I am a technology geek trying to teach myself new and exciting cloud and software development technologies. I share this with the world through this blog, trying to help and teach others. In my current line of work I am a Google Cloud Consultant, working with clients to assist them with their Google Cloud needs, as well as help develop internal solutions.
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Certifications
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer
A Cloud Security Engineer allows organizations to design and implement secure workloads and infrastructure on Google Cloud. Through an understanding of security best practices and industry requirements, this individual designs, develops, and manages a secure solution by using Google security technologies.
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
A Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect enables organizations to leverage Google Cloud technologies. Through an understanding of cloud architecture and Google technology, this individual designs, develops, and manages robust, secure, scalable, highly available, and dynamic solutions to drive business objectives. The Cloud Architect should be proficient in all aspects of enterprise cloud strategy, solution design, and architectural best practices. The Cloud Architect should also be experienced in software development methodologies and approaches including multi-tiered distributed applications which span multicloud or hybrid environments.
ITIL Foundation IT Service Management v3
ITIL® 3 Foundation is an entry-level ITIL® qualification that provides an understanding of the main concepts behind ITIL®, including the life cycle stages and the terminology used.
HP ATA - Designing & Deploying Connected Device Solutions
Understand industry-standard client technologies, including the planning and designing of common desktop virtualisation, mobile computing, traditional PCs, thin clients, and cloud infrastructures for small and medium businesses.
HP ATA - Designing & Deploying Network Solutions
Explain and recognise networking technologies such as data link protocols, physical connections, layer 3 routing, upper layer protocols and applications, and multicast technology for small and medium businesses. Also plan and design wired and wireless network solutions and how to install, configure, initiate, and upgrade networks.
MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional
Issued as part of MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration (70-680).
MTA: Security Fundamentals
Understand security concepts for today’s business and technology professionals, and layered security philosophy, physical security, Internet security, and wireless security principles.
MTA: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
This certification focuses on understanding server installation, server roles, Active Directory, storage and server performance management.
MCTS: Windows 7 Configuring
Understand how to install, deploy, and upgrade to Windows 7, including ensuring hardware and software compatibility. Additionally, configure preinstallation and postinstallation system settings, Windows security features, network connectivity applications included with Windows 7, and mobile computing. Maintain systems, including monitoring for and resolving performance and reliability issues and have a basic understanding of Windows PowerShell syntax.
MTA: Networking Fundamentals
Understand local area networking, the OSI model, wired and wireless networks, Internet protocol, TCP/IP in the command line, network infrastructure and network security.
MTA: Windows Operating System Fundamentals
Understand Operating System configurations, install and upgrade client systems, manage applications, manage files and folders, manage devices and understand Operating System maintenance.