Aaron Hackney

Aaron Hackney is an experienced IT professional with a diverse background in network security and education. Currently serving as an Engineering Product Owner at Cisco since January 2021, Hackney previously held the position of Principal Network Security Architect at Rackspace Hosting, where leadership was provided to a global team focused on network and cybersecurity. Additionally, Hackney has operated as the Owner and Presenter of Aaron Hackney Training Consultant since 2001, offering training in Linux, Microsoft, and Cisco technologies. Educational credentials include an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Springfield and dual Bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Mathematics Teacher Education from Illinois State University. Hackney has also fulfilled roles as a tenure track networking instructor at both Illinois Central College and Northwest Vista College, reflecting a strong commitment to education in the field.