IT Systems Administrator · Entrepreneur · Founder, HWS Tech

Technology that runs quietly, so your business can run loudly.

I'm Ben Nimako. I design, secure and maintain the systems businesses depend on, and I build ventures of my own. If downtime, security gaps or messy infrastructure are slowing you down, I fix the foundation so you can focus on growth.

13+ years · Windows Server & Active Directory · Microsoft 365 & Azure · Networking & Security

About Ben

The person you call when "it just needs to work."

Ben is an IT Systems Administrator who thinks like a business owner. He keeps networks, servers and users secure and productive, and he builds ventures that put technology to work.

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Background. Ben has spent 13+ years in IT systems administration, working across Windows Server and Active Directory, Microsoft 365 and Azure, networking and security, and managed IT support. He has seen what happens when systems are neglected, and what becomes possible when they're built properly.

Mission. Ben founded HWS Tech [add one line on what it does and who it serves]. His approach to technology is simple: make it dependable, secure and invisible, so people can get on with the work that matters.

Philosophy. Prevention over firefighting, plain language over jargon, documentation over tribal knowledge. Every solution is built to last, explained clearly, and measured by the outcome it delivers for the business.

Reliability first

Systems designed to stay up, with monitoring and backups that prove it.

Security by default

Least privilege, patching discipline and layered defense from day one.

Business mindset

Every technical decision is weighed against cost, risk and growth.

Clear communication

No jargon, no surprises, honest answers on timelines and trade-offs.

Services

How I help

Managed IT & Systems Administration

Hand off the day-to-day and get a stable, well-run environment without hiring in-house. Fewer outages, faster fixes, happier teams.

  • Server, network and endpoint management
  • User onboarding/offboarding and helpdesk support
  • Proactive monitoring, patching and maintenance

Cybersecurity & Data Protection

Reduce your risk of breach, ransomware and data loss before it becomes a headline. Sleep easier knowing you can recover fast.

  • Security audit and risk assessment
  • Access control, MFA and endpoint hardening
  • Backup and disaster-recovery planning and testing

Cloud & Microsoft 365 Migration

Move to the cloud without disruption or guesswork. Your team keeps working while the foundation gets better.

  • Migration planning and execution (email, files, identity)
  • Tenant configuration, licensing and policy setup
  • Staff training and documentation

Tech Strategy for Founders

Make smart technology decisions early and avoid expensive rebuilds later. Get an experienced operator in your corner.

  • Tech stack selection and budgeting
  • Scalable infrastructure roadmap
  • Vendor evaluation and negotiation support

Featured Work

Problems solved, results delivered

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The Challenge
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The Solution
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The Result
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The Challenge
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The Solution
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The Result
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13+

Years in IT systems administration

[XX]+

Users / businesses supported

[99.9]%

Uptime maintained

[X]

Projects / ventures delivered

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"[What it was like working with Ben: communication, reliability, trust.]"
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Contact

Let's talk about your systems.

Whether your setup is stable but stuck, or struggling and urgent, a 30-minute conversation will show you where you stand and what to fix first. No pressure, no jargon, just clear next steps.