Understanding the big data and ETL flows is essential in 2024 as any modern IT platform has data governance, secure data transfer and optimised machine learning models leverage at its core.
This course focuses on
Apache Spark Architecture
PYSpark implementations
Data Engineering
Data Processing in Spark
Data Sources and Sinks
Data Frames and Spark SQL
Debugging + Unit Testing
Spark application Logging
Cluster Deployment
Completed Q2 2024 - Certificate here
The course follows the key stages of the business intelligence workflow to simulate real-world tasks that data professionals encounter every day on the job
On completing the course you are able to: Build professional-quality business intelligence reports from the ground up
Blend and transform raw data into beautiful interactive visuals & dashboards
Design and implement the same tools used by professional data analysts and data scientists
Explore powerful artificial intelligence tools and advanced data analysis & visualisation techniques
Completed Q2 2024 - Certificate here
This certification is targeted to those looking to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity across cloud-based and related Microsoft services.
What was learned
Concepts of Information security, compliance, and identity as it relates to Azure and related Microsoft Products
Deep dive on the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions
Identify the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions
Study the capabilities of Microsoft identity and access management solutions
Completed Q1 2024 - Certificate here
In 2021 I have made it a goal of mine to get more qualified in governance and risk frameworks.
The course focuses on
Project risk management
Plan risk management
Identify risks
Qualitative risk analysis
Quantitative risk analysis
Plan risk response
Risk Control
In Progress - Aim 2024
The Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer (CDRE) course is based on the curriculum recommended by Mile2 for the CDRE certification.
CDRE is a vendor-neutral certification that enables the candidates to learn and implement ways to respond in a disaster situation. This includes threats such as cyber-crime, information leakage, natural calamity and power shut-down's etc...
The course also enables the students to establish business continuity and disaster recovery plans based on the industry best-practices.
Completed Q4 2021 - Certificate here
I also wanted to get more qualified in CISO type activities.
I have taken the approach of continuing my learning online for convenience and efficiency.
The certification was offered by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) to validate the expertise and knowledge of the candidates regarding the relationship between an information security program and the broader business targets.
Completed Q4 2021 - Certificate here
Upon completion Certified Information Systems Security Officer students qualified to establish industry acceptable Cyber Security & Information Security management standards with current best practices.
This course is the top course availabe for CISSO's on Udemy.
Completed Q3 2021 - Certificate here
The Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® formally recognizes your knowledge of agile principles and your skill with agile techniques.
My result is Above Average and supports my strong understanding of Agile delivery topics.
Completed 2017 - Certificate here
I have a first class honors degree which is the highest possible grade available for the course undertaken.
The course was focussed on practical application of technology and has been fundamental in giving me fundamental technical understanding.
Completed 2008 - Certificate here
Master's Degree in Decision Support and Risk Analysis at the University of Stockholm
Course details here
In 2016 I completed the 25 PDU course on agile development in preparation for my ACP exam.
Completed 2016 - Certificate here
In June 2017 I completed a 35 PDU course on the PMP syllabus to gain an appreciation of waterfall project management
Completed 2017 - Certificate here
In July 2012 I have completed the basic and advanced C++ courses offered by learning tree in the UK.
In 2011 I took 3 Days of intensive training on RF radio networks and in depth internals of Voip software currently in use at major facilities all over the world managed by Motorola
In 2005 I completed CompTIA Network+ which is a vendor neutral networking certification that is trusted around the world. It validates the essential knowledge and skills needed to confidently design, configure, manage and troubleshoot any wired and wireless networks.