Ethical Hacker Course Enables CSM Student to ‘lock down’ Exciting Career

 

Young IT professional says continuing education is key to success in ‘constantly changing, constantly evolving’ industry:

At 21, Zachary Weaver is in a good place.He has a job with benefits including training and travel opportunities employer paid; he bought a car and moved out of his childhood home; and saving for a down payment on a house.He is a little amazed at how his career came together, but the Southern Maryland College student also realizes that without discipline, a passion for her field, and to be ready when the opportunity came, the situation could be very different.

At a young age, Weaver, of Drayden developed an interest in the choices computers.Through he did in high school, college and as a professional in information technology, he cultivated his budding interest in a career.IT is not a static field, and Weaver knows that for continued success, it will need to acquire knowledge and skills through diplomas and certificates.

"I'm interested in my life computers. When I'm not working on network security to my work or learning on computer systems of CSM, I tinker and reconstruction of computers at home, "said Weaver in a college news release." I love be part of an industry that is constantly evolving constantly changing. I think it's one of the things that interests me most in a career in this field. You have to work to stay on your toes and maintain, leave alone to gain a competitive advantage. "

Review chose to take courses at the Technology Center in Leonardtown Dr. James A. Forrest Career and and as a student at Leonardtown High School, he started taking classes through CSM dual enrollment program. With CSM courses, internships criticism gained in his junior and senior years. When he graduated from high school in 2012, Weaver had 36 university credits of CSM, and decided to continue to lead to an associate degree rather than transferring elsewhere as a sophomore.

"It was a calculated decision that I would like to work with a partner to refine and then I wanted to go with computers," said Weaver, obtaining a degree in business administration in January 2014. He continued his studies at a .HIS second degree in computer class science from the company provided the foundation of customer service that has served him well when he worked for Best Buy in high school, he said. Including customer service experience had a lasting impact for Weaver and the customer.

"I gave the same level of customer service and expertise to every person I was working with, if the interaction is no different for me. [The customer] asked me if I could come in for an interview with her employer, Smartronix. When I arrived, I felt like I had already been committed, "said Weaver." This work has opened so many doors for me. "