Kirk Christensen

Kirk Christensen has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Kirk started their career in the US Navy as a Fire Controlman, where they supervised missile systems and radar systems. After completing their service, Kirk worked as the owner of Christensen's Green Valley Market for two years. Kirk then transitioned to a role as a Telecommunications Mechanic at VATC Inc. for two years. Following this, Kirk served in the US Army as an NCO before joining the US Army Reserve as a Signal Support Systems NCO. Kirk later worked as an IT Specialist (Network) at the Network Enterprise Center - Fort Hunter Liggett. In 2020, Kirk became a Network Engineer in King George, Virginia. Currently, they are employed at OBXtek as a Technical Security Systems Instructor.

Kirk Christensen's education history begins in 1981 when they started attending Morro Bay High School. After graduating in 1985, they pursued a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems at Columbia College from 2004 to 2005.

In 2011, Kirk enrolled at the Cleveland Institute of Electronics to study Industrial Electronics with PLC Technology. Kirk'seducation at this institution is ongoing and does not have a specified end date.

Kirk furthered their education by obtaining a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Network and System Administration/Administrator from Western Governors University between 2018 and 2020.

Additionally, Kirk has obtained several certifications to enhance their professional expertise. Kirk earned certifications such as VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization, Juniper Networks Certified Specialist (JNCIS-ENT), Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA-Junos), CASP+ Cert Prep, ITIL Foundation Level, Network+, Linux Essentials Technician, A+, Installer Fiber Optical Technician, Cisco Certified Technician, CompTIA Security+, Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA), and Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA). These certifications were obtained between 2012 and 2023 from various institutions including VMware, Juniper Networks, LinkedIn, AXELOS Global Best Practice, CompTIA, Linux Professional Institute, BICSI, and Pearson VUE.