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Nikolas's work combines: Technology, Engineering, and Building Things
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician
University of Maryland-University College
Graduate Degree
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
University of Maryland-University College
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Project Management Specialists:
Bachelor's Degree: Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician
Graduate Degree: Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Started programming at home in QBASIC in high school.
2.
Majored in Computer Science at community college, learning C++ and Visual Basic.
3.
Join Military, and start volunteering for any computer related task that I can. Selected as an Information System Security Officer due to past performance and enthusiasm for computer security
4.
Apply to selective computer security assignments in the military, leading to more training & skills.
5.
Joined private sector as an security analyst, learning and teaching.
6.
Graduate from UMUC with a Master's degree in Cybersecurty, while volunteering for the competitive CyberPadawan CTF team.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Nothing but encouragement.
How I responded:
Cybersecurity is awesome. You get to build and solve problems, protecting people from dangers and creating a stronger future.