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Thomas C.

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I bring more than 25 years of information technology experience and over 15 years of cybersecurity leadership to my teaching. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Saint Leo University, graduating summa cum laude with a 3.97 GPA. My credentials include CISSP, CCNP, CompTIA A+, and CAP/CGRC. My career spans private-sector systems engineering and leadership roles with the U.S. Army, Department of the Interior, and Department of the Air Force, giving me a practical foundation for...

I bring more than 25 years of information technology experience and over 15 years of cybersecurity leadership to my teaching. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Saint Leo University, graduating summa cum laude with a 3.97 GPA. My credentials include CISSP, CCNP, CompTIA A+, and CAP/CGRC. My career spans private-sector systems engineering and leadership roles with the U.S. Army, Department of the Interior, and Department of the Air Force, giving me a practical foundation for helping students connect technical concepts with professional applications.

My instructional experience began in the early 2000s, when I provided training on the Windows, computer networking, and Microsoft Office products. Later, I trained and supervised information security personnel, led technical teams, and presented complex cybersecurity topics to senior leaders. These responsibilities have strengthened my ability to explain technical material, adapt explanations to different audiences, and connect individual tasks to broader systems and mission objectives.

My tutoring focuses on Computer Science foundations, Windows and Active Directory, Computer Networking and Cisco/CCNA concepts, Cybersecurity, and Certification Preparation aligned with my expertise. For one-on-one and remote lessons, my approach is to establish the student’s goals, identify gaps in understanding, and work through practical examples at an appropriate pace. Whether a student is strengthening foundational knowledge, working through coursework, or preparing for an exam, my goal is to build understanding, confidence, and independent problem-solving skills—not simply memorization.

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Education

Saint Leo University
Computer Science

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  • Hourly Rate: $65
  • Rate details: I provide lower special pricing with larger, multi-hour lessons.
  • Lesson cancellation: 3 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 11/27/2023

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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CCNA (Cisco Engineering)

CCNA (Cisco Engineering)

I am a CCNP-certified IT professional with more than 25 years of experience, including hands-on network engineering and enterprise infrastructure design. My Cisco experience includes implementing ASA firewalls, configuring switch port security, access control lists, and SSH, and establishing centralized authentication using Cisco Secure ACS and TACACS+. I have designed redundant network infrastructure, implemented inter-site routing, led engineering teams, and provided technical training. I help students prepare for the CCNA by connecting networking concepts with practical configuration and troubleshooting examples, emphasizing understanding rather than memorization.
Computer Science

Computer Science

I hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, earned summa cum laude with a 3.97 GPA, and bring more than 25 years of professional IT experience. My background includes systems engineering, network design, virtualization, and enterprise technology leadership across private-sector and federal organizations. I help students connect computer science fundamentals with practical examples involving operating systems, networks, and computing infrastructure. My instruction emphasizes understanding how systems work together, developing analytical problem-solving skills, and reinforcing concepts covered in coursework.
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

I am a CISSP-certified cybersecurity professional with more than 25 years of IT experience, including over 15 years leading cybersecurity programs for federal agencies and the DoD. I have served as lead Authorizing Official and Security Controls Assessor, and am an expert at applying the NIST Risk Management Framework, assess security controls, and evaluate technical vulnerabilities and organizational risk. My experience includes overseeing security for more than 1,400 information systems, leading teams of 35+ professionals, and training information security personnel. My teaching draws on this practical background to explain Cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, NIST standards, and the assessment and authorization process in clear, applied terms.
Information Technology

Information Technology

I am an information technology professional with more than 25 years of experience in systems engineering, network administration, and enterprise IT leadership, supported by a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science earned summa cum laude. My hands-on background includes designing networks and data centers, administering Windows servers and Active Directory, migrating email systems, and implementing VMware virtualization. I have led engineering teams, managed complex technology projects, and provided technical training to help others develop their skills. My teaching approach connects foundational IT concepts with practical examples to help students understand how computers, operating systems, networks, and enterprise infrastructure work together.
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