IT Engineer

• Oct 2015 - Present

Instructor

• Sep 2008 - Jun 2015

Centriq Training - a Microsoft Gold Learning Solutions Partner - has been Kansas City's largest and most trusted I.T. training company since 1989. With a staff of 20 full-time instructors and 18 local classrooms, Centriq is the only Kansas City training provider offering “instructor-in-the-classroom” technical training. Centriq offers training to experienced I.T. professionals through its Corporate Training Division and to individuals with little or no I.T. experience through its TechSmart KC… Centriq Training - a Microsoft Gold Learning Solutions Partner - has been Kansas City's largest and most trusted I.T. training company since 1989. With a staff of 20 full-time instructors and 18 local classrooms, Centriq is the only Kansas City training provider offering “instructor-in-the-classroom” technical training. Centriq offers training to experienced I.T. professionals through its Corporate Training Division and to individuals with little or no I.T. experience through its TechSmart KC Division.Each year Centriq’s Corporate Division trains over 3000 I.T. professionals from over 450 companies on all areas of technology, such as Microsoft (Windows OS, Windows Server, Office, Exchange, SharePoint, System Center, .NET and SQL Server), Cisco, Citrix, Red Hat Linux, Java, Security, VMware, ITIL, Project Management and Business Skills. In addition to its “instructor-in-the-classroom” open calendar classes, Centriq’s classes are also delivered onsite at corporate customer locations and are available for customers nationwide through live, virtual learning technologies.Centriq’s TechSmart KC program is a four month comprehensive, hands-on training program designed specifically for individuals seeking a career in technology. TechSmart KC students gain job skills and technology industry certifications that qualify them for in-demand entry-level I.T. jobs such as a Microsoft Network Administrator or Microsoft .NET Web Developer. Centriq helps place these students in I.T. positions with its Corporate Division customers. Over 500 employers have hired TechSmart KC graduates through Centriq Connections’ placement services. See more on the Centriq website at www.centriq.com Show more Show less

Owner

• Jan 1993 - Aug 2003

Provided web hosting solutions to a variety of clients. Designed and maintained a number of Linux servers at remote locations. Provided design and scripting services for clients. Provided network support for a number of large and small firms with the design of new networks and upgrades of their existing networks.