DJ Richards
Professional
I am an IT professional in Northeast Ohio. I currently work as the IT Systems Manager at Flex-Strut, a manufacturing company in Warren, Ohio. Some of my recent projects with datacenter technologies include Cisco IOS and NX-OS networking, Juniper Mist SDWAN, and Nutanix hyperconverged computing. My experience also includes Windows Server administration, IoT design and deployment, industrial edge computing, and specialized hardware procurement. In addition to my work at Flex-Strut, I manage and operate a side business that has given me familiarity into other facets of IT. Originally focusing on the resale of second-hand servers, networking equipment, and desktop computers, we transitioned into 3D Printing and smart-home installations. After college, however, my focus for the business has been on IT services for small businesses and enterprise network/server consulting.
Personal
My wife and I are avid travelers, recently visiting our 25th country; Norway and New Zealand definitely top our list so far, and we hope to go back and visit again. We welcomed our son Romulus in March of 2025, and hope to start getting his passport stamped soon! I recently completed ground school and am currently training for my private pilot’s license.
Education
Kent State University - Spring 2017
Associate's Degree of Applied Business in Computer Technology
with a concentration in NetworkingBachelor's Degree of Technical and Applied Studies in Computer Technology
with a concentration in Networking - Summa Cum Laude
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