Gerald B Van Guilder Jr

Gerald B Van Guilder Jr has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Gerald B currently works as a Technical Manager in Cloud Architecture at Wursta since May 2023. Previously, they worked at Onix Networking Corp. starting in July 2017. At Onix, they held various roles, including Principal Cloud Architect, Sr. Cloud Architect, and Cloud Architect. In these positions, they gained expertise in cloud architecture design, feasibility, cost analysis, and providing cost-effective solutions. Gerald B advised infrastructure teams and clients on implementing and administering cloud environments.

Before Onix, Gerald worked as a Cloud Architect/Engineer at Herc Rentals from June 2014 to July 2017. In this role, they were instrumental in the deployment of Google for Work to a large number of users and was involved in designing an improved AWS environment.

Prior to that, they worked at Graves Technology LLC as a Systems Engineer/Consultant from April 2012 to June 2014. Here, they managed corporate networks, created IT policies and procedures, and conducted training for clients' employees. Gerald B also coordinated vendors and implemented SharePoint migrations.

Their career started at Assured Information Security (AIS), where they served as a SharePoint Administrator from April 2010 to February 2012. Gerald B administered and maintained SharePoint environments and played a key role in a multi-million dollar proposal.

Furthermore, Gerald participated in the IT Leadership Development Program at Travelers from July 2006 to April 2010. During this program, they gained experience in Active Directory management, technology implementations such as HP Service Desk and Windows Server, and leadership and management skills.

Their early work experience includes serving as an IT Consultant at Transitional Living Services of Onondaga Co., Inc. from May 2005 to May 2006. Here, they assisted with help desk support, network maintenance, and implemented Terminal Services at multiple locations.

Gerald B Van Guilder Jr has a Master's Degree in Telecommunications and Network Management and Information Security Management, which they completed from Syracuse University between the years 2004 to 2006. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Information Science from the State University of New York at Oswego, where they studied from 2000 to 2004.

In addition to their formal education, Gerald has also obtained several certifications. In 2018, they became a Google Cloud Certified Professional - Cloud Architect through Google. Gerald B further expanded their certification portfolio by completing the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification offered by Amazon Web Services in March 2022. Gerald also acquired the Google Cloud Certified Professional Database Engineer certification in October 2022.

Although the education history does not provide specific information about Gerald's time at A Cloud Guru and Linux Academy, it can be inferred that they likely engaged in additional training or educational activities with these institutions, as they are mentioned within the education history list.