User:Tomax7

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Profile of Tom McLaughlin - instructor, web designer, B-admin, MCSE, MCT, A+, Network+, Security+, MOUS, Linux.

Tom McLaughlin has been around computers since 1989 beginning with an Apple II+ and has been updating his skills ever since - working on the newest and latest computers and software systems in small to medium sized network environments. Along with the IT field experience Tom has built a few award winning websites as he seeks to broaden his portfolio base. Tom has worked with Novell, Linux, and all of the Microsoft operating systems to present date including Windows XP.

While becoming a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Tom discovered that his abilities allowed him to have a career in the training aspect of the IT industry. He quickly earned the Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) status. His enthusiasm and passion has encouraged many students to become successful in learning and job seeking. His experiences in the field while being open minded to new techniques has given him an effective "real world" presentation in the classroom and in leadership and management skills matched by few.