Projects
Google AI Essential Certification
A basic course on AI prompting and responsible use of AI. A great primer on AI for those looking to get started. Taken through Coursera in 2024. From Coursera: What you'll learn Use generative AI tools to help develop ideas and content, make more informed decisions, and speed up daily...
BSides Security Conferences 2024
Like last year, so much excellent information was obtained by attending these grassroots events we could hardly wait to attend again in 2024. In order to bring new content into the classroom and encourage local involvement and networking opportunities I feel it is important to be well versed in the...
(ISC)2 CC - Certified in Cybersecurity Training via Coursera
As a Coursera member, I notices the (ISC)2 CC certificate being offered. Being one to to keep my basic knowledge sharp and coming from a respected organization like ISC2, I decided to embark on the 10 hour training and see if any new topics were covered. In the end the...
AI Art Generation with MidJourney
Around the time of the hype surrounding AI art generation (early 2002 to mid 2022) I began making my own AI generated artwork through MidJourney. At the time I learned how prompting worked and how different models and generative engines rendered differently. In that time I rendered 1,000's of images...
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
In an effort to keep updated on course offerings through Coursera after completing Security+ I decided to take these classes to determine if they were a good starting point for students starting out in cybersecurity. I had heard good things about the program but I needed to experience it myself....
Amazon Cloud Quest
Amazon Cloud Quest is a fun way to learn real world scenarios for setting up different AWS services. As you progress through the game you like most games level up and perform more complex labs and put your skills to work practicing what you have learned. In many ways there...
BSides Security Conferences 2023
As another means of getting connected to the local security community as well as staying up on the latest trends and technologies in the field I have strated to attend local BSides conferences. I really enjoy the spirit behind BSides events and there is literally something for everyone at these...
TechBuffalo Panel Discussion
On January 26th, 2023 I participated in a panel discussion in front of over 300 technology professionals, educators, students and innovators at TechBuffalo's Open House presentation. I was invited to share my journey into tech as well as thoughts on the state of the tech workforce and challenges faced by...
Trocaire Work Related Training 2022
TrainingAs part of yearly work related training I completed the following tracts of training: Sexual Harassment Training FERPA Training for Student Data Security Malware Security Password Security Email Security Cybersecurity Overview
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals - University at Buffalo - ATTAIN Labs
TrainingI have begun the process of training for my Microsoft Azure AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals Certification - University at Buffalo's ATTAIN
Cisco Network Academy - Learning Cisco Packet Tracer
Over the course of several hours I learned how to use Cisco's Packet Tracer tool to design and diagnose networks in a simulation environment. This tutorial included many labs and guided lessons created by Cisco to showcase this powerful networking tool for learning.
Kahoot! Building Educational Experiences
As part of both a coding class as well as a teaching tool I created a 20 question quiz on Kahoot on website coding and craft beer in order to learn the Kahoot interface for use in future projects. Following up, this year I attended the EDU seminar to learn...
Digital Literacy - Smartphones for Seniors Project for Trocaire College
WorkI was asked if I would be interested in training and developing a training curriculum for a 5 session class on smartphones for seniors as a paid hire for Trocaire College as a starting point to being a part-time Information Technology Instructor. The focus was on several key areas including...
Network+ - Supplemental Udemy Learning
TrainingGuided learning is a great thing but at times it is beneficial to hear topics explained by different teachers in order for topics to really resonate and learn concepts in a much deeper fashion. While studying Network+ in my Reboot program, I'm working through key concepts in teachings being offered...
Graphic Design - Affinity Photo
In addition to needing to find a less costly editing solution, I needed to find an alternative to Adobe Photoshop and try and migrate away from subscription based services. Affinity photo fits the bill and then some. I really wanted to dive deep into the features so I did I...
Video Editing - DaVinci Resolve Studio
Being someone whom spent a significant portion of my career both teaching and making video, old habits die hard. In that tradition and not being bound to a certain platform I migrated away from Final Cut Pro (mostly due to costs) to DaVinci Resolve Studio and find it even more...
CRM - Salesforce
Another term that kept coming up in conversation was "customer relationship management" and no other CRM platform is talked about more than Salesforce so I took a dive into Trailhead to briefly explore what this environment was like. Little did I know how deep this rabbit hole went. Despite wanting...
Project Management
To work in a modern setting I wanted to be familiar with the basics of Project Management and how projects are handled on a larger scale so I took a basic intro course offered from Google in order to understand some of the basic lingo and principles of project management.
Social Media Marketing/SEO/Email Marketing
At the start of my tech journey I began to explore the many sides of social media marketing. The first online learning I took was offered by Coursera through Facebook on Social Media Marketing. At the same time, I took classes in Search Engine Optimization as I knew that was...
Front End Web Development and UX Design
As someone who has dabbled in website building for as long as there has been the web as we know it, I have been designing and maintaining websites with no formal training for previous employers as what started as a novelty and interest and ended up as a responsibility. As...
Jira IT Service Desk Ticketing Systems
TrainingPrior to diving into tech, I thought it best to begin to learn the ins and outs of a ticketing system and Jira seemed like a logical choice. They offered online training to learn their tools and experience their products in order to gain some experience with how these systems...
Trocaire College - IT Career Jumpstart Program
TrainingA 12 week long introduction to tech that started off becoming Cybersafe Certified. Next, we focused our efforts on setting the foundations by studying to take the CompTIA ITF+ exam in early April 0f 2022. The last two months we studied for Core 1 of A+Certification and Core 2 in...
Google IT Support Professional Certificate
TrainingA series of 5 classes covering the basics to more advanced levels of IT support offered by Google. Classes completed include: Technical Support Fundamentals The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User System Administration and IT Infrastructure IT Security: Defense Against the Digital...
Trocaire College - IT Career Reboot Program
TrainingUpon completion of my tech Jumpstart Program that completed in June of 2022, I was invited to extend my studies at Trocaire with the Reboot Program. I was naturally excited for the opportunity and up for all the challenges that lie ahead in learning more advanced networking, cybersecurity and cloud....