Jonathan Ballard

Jonathan Ballard has a diverse work experience in the field of information technology. Jonathan started their career as an IT Consultant in their own business from 1996 to 2006. Jonathan then worked as a Senior Network Engineer at Rockford Health System from November 1996 to September 2013. Following that, they joined Beloit Health System as a Manager of Information Services from September 2013 to May 2014. Jonathan further expanded their career at Rockford Orthopedic Associates, Ltd. D/B/A OrthoIllinois, where they served as a Network Engineer from May to July 2014, then as an IT Manager from August 2014 to January 2021, and finally as the Director of Information Technology from January 2021 to the present.

Jonathan Ballard completed their education with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Studies from Rockford University in the years 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, they obtained an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Computer Science from Rock Valley College from 1990 to 1992. Jonathan also holds an Associate Degree in Science from Rock Valley College, which they completed from 1988 to 1990, although the specific field of study for this degree is not mentioned. In addition to their formal education, Jonathan received certifications such as the pfSense Firewall: Advanced Application and pfSense Firewall: Fundamentals and Practical Application in December 2015. Jonathan also holds certifications as a Brocade Certified Network Engineer and a Cisco Certified Network Associate. Furthermore, Jonathan is a Certified Novell Engineer for versions 3.x through 6.5 and has multiple Microsoft certifications, including Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet 4x and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer NT 4x. The institutions where Jonathan obtained their certifications are not specified in the provided information.