01 // PERFORMANCE DASHBOARD

INFRA_REDUCTION

65%

COMPLIANCE_SAVINGS

R186M

CAPITAL_ASSETS

R121M

SLA_EFFICIENCY

99.8%

TCO_REDUCTION

45%

ANNUAL_SAVINGS

R3M+

UPTIME_SUSTAINED

99.9%

HYBRID_MIGRATION

360+

02 // EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Gugulethu
G. Gregory

Senior IT Executive & Digital Transformation Leader specializing in mission-critical infrastructure and complex technical ecosystems.

LOC:Bryanston, Johannesburg

EXPERIENCE:22 Years / IT Operations

NETWORK:LinkedIn Profile

OCT 2025 – PRESENT // PAYTRONIX SYSTEMS (ITHUBA HOLDINGS)

Lead Head: Infrastructure & Technology Operations

SYSTEM_CUSTODIAN

01Primary custodian of Enterprise Infrastructure, Networks, QA, and GRC across three jurisdictions.
02Design and govern platforms for 99.9%+ availability; enforce GLI, ISO, ITIL, WLA compliance.
03Direct BCP, DR, and cybersecurity readiness frameworks for full operational resilience.
04Oversee 24/7 physical and virtual IT environments, data centre power, cooling, connectivity.
05Govern data centre operations including firewall resilience and network security.
06Direct PMO for multi-million-rand technology projects — on time, within budget.
07Establish GRC frameworks, policies; oversee vulnerability scans and compliance audits.
08Oversee QA governance with zero-defect release standards across all product lines.
09Lead contract and SLA governance with Oracle, Cisco, WINSYS — performance penalties.
10Provide high-level risk profile reporting to the Board and executive leadership.

GRC PMO QA Data_Centre Cybersecurity GLI/WLA/ISO BCP/DR Board_Reporting

DEC 2023 – SEP 2025 // INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

Owner — IT Strategy & Transformation Consultancy

ADVISORY_EXEC

01Executive advisory on IT strategy, digital transformation, and cybersecurity for diverse clients.
02Modernisation strategies for legacy systems driving performance gains and cost reductions.
03Customised IT strategies addressing business challenges and emerging market opportunities.
04Led complex system integration initiatives to streamline operations and foster innovation.
05Guided agile transformations and cloud migrations prioritising efficient delivery.
06Advised on cybersecurity posture, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance alignment.

Executive_Advisory Cloud_Migration Agile IT_Strategy Cybersecurity Integration

NOV 2020 – NOV 2023 // PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING

Head of Information Technology

BOARD_ADVISOR

01Primary IT advisor to the Board — cybersecurity, data protection, investments, risk mitigation.
02Comprehensive IT OPEX/CAPEX reports aligning technology investments with business priorities.
0365% infrastructure reduction through strategic consolidation and virtualisation programme.
04Endpoint management with MDM, firewalls, VPNs, MFA for 360+ employees and 60+ freelancers.
05Software stack optimisation saving R3M+ annually; mitigated digital sprawl.
06Comprehensive cybersecurity strategy protecting organisational assets from evolving threats.
07IT risk framework — risk register, DR plan, BCP; oversaw annual security assessments.
08OLA elevated from 85% to 98.5% and SLA from 98.0% to 99.8% via contract governance.
09Change management via JIRA Service Management ensuring comprehensive audit trails.
10Transitioned 360+ employees and 60+ freelancers to hybrid workplace model.

Board_Advisory Cybersecurity MDM/MFA BCP/DR OPEX/CAPEX JIRA Hybrid_Work

SEP 2018 – OCT 2020 // PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING

Chief Information Officer

C_SUITE

01Enterprise-wide IT strategy driving digital transformation and fit-for-purpose solutions.
02Feasibility assessments ensuring technology projects aligned with long-term goals.
03Identified AI/ML opportunities to optimise business performance and product offerings.
04Managed all IT application and infrastructure lifecycles — LAN, WAN, Nutanix, Radio Automation.
05Nutanix HCI implementation reducing TCO by 45% over five years.
06R65M annual budget with full OPEX/CAPEX accountability and Board reporting.
07Deployed IT policies, cybersecurity measures, and business continuity plans.
08Monthly cyber awareness training for 360+ employees across the organisation.
09Promoted culture of agility, experimentation, learning, and innovation in the team.
10Managed service provider performance with strict SLAs and quality accountability.

