Nicholas Wagner
About Nicholas Wagner
Nicholas Wagner is a Site Reliability Engineer currently employed at Nerdio in Skokie, IL. He has a diverse background in technology and media, with previous roles in server administration, systems automation, and management.
Current Role at Nerdio
Nicholas Wagner has been serving as a Site Reliability Engineer at Nerdio since 2019. In this role, he focuses on maintaining and improving the reliability of systems and services. His work involves implementing automation solutions and ensuring optimal performance of the infrastructure. Located in Skokie, IL, he contributes to the company's mission of providing efficient cloud solutions.
Previous Experience in Technology
Before joining Nerdio, Nicholas Wagner held several positions in the technology sector. He worked at Netrix, LLC as Manager of Hosting Services from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, he was a System Administrator and Manager of Hosting Services at liQuidprint from 2011 to 2014 and 2014 for 6 months, respectively. His experience also includes a role as Support Engineer at IOCOM from 2005 to 2010, where he developed skills in server administration and customer support.
Education and Academic Background
Nicholas Wagner earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Grinnell College, where he studied Theatre and Anthropology from 1998 to 2002. This educational background provided him with a diverse perspective that he applies in his professional roles. His studies contributed to his analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Nicholas Wagner possesses expertise in systems automation, particularly using Windows Powershell. He has developed custom Powershell scripts for migrating web applications to Amazon AWS and created an automated custom backup solution for EC2 instances and EBS volumes. His experience also includes server administration with SQL/IIS and MySQL/Apache, which enhances his capabilities in managing complex systems.
Roles in Media and Creative Fields
In addition to his technical roles, Nicholas Wagner has experience in the media and creative sectors. He worked at Marshall Creative as Editor and Director of Photography from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he served as a Marketing and Media Developer at IOCOM from 2007 to 2010. These roles allowed him to develop skills in content creation and media management.