My Background

I am currently employed as a Cloud Services Specialist for a global physical security company. I am a fully qualified remote security support specialist certified across several access control, network video surveillance and intrusion prevention systems. I have a Master of Science in Information Technology from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Governors State University. I have extensive art and design studio education from the Herron School of Art at Indiana University, The Art Academy University of San Francisco, and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. I am currently pursuing a Front End Developer Certification from Meta and Graphic Arts Certificate from Adobe. I plan to also complete some formal training in Cinema 4D and Unreal Game Engine for Film and Cinema

I have keen interest for cloud applications / web designs and the CG creations.

I also have personal curiosity for the Internet of Things integration into web applications

I have a solid background in MicrosSoft Code, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects as well as a working knowledge of Unreal Engine. I possess intermediate skill levels in Java Script, Python, and C++. I purse freelance work in motion graphics and web design. I continue to study Classical Drawing. My favorite media, however, are pastels and I do some sculpture in Limestone and Alabaster as well.

From the IT perscpetive, it is my goal to complete an AWS Cloud Practioner Certification in mid 2025.

Personal Details

I am 53 years old and was raised near Chicago Illinois and reside in Indianapolis, Indiana. I have one adult autistic son. I am Roman Catholic and support both NAMI and Autism Speaks Charities.