Hugh Shepherd Jr.

Hugh Shepherd Jr. has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Hugh is currently the Principal Consultant and Founder of HSJR Global Solutions, a role they have held since January 2017. In 2020, they joined Cybrary as a Quality Engineer and later took on the additional role of Content Writer, which they held until March 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Freelance Contributor for Advisera Expert Solutions Ltd starting in May 2019. From September 2018 to April 2022, they served as a Cyber Security Advisor for techsapiens. Hugh also has experience as a Cyber Security Specialist at Eminence Ways from February 2019 to October 2020. Before transitioning into the cybersecurity field, they worked at Deloitte Consulting as a Project Delivery Specialist, Senior Consultant, and Consultant, specializing in Information Security. Hugh started at Deloitte Consulting in January 2009 and left in October 2016. Earlier in their career, Hugh held positions at Verizon, Qwest Communications (CenturyLink), Starpower Communications (RCN), and Alcatel USA (Alcatel-Lucent), gaining experience in video planning, network operations, network provisioning, field installations, and network infrastructure.

Hugh Shepherd Jr. has a strong educational background with a focus on business and technology management. Hugh obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Maryland Global Campus in 2006, followed by a Master of Science (MSc) in Technology Management from the same institution in 2004. In 2010, they pursued a Graduate Certificate in Financial Management at The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School, and in 2008, they obtained a Graduate Certificate in Leadership Development (LDP18) from the same institution.

Earlier in their education, Hugh Shepherd Jr. completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science and Government (Public Administration) with a minor in African American Studies from Ohio University in 1993.

In addition to their academic achievements, Hugh Shepherd Jr. has also obtained several certifications in the field of information technology. Hugh received the CompTIA Security+ ce certification from CompTIA in August 2015, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)² in August 2021, and the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification from EC-Council in May 2021. Hugh has also expressed an interest in obtaining certifications in ITIL from AXELOS Global Best Practice and TOGAF from The Open Group, although there is no information available about the specific dates of their completion of these certifications.