Cisco Live Take Aways

Well the week is over and Cisco live has come to an end, but not without some awesome reveals, information, and insights into the next steps at Cisco!! I was not fortunate enough to make it to the event, but I am really inspired to do great things, and am lucky enough to work for such an incredible company. Since all events are concluded I thought it would be a nice thing to revisit some of the main takeaways and what they mean for the upcoming future of Cisco Technologies.

The event started out with a keynote address by CEO Chuck Robbins talked about Multi-cloud, IoT, and AR/VR, changing networks as we know them. The discussion continued with several different speakers talking about these emerging technologies and the need to redesign networking to handle more dynamic environments.  With users having multiple devices across a range of networks, connecting multi-cloud applications, and security issues become vital aspects to consider. Cisco has also taken steps to improve the impact of the insights they gather from all this new data. 

Cisco announced a number of software updates that are meant to increase the amount of AI and machine learning to the network. This new automation of the network with other analytics tools is meant to assist teams working with this enterprise equipment to gather more insights and visibility into the data collected.

The new Cisco's developer program was a big item of discussion, DevNet updating the professional certification program is a huge shift in the Cisco learning path. Software developers joining with network professionals to speed up the progress of network automation in all areas of business and technology. These new certifications include a wide variety of DevNet certifications structured to validate software professionals. By streamlining certifications to validate engineering professionals, Cisco is aiming to train a new era of entry level professional that is knowledgable in both software and networking principles. To a degree this has already been happening, but with the addition of these new certificates Cisco has made the process more available and potentially more rewarding.

Having the ability to connect to remote locations is one thing, but to do that securely and in harsh environments is what Cisco IoT edge is all about. The new ruggedized industrial networking equipment was on full display at this years Cisco Live, showing off the switches, access points, and routers that can withstand a multitude of environment variables. These devices are able to handle the harsh, remote work environments, including oil refineries, chemical plants,  and mines.

Unifying its collaboration portfolio, Cisco is making communication easier for both IT teams as well as regular users. They announced this development at Cisco Live, all Cisco devices are now on the same operating system. Doing this will make it easier to move between the different platforms for collaboration. Cisco has stated that this will allow their users to more easily move into the cloud and take advantage of this useful technology.

Obviously, there are many things that I could continue to talk about and expand upon, but this is the basic top level view of the conference. If this doesn't show what Cisco has done to stay relevant and an important player in the continuously advancing world, then I don't know what would. 

Here are some important links to the new products Cisco announced at Cisco Live:

Catalyst IE3400 Heavy Duty Series Switch. Ideal for manufacturing plants and mines.

Catalyst IW6300 Heavy Duty Series Access Points. Perfect for oil and gas, utilities, and petrochemical plants with potentially combustible gases, vapors or dust.

IR1101 Integrated Services Router Rugged. Offers industrial SD-WAN with faster rollouts and more reliability and security.

IoT #CLUS

The Opening Keynote for this years Cisco Live presentation consisted of CEO Chuck Robbins highlighting the important items on the menu this year. Other speakers took the stage as well to talk about other aspects of Cisco’s innovations and developments. One such speaker was Liz Centoni who is the SVP, of the IoT Business Group, which is the head of the department that I work in at Cisco, it was great to hear what she had to say about our department.

All of the important information is outlined in this article on the Cisco live press release page: Click Here

Make sure to check it out!!

The Cisco Catalyst IE3400 Heavy Duty Series Switch that will be available in the summer, was my favorite reveal so far.  I might be a little biased since I helped ramp up these devices before shipping them out. Some of the final testing will be done by my team once we get to the final stages of the release, this will be my first major project working for Cisco.

Live from Cisco!!

It’s that time of year again, the time in which all the big tech companies show off all the goodies and new developments they have been hard at work on. I just finished getting the updates on the Apple event and I am sure the Google and Microsoft keynotes will be fun to watch as well, but what I want to focus my attention on is Cisco Live seeing as I work for them now. Getting hired as a Software Test Engineer in February, my role is not as a reporter or journalist in any way. That said I hope to learn a lot from the event and gain insight about my new company. 

