Christopher Unthank

Engineer 2

Christopher is an accomplished IT Engineer from East London, South Africa, with over a decade of experience in Network and Systems Administration. He began his journey at the East London Management Institute, earning CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, and becoming a Microsoft Certified Professional in Server Infrastructure and Management.

After his studies, he worked as the Network and Systems Administrator at a local high school for over ten years, managing Helpdesk support, Network and Server Management, and all IT/technology-related tasks. This included overseeing the FortiGate firewall and cybersecurity, software and hardware support, Wi-Fi solutions, VoIP phone systems, and printers. A notable achievement was rebuilding the entire Active Directory after a ransomware attack, which led to implementing a FortiGate firewall and comprehensive cybersecurity training for staff and students.

Outside of work, Christopher is a wedding DJ and lighting designer involved in major jazz festivals in South Africa. He is a proud cat dad of two Siamese cats and enjoys online gaming with friends and spending quality time with his wife and son. He admires Elon Musk for his innovative thinking and aspires to approach each problem with enthusiasm and a smile, ensuring everyone walks away happy. Cape Town remains his favorite travel destination with its iconic Table Mountain view.