Matthew Stern's Posts

Andre Morton’s life after the military wasn’t quite what he expected. But an encounter he had while working as a security guard set him down the IT path, taught him the importance of CompTIA certifications and inspired him to help other veterans get certified and find employment.

As a computer science instructor at Bev Facey High School in Alberta, Canada, Gerald Chung gives students hands-on experience repairing computers while teaching them curriculum that prepares them to take CompTIA A+ and Network+ exams.

When Lester Fallin had to get a CompTIA Security+ certification to continue as a developer, he worried that even three decades in the field hadn’t prepared him for questions on infrastructure security. But CompTIA CertMaster got him up to speed and helped him better appreciate the full cybersecurity puzzle.

Mika Devonshire graduated from Princeton with a thorough knowledge of world literature and a mastery of military history, but no tech background whatsoever. Her curiosity, analytical mind, work ethic and a few CompTIA certifications have helped her skyrocket to the top of the cybersecurity world within just a few years.

Brazilian IT pro Edgar Ueno has done higher-level IT work for an impressive list of big-name companies over the past decade – and he started out at the help desk. He recently took the next big step in his career, thanks to his technology acumen, dedication and certification.

Lambton College in Sarnia, Ontario, has a unique, immersive hands-on way of teaching project management. But it’s not just the innovative teaching method that sets Lambton College project management students up for success. It’s also the CompTIA Project+-based curriculum.

Tim Niles, manager of enterprise content at the University of Michigan, oversees a team that facilitates today’s digitally enhanced academic experience. As a CompTIA Subject Matter Expert, he brings industry knowledge to the exams, and as a manager he sees the value certs have for all staff – not just the technical ones.

Brazilian IT professional Wanderley Martins recently took on a new job as a senior security specialist, and his high-level CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) certification proved he’s got what it takes. Martins’ career ascent and global IT dreams demonstrate two truths: CASP is catching on in Brazil, and CompTIA certifications are renowned the world over.

Ray DeJean manages all the connectivity on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University and acts as an adjunct professor. In the server room and in the classroom, he’s always learning, teaching and bringing it all to the table to help CompTIA set the industry standards for advanced cybersecurity professionals.

Hinkley High School student Jose Rivera grew up loving computers. And with the help of the KidsTek program, he earned a CompTIA Network+ certificate his junior year, setting him up for educational and career success, no matter where his future takes him.