Eddie Nieves

Eddie Nieves is a seasoned IT professional currently serving as the Senior Director of IT at Xpansiv, a position he has held since February 2023.1 Based in the Greater Seattle Area, Eddie has an extensive background in information technology leadership and management.

Career Progression

Eddie's career at Xpansiv began in October 2021 when he joined as the Director of Information Technology. After about 16 months in this role, he was promoted to his current position as Senior Director of IT.1

Professional Experience

Previous Roles::

• Director of Information Technology at Zemax, LLC (March 2020 - March 2022)
• Director of IT at James Farrell & Co (2019 - 2020)
• Operations Manager at Google (2003 - 2011)
• Systems Administrator at RightOrder (2001 - 2004)
• Sr. Systems Administrator / IT Manager at Webango (March 2000 - November 2001)

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Eddie has been the CTO of Nieves Global Solutions since August 2000, providing technology consulting and IT services to a diverse range of clients, including churches, small and large businesses, startups, and international non-profit organizations.1

Key Achievements

At Zemax, LLC, Eddie:

• Implemented an Information Security program
• Refreshed the workstation fleet
• Migrated from on-premise hardware to AWS and Azure
• Helped the company transition to a remote-friendly, distributed workforce during the 2020 pandemic1

At Google, he:

• Managed a global corporate mobile device fleet of approximately 30,000 devices
• Created a global 'mobile loaners' program, saving about $500,000 annually
• Managed IT Operations in multiple states across the Americas
• Mentored 42 employees, including 4 managers1

Education

Eddie studied General Studies at Florida International University from 1994 to 1999.1

Eddie Nieves's career trajectory demonstrates a consistent pattern of growth and leadership in the IT sector, with a focus on modernizing IT infrastructure, improving security, and managing large-scale operations across various industries.