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Troy Berg's professional world is an exciting blend of academia and practical field work. He is living the IT professional's dream.

Troy is a professor and department chair of the faculty of Infrastructure and Computing Technology at AVÌìÌà in Kelowna, BC, where he shares his passion for technology by teaching server administration, enterprise network management, cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and project management. His ongoing goal is to engage, educate, mentor, and inspire new IT professionals in a fun, dynamic, student-centred learning environment.

Alongside his academic persona, Troy captains a private IT training and consulting business where he provides practical and innovative solutions that allow his clients to leverage IT opportunities that turn technology into a competitive advantage.

Troy's IT toolkit includes over 20 years of industry experience, a diploma in Network and Telecommunications Engineering, a Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology in Network Management, and numerous industry accreditations including his Cisco Certified Network Associate (RS), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications. Troy is also a certified Cisco Networking Academy instructor for A+, CCNA, and CCNA-Security curricula.

Credentials:
Diploma of Network & Telecommunications Engineering, AVÌìÌÃ
Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology in Network Management
Cisco Certified Network Associate (RS)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
CompTIA Network+ and Security+
Certified Cisco Networking Academy Instructor

Credentials:
Master of Smart Cities, University of Girona
MSc, Information Technology, Capella University
BSc, Zoology, UBC