Stephen Leard

Stephen Leard has a diverse work experience. Stephen started as a Research Assistant at the University of Maryland in 2008 and worked there until 2009. After that, they joined Westat as a Research Assistant and worked there for five years until 2014. In 2010, Stephen volunteered at WorldTeach for a year. In 2014, they moved on to the Saint Louis Zoo where they worked as a Computer Technician until 2015. Stephen then transitioned into the role of IT Analyst and recently became a Business Intelligence Analyst in 2021, where they are currently employed.

Stephen Leard has a diverse education background. Stephen obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Geographic Information Science and Cartography from Saint Louis University, which they pursued from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, they attended the University of Maryland from 2004 to 2008, earning both a BA and BS degree. Their areas of study at the University of Maryland were English and Physiology/Neurobiology.

In addition to their formal education, Stephen Leard has also acquired two certifications. In October 2021, they obtained the CompTIA Security+ certification from CompTIA. Stephen previously obtained the MCSA: BI Reporting certification from Microsoft in November 2020.