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Antonio's work combines: Technology, Engineering, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Cybersecurity
University of Maryland-University College
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Information Security Analysts:
Bachelor's Degree: Cybersecurity
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Started taking technology classes in high school.
2.
Received technical certifications from my high school.
3.
Graduated with my associates in year.
4.
I received an offer from my community college to work as a cyber lab technician in there cyber security department that they were just starting.
5.
Coached and ran a cyber team at FCC.
6.
Became a member of the cyber padawans. Was captain for several competitions.
7.
Graduated with my Bachelors from UMUC.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Holy cow you did all of this stuff at your age?
How I responded:
For those of you just starting out, you have a lot of work to do, but in the end it all pays off to be in the cybersecurity field. To be in this field you must be passionate to be constantly learning about the cybersecurity field because lets be honest it will not stop growing anytime soon. The cybersecurity field is constantly changing and it is a great time to be in this field!
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
My first time taking an online class I was actually nervous. I was scared that I actually may fail but my professors were very knowledgeable and supportive throughout my time at UMUC. I even had classmates help me get through some of my classes.