Nicholas Sloan, Nse5 Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Waukesha, Wi

● Architected, designed and implemented medium to large scale network infrastructures (Firewalls, Switches, Wireless APs, fiber and copper uplinks, extensive vlans)● Managed datacenter operations for entire client base● Migrated datacenter operations from one datacenter to new datacenter (TierPoint to DataHoldings)● Assisted in the architecture, design implementation of new datacenter deployment and migration● Managed client location firewall and infrastructures● Documented… Show more ● Architected, designed and implemented medium to large scale network infrastructures (Firewalls, Switches, Wireless APs, fiber and copper uplinks, extensive vlans)● Managed datacenter operations for entire client base● Migrated datacenter operations from one datacenter to new datacenter (TierPoint to DataHoldings)● Assisted in the architecture, design implementation of new datacenter deployment and migration● Managed client location firewall and infrastructures● Documented entire client based networking infrastructure across documentation platforms (Visio, ITGlue)● Deployed, implemented and managed KnowB4 systems, ITGlue documentation for the company● Assisted VP of networking in day to day networking operations and datacenter related tasks● Trained junior engineers on networking, systems and operational tasks● Maintained FortiGate Firewall firmware on client base● Maintained VMware infrastructure for client base● Maintained Aruba /Cisco switch fabric infrastructure or client base● Migrated and Maintained external DNS records for entire client base ● Maintained Firewall Policy changes for client base Show less

Greater Milwaukee Area

● Migrated email environments from various email platforms to Office 365 and Intermedia● Upgraded and implemented end of life firewalls to new support firewalls (SonicWALL, Sophos)● Upgraded and implemented switching solutions (HP Aruba)● Upgraded and implemented client wireless solutions (CloudTrax, OpenMesh)● Implemented OpenDNS (Cisco Umbrella)● Implemented best practices for system hardware● Implemented new HP ProLiant and Dell PowerEdge servers● Configured and… Show more ● Migrated email environments from various email platforms to Office 365 and Intermedia● Upgraded and implemented end of life firewalls to new support firewalls (SonicWALL, Sophos)● Upgraded and implemented switching solutions (HP Aruba)● Upgraded and implemented client wireless solutions (CloudTrax, OpenMesh)● Implemented OpenDNS (Cisco Umbrella)● Implemented best practices for system hardware● Implemented new HP ProLiant and Dell PowerEdge servers● Configured and maintained VMware systems (ESXi 5.0-6.7)● Migrated virtual machines to new server hardware● Enterprise level experience implementing and managing VMware solutions● Deployed and monitored Backup solutions (Datto)● Managed Office 365 and Intermedia clients● Developed Network Diagrams for clients● Developed technical documentation for implementation of core products● Worked through various project plans and migrations for clients● Acted as escalation point for more difficult tickets Show less

Menomonee Falls, Wi

● Responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, monitoring and upgrading all client firewalls● Migrated Exchange environments from 2003 to 2007, 2010, 2013 to Office 365● Responsible for upgrading from end of life firewalls to new support firewalls (SonicWALL, Meraki)● Implemented best practices for system hardware● Provided recommendations to client base on what systems and network design to follow and upgrade● Communicated technical issues and solutions with clients in… Show more ● Responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, monitoring and upgrading all client firewalls● Migrated Exchange environments from 2003 to 2007, 2010, 2013 to Office 365● Responsible for upgrading from end of life firewalls to new support firewalls (SonicWALL, Meraki)● Implemented best practices for system hardware● Provided recommendations to client base on what systems and network design to follow and upgrade● Communicated technical issues and solutions with clients in business terms● Configured and troubleshot Microsoft Windows desktops and server systems (XP,2003, 2010, SBS, 7, 8, 2012)● Configured and maintained VMware systems (ESXi 5.5-6.0)● Enterprise level experience implementing and managing VMware solutions● Deployed and monitored Backup solutions (Datto, Backup Exec, VEEAM, Continuum Vault, )● Managed Exchange 2003/2007/2010/2013● Managed Office 365 clients● Completed Continuum Backup Expert Certificate Show less

Hartland, Wi

Brookfield, Wisconsin

● Deploys, maintains, and configures networking solutions for IBS● Maintains current hardware and software for firewall, switches and routers and all other network infrastructure components● Configures firewall and router rules for traffic flow and access (ACLs, NAT, SSL and VLAN)● Monitors network infrastructure health and maintenance● Maintains full networking mapping and monitoring using Cisco Identity Services Engine, Cisco Prime Network Infrastructure and Wireless LAN… Show more ● Deploys, maintains, and configures networking solutions for IBS● Maintains current hardware and software for firewall, switches and routers and all other network infrastructure components● Configures firewall and router rules for traffic flow and access (ACLs, NAT, SSL and VLAN)● Monitors network infrastructure health and maintenance● Maintains full networking mapping and monitoring using Cisco Identity Services Engine, Cisco Prime Network Infrastructure and Wireless LAN Controllers.● Manages full wireless network across all global offices● Complete site to site one way NAT customer VPN connections for IBS to customers for development Show less

Glendale, Wi

- Manages client relations and technical requirements- RMM Lead Administrator and Developer – Deployed and Managed RMM solutions for 50+ client base.- Migrated client base from one RMM solution to a New RMM.- Developes full automation for client base using RMM solution. - Responible for manging projects (Exchange, File and DC, Firewall Migrations)- Delivered client technical planning and completion

Quality Tested new release video games for consumers.

Production of filtration unitsEnsured all electrical components were operationalImplemented new ideas into making a filter more efficiently COURSES AND APPLICATIONS KNOWLEDGE TCP/IP Protocols, Server+ Advanced Server Management, Networking Communications Analysis, Linux Fundamentals I-II, Basic Logic and Programming, Information Systems Design, Backup Exec, Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008, and 2010, Power School, Follett Destiny, Trend Micro, MS SQL and… Show more Production of filtration unitsEnsured all electrical components were operationalImplemented new ideas into making a filter more efficiently COURSES AND APPLICATIONS KNOWLEDGE TCP/IP Protocols, Server+ Advanced Server Management, Networking Communications Analysis, Linux Fundamentals I-II, Basic Logic and Programming, Information Systems Design, Backup Exec, Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008, and 2010, Power School, Follett Destiny, Trend Micro, MS SQL and Oracle, Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, MS Office, Ubuntu Linux Server and Desktop, Quickbooks, Time Matters, Word Perfect, Tabs, Exchange, Active directory.; 2 Show less

Linux Administrator, Linux, A

Associate's Degree Network Specialist

Associate’S Degree, Network And System Administration/Administrator, 3.7 Gpa

IT Network Specialist 2005 - 2009 Technical Certificate - Linux Administration