I have 25 years of professional IT experience, and I will help you earn a promotion and accelerate your IT career.

I Can Help You

I am an IT Director with 25+ years of experience. I have built a successful career by focusing on service management, leadership, communication, and personal development.

I have a broad range of skills that I have developed over the years. I was an accomplished programmer, web developer, and SQL administrator early in my career. I began administering Active Directory, servers, and network switches somewhere in the middle. Eventually, I was thrust into the role of manager, where I developed strong service management, information security, and leadership skills.

Career Resources

During the last 25 years, I have gained knowledge and experience building my own career as well as guiding my employees through theirs. Here is a collection of articles I have written to address the most common questions I recieve. I hope you can use them to help guide you through your IT career.

Additional Help

Occasionally, you will find me on Reddit reading and responding to posts about IT career questions. Reddit communities are active with passionate individuals but watch out for misinformation and groupthink. In addition to the resources listed on this page, I also offer online training courses for a variety of IT career topics. If you need additional assistance, contact me and we can discuss personalized coaching sessions.

Experience vs. Certifications

Do you worry that your lack of certifications and degrees is holding you back from a promotion? Don't worry. You are not alone. The industry has trained us to think that way. In most cases, your experience is far more desirable to your employer. I've known many exceptional employees who fret over their lack of certifications and do not understand why they got passed over for a promotion. I can help you understand what your employer wants from you, and I won't just tell you to get a bunch of time-consuming certifications.