Changes in management style can really make or break a work environment. After management changes at my last employer, I made the decision to start looking for new career opportunities. I decided now might be the best time for me to transition into the consulting world – and the world Read more…
Recently, I passed the MS-500 exam and became a Microsoft 365 Certified Security Administrator Associate. After spending a lot of time working in Azure Active Directory and Office 365, setting up security features, it felt like the right choice. I took advantage of a lot of resources in order to Read more…
For a while now, I’ve been saying I need to get back to doing a better job of posting on my blog and keeping my personal website up to date. I made idea lists, goals, and reminders. Every time I thought I’d get back to it, something crazy would happen, and I would set it aside. There are plenty of things out there more important than a personal blog after all. I think things are finally settling back down so I can finally get back to sharing with everyone again!
Something happened at the beginning of February that I have yet to write about. I accepted a promotion at ConstructConnect! I started a System Engineer role. This is my first role where I am not a “customer facing” employee. Rather, I am more focused on high level, technical tasks. With Read more…
I truly desire to keep myself relevant & up to date in the IT world. I am proud to say that I have taken my first of many Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certification tests. I took the test on December 28th, 2018, and I am now an AWS Certified Cloud Read more…
A lot of employers offer resources for continuing education. These resources are a great way to keep yourself relevant! In addition to all of the books, notes, and other resources I still have available from getting my Information Technology degree from the University of Cincinnati, my employer generously provides access Read more…
Joining the ConstructConnect team has been a welcoming and positive experience. I quickly feel at home working with both my co-workers, who have put in extra effort to help me get up to speed, and with the users, who are cheerful and excited to meet the new face of IT. Read more…
This is going to give mixed feelings to quite a few people… I will be leaving my position at Lakota Local Schools as of tomorrow, September 22nd. I have learned quite a bit from my team there. I have enjoyed my time working with all of the teachers and seeing Read more…
As I make advances in my career, I realized that I should probably make a public presence for myself. There may not be much at the moment, but here I am!