Mike Nichol
Client Solutions Architect
I am excited to now be part of Loop1 working on truly Global solutions for our clients, these include the SolarWinds suite of products, Cisco Collaboration and Cloud Solutions.
For 14 years previously I was privileged to work for Telstra Corporation, where I have worked my way up the ranks to become a Senior Solutions Architect responsible for designs, costing and implementation for the corporate network. This includes Communications Room, Network Infrastructure, Server and Storage, Telecommunications and Collaboration, Teleconferencing, User Computing and Office Relocation.
Throughout my time at Telstra, I became skilled in the following technologies/programs:
- SolarWinds Network Management products Inc. NPM, NCM, NTA, VNQM, SAM, EOC, IPAM, Syslog etc.
- Microsoft Server 2000, 2003, 2008, 2008R2, 2012 & 2016
- Microsoft ISA Server 2004 & 2006& Forefront TMG
- Microsoft Exchange 2003, 2007 & 2010
- Microsoft DPM 2007
- Microsoft Virtual Server 2005, 2008 R2 & 2012 Hypervisor
- Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2005 and 2008 with Clustering
- Microsoft SMS 2003 & SCCM 2007 & 2010
- Microsoft MOM 2005 & Ops Mgr 2007 & 2010
- SharePoint Server 2003, MOSS 2007 & 2010
- Forefront Client Security
- Forefront for Exchange & SharePoint
- Vista and Office 2007, Office 365, Windows 7, Windows 8 & Windows 10
- Active Directory
- Symantec Security and Anti-Virus
- Microsoft System Centre Virtual Machine Manager
- Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007
I love being a part of my work community, and my ability to develop strong rapports within these settings has led to many successes over the years.
I also enjoy traveling, particularly immersing myself in different cultures. I was lucky enough to spend some time volunteering in a school in Indonesia while on a business trip to Jakarta and look forward to doing more of this.
I have a genuine passion for what I do and am always interested in hearing from colleagues, clients or just other like-minded professionals. Feel free to contact me if you’d like to connect.”
