Background & Education

  • United States army veteran with a background in national security
  • Mechanical engineering education
  • Former Training and Operations Manager for one of the largest software training companies in the world, offering a unique perspective on tech training from the viewpoint of learner, manager, and educator
  • Microsoft-Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) as of 1996
  • More than 100,000 hours  of experience delivering technical training in person and on-line
  • Have done custom classes and consulting for corporations, banks, and government agencies in cities around the world, including Goldman Sachs, Lockheed-Martin, IBM, Dell, AMD, KPMG, Whole Foods, the U.S. Military, and the U.S. Federal Courts System
  • Author of multiple programming books