Digital_Transform Nutanix_HCI Azure/AWS AI/ML Board_Reporting Radio_Automation

MAR 2016 – JUL 2018 // URBAN BREW STUDIOS

Head of Facilities: IT, Studio & Broadcast Operations

CAPEX_R121M

01Managed daily studio operations — scheduling, equipment maintenance, and inventory.
02R121M capital project delivering a state-of-the-art video and audio production facility.
03Studio relocations saving R1M in rental; 70% utilisation, 15% margin improvement.
04Launched technology reducing client compensations by over 90%.
05IT strategies aligned with organisational growth across all studio environments.
06Advanced health and safety with full-time OHS department and compliance protocols.
07Managed 80 personnel and contractors delivering high-quality productions.
08Capital and operational budgets with cost-effective vendor agreements.
09Collaborated with production teams for planning, scheduling, and logistics.
10Security protocols for studio access control and regulatory compliance.

Broadcast_Tech Facilities OHS Capital_Projects Vendor_Mgmt Studio_Ops

MAY 2014 – FEB 2016 // SABC — Promoted from Specialist Solutions Architect

Manager: IT Systems & Administration

SAVINGS_R186M

01IT strategies aligned with SABC business goals driving technological advancement.
02Led and mentored 35 IT professionals fostering collaboration and continuous learning.
03Oversaw IT infrastructure including 24/7 broadcast systems across 8 national offices.
04Robust security policies protecting sensitive broadcast content and ensuring compliance.
05Rolled out 300+ laptops across 8 offices — large-scale national IT deployment.
06Negotiated software licence remediation from R250M to R64M — R186M saving.
07Performance evaluations and development needs identification across all IT staff.
08Ensured availability and reliability of critical broadcast systems nationwide.

Team_Leadership Vendor_Negotiation Procurement Security Cost_Optimisation Broadcast

JAN 2013 – APR 2014 // SABC

Specialist Solution Architect

UPTIME_99.9%

01Designed and tested Radio Automation System architecture across 19 SABC stations.
02Supervised and mentored support teams; trained 4 System Administrators.
03Achieved 99.9% system uptime through proactive weekly maintenance.
04Critical support for 2013 Nelson Mandela State Funeral — zero broadcast failure.
05Uninterrupted broadcast support for 2014 National Elections across all stations.
06Documented system architectures, DR procedures, and operational runbooks.

Radio_Automation 99.9%_Uptime National_Events Architecture DR_Planning Mentorship

NOV 2005 – NOV 2012 // EARLY CAREER

Technical Supervisor & System Engineer

East Coast Radio · Kaya FM · RCS Africa

FOUNDATIONAL

01Managed technician teams ensuring smooth operation of radio station infrastructure.
02Maintained and optimised networks, servers, and radio playout automation systems.
03Radio automation deployment across Africa — SA, Kenya, Nigeria, and more.
04Managed outside broadcasts and live events ensuring high-quality delivery.
05Vendor contracts, software licenses, and broadcast equipment procurement.
06Data backups, system security, firewalls, and disaster recovery planning.
07Developed IT policies and practices enhancing operational efficiency.
08Comprehensive 24/7 support ensuring stations remained on-air at all times.
09Optimised systems and networks through diagnostic testing and debugging.
10End-user support and system administrator training across multiple markets.

Pan-African_Ops Broadcast Vendor_Mgmt Radio_Eng OB_Events DR_Recovery

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04 // EDUCATION LOGS

DEGREE_ENGINEERING

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tshwane University of Technology

An NQF Level 6 qualification covering power systems, electrical machines, control systems, electronics, and engineering mathematics. Develops competence in designing, planning, constructing, and maintaining electrical systems. Graduates register with ECSA as Technicians-in-Training — providing the technical foundation underpinning 22 years of infrastructure leadership and data centre operations management.

EXEC_DEVELOPMENT

New Managers Programme

Henley Business School, Johannesburg

Executive development from Africa's highest-ranked business school (quadruple-accredited by AMBA, AABS, EQUIS, AACSB). The programme focuses on strategic management, leadership skill development, financial acumen, and high-performance team building. Directly applicable to Board-level advisory, OPEX/CAPEX governance, and leading cross-functional teams of 35+ across multi-jurisdiction environments.

SUPPLEMENTAL_MASTERY

Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts

Capsicum Culinary Studio, Pretoria

SA's largest private chef school, internationally endorsed by City & Guilds and CATHSSETA. Covers professional cookery, patisserie, kitchen management, and food service operations. Demonstrates exceptional breadth of personal discipline, creativity, and commitment to lifelong mastery extending well beyond the technology domain — a hallmark of executive versatility.

IN_PROGRESS / PURSUING

Adv. Diploma Elec. Eng. · CISSP · ITIL 4

TUT · ISC² · Professional Certifications

Deepening formal engineering credentials with TUT's advanced diploma while pursuing ISC²'s CISSP — the gold standard in cybersecurity certification covering security operations, asset security, and risk management. Combined with ITIL 4 and Competition Law certifications, these reinforce governance readiness across ISO 27001, GLI-19, and WLA compliance frameworks.

05 // INNOVATION LAB

Hands-on AI-powered projects demonstrating practical application of emerging technology, data visualisation, and interactive development.

LIVE_DATA