About Me
I am an Information Technology instructor and network administrator with experience in systems administration, networking, programming, and database technologies.
Prior to entering the IT field, I served as a law enforcement officer for twenty years, including seven years in SWAT. I also served six years with the Kentucky Air National Guard in the 123rd Aerial Port Squadron. Since transitioning into technology as a full-time career, I have worked in both industry and higher education, supporting enterprise systems, network infrastructure, and student success.
My professional interests include Microsoft technologies, Windows Server, virtualization, networking, cloud services, and IT education.
Professional Experience
Information Technology Instructor
Gateway Community & Technical College
- Teach courses in networking, Windows Server administration, and information technology fundamentals.
- Develop hands-on labs and virtualized learning environments.
- Prepare students for industry certifications and real-world IT careers.
Technical Expertise
- Active Directory and Group Policy
- Microsoft 365 and Entra ID
- Azure and Intune
- Hyper-V virtualization
- Windows Server administration
- Network infrastructure and troubleshooting
- Security and access management
Certifications
- CompTIA Network+
- Microsoft Hybrid Server Administrator Associate certification, in progress
Home Lab & Projects
I maintain a personal technology lab used for learning, testing, and instructional development. The lab also serves as a platform for evaluating technologies and developing classroom exercises before introducing them into the classroom.
- Windows Server
- Hyper-V
- Microsoft Azure
- Networking technologies
- Microsoft 365 and Entra ID
Resume
Connect
Email: chris@savchick.org
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chrissavchick