Educational Background
University of Southern California, Master of Science, Systems Management
United States Air Force Academy, Bachelor of Science, Behavior Science
Industry Experience
Alan served as a C-130 instructor pilot and staff officer in the Air Force before he began his second career in teaching.He has worked in numerous positions in the computer networking field including network technician, network administrator, network engineer, and director of IT services. He has also taught computer classes both as a platform instructor and online since 1997. Additionally, Alan has written computer books for both Sybex and TotalRecall press.
Alan's certifications include MCSE (NT/2000), MCSA (2000/2003), MCDBA, CNE-3/4, A+, Network+, Server+, Security+, CTT+, Master CIW Administrator, CIW E-Commerce Designer, and CIW-CI.
Teaching Philosophy
"Technology is such a moving target that you have to be a lifelong student to keep up with the latest trends in IT such as virtualization of data centers. I have walked many miles in my student's shoes and I'm always working on getting the latest certification, and always on the lookout for a better way to present the material and connect with my students so they succeed in a big way, whether it honing announcements pointing out ways around pitfalls in labs, or expanding tutorials on completing the key class projects by adding screen shots and references."
"I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand."
-- Chinese Proverb