Emily Matzelle's Posts

Where do you see yourself in 1 year, 5 years or even 10 years? Many of us don’t have a definitive answer. Our mentors will tell us to set small goals along the way and take the necessary steps to achieve them. But even then, how do we know we’re on the right path? CompTIA Stackable Certifications are here to help.

When it comes to the help desk, a good technician must be both knowledgeable and personable – but that often isn’t the case. Meet Karolis Krikstanas, who successfully paired his interest in IT with a hospitality skillset and a CompTIA A+ certification to move out of the hotel industry and on to the help desk.

As a steady stream of disruptive new tech goes mainstream, what will happen to our jobs? Find out here.

With a background in network administration and security totaling more than 20 years, four CompTIA certifications and years of computer security study under his belt, Paul Yoder jumped at the chance to start his own security program from scratch at El Camino Community College. But, as he would soon discover, the task would encompass more than creating policies and procedures. It would take a true hands-on, grassroots effort to push info security to the top of the priority list.

The new CompTIA Security+ emphasizes hands-on skills, as well as risk management. And it continues to cover the foundational skills for all IT jobs that require cybersecurity skills.

Aaron Smith had little background in technology but discovered a love for IT while working as a teacher's aide. More than 20 years and a handful of certifications, Smith has blended his passion for education with his love for IT.

We all have the same 24 hours each day to work with, but some people are more efficient with their time. How do they do it? We chatted with self-described road warrior Rob Rae, vice president of business development at Datto, Inc., to learn how he successfully navigates his role as the face of Datto in the channel.

As an IT pro, you know that staying on top of continuing education and training in this field is everything, and attending industry conferences should be a no brainer. But getting to these conferences can cost a pretty penny. Here’s some tips on how to maximize the benefits of attending education and networking events while saving some dough.

After graduating from Creating IT Futures IT-Ready program and earning CompTIA A+, Mai Yia Vue was offered a position as a help desk specialist for U.S. Bank in Minneapolis. Nine months into her first IT job, we checked in to learn about her job and her plans for the future.

At 19 years old, Shana Kassel developed a degenerative eye disease that left her with very low vision. Rather than letting this stop her from pursuing an IT career, she learned how to use the abilities she has to do what she truly loves.