Skills
Technical Skills
AI & Machine Learning: Leveraging AI for value-based selling, AI Innovation Challenge winner, Azure AI Fundamentals, AWS Generative AI Essentials
Cybersecurity: CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CC Certified in Cybersecurity, Cisco CCST Cybersecurity, Cisco CBROPS, NIST/NICE Community Coordinating Council member
Cloud Computing: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals, AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials, CompTIA Cloud Essentials, AWS Introduction to Prompt Engineering
Networking: Cisco CCNA, LAN/WAN architecture and design, unified communications, voice, wireless, QoS, Security, Cisco Certified Design Associate
Consultative & Pre-Sales Expertise: Pre-sales support, client solutions design, strategic consulting, solution engineering for partners such as Cisco, AWS, Microsoft, CompTIA
Compliance & Standards: Compliance oversight in NIST, developing cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development strategies
Soft Skills
Leadership & Strategy: Transformative leadership, shaping business strategy, C-Suite engagement
Client Engagement: Client-facing consultant and advocate, developing tailored solutions, improving customer satisfaction
Sales & Marketing: Enterprise sales, territory and account planning, driving execution against targets, marketing and social media development
Training & Enablement: Providing subject matter expertise for training, developing strategies and campaigns for business and value-based solutions
Certifications & Badges
Cisco Certifications: CCNA, CCST, CCDA, CCNA Voice, Cisco Sales Expert, Advanced IP Communications Sales Specialist, Advanced Wireless LAN Specialist
CompTIA Certifications: Security+, Cloud Essentials
AWS Certifications: Cloud Practitioner Essentials, Generative AI Essentials, Introduction to Prompt Engineering
ISC2 Certification: CC Certified in Cybersecurity
Skillsoft/Codecademy Badges: 88 badges in AI, Prompt Engineering, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Networking
Achievements & Recognitions
Industry Awards: Winner of Skillsoft AI Innovation Challenge, Cisco Champion, Multiple Sales Top Performance Awards (President’s Club), Ovation award from Bell Canada
Community Engagement: Introduced Cisco Networking Academy to Hamilton Wentworth District School Board, Chair of the School Council
About
I offer bespoke technical enablement and training solutions with a focus on value based solutions and strategies. By tailoring or customizing your solutions, I meet the unique needs of each organization while providing a training experience to align with your specific technical requirements and business goals, I ensure that your team gains the relevant skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles.
My experience includes successfully aligning business objectives with key stakeholder groups, such as employees, customers, suppliers, government entities, organized labor, and the community. I hold current certifications in Cisco CCNA, ISC2 CC, and CompTIA Security+ and Cloud Essentials, with previous certifications in CCDA, CCNA-Security, and CCNA-Voice. I am also actively engaged in advancing my knowledge in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, ensuring that I remain at the forefront of emerging technologies.
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Specialties & Certifications: Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence
CompTIA Security+
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Cisco Certified Support Technician Cybersecurity (CCST Cybersecurity)
Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
(Retired)
CCNA Security
CCNA Voice
Cisco Express Foundation Field Specialist
Cisco SMB Express Specialization
CCDA - Cisco Certified Design Associate
Cisco Advanced IP Communications Sales Specialist
Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Sales Specialist
Cisco Sales Expert v6
Cisco Lifecycle Services Express
Avaya Professional Design Specialist (APDS)
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