“Those people who develop the ability to continuously acquire new and better forms of knowledge that they can apply to their work and to their lives will be the movers and shakers in our society for the indefinite future.”

Brian Tracy

Where I’m growing, what I’m mastering, and the skills I’m building to lead with strategy, equity, and clarity.

Over the years, I’ve learned that impactful leadership isn’t just about titles; it’s about tools, mindset, and a commitment to growth. As I advance toward my vision of serving as a CIO, educator, and consultant, I’m intentionally pursuing certifications, skills, and academic credentials that allow me to lead with confidence, teach with clarity, and build systems that create results.

This page is my transparent roadmap, a place where I track the learning journey that undergirds my work.

Strategic & Executive Leadership

• ITIL 4 Strategic Leader
• Prosci Change Management Certification
• PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
• CGEIT – Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT
• CBPP – Certified Business Process Professional
• CompTIA Data+
• CDMP – Certified Data Management Professional (DAMA)

Coaching, Facilitation, & Influence

• Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)
• ICF ACC – Associate Certified Coach, Level 1
• JTask Facilitation / Coaching Certification (Exploring options)

Data & Digital Tools Mastery

• Completed Certifications
  • Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Expert
  • Microsoft Office Specialist: Access Expert
  • DataCamp: SQL Associate
  • DataCamp: Data Analyst Associate
• In Progress / Planned Skill Development
  • Microsoft 365 Administrator Certification
  • Power BI Certification
  • Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)
  • Azure Data Engineering Associate (DP-203)
  • DataCamp: Python Fundamentals for Data Engineering
  • Airflow or DBT (Modern Data Pipelines)
  • Python
  • PostgreSQL / MySQL / pgAdmin
  • Power Query (Advanced Excel automation)
  • Git + GitHub (Version Control)
  • Lucidchart + Visio (Schema / Workflow Design)
  • Qualtrics (Survey + Feedback Systems)
  • Understanding File Formats: CSV, JSON, Parquet