I’m Certifiable

Because there is just too much to know in the field of Information Technology, I use certification paths to help structure my studies and learning. While I admit certifications are not the be-all-end-all to knowledge, much less competency, they do help us stay focused and ensure we don’t miss out on the basics.

Each morning, for the past several years, I’ve enjoyed a big glass of “Microsoft Kool-Aid”; as such, my learning has closely followed their technologies. I also teach Microsoft infrastructure technology courses in my spare time, so certification is important in multiple aspects of my career.

Below are some of my Microsoft credentials:

	Microsoft Certified Trainer 2006 – Present
	Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2000, 2003
	Microsoft Certified IT Professional Enterprise Administrator Virtualization Administrator Enterprise Messaging Administrator 2007, 2010
	Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Windows Server Virtualization, Configuration Windows Server 2008 R2, Client Virtualization Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring