Larry Jackson

Sr. Director, Technology & Digital Security (head Of Technology) at Blue Ridge Power

Larry Jackson has extensive work experience in the field of information technology. Larry is currently working at Blue Ridge Power as the Director of Technology Operations & Support. Prior to this, they served as the Information Technology Director at Blue Ridge Power.

Before joining Blue Ridge Power, Larry worked at Horne Brothers Construction Inc. as the Information Technology Manager. In this role, they oversaw the company's Help Desk operations, managed vendor contracts, and maintained server hardware and software.

Larry also has experience working in the education sector as a Network Specialist / LAN Technician II/Testing Materials Manager at Cumberland County Schools. Larry was responsible for maintaining and upgrading technology-related equipment, providing support for the Local Area Network, and serving as a liaison between the school district and vendors.

Additionally, Larry worked as a PC/Multi Media Technician for their own business between 2009 and 2011. Larry also gained experience as an Information Systems Specialist / Systems Administrator at Healthcare Connections, where they provided network support and maintained hardware and software.

Larry's career began in the US Army, where they served as an Information Technology & Communications Specialist / Information Assurance Manager. Larry managed the Computer & Telephone Help Desk, supervised personnel, and implemented security measures. Larry also maintained communication and technology equipment during their time in the army.

Overall, Larry Jackson has a diverse range of experience in information technology, with expertise in technology operations, network management, and system administration.

Larry Jackson holds a Master's Degree in Computer Networking Management from East Carolina University. Larry also has a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Computer Science from Troy University and an Associate's Degree in Information Technology from Central Texas College. In addition, they obtained a diploma in Radio and Satellite Communications from the US Army Signal School. Larry has several certifications, including being a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) from Scrum Alliance and a Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) from SCRUMstudy - Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile. Larry is also certified in OSHA 30-Hour, Standard First Aid, CPR and AED from the U.S. Department of Labor and the American Red Cross, respectively. Larry is a Google Certified Associate - G Suite Administrator and holds multiple certifications as a Google Apps Certified Educator. Furthermore, they are a licensed forklift operator certified by the National Safety Council. Larry's additional certifications also include CompTIA A+, although the specific details are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Sr. Director, Technology & Digital Security (head Of Technology)

    June 1, 2024 - present

  • Director, Technology Operations & Support

    October, 2021

  • Information Technology Director

    May, 2021