John Rust is a IT Manager – Sr IT Infrastructure Engineer at PLTFRM. He possess expertise in software installation, networking, microsoft office, system administration, microsoft excel and 15 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "I had the absolute pleasure of working with John at Nerdery. During that time I witnessed John's customer-first approach, his sense of urgency, and his dedication to excellent results. On top of that, John is easy to work with, always shows up with a can-do positive attitude, and is just an all around great human being. I highly recommend John for any organization that is seeking someone with a great balance of expertise in his field and strong soft skills." and "It is with pleasure that I recommend John Rust for a position in cybersecurity or network engineering John was a valued member of our technology team during his time at Nerdery, where I had the privilege of being his manager. During his time at Nerdery, John consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence. He possesses deep subject matter expertise in a variety of technical areas, including network security, cloud infrastructure, and systems administration. He is a highly skilled engineer with a proven ability to design, implement, and manage complex IT solutions. Some of John's notable accomplishments at Nerdery include: - Elevating Nerdery's security posture: John played a key role in strengthening our security infrastructure through the implementation of various tools and services, such as Wazuh SIEM and GoPhish, hosted in the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). - Cloud infrastructure management: He was responsible for managing servers and network services in GCP, ensuring their smooth operation and regular maintenance. - SOC2 Type 1 certification: John was instrumental in Nerdery's successful SOC2 Type 1 certification efforts, contributing to policy development and participating in audits. - Wazuh SIEM implementation: He engineered a Debian-based Wazuh SIEM server on GCP to monitor both cloud-based and on-premises servers, enhancing Nerdery's security monitoring capabilities. - GoPhish phishing simulations: He also engineered a Debian-based GoPhish server on GCP, enabling Nerdery to conduct realistic phishing simulations to educate employees about security threats. - Google LDAP onboarding: As a Google Partner, John managed the Google LDAP onboarding process for new users, streamlining their integration into the Nerdery environment. John's technical skills are complemented by his excellent communication and interpersonal skills. He is a true team player who is always willing to share his knowledge and expertise with colleagues. He is also highly customer-focused and has a knack for building strong relationships with clients. While John was recently impacted by a layoff at Nerdery due to restructuring, his contributions to the company were significant. He is a highly motivated and talented individual who would be a valuable asset to any organization. I wholeheartedly recommend him for any role that aligns with his skillset and experience. Sincerely, Jim Buck Vice President Technology Enablement Nerdery 612.916.2785 Jim.Buck@nerdery.com"