Tag: Career
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Boardroom Certified Qualified Technology Expert (QTE) was issued by Digital Directors Network to Wylie Blanchard
View my verified achievement from Digital Directors Network. Qualified Technology Expert (Board Certified QTE) was issued by Digital Directors Network to Wylie Blanchard on June 5th, 2023. DDN Certified Qualified Technology Experts (QTEs) are boardroom qualified technology executives who have the education, applied experience, and/or formal education necessary to work in the corporate boardroom and oversee…
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) was issued by (ISC)² to Wylie Blanchard
View my verified achievement from (ISC)². Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) was issued by (ISC)² to Wylie Blanchard on April 27, 2023. The vendor-neutral CISSP credential confirms technical knowledge and experience to design, engineer, implement, and manage the overall security posture of an organization. Required by the world’s most security-conscious organizations, CISSP is the gold-standard…
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Certified in Cybersecurity was issued by (ISC)² to Wylie Blanchard
View my verified achievement from (ISC)². Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) was issued by (ISC)² to Wylie Blanchard on February 11, 2023. The vendor-neutral CC credential starts newcomers on their path to advanced cybersecurity certifications and future leadership roles. It proves to organizations that newly certified team members understand fundamental security principles and operations, network security and access controls…
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Approaching January 1st, 2023
With the 1st day of 2023 approaching, there is no need to wait until the new year to begin planning goals and efforts, let’s do it now… Challenge your mental and physical discipline. Ensure that your goal(s) are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound). Wylie Blanchard Let’s meet up in 2023. In the meantime…
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Discussion with Susanne Tedrick: Developing a Game Plan to Thrive as Technology Evolves
I recently met with Susanne Tedrick, Cloud Solution Specialist, to learn how women of color can jump-start, transition to or further evolve their career in technology, her new book Women of Color in Tech: A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators, and how tech professionals can stay relevant in today’s…
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Student Challenge 2018-2020
The Student Challenge has ended. I’d like to thank every who participated in the MOOC and Online Course Student Challenge. As of today, the student challenge has officially ended. I appreciate all of you who participated and shared your accomplishments. Thanks to you I was able to try several new online educational platforms including Lynda.com,…
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My Quote in NSA-IL Speaker Academy Flyer – Spring 2017
Looks like I received a mention in the Spring 2017 NSA Illinois Speakers Academy. Back in 2013, I participated in a professional speaker training/workshop offered by the National Speakers Association – Illinois Chapter. I enjoyed the training so much that I returned in 2014, as an alumni, to ensure that the lessons taught by their…
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Interview with Ed Fisher – System Engineer: @GreatTechPros
In this episode of Great Tech Pros Wylie Blanchard interviews Ed Fisher, System Engineer and CEO of Ed Fishers and Associates. Ed shares what he has learned over his 30+ year career as a technology professional. Originally posted at www.greattechpros.com. Excerpt from the Interview: Wylie Blanchard: What key certifications and/or degrees are prominent for networking and system engineering – I T…
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Interview with Dan Rey – Solution Architect of Microsoft: @GreatTechPros
Dan Rey, Solution Architect of Microsoft, sat down with us to share what he has learned over his career as a technology professional. Originally posted at www.greattechpros.com. Excerpt from the Interview: Wylie Blanchard: What have you seen in your twenty plus years or what interesting has changed in the 20 plus years that you’ve been an I T professional? Dan…