Buddy Heywood's work experience begins in 2000 when they worked as a Help Desk Supervisor at Cactus Computer Inc until 2003. Buddy then transitioned to the Nampa School District as an Information Technology Instructor until 2006. From 2006 to 2007, Buddy worked as a Business Sales Representative at CompUSA and then as a Help Desk Technician at Kaiser Aluminum. In 2007, Buddy joined the Boise School District, where they held multiple roles, including IT Support Instructor, Building Supervisor, and PD Trainer until 2017. Buddy then worked as a Site Engineer at NoPileups from 2017 to 2018. In 2018, they joined HomeCU as a Network Engineer and later held the position of Director of Web Design & Hosting until 2020. Currently, Buddy Heywood works as a Solutions Engineer at Kount, an Equifax Company, starting in October 2021.
Buddy Heywood has a strong background in education, with a focus on educational leadership and administration. Buddy obtained an Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Idaho in 2013. Prior to that, they earned a Master of Education degree in Education Technology from the same institution in 2006. Buddy Heywood's undergraduate education also took place at the University of Idaho, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology in 2003.
In addition to their formal education, Buddy Heywood has also obtained several certifications. In 2016, they earned the TestOut PC Pro Certification from TestOut Corporation. Buddy also holds a CompTIA Network+ certification, obtained in 2004, and a CompTIA A+ certification, obtained in 2002. Furthermore, Buddy Heywood is a Google Certified Educator at both Level 1 and Level 2, having obtained these certifications from Google in February 2017.
Buddy Heywood also possesses two other certifications, namely an Advanced Occupational Certificate and a Principal Pre K-12/PTE Administrative Endorsement. However, the specific details, such as the institution and the month/year of obtaining these certifications, are not provided in the information given.
October, 2021 - present