Jack T. Neely 🌄
About Jack T. Neely 🌄
Jack T. Neely is a Cloud Services Engineer with extensive experience in cloud computing and support roles. He currently serves as the Founder and Chief Community Officer of 'Work Smarter', a non-profit organization dedicated to professional development in cybersecurity and IT.
Work at FirstBank
Jack T. Neely currently serves as a Cloud Services Engineer at FirstBank, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for the full-scope architecture, engineering, support, and backup of the Microsoft 365 environment. His duties include managing Active Directory and performing hybrid SysAdmin tasks. Neely has contributed to the organization by developing a custom PowerShell script that automates user notifications for password expiration, integrating with Azure Log Analytics for reporting. Additionally, he engineered a cost-effective Disaster Recovery solution for third-party hosted websites, ensuring continuous availability at a minimal cost.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Neely held various positions in cloud support and engineering. He worked as a Cloud Migration Project Lead and Cloud Migration Support Consultant at Performance Improvement Partners (PIP) in 2022. His experience also includes roles as a Cloud Support Technician at Zix and OpenText, where he focused on Microsoft 365 and Azure. Neely has also served as a Lead Cloud Engineer and Microsoft 365 HyperCare Support Engineer at Simply iCard Consulting and Technologies. His diverse background includes customer service roles, such as Delivery Driver at Papa John's and Assistant Manager at Domino's.
Education and Expertise
Jack T. Neely has a strong educational background in technology and science. He studied at Western Governors University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing in 2023, and a Bachelor of Science in Software Development in 2022. Additionally, he attended Jacksonville State University, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Music Education in 2012 and a Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology in 2017. This combination of education equips him with a diverse skill set applicable to his roles in cloud services and IT.
Community Involvement
Neely is the Founder and Chief Community Officer of 'Work Smarter', a non-profit organization that focuses on professional development in cybersecurity and IT. Since its inception in 2021, the community has grown to include over 4,000 professionals. The organization aims to provide resources and networking opportunities for individuals in the field, fostering growth and collaboration among IT professionals.