Nick Wells
About Nick Wells
Nick Wells serves as the Director of IT at Movable Ink, where he has built the IT department from the ground up since 2017. He has a diverse background in IT and management, with previous roles at companies such as Yext and Rocket Fuel Inc.
Current Role at Movable Ink
Nick Wells serves as the Director of IT at Movable Ink, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he has been instrumental in building the IT department from the ground up after transitioning from a Managed Service Provider. His responsibilities include overseeing IT operations, implementing security measures, and managing office relocations and buildouts.
Previous Experience in IT
Before joining Movable Ink, Nick Wells worked as an IT Systems Engineer at Rocket Fuel Inc. from 2014 to 2017. He also held the position of IT Support Engineer at Yext for seven months in 2017. His earlier roles include Junior Windows Administrator at [x+1] and various kitchen management positions in the restaurant industry.
Education and Qualifications
Nick Wells studied at ASA College, where he focused on Network Administration and Security from 2010 to 2012. This educational background provided him with the foundational knowledge necessary for his career in IT.
Contributions to IT Security and Compliance
At Movable Ink, Nick Wells played a key role in ensuring compliance with SOC2 and ISO 27001 standards. He enacted core technical controls and implemented an Identity and Access Management program, which enhanced the security of the company's corporate SaaS stack and introduced Multi-Factor Authentication.
Leadership in IT Development
In his capacity as Director of IT, Nick Wells developed the IT career ladder at Movable Ink. This initiative included creating job descriptions, evaluation scorecards, and coordinating the interview panel, thereby establishing a structured growth path for IT professionals within the organization.