Wesley Hicks

About Wesley Hicks

IT Manager | Infrastructure & Operations | Cloud Strategy | Cybersecurity | Manufacturing & Enterprise ITIT leader with 10+ years of experience transforming infrastructure and operations across multi-site organizations in manufacturing, logistics, and enterprise environments. I specialize in designing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient systems that enable business growth and digital transformation.Throughout my career, I’ve led diverse technical teams, managed $1M+ budgets, and delivered complex initiatives including cloud migrations, Active Directory consolidations, cybersecurity modernization, and network redesigns for high-availability environments. I’ve also partnered with business and application teams to ensure reliable infrastructure connectivity for ERP, SCADA, and other production systems.My leadership philosophy blends technical precision with business strategy—ensuring every IT decision supports operational efficiency, security, and long-term scalability. Known for building high-performing, solutions-driven teams and fostering strong vendor and cross-department relationships, I focus on aligning IT initiatives with company goals while driving measurable improvements in uptime, security posture, and performance.Currently seeking opportunities to lead enterprise technology strategy as an IT Director or Head of Infrastructure—where innovation, collaboration, and modernization drive sustainable success. Let’s connect if you’re looking for a results-driven IT leader who can bridge technology and business to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient enterprise solutions.

Experience

1. IT Manager

   Hexagon Agility

   Dec 2020 — Present · Salisbury, NC, US

   Led the design and implementation of a scalable and robust IT infrastructure, resulting in increased operational efficiency and reduced cost. • Managed a team of IT Professionals including System Administrators, Network Admins/Engineers, NOC team and Helpdesk, providing guidance and mentorship to drive innovation and productivity. • Conducted regular IT audits and implemented new security suite Palo Alto Cortex XDR to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and protect against cyber threats. • Developed and executed IT strategies aligned with business goals.• Implemented new IT Processes and tools, resulting in improved productivity, efficiency and service delivery. • Led multiple migrations in the company from AD migrations to Office 365 tenant to tenant migrations.• Designed IT Infrastructure for new and existing sites around the US and Canada regarding Network Infrastructure, Domain/System Infrastructure, and ERP connectivity• Managed multiple hosted datacenters.• Directed multiple IT projects including a Domain Migrations, a full SD-WAN/MPLS with VPN switch from Windstream to Cato, built PRTG Monitoring infrastructure and implemented a new security suite with global security policies.• Assisted in ERP integration and back-end setups with SQL and Oracle databases.• Maintain Network Infrastructure using multiple VLANS per site/system/hosted environment, stacked switch infrastructure, and fiber homeruns ran from production to main server rooms using Cisco Meraki Switches and access points.

Education

• Full Sail University

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Game and Interactive Media Design

  2012 — 2016

• Full Sail University

  Bachelor of Science, Game and Interactive Media Design