About Me
As an IT/Cybersecurity Professional with 25 years of experience, I have had the honor of helping the field mature. From unreliable, clear-text protocols, to Active Directory, an ERP application, Cloud environments, consulting, a college instructor, and finally a Federal IT Specialist and Cybersecurity Instructor at Clarusway Online.
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That's how much the IT/Cybersecurity Field has changed since I took my beginning steps in the past. So as I have matured, I am hoping that this website will serve for.... something. I have thoughts but I don't want to give voice to them yet.
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The tagline at the top, "Mental Instruction: Securing Minds, Protecting Data," was born from my words and AI, with me settling on that tagline. It was a surprising fusion that I found fitting for what I endeavor to do now of finding purpose, helping others, and teach students the basics of IT/Cybersecurity.
Education
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University of Maryland - Master of Science in Cybersecurity Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigations
Certifications
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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner #AWS04233589
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CompTIA A+ #COMP10616715
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CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst CySA+ #COMP10616715
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CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ #COMP10616715
- CompTIA Network+ #COMP10616715
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CompTIA Security+ #COMP10616715
- CompTIA IT Operations Specialist – CIOS Stackable Certification
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CompTIA Security Analytics Professional – CSAP Stackable Certification
- CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist – CSIS Stackable Certification
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CSI Linux Certified Investigator CSIL-CI #NtWss91RWz
- (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity #1130590
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LPI Linux Essentials # LPI000597310
- Microsoft Certified Professional MCP #2544665
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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator MCSA #2544665
- Oracle Certified Professional, Java EE 5 Web Component Developer – JPN
Continuing Education
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Western Governors University - Web Application Deployment and Support Certificat
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Western Governors University - Either a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity or Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computinge
Continuing Certifications
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CompTIA Linux+ in August, 2024
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(ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) in December, 2024
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Get Involved
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Donate
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Attend an Event
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Volunteer
Every individual has the ability to motivate others and inspire true change. By volunteering, you become a crucial part of our movement by making sure that our mission is heard and has a far-reaching, lasting impact. Join us today and make a difference.
Our Team
Where Passion Meets Purpose
At Black Hat Hacker, we're more than just a team- we're a family. We're united by our passion for cybersecurity and our dedication to making a difference. Our culture of collaboration and innovation is what sets us apart. Get to know us better by checking out our team video.
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"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them."
Albert Einstein
