Nicholas Waring
About Nicholas Waring
Nicholas Waring is an F5 Engineer with over a decade of experience at Derivco in the Durban Area, South Africa. He specializes in F5 technologies, including LTM, GTM, ASM, and AFM, and has a background in desktop support and IT helpdesk roles.
Current Role at Derivco
Nicholas Waring has been employed at Derivco as an F5 Engineer since 2013. In this role, he specializes in F5 technologies, focusing on LTM and GTM software, as well as ASM and AFM. His responsibilities include significant collaboration with Operational Support Engineers and Development teams to address new applications and resolve live errors. His extensive experience in F5 technologies contributes to the operational efficiency of the organization.
Previous Experience in IT Support
Prior to his current position, Nicholas Waring worked at Derivco as an Infrastructure Specialist for five months in 2012. He also served as an IT Systems Engineer at Derivco from 2008 to 2012, where he gained four years of experience in the Durban Area, South Africa. Before joining Derivco, he worked at Bank of America as an IT Helpdesk from 2005 to 2006 and at AB as a Desktop Support Engineer from 2006 to 2008 in London, United Kingdom.
Education and Qualifications
Nicholas Waring completed his secondary education at New Forest High School, where he achieved Matric Exemption from 1995 to 1999. This foundational education provided him with the necessary qualifications to pursue a career in information technology and support roles.
Expertise in F5 Technologies
Nicholas Waring specializes in F5 technologies, particularly in the use of LTM (Local Traffic Manager) and GTM (Global Traffic Manager) software. His expertise extends to ASM (Application Security Manager) and AFM (Advanced Firewall Manager), which are critical for managing application delivery and security. His technical skills are essential for maintaining the performance and security of applications within his organization.