Rick Erickson
About Rick Erickson
Rick Erickson is a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with extensive experience in cloud and network infrastructure. He has worked at MatrixCare since 2015 and previously held a position at MotivAction for ten years.
Work at MatrixCare
Rick Erickson has been employed at MatrixCare as a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer since 2015. In this role, he focuses on cloud infrastructure management, leveraging his extensive experience in virtualization and storage solutions. His responsibilities include overseeing the deployment and maintenance of cloud services, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Previous Experience at MotivAction
Prior to his tenure at MatrixCare, Rick Erickson worked at MotivAction as a Senior Network Engineer from 2005 to 2015. During his ten years at MotivAction, he developed skills in network management and infrastructure support, contributing to the organization's technological advancements and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Rick Erickson studied at Brown College from 1988 to 1990, where he gained foundational knowledge in technology. His expertise includes managing virtualization infrastructure using VMware vSphere and ESXi versions 5.5 and 6.0. He is also proficient in Azure cloud infrastructure, focusing on IaaS and ADFS with MFA.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Rick Erickson possesses a range of technical skills relevant to cloud and network infrastructure. He is experienced in managing storage solutions with NetApp and Nimble, and he has hands-on experience with HP c7000 Blade servers and Dell PowerEdge servers. Additionally, he is skilled in working with multiple Windows Server operating systems, including versions 2003, 2008, 2012, and 2016.
Networking Knowledge
Rick Erickson has familiarity with networking equipment, specifically Cisco ASA firewalls and Cisco switches. His knowledge in this area complements his cloud infrastructure expertise, allowing him to manage and optimize network performance effectively.