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Maher's work combines: Business, Education, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Telecommunications Engineering Specialists:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Couldn't graduate from CSUF due to high education cost for being an out of state student.
2.
Decided to get a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate.
3.
Got a CCNA!
4.
Got a job where I could use my skills and learn even more about IT.
5.
Got back into school online at WGU.
6.
Switched jobs to Zeacom when I felt I had enough experience.
7.
Got a CCNA Security certificate.
8.
Graduated!
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
You should finish school as soon as you can, in a time when my work was overwhelming.
How I responded:
Take a second and think about your current situation. Can you prioritize school over work? Make sure you're on the same page as your parents and you're communicating your progress.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Unable to graduate from CSUF, instead I went into the CISCO program at Cypress College.