A. Gerald Young
Site Reliability Engineering Manager at Radixx
Cloud Security/Architecture | Cybersecurity Professional | 5x AWS Certified | CISSP | CRISC | CISA | GCIH | GMOB | MCP
Before there was streaming music, iTunes, MP3 or even CD there was the Walkman and cassette tapes.  The first of which only had three buttons, Stop, Play and Fast Forward.  At a young age I remember my mother going to Nursing School at night, recording the professors voice onto a cassette, and replaying it later.  I was marveled and my curiosity as to how this technology was possible consumed me.  Much to the point that I took my mother’s Walkman apart because I wanted to understand how this voice was captured onto the cassette and played back using this device.  Needless to say, my mother made me put it back together with the understanding that “it better work as it did before”.  Much to my surprise, I recalled just how I took it apart and learned how it worked.   

My passion for technology and how it not only worked but enhanced everyday life has never rested.  My journey in tech has not been a straight line and I have learned to appreciate it.  My training in the U.S. Army, where we adapt and overcome, and served me well in tech.  From Systems to Networks, Cyber to Cloud, I have in pushed myself to increase my knowledge base, and as with the case of my Mother’s Walkman, I have surprised myself.  Never losing focus on how technology, ideas and solutions enhance everyday life.  After 15+ years as a IT and Security Professional I remain just as excited as the day I placed the Phillips screwdriver in the first screw in the Walkman.
Radixx
https://www.linkedin.com/company/radixx-international
Site Reliability Engineering Manager
Orlando, Florida Area
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University of South Florida Muma College of Business
https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-of-south-florida-muma-college-of-business
Board Member - USF Cybersecurity For Executives
Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
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Kony, Inc.
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Information Security Architect
Orlando, Florida Area
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Kony, Inc.
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IT Director
Orlando, Florida Area
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Kony, Inc.
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I.T. Manager
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SAIC
https://www.linkedin.com/company/saicinc
Systems Engineer
Orlando, Florida Area
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Faneuil Inc.
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Systems Administrator
Orlando, Florida Area
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LMG, Inc.
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Information Systems Specialist
Orlando, Florida Area
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Henkles & McCoy
Helpdesk Tech
Orlando, Florida Area
Digital Forensics Cyber Security
Master of Science
University of Central Florida
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Information Technology
Bachelor of Science
University of Central Florida
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Nessus Fundamentals
SC-02c19b5c-124957
Cybrary
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CRISC - Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
1721460
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ISACA
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CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
498380
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International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
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Cisco Cybersecurity Specialist
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Cisco
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Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA)
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ISACA
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/certification-overview.aspx
MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional
6831269
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Microsoft
ITIL v3: Information Technology Infrastructure Library
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AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
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Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty
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Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Professional Cloud Architect
27627147
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Google
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AWS Certified Security - Specialty
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Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB)
1052
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SANS Institute
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GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
31154
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SANS Institute
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AWS Certified Developer - Associate
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Amazon Web Services
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
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Amazon Web Services
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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
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Amazon Web Services
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CCNA Security:  Implementing Cisco Network Security
418354168501EKZK
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Cisco
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CCNA:  Cisco Certified Network Associate - Routing and Switching
415464998873FRZH
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Cisco
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Terance Brown
--Its Your Time Too; lets enjoy it
Greater Richmond Region
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Dwayne Bradley
Owner, The Bradley Group LLC
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
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Billy Myers
CDL driver  at Triple G Enterprises
Greater Chicago Area
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Jimmy Rodriguez Quiroz
Community Service & Sales Advisor 1 at Arvest Wealth Management
Tulsa, OK
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Erin Mitchell
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Tulsa, OK
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Jean Neal
Pastor New Faith Baptist Church Tulsa, OK
Tulsa, OK
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Nick Slavin
Student at Emporia State University
Emporia, KS
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Christy Haralson
Business Development Manager at Cunningham CPA
Tulsa, OK
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Lonnie Newbury
Pre-Owned Sales Manager at Peters Chevrolet Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat
Longview, TX
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Farouk Olayiwola
Master of Sport Management, pursuing
De Kalb, IL
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Marilyn Evans, CFP®
Investment Advisor Representative at Harvest Moon Wealth Advisors
Albuquerque-Santa Fe Metropolitan Area
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andrew bates
Owner/Airbagz specialty bag co
Broken Arrow, OK
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James Esters  Jr.
Business Management
Fort Worth, TX
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DeShawndre Hill
Drummer/Drum teacher
Greater Tuscaloosa Area
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Angel Childress
Case Worker/Case Manager
Meridian, MS
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Jim Rhea
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Tulsa, OK
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Eli DeMarco
Honors business student at Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
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Gervase Ware
Faculty of Education-Lone Star College | Virtual Coach- Sibme | Graphic Designer- Gervase Media & Paper | Houston Blogger & Influencer
Cypress, TX
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesspencer
Wes Spencer
Dictator 2021 | Cybersecurity Innovator | CISO | Keynote Speaker | 2020 Cyber Educator of the Year | Board Director
Tampa, FL
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Derek Schoettle
Growth Equity
Greater Boston
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Jerry A Young Sr
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Retired at Alcoa
Frankfort, IN
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(ISC)2 Central Florida Chapter
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Software & Technology Professionals: Managers | HR | Recruiters | Blockchain | Investors (BIG)
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ISACA (Official)
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Cyber Intelligence Network
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional
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The Central Florida Geeks
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Cloud Computing
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Blacks Gone Geek
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Information Technology, FinTech, Blockchain and Bitcoin Innovation
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IT Specialist Network
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Digital Innovation & Technology Executive Network
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Network Security Community
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Cyber Security Healthcare Forum (CSHF)
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IT Specialist Events Network
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