The need for cybersecurity spreads across every technological offering out there. As new, exciting ways evolve for us to consume services, information, and operate in our day to day lives, the security of these mechanisms needs to be at the forefront of our minds. It's important to understand cybersecurity from all facets of a technology's implementation and lifecycle. Older tech may require a completely different method of security than newer cloud-hosted solutions would. David has experience in securing enterprise networks, local or cloud-based, throughout many large organizations. He can provide insight into securing technologies, new or old, that take into consideration the needs and demands of the technologies utilization. Read More

Interviews for technical roles can often be more challenging than an equivalent field.  With an ever-changing landscape of technologies and security concerns to support and adapt to, a technical interview could change from day-to-day.  With 10 years of hiring manager experience, David has great insight into what hiring managers are looking for during an interview. He can provide helpful hints from how to build your resume to better your chances of making it past the paper screening to what important questions you should ask during second or third interviews. Read More

Information Technology/Systems (IT/S) departments in organizations often support and provide mission-critical data and technology services within an organization.  With more data becoming digital and the advancement of technology in every organization, IT/S professionals are expected to enter the workforce with a greater level of knowledge of IT/S and the systems they support.  Understanding the inner workings of a well oiled IT department can make the difference in an early-in-career IT/S professional. David has 13 years of experience in IT/S with 8 of those years being in IT/S management.  He can provide understanding and knowledge around how to provide current-day IT/S support and how to evolve that support as an organization's technology/data requirements grow. Read More

Every good leader requires several soft skills to help them positively interact with employees or team members. Effective leaders have the ability to communicate well, motivate their team, handle and delegate responsibilities, listen to feedback, and have the flexibility to solve problems in an ever-changing workplace. Read More

Understanding your personal strengths, passions, work/life preferences, and financial needs allow you to narrow down the desired career paths and build a solid foundation for your career. It is important to know who you are as an individual and who you desire to become as a professional. The process involves self assessment and taking into account your current personal qualities, career goals, interests, and skills.

Communication skills - Being able to effectively communicate with staff, management, and co-workers is crucial, no matter what industry you work in. Digital forms of communication, such as phone, email, and social media, are no exception and must be taken into consideration when conveying messages. Read More

Achieving a work-life balance is a daily challenge. It can be tough to make time for family, friends, community participation, spirituality, personal growth, self-care, and other personal activities, in addition to the demands of the workplace. Read More