Eric Stretch

Background

About Eric Stretch

IT/OT Technologist specializing in network infrastructure, firewall security, and enterprise systems administration. Experienced in virtualization, industrial LTE solutions, and Windows-based infrastructure, including servers, IoT, HMI platforms, and Microsoft 365/SharePoint administration- Windows Infrastructure & Endpoint Management - Provisioning, imaging, and administration of Windows Server environments, enterprise workstations, and industrial HMI platforms for high-reliability operations- IT/OT Network Administration - Design, deployment, and lifecycle management of industrial LTE routers (Teltonika, Microhard) to ensure secure and resilient remote connectivity- Firewall Security & Access Control - Expertise in Sophos and Fortigate firewalls, including security policy design, VPN implementation, and threat mitigation- Virtualization & System Optimization - Specializing in VMware for high-availability environments, ensuring performance and scalability for IT/OT integration- Microsoft 365 & SharePoint Administration - Managing global identity, access control, and security policies, ensuring efficient collaboration and compliance- Enterprise IT Governance & Security - Ensuring compliance, operational integrity, and scalability of critical IT/OT environments.