Rikk Streng
About Rikk Streng
Rikk Streng is a Systems Administrator at Arista Networks with extensive experience in IT support and administration.
Current Role at Arista Networks
Rikk Streng currently holds the position of Systems Administrator at Arista Networks in Santa Clara, CA. He has been with the company since 2014. His role involves supporting substantial workstation deployment projects, leveraging his extensive experience in systems management and desktop support. This position followed his contribution as a primary client while working at Exafort.
Previous Experience in IT Support
Rikk Streng has a robust background in IT support, having worked in various capacities across multiple companies. Before joining Arista Networks, he worked at Exafort from 2011 to 2014 as Tech Support in Santa Clara, CA. Prior to that, he served as a Site Technician at Layered Technologies from 2009 to 2011 and as a Systems Analyst Level III at VMC from 2007 to 2009. These roles have honed his skills in tech support and systems analytics.
Early Career and Specialized Roles
Rikk Streng's career in the IT industry began at the age of 16 with AT&T, where he supported minicomputers and printers. He later moved on to more specialized roles, including a position in Network Operations at Adobe Systems (2005-2006) and as a Senior Systems Analyst at Bear Stearns (1997-2001). These early positions laid the foundational skills that have been critical to his career progression.
Educational Background in Information Technology
Rikk Streng obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from Western Governors University between 2015 and 2016. Additionally, he studied Humanities and achieved a Liberal Arts degree from Mission College, completing his studies there from 2009 to 2012. His education has played a significant role in developing his technical and soft skills, supporting his career in IT.