I've been working with, programming, networking, troubleshooting, and generally playing with microcomputers since I was around 10 years old. Back in those days we used acoustic coupling modems and text interfaces. There were still dinosaurs roaming the planet.
An Atlanta GA native, I've made my career in IT, based here. I chose IT when I realized, after graduation from UGA, that there were a lot more jobs out there in IT than there were for photographers and graphic designers, and that the IT jobs paid better. I've had the good fortune to travel and work all over the US.
I've owned two successful IT consulting firms, specializing in network & information security. Clients have ranged from very small businesses to Fortune 100 enterprises.
I have recently been accepted into the Executive MBA (eMBA) program at Kennesaw State University (class of 2011). I'm excited about going to graduate school in the fall.
I have a gorgeous, brilliant, fun girlfriend that loves to hear all about my latest authoring exploits.
Payton T. Anderson Journalism Scholarship, University of Georgia, Athens
Alumni Scholarship, University of Georgia, Athens
BFA, Class of 1991, University of Georgia, Athens
My certifications include, but are not limited to the: CISSP, SSCP, MCSE, RHCE, CCNA, CCSE, MCP & A+ certs.