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.
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.
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.
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.”
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 methodologies and processes and to support the enterprise strategic objectives more effectively.
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.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.
Marius/m-konsult provides invaluable insights to Corniche Growth Advisors in evaluating startup tech equity investments.
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.
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.
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
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.
Indian Atlantic (2010 – 2014)
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!
CAPSTONE (2003 – 2010)
“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.”