Some of the successes I have achieved and
what I can do for your business
"The expertise in IT strategy and governance has significantly improved our processes."
"Marius is a qualified professional with experience in all aspects of strategic, tactical and operation Information Technology services. His team leadership has been instrumental to identify areas for improvement and to get cross-functional teams on board to move things quickly to completion."
SEACOM Ltd (2019 - 2022)
Chief Information Officer
As CIO at SEACOM South Africa, I led the company’s IT and digital strategy, ensuring that technology investments aligned with business growth while maintaining strong governance and compliance. I built and structured the CIO function across multiple business units, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency across Africa.
With hands-on leadership in cloud and managed services, I drove multi-million dollars in revenue at a 50% gross margin, while also modernizing IT systems through Enterprise Architecture, Agile methodologies, and DevSecOps. My expertise in cybersecurity, IT governance, and vendor management ensured that businesses not only adopted innovative technology solutions but also mitigated risks and maximized return on investment.
As an independent consultant, I bring this same level of strategic leadership and hands-on execution to help companies optimize IT investments, drive digital transformation, and strengthen their technology resilience.
Reflex Enterprise (2022 - 2024)
Chief Technology Officer
After taking some time off to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Business from Columbia Business School and MIT Sloane School of Business, I was approached for the role of CTO at Reflex Solutions.
In this role, I was responsible for :
Advanced Networking which includes Reflex’s national MPLS Network as well as all Customer connectivity services.
Unified Communications which provides VoiP telephony, call centre and unified communications services to customers.
Cloud Computing and Workplace Management which provides private cloud hosting and SaaS services as well as end user management and support services to customers.
Managed Cybersecurity which provides managed security services and solutions to customers.
My work with major global vendors like Fortinet, Avaya, Microsoft, and VMware ensures that businesses leverage best-in-class technology solutions.
While at Reflex, I developed the new Managed Cybersecurity Product and Go-to-Market strategy and implemented an MSP Partnership with Arctic Wolf.
Byron Clatterbuck | Group CEO | SEACOM Ltd
Sureka Rambakus | Chief Sales & Marketing Officer | Reflex Enterprise
Engaged by the CEO of Liquid Telcom South Africa to conduct an independent review of LTSA’s Information Systems Landscape and to provide recommendations to the executive team on how to re-align and transform the IT Organisations to be more responsive to business demands, to reduce operating costs, to introduce more modern IT methodologied and processes and to support the enterprise strategic objectives more effectively.
Engaged by the CIO to work closely with the IT/IS Organisation as well as with various business units to support the business transformation initiatives through the development and implementation of:
Target Business Model/Operating Model
Future Information Technology Architecture
Future Information Systems Architecture
IT/IS Architecture Transition Plan
IT/IS Governance Model
IT/IS Organisation Design
Primarily applying various Enterprise Architecture methods and techniques to assist the IT/IS Organisation to prepare itself for a shift in Business and Operating model over the medium term.
Responsible for the Requirements Definition, Selection, Commercial Negotiation, Procurement and Programme Management of a Telco-grade, TM Forum Reference Architecture compliant Product Catalog, Order Management and Service Orchestration Solution as well as the integration thereof with the existing Information Systems Architecture using modern Service Oriented integration patterns and methods.
DARK FIBRE AFRICA (2016-2017)
Enterprise Architect/Consultant
LIQUID TELECOM (2019)
Independent Consultant
GLOBETOM/MTN GROUP (2018)
Lead Consultant
Engaged by Globetom, a leading South African solutions provider and TMF member and contributor, to assist MTN Group to develop the Best Practices and Guidelines for API Management as part of MTN’s transformation programme to a fully fledged Digital Services Provider across all its markets.
Best Practices and Guidelines included, API Inception, API Design, API DevOps and Quality Assurance, API Reference Architecture, API Governance Team Constitution & Structuring, API Monetisation, API Monitoring & Auditing, Developer Onboarding.
VUMATEL (2017-2018)
Digital Transformation Consultant
Engaged by Vumatel’s CEO to analyse the Business Strategy, Operating Model and Organisation Design to determine an appropriate approach to digitally transform the organisation and to make provision for the introduction of a number of new products and services over 3 – 5 years.
Developed a Target Information Systems Architecture and Roadmap to support the Digitalisation Strategy over a 3 – 5 year time horizon including leveraging the TM Forum Open API and Frameworx 17 assets to ensure best practise B2B interoperability of the architecture.
Designed, initiated and managed a business programme to develop and implement a common external API for Service Providers to seamlessly integrate with Vuma’s systems across the Fulfilment and Assurance process domains.
CORNICHE GROWTH ADVISORS (2019)
Independent Consultant
Assisted the Corniche team to develop a business model and platform strategy for a new Stokvel platform in South Africa in collaboration with African Response.
NASHUA LIMITED (2014-2016)
Independent Consultant
Working closely with Nashua's CIO and COO as an independent business, IT and management consultant including:
Independent review of IT/IS organisation focusing on Governance, Organisational Design and Technology Architecture
Developed a Portfolio Pipeline Management method to address technology service demand
Developed an approach, Requirements definition and Request for Proposal for an IT Service Management solution to support Nashua's remote, on-site and field services function
Assisted to evaluate and select an ITSM solution and preferred service provider
Assisted the internal development team to formalise and improve governance on internal custom development and support services
Assisted the internal development team to evaluate and determine the feasibility of a Microsoft CRM platform upgrade initiative
Supported the office of the COO to research, analyse and develop a Shared Service capability as part of the organisation's business strategy
Customised the Portfolio Pipeline Management method to include evaluation of non-IT or business related projects against business benefit and cost, complexity and impact.
Assisted the IT/IS organisation to analyse and select a solution to a core legacy application transformation programme
David Keast | Partner | Corniche Growth Advisors
"Marius/m-konsult provides invaluable insights to Corniche Growth Advisors in evaluating startup tech equity investments”
"Working with Marius was a privilege. he is a problem-solver, a trusted advisor, and a leader who drives real value. Any organisation would benefit from his insight and experience.
"Marius is a qualified professional with experience in all aspects of strategic, tactical and operation Information Technology services. His team leadership has been instrumental to identify areas for improvement and to get cross-functional teams on board to move things quickly to completion."
SEACOM Ltd (2019 - 2022)
Chief Information Officer
As CIO at SEACOM South Africa, I led the company’s IT and digital strategy, ensuring that technology investments aligned with business growth while maintaining strong governance and compliance. I built and structured the CIO function across multiple business units, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency across Africa.
With hands-on leadership in cloud and managed services, I drove multi-million dollars in revenue at a 50% gross margin, while also modernizing IT systems through Enterprise Architecture, Agile methodologies, and DevSecOps. My expertise in cybersecurity, IT governance, and vendor management ensured that businesses not only adopted innovative technology solutions but also mitigated risks and maximized return on investment.
As an independent consultant, I bring this same level of strategic leadership and hands-on execution to help companies optimize IT investments, drive digital transformation, and strengthen their technology resilience.
Reflex Enterprise (2022 - 2024)
Chief Technology Officer
After taking some time off to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Business from Columbia Business School and MIT Sloane School of Business, I was approached for the role of CTO at Reflex Solutions.
In this role, I was responsible for :
Advanced Networking which includes Reflex’s national MPLS Network as well as all Customer connectivity services.
Unified Communications which provides VoiP telephony, call centre and unified communications services to customers.
Cloud Computing and Workplace Management which provides private cloud hosting and SaaS services as well as end user management and support services to customers.
Managed Cybersecurity which provides managed security services and solutions to customers.
My work with major global vendors like Fortinet, Avaya, Microsoft, and VMware ensures that businesses leverage best-in-class technology solutions.
While at Reflex, I developed the new Managed Cybersecurity Product and Go-to-Market strategy and implemented an MSP Partnership with Arctic Wolf.
Byron Clatterbuck | Group CEO | SEACOM Ltd
Sureka Rambakus | Chief Sales & Marketing Officer | Reflex Enterprise
Engaged by the CEO of Liquid Telcom South Africa to conduct an independent review of LTSA’s Information Systems Landscape and to provide recommendations to the executive team on how to re-align and transform the IT Organisations to be more responsive to business demands, to reduce operating costs, to introduce more modern IT methodologied and processes and to support the enterprise strategic objectives more effectively.
Engaged by the CIO to work closely with the IT/IS Organisation as well as with various business units to support the business transformation initiatives through the development and implementation of:
Target Business Model/Operating Model
Future Information Technology Architecture
Future Information Systems Architecture
IT/IS Architecture Transition Plan
IT/IS Governance Model
IT/IS Organisation Design
Primarily applying various Enterprise Architecture methods and techniques to assist the IT/IS Organisation to prepare itself for a shift in Business and Operating model over the medium term.
