(A Real-Time Challenge in Discipline, Cybersecurity, and Growth)
You Don’t Need to Be Chosen to Start Building.
If you’ve been thinking about getting into tech, cybersecurity, or data but feel stuck on where to begin this might help.
There’s no perfect course.
No guaranteed path.
And for most of us?
No one’s coming to hold our hand.
But what if you didn’t need permission?
What if all you needed was structure, consistency, and a little fire?
If You’ve Never Heard of Me — That’s Actually Perfect.
I’m not a name you’ve seen trending. No massive following.
Just a guy who’s done time in the military, built some businesses, and always circled back to tech.
I’ve been that dude who almost got serious.
Took a few courses here, watched a few tutorials there then life hit, and I’d stop.
But this year’s different. I’ve drawn a line.
I’m going all in on tech not to impress anyone, but to prove to myself that I can focus, finish, and finally land that role in the field I’ve danced around for years.
I also write it’s an outlet . It’s a raw, honest letter that I leave for my children navigating life, growth, purpose. It’ll return in the fall once this phase is done. For now, this journey is my main focus.
Let’s Talk Training: The Tech Stack I’m Tackling
Before I even touch A+, Network+, or Security+, I’m loading up with a heavy stack of optional micro-credentials to sharpen every edge.
Here’s what I’m working through (and you can follow along or steal the list):
- Securing You
- Design Thinking (IBM)
- Intro to AI (Azure)
- Cloud Fundamentals
- Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Blockchain
- Network & Cloud Security
- Intro to Cybersecurity (Cisco)
- Google Analytics
- Deep Learning
- RPA & Power Automate
- Azure IoT
- Threat Frameworks
- Cognitive Services
- And more…
This is about building muscle.
Stacking tools.
Mastery before movement.
The Timeline’s Tight. The Mission’s Clear.
I’m running this sprint from now through August.
Self-paced, fully locked in.
The goal?
Land a legit role in tech.
With the receipts to back it up.
- Learn
- Apply
- Certify
- Conquer
You might see me post updates here and there — not to flex, but to share the real-time blueprint with anybody trying to build something better for themselves too.
The ATD Letter Will Return This Fall
If you’ve ever felt like you were built for more — but life kept pulling you back into cycles — my writing might speak to you.
Once I finish this phase, I’ll get back to dropping new letters about focus, fatherhood, identity, and the personal work it takes to win.
Until then?
It’s silence.
It’s sweat.
It’s strategy.
Blueprint Your Success Now
If you’re trying to shift into tech, pivot into purpose, or just want to walk this path with some structure — let’s connect.
This isn’t a highlight reel.
It’s a hard reset.
And it might just be what you needed to see.
The ATD Letter 