Technology is not my life, my family and my faith are my life. Technology is my passion, my vocation, and a healthy portion of my recreation. My technology education began from parents who both were involved with the growing computer programming efforts in the 70's and 80's. Topics completely foreign to many of my current peers are memories of my childhood - things like programming in BASIC, creating DOS batch files, the Commodore 64, and the Atari - all from elementary school. Soldering and how to build a computer quickly followed.I began running sound professionally when I was only 11 years old and since then have put in thousands of hours working on sound systems both professionally and recreationally. I have been blessed to fulfill my dream of touring internationally with a band. Other highlights include mixing live for Jars of Clay and working on the AV team for the Queen of England's visit to William & Mary.In the years post college I have shifted my professional focus from strictly AV to management, IT, and various engineering projects. Since being hired by Trident my skills and expertise have been expanded to include network scanning (ACAS/RETINA), system hardening (STIG compliance/documentation), IA/EMSEC concerns, network maintenance/design, and much more.The varied opportunities I have had for vocation provide me with a unique wealth of skills and interests. My time with CTI reinforced my problem solving and analog circuitry repair. My time as a law clerk afforded me an opportunity to work with a premiere employment law group and learn the ins and outs of the business world. The years spent at MPC have provided a wealth of learning opportunities within budgeting, contract analysis, installed AV, network IT, and more. My current position at Trident provides me access to unique people, technologies, and expanded learning opportunities. Obtaining credentials in from EC-Council, CompTIA, InfoComm, and DISA have expanded my technical abilities.