Responsible for the Requirements Definition, Selection, Commercial Negotiation, Procurement and Programme Management of a Telco-grade, TM Forum Reference Architecture compliant Product Catalog, Order Management and Service Orchestration Solution as well as the integration thereof with the existing Information Systems Architecture using modern Service Oriented integration patterns and methods.
DARK FIBRE AFRICA (2016-2017)
Enterprise Architect/Consultant
LIQUID TELECOM (2019)
Independent Consultant
GLOBETOM/MTN GROUP (2018)
Lead Consultant
Engaged by Globetom, a leading South African solutions provider and TMF member and contributor, to assist MTN Group to develop the Best Practices and Guidelines for API Management as part of MTN’s transformation programme to a fully fledged Digital Services Provider across all its markets.
Best Practices and Guidelines included, API Inception, API Design, API DevOps and Quality Assurance, API Reference Architecture, API Governance Team Constitution & Structuring, API Monetisation, API Monitoring & Auditing, Developer Onboarding.
VUMATEL (2017-2018)
Digital Transformation Consultant
Engaged by Vumatel’s CEO to analyse the Business Strategy, Operating Model and Organisation Design to determine an appropriate approach to digitally transform the organisation and to make provision for the introduction of a number of new products and services over 3 – 5 years.
Developed a Target Information Systems Architecture and Roadmap to support the Digitalisation Strategy over a 3 – 5 year time horizon including leveraging the TM Forum Open API and Frameworx 17 assets to ensure best practise B2B interoperability of the architecture.
Designed, initiated and managed a business programme to develop and implement a common external API for Service Providers to seamlessly integrate with Vuma’s systems across the Fulfilment and Assurance process domains.
CORNICHE GROWTH ADVISORS (2019)
Independent Consultant
Assisted the Corniche team to develop a business model and platform strategy for a new Stokvel platform in South Africa in collaboration with African Response.
NASHUA LIMITED (2014-2016)
Independent Consultant
Working closely with Nashua's CIO and COO as an independent business, IT and management consultant including:
Independent review of IT/IS organisation focusing on Governance, Organisational Design and Technology Architecture
Developed a Portfolio Pipeline Management method to address technology service demand
Developed an approach, Requirements definition and Request for Proposal for an IT Service Management solution to support Nashua's remote, on-site and field services function
Assisted to evaluate and select an ITSM solution and preferred service provider
Assisted the internal development team to formalise and improve governance on internal custom development and support services
Assisted the internal development team to evaluate and determine the feasibility of a Microsoft CRM platform upgrade initiative
Supported the office of the COO to research, analyse and develop a Shared Service capability as part of the organisation's business strategy
Customised the Portfolio Pipeline Management method to include evaluation of non-IT or business related projects against business benefit and cost, complexity and impact.
Assisted the IT/IS organisation to analyse and select a solution to a core legacy application transformation programme
David Keast | Partner | Corniche Growth Advisors
"Marius/m-konsult provides invaluable insights to Corniche Growth Advisors in evaluating startup tech equity investments”
"Working with Marius was a privilege. He is a problem-solver, a trusted advisor, and a leader who drives real value. Any organization would benefit from his insight and experience.."
"The expertise in IT strategy and governance has significantly improved our processes."
UMAX/DANDE MUTANDE (2013)
Project Director
Responsible for the sales, design and delivery of a project to commercialise and launch a WiMAX B2C Broadband service in Harare on behalf of Dande Mutande and Masawara Investments. The team developed and launched the business in 15 weeks.
SOUTH SUEZ CAPITAL (2014)
Principal Consultant
South Suez Capital, a Private Equity Investment fund, required an expert in the African ICT sector to conduct a detailed market, company and stakeholder analysis of 3 different Nigerian value added services businesses. The report produced was used as the basis for a multi-million dollar investment decision.
INDIAN ATLANTIC (2010-2014)
Managing Director
Indian Atlantic Telecoms (Pty) Ltd is a specialised, full-service Telecommunications, Media and Technology Business Consulting and Managed Services Provider.
Indian Atlantic focuses on serving the TMT sector in Africa and the Middle East through in-depth coverage of markets located between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.
Founded in Africa, yet offering world first solutions sourced from everywhere, Indian Atlantic is a full service telecoms and mobile solutions provider that implements targeted solutions for complex or straightforward business interfaces.
We partner with leading technology providers from around the world to assemble the technology and intellectual mix that will fit your go to market specifications. When implementations must be fast tracked, we can manage the operation while preparing your personnel to take operational control.
