approach to infrastructure management, with strong analytical skills and a professional attitude built over years of solving real problems in real factories. I'm methodical, persistent, and I take ownership — when something's broken at 2am, I'm the one on the phone fixing it.

Since completing my tenure at ABInBev in December 2023, I've been completing my BCom IT Management degree through MANCOSA, upskilling in cloud architecture and AI/ML, and building out my technical portfolio. I'm now actively seeking my next opportunity in IT engineering, infrastructure leadership, or cloud operations.

Quick Facts

Location Okahandja, Namibia
Most Recent ABInBev Namibia
Role IT Engineer L3 / Asst. IT Mgr
Status Open to Opportunities
Languages English, Afrikaans
Education BCom IT Mgmt (MANCOSA)
Microsoft Azure Admin, MCITP, MCP
CompTIA A+, Network+
Interests AI/ML, DevOps, Blockchain

The Journey

IT Engineer L3 (Assistant IT Manager)
Anheuser-Busch InBev Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia
Apr 2017 – Dec 2023

Led IT operations for ABInBev's Namibian manufacturing plant, commercial, and logistics divisions supporting 280+ users. Managed server infrastructure (Server 2012/2016, Hyper-V, Azure), led IT projects and network security initiatives, and maintained all site IT infrastructure including SCCM, Cisco Meraki, Intune, CCTV, and access control systems. Drove business continuity planning, IT auditing processes, and achieved country IT KPI targets.

Azure Hyper-V SCCM FortiNet Meraki PowerBI Manufacturing
IT Support Specialist L2
South African Breweries (SABMiller PLC)
Windhoek, Namibia
Aug 2016 – Mar 2017

Provided L2 support for SABMiller's Namibian operations across plants, commercial, and logistics — 250+ users. Server support (2008/2012/2016), ServiceNOW ticket management, Salesforce admin, network infrastructure maintenance, and 24/7 standby support. Managed endpoint security with SentinelOne and VPN solutions.

ServiceNOW Salesforce SentinelOne VPN Server
IT Technician
Werner Bhensen Enterprises CC
Windhoek, Namibia
Feb 2015 – Jul 2016

IT support for a medical screening machinery and supplies company. Installed and maintained computers and client office networks across Namibia. Provided remote support, managed monthly on-site visits to nationwide branches, and contributed to sales targets.

Networking Hardware Remote Support Medical IT
IT Technician
Rundu Sales & Service Centre CC
Rundu, Namibia
Apr 2010 – Jan 2015

Five years of foundational IT experience in northern Namibia. General IT support, computer sales and repairs, networking, and building a reputation for reliable hands-on technical work in a resource-constrained environment.

IT Support Sales Networking Hardware Rundu

What I Work With

Cloud & Infrastructure

Azure VMsHyper-VActive DirectoryWindows ServerSCCMDHCPDNSFile ServicesAzure AD

IT Security & Networking

FortiNetSentinelOneNetskopeGlobal ProtectCisco MerakiVPNIT Risk MgmtVulnerability ReductionAccess Control

Business Systems

SAP Business OnePowerBITableauSalesforceMS O365ServiceNOWERP SupportCRM Support

Manufacturing & OT

OT EnvironmentManufacturing ITCCTV Systems (150+)Access ControlProduction Floor Support

Device & Endpoint Management

Intune MDMSCCMFlexeraWindows 7/10/11Mobile Device MgmtWorkstation SupportPrinter Mgmt

Leadership & Process

IT Project MgmtIT AuditingInternal ControlsRisk AssessmentBCPSLA MgmtKPI AchievementBudget Mgmt

Credentials

Degree

BCom IT Management (NQF 7)

MANCOSA, South Africa
2020 – 2023
Multiple distinctions
Diploma

Software Specialist / A+ / Network+ (NQF 4)

Institute of IT, Swakopmund
2006
Microsoft Certification

Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft
Microsoft Certification

MCITP / MCTS / MCP

Microsoft
CompTIA Certification

CompTIA A+

CompTIA
CompTIA Certification

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA

Let's Connect

Open to IT engineering roles, infrastructure consulting, and technical leadership opportunities in Namibia and beyond.