Nick Sweeting

Experience

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  Eastern Connecticut State University

  May 1993 - May 1994

  Systems Administrator/Student Worker

  Maintained a network of Sun SPARCstations for the Math/Computer Science department. Instructed the lab portion of a C programming summer session.

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  Mansfield Software Group Inc

  Sept 1994 - Dec 1999

  Network and Systems Administrator

  Maintained servers, workstations, network, and applications for a small software company. Other duties included customer technical support and product test.

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  Corel Corporation

  Jan 2000 - Mar 2012

  Network and Systems Manager

  Managed the IT infrastructure team for a software development company. Oversaw networks, servers, workstations, mobile devices, backups, office equipment, and security. Secured and configured networks with routers, managed switches, and firewalls. Managed Linux applications included Apache, MySQL, Postfix, Nagios, and SVN. Microsoft systems included Active Directory, Exchange, Terminal Server, SQL, and IIS. Secured the e-commerce platform preventing intrusions over 5 years. Implemented VPNs to securely enable remote access. Configured load-balanced email gateways to handle a large quantity of email. Developed compliance policy and procedures, including Sarbanes Oxley. Show less

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  Netsolace, Inc.

  Jul 2012 - Mar 2013

  Network & Systems Security Engineer

  Managed database, network, and website security for Edible Arrangements. Developed security compliance, policies, and procedures. Configured firewalls, VPNs, routers, load balancers, intrusion detection, and security certificates. Managed Microsoft IIS/MS-SQL/SharePoint and storage systems. Resolved a systems outage in the 100-employee call center and received a letter of accolade. Deployed network monitoring to track high traffic and intrusions. Implemented a cloud encryption system to secure communications. Show less

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  TEKsystems

  Feb 2014 - Jul 2014

  IT Project Specialist

  Completed a successful 6-month project to migrate LAMP systems to Amazon Web Services. Created a standard framework for development, test, and production which provided better performance at a lower cost. Systems included CentOS, MySQL databases, Postfix email, Asterisk PBX, DNS, and mobile web services. After migration completed, managed development projects for PHP web applications and IOS/Android applications. Implemented a controlled deployment process and standardized the use of source control for development. Systems were in use 5 years after departure. Show less

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  Independent Living Solutions

  Nov 2016 - May 2021

  Vocational Services Specialist

  Provided services for individuals through State of CT vocational programs. Maintained positive relationships with state agencies, employers, and clients. Services included skills training, assessments, advocacy, and job coaching. Supported the roll out and usage of Microsoft Office 365 and Outlook. Provided technology training and support to employees and clients. Enabled gainful employment for hundreds of people with disabilities. Led and supported the team to provide remote services during the Covid pandemic. Show less

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  NTT DATA North America

  Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

  Application Management Specialist

  Supports messaging technologies for the VITA account, including Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace (G Suite).