Nico De Jong
About Nico De Jong
Nico De Jong is a Unified Communications Specialist at OGD ict-diensten with extensive experience in secure email solutions and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Title and Current Position
Nico De Jong currently holds the title of Unified Communications Specialist at OGD ICT-diensten. Since 2021, he has been working in this role in Delft, South Holland, Netherlands. As a Unified Communications Specialist, he is responsible for handling various communication technologies, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient communication within the organization.
Previous Roles and Experience
Nico De Jong has amassed significant experience throughout his career. He worked at Centric as an Exchange and Skype for Business Administrator from 2019 to 2021 in the Gouda Area, Netherlands. Prior to that, he held the same role at De Nederlandsche Bank from 2009 to 2019 in the Amsterdam Area. His earlier career includes roles as an Advanced System Administrator (IBM Lotus Domino R8 Certified System Administrator) at HP from 2005 to 2009, a Senior Domino Administrator at Ahold Nederland from 1997 to 2005, and a System Administrator at Swiss Re from 1994 to 1997.
Early Career and Education
Nico De Jong started his career as an Operator at Achmea from 1987 to 1990 in the Zaanstad Area, Netherlands. He later served as a System Administrator at ELVIA from 1990 to 1994. In terms of education, Nico studied at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, where he achieved a degree in Information Technology from 1993 to 1996. His formal education has been complemented by continuous professional development through various training, courses, and seminars in the field of information technology and communications.
Expertise in Secure Email Solutions
Nico De Jong has extensive expertise in secure email solutions. He has worked with Clearswift appliances, PGP, S/Mime, and forced TLS to ensure the security and confidentiality of email communications. Additionally, Nico has been involved in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SourceOne, a compliance-related mail archiving solution. His technical proficiency in managing secure communication tools is well-documented through his career ventures.
Professional Approach and Philosophy
Nico De Jong is known for his exceptional documentation skills and proactive attitude toward problem-solving. His motto, 'Never assume, always verify,' underscores his commitment to accuracy and thoroughness. He has a consistent track record of taking the initiative to connect various people, departments, and disciplines to enhance service quality. His approach reflects a dedicated effort to ensure high standards in all professional undertakings.