Ben Nickles

Ben Nickles has extensive work experience in the technology and utility sectors. Ben is currently working at Edafio Technology Partners as a Consulting Network Engineer. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Network Engineer at the same company. Before joining Edafio, Ben worked at Douglas County Public Utility District as an Electronic Technician for nearly a decade. Ben also has experience working as an Electronic Technician at Grant County Public Utilities District.

Ben Nickles obtained an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Computer Technology and Systems from Wenatchee Valley College, which they attended from 1998 to 2000.

In terms of additional certifications, Ben obtained the following:

- Aruba Certified Switching Associate (ACSA) from HPE Aruba Networking in March 2021

- Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP) from HPE Aruba Networking in October 2022

- Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 4: Certified Professional from Fortinet in June 2022

- Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 5: Certified Analyst from Fortinet in April 2023

- Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 7: Certified Architect from Fortinet in April 2023

- PCNSE from Palo Alto Networks in June 2020

- Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA) from Cisco in October 2008

- Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (CCNA) from Cisco in July 2011.