Bart Nichols

Background

About Bart Nichols

16 years in the IT sector working in various roles including engineering, operations, management, and project management. Specialties: Designing, implementing, and operating infrastructure technology's that support large production environments. Technical Expertise • Windows Operating Systems Server & Workstation - all versions • Microsoft Office application suite – all versions • Windows Network Services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, DFS, WINS, IIS, SMTP, TCP/IP) • Virtualization Solutions (VMware, Hyper-V) • Group Policy Management • PowerShell Scripting • Enterprise Storage Administration (NetApp, Windows File Services, Security Management) • Enterprise Backup Systems (NetApp, NetBackup, Backup Exec, CommVault) • Hardware (HP, Dell, Compaq, IBM, APC, Quantum, ADIC, NetApp) • Security Applications Administration (QualysGuard Vulnerability Management Suite, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Windows Update Services) • Monitoring Software (System Center Operations Manager, HP Systems Insight Manager, Site Scope, APC Infrastructure Manager) • Data Center Design and Management (Power, Cooling, Capacity planning) • ITIL framework (Incident, Problem, & Change Management) • Leadership – Management, Team Leadership, Staff Development, Project/Resource Management, Performance Reviews, Budgeting