Laurie Yaksick

Laurie Yaksick is a Learning & Development Specialist IV currently employed at Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and has a robust background in instructional design and training management, particularly in the technology sector. Previous roles include Training & Development Manager at California State University, Monterey Bay, and Learning & Development Specialist at Milestone Technologies, Inc., where Yaksick focused on professionals in the Security space. Additional experience includes consulting as the Head Yak Herder at YakWork, overseeing learning management at Milestone Technologies for Facebook, and serving as a Global Implementation Consultant at Lanyon Inc. Yaksick's early career includes project management and coordinator positions for notable firms such as Cisco, Symantec, and Experient, further highlighting expertise in training logistics and technology implementation. Yaksick holds an Associate of Arts degree from West Valley College and an Advanced Instructional Design Certificate from Oregon State University.