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Andrew Ishmael

Andrew Ishmael

Northrop Grumman

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Andrew's work combines: Design, Engineering, and Building Things

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Day In The Life

Manager, Cyber Systems Engineering

I ensure what we build for our customers are safe, secure, and protected.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

    University of Maryland-Baltimore County

  • Graduate Degree

    Cybersecurity

    University of Maryland-Baltimore County

  • Doctorate

    Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

    Capitol Technology University

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Computer and Information Systems Managers:

Bachelor's Degree: Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Graduate Degree: Cybersecurity

Doctorate: Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    High School.

  • 2.

    Undergrad.

  • 3.

    Work.

  • 4.

    Industry Certifications.

  • 5.

    Masters.

  • 6.

    More Industry Certifications.

  • 7.

    Management.

  • 8.

    Doctorate.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Society in general:

    Many people will discourage you or try to put roadblocks on your path.

  • How I responded:

    Never let discouragement negatively affect you or change your path. Rather, use it as a motivator to prove to them, or yourself, that you can do it no matter what!