My first paycheck was $310. I spent all of it on a certificate!
My friends never understood why I invested so much in my upskilling, certifications, and just… learning more.
I fell in love with computers when I was 14.
I always wanted to be an IT guy.
I loved learning more. But…
Studying was expensive.
So, I got a job after high school.
And invested my salaries in IT training.
I didn’t want to make any compromise here.
Sixteen years later, I have over 25 technical certifications. They’ve opened doors to multimillion-dollar projects and significantly boosted my market value.
I’ve traveled far and wide, gaining international experience; and along the way, I picked up these technical certifications:
- Microsoft Technology Associate Networking
- Microsoft Technology Associate Security
- Microsoft Technology Associate Server Administration
- Microsoft Technology Associate Operating System
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Windows 8
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Windows 10
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Windows Server 2016
- Microsoft Specialist: Configuring Windows Devices
- Microsoft Certified Azure AZ-900
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- Microsoft Certified Trainer (2020/2011/2022/2023/2024/2025)
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Server+
- CompTIA Cloud+
- CompTIA Network Infrastructure Professional
- CompTIA Cloud Admin Professional
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Fortinet NSE 2 Network Security
- Paessler PRTG Certified Trainer*
- Paessler PRTG Certified Monitoring Expert*
- Paessler PRTG Certified Implementation Engineer*
- Paessler PRTG Certified Enterprise Monitor Professional*
- Altaro VM Backup Professional
- Certified System Administrator by ITAcademy LINKgroup
- VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, and Manage V7 (VSICM7) by Flane
* The training and certification program was fully developed by me or under my leadership. It is used worldwide by over 500,000 customers and 40,000 partners and is successfully integrated into the vendor channel program.
3 key messages here:
1. Be consistent and always have a goal.
2. There is always a way to make “it” happen.
3. No one is coming to save you. Learn. Learn. Learn!
I hope this motivates someone today. Cheers! 🎊