NASHUA MOBILE (2013)
Business Architect
Part of a team to develop a comprehensive Enterprise Architecture for Nashua Mobile to support the future business strategy and business transformation programme including governance model and transition plan.
DISCOVERY VITALITY (2013)
Project Director
Responsible for the commercial and account management aspects of the project to develop and launch VitalityMobile to the South African market in a joint venture with CellC.
CELL-C (2013)
Programme Manager
Programme management engagement and responsible for the delivery to manage the technical integration aspects of the Discovery VitalityMobile partnership with CellC.
AIRLINE SERVICES NIGERIA (2012)
Project Director
Responsible for the sales, account management, scoping, commercial and account management functions of Indian Atlantic's project to develop and implement an Operating Model and Business Process Architecture for ASL.
ETISALAT NIGERIA (2012)
Project Director
Indian Atlantic was engaged by Etisalat Nigeria to implement the Emagine Closed Loop Marketing Suite. I was responsible for the sales, commercial management and Project Management delivery on behalf of our partner, Emagine International.
INVESTEC (2011)
Principal Consultant
Part of a team from Indian Atlantic performing a commercial and technical due diligence on a Satellite services and systems integration provider in Ghana.
INDIAN ATLANTIC (2010-2014)
Indian Atlantic Telecoms (Pty) Ltd, established in 2010, is a specialised, full-service Telecommunications, Media and Technology Business Consulting and Managed Services Provider.
Indian Atlantic focuses on serving the TMT sector in Africa and the Middle East through in-depth coverage of markets located between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.
Founded in Africa, yet offering world first solutions sourced from everywhere, Indian Atlantic is a full service telecoms and mobile solutions provider that implements targeted solutions for complex or straightforward business interfaces.
We partner with leading technology providers from around the world to assemble the technology and intellectual mix that will fit your go to market specifications. When implementations must be fast tracked, we can manage the operation while preparing your personnel to take operational control.
Notable Clients
"Marius is an outstanding professional with deep knowledge in telecommunications, IT solutions, and business strategy. He has played a key role in numerous international projects across Africa, demonstrating his ability to adapt to diverse markets, navigate complex regulatory environments and deliver impactful solutions. His experience working across different countries and industries has given him a unique global perspective, making him a versatile and strategic leader.
I highly recommend Marius to any organisation looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and results-driven expert with international experience. He is truly someone you want on your team!"
Thomas Demolliens | Head of Sales MEA & Group Account Director | Lumata
Managing Director
Managing Director
Capstone was established in 2003 to serve the Telecoms sector in sub-Saharan Africa, specifically in the OSS/BSS environment focussed on the translation of business requirements to successful technology deployments.
Capstone is an organization of highly skilled, individually qualified and experienced consultants working with its customers to achieve exceptional results in every engagement.
We differentiate ourselves by the quality, experience and skill of our resources who are all subject matter experts and principal consultants, designers and developers in their chosen fields
All of our consultants have Project Management, Professional Facilitation and Business Analytical skills as core competencies.
Capstone provides the following services:
Strategy development, execution planning and implementation management.
People change management including organizational culture development, institutionalization of value systems and leadership development.
Business Process design, re-engineering, optimization and automation.
Technology solution design, architecture, selection and implementation management, development and software support.
Notable Clients
Louis Laurie | Sales Director | AST
"I've worked with Marius since 2000 when he joined our sales team at AST, a major JSE listed company. Performing consistently, he achieved double target for three years running. His approach stands out - using his remarkable people skills and incorporating contributions from everyone in the team. The results showed. His ability to make people feel secure makes them naturally gravitate towards him. Let me also commend his talent for “herding cats” or aligning and nourishing a group to achieve next level performance. You'll want Marius' contribution to explore renewal, probe existing beliefs that should maybe be challenged, and expose new ideas particularly when everyone isn’t aligned just yet."
CAPSTONE (2003-2010)
Discovery Vitality
Airline Services Nigeria
The expertise in IT strategy and governance has significantly improved our processes.
Jane Doe
CEO: Company Name
The expertise in IT strategy and governance has significantly improved our processes.
Jane Doe
CEO: Company Name
Key Successes:
Successful launch of VitalityMobile nationally
Managed the sale, account management, scoping,
commercial and account management functions to
develop and implement an Operating Model and Business Process Architecture for ASL.
Key Successes:
Successful process transformation and implementation for ASL
Responsible for the commercial and account management aspects of the project to develop and launch VitalityMobile to the South African market in a joint venture with CellC.
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