James Bachelder

James Bachelder has a diverse work experience in various industries. James started their career as an Information Technology Help Desk Technician at Child Evangelism Fellowship and later worked as an Independent Business Owner at ACN. James then joined Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, where they served as a District Customer Sales and Service Representative and a Recruiter. James also worked at J Bachelder Insurance Services, where they were the Agency Founder/Owner. James gained valuable experience in leadership and operation management during their tenure. In the U.S. Navy Reserve, James held different roles such as System Security Analyst, Electronics Technician, and Petty Officer. James demonstrated skills in cybersecurity, project management, and technical training. Their most recent position was as the Director of Support Center at Moody Bible Institute, where they led a team through training pipeline and managed customer expectations. Overall, James has a strong background in IT, business development, and leadership.

James Bachelder has a diverse education history in various fields. James earned a Master's Degree in Information Systems from the University of Phoenix in 2009. James also completed multiple certifications, including CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and CompTIA IT Operations Specialist. James obtained the Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification from Scrum Alliance in 2016. James has also completed cybersecurity workforce certification training programs in Purdue University Northwest, specializing in cybersecurity digital forensics, cybersecurity system administration, and cybersecurity artificial intelligence. James has additional certifications in ITIL Foundation Level, HDI Desktop Support Technician, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) from EC-Council, and Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate. James is currently pursuing a Purdue Cyber Apprenticeship Program (PCAP) and a project management course from the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF). James also holds certifications in various insurance and sales-related fields.