ITIL 4 Foundation

Google IT Support Professional

CompTIA A+ GFL

CompTIA Cloud+

CompTIA Linux+

CompTIA Data+

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

CompTIA PenTest+

CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+)

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

CompTIA A+ ce

CompTIA Security+ ce

CompTIA Network+ ce

I was the guy with the gavel in 2012. Presided over meetings of the presbytery according to the PCA's Book of Church Order and Robert's Rules of Order.

Moderator, Ohio Presbytery

The only dad in a room full of moms! I served for a year as a board member for Reynoldsburg City Schools' high school and junior high cheerleading program, where my daughter was a five-year athlete. Took all meeting minutes in my role as Recording Secretary.

Board Member and Recording Secretary

Transitioned into a volunteer tutor role after having been a full-time classroom facilitator at Goodwill Columbus. Supporting self-paced learners--in both group and one-on-one settings--who are enrolled in Goodwill Columbus' various self-paced IT offerings, including CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and Google IT Support Professional courses.

Tutor, Careers In Technology Program

Computer Network Administration

Associate's Degree

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Systems Administrator

Independent Information Technology Consultant

PC Technician

NCS Technician II

PC Support Specialist

· I played a lead role working closely with customers to design, demonstrate, and collaborate on solutions meeting their needs across Cisco’s product portfolio.

· Expertly connected, secured, and automated customer enterprises.

· Exceeded sales targets by seamlessly taking on nine new clients after successfully completing the highly competitive Cisco Sales Associate Program (CSAP) with zero sales engineering experience and limited sales background.

· Co-led an initiative beyond the duties of the job description (TechUp Thursdays) for fellow engineers to discuss technical topics, and offer presentations, including lessons, tutorials, and Q&amp;A sessions.

Solutions Engineer

· Contributed as a subject matter expert (SME) to the further development of CodePath’s 10-week cybersecurity course--widely used in colleges, universities, and bootcamps around North America.

· Realigned course resources, including reading materials, slides, and labs with current technologies, standards, and methods.

CodePath is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, bringing together employers, students, and colleges to eliminate inequities in tech education, diversify the field, and provide underrepresented students with a path toward economic mobility and generational wealth. Our programming centers the needs and success of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and low-income Computer Science students.

Curriculum Development Contractor, Cybersecurity

· I successfully planned, organized, and delivered technical instruction in both classroom and virtual environments. Guided and encouraged cohorts of 8-12 adult learners toward developing and fulfilling their potential as information technology professionals and earning the CompTIA A+ certification.

· Empowered first-time adult learners to achieve CompTIA A+ certification through a comprehensive curriculum on computer hardware and software, resulting in a high success rate for every cohort of students.

· Transformed post-certification success rate by advising students on interview, resume, &amp; soft skill development, resulting in 100% securing internships or IT employment within 6 months.

· Focused on hardware, operating systems, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, mobile devices, and emerging technologies.

· Provided group and one-on-one tutoring to self-paced learners in the Google IT Support Professional program.

Instructor, Careers In Technology Program

IT Manager

Manager, Information Technology

Security nerd 🛡️ // IT educator 📚 // Lifelong learner 🎓

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