Cisco has started to populate the Information Sphere with a hashtag #CLUS (Cisco Live United States) which has been used to promote the upcoming event. This link directs you to the official website where they have all the things you might expect, dates, times as well as topics of the various talks. https://www.ciscolive.com/us.html 

This event is broken down into four main categories;

1. Keynotes
2. Closing Keynote
3. Innovation Talks
4. Big Idea Talks

As far as the subcategories of the event there are much more than I am willing to list, but rest assure that I will be keeping a keen eye on the conference and update on the topics I think are the most interesting. 

Progress and Timeline

It seems like it was just a few weeks ago that I got the call offering me a position as a Software Test Engineer at Cisco Systems. Time certainly has gone fast, since I have just recently hit my 90-day mark. Nevertheless, I wanted to share with those of you who are interested what exactly I have been up to since I moved down to Austin, TX. Having a stronger understanding of what my role is now I can properly describe my new Career. 

Month 1

Team - Meeting and interacting with my team was much more relaxed then I thought it would be, I quickly learned that Cisco is a place where you can be yourself as long as you can get the job done. My manager and team mates were very welcoming and gave me ample time to adjust to this big change in my life. Everyone has their own personal talents to contribute to the team in addition to their own features that they work on and test.

Collab Tools - Using the collaboration tools that Cisco offers their employees is imperative to communication and efficiency within the various teams. I remember on my first week after getting my computer and email setup I had over 100 emails, now that seems like a small number to sift through. 

Orientation - Since I work at a smaller branch of Cisco I didn’t get to experience the grand orientation that those who were hired in San Jose get to experience, mine was done online with the Webex application.

Learning Path - After completing the NewHire task list I was given a more personalized learning path that geared to the job needs of the Test Team. This included things like refreshing my understanding of Networks, the introduction to Industrial Engineering (IE) protocols, as well as common Test Engineer practices. 

Month 2

Networking - Having already taken many different courses in IT Networking I thought simply a refresher would suffice. Unfortunately most of the knowledge that I had previously gained had been insufficient, luckily there are plenty of seasoned engineers that were happy to push me in the right direction and give me tips on how to succeed. 

Testing - When I first started reading the different texts about how the Software Test Engineer should approach and follow through with the process of making sure software is working properly I was a bit intimidated. I have been putting some of those teachings into practice lately and it is not so different than being a customer of the product. 

Industrial Engineering - The Cisco Industrial Internet of Things Division has a very specific type of customer base and that is the Manufacturing Environment. Learning about the Industrial Networking architecture has really opened my mind yet again on how networks can operate and help improve overall production in many different environments.

Automation - The future is Automation, there is no way to avoid the advancement of these types of technologies so the only thing you can do is continue to learn and grow to meet the needs of these new systems. Cisco uses a specific type of automation using the Python programming language, I never was very good at coding but now more than ever I have a reason to succeed at doing so.

Month 3

Common Industrial Protocol - The third month I was finally given a goal to focus my efforts towards and that is to learn and be able to test features of CIP. I have learned a lot about the workings of CIP and how many different objects (protocols) operate within the Industrial Plant architecture. 

Cisco Test Lab - I spend most of my days in the test lab practicing all the things I can on the physical equipment provided to me by my manager and team members. My goal is to learn something new every day whether it be something to do with networking or python, as long as I keep working hard I know the results will be worth the struggle.

The Journey continues

A little over 4 years ago today I started a journey to improve my life by making drastic changes. I was unhappy with my life and started brainstorming what I could do to make myself happy and successful. My first inspiration for this change was thanks to my Dad, Chris Peck. Talking about how crazy and profound technology was getting gave me an idea. This was a key moment in my decision to go back to school for an I.T. related field and really try this time.

My final decision was to register at Milwaukee Area Technical College in the IT Networking Specialist program. This is where my second source of inspiration occurred, in a class focused around social media and business. Tony J. Stanislawski The class was great as a whole, but what I really took away from this class were the concepts of “Passion” and being a Life Learner. What I didn’t realize at the time was that being a Life Learner will cause your “Passion” to grow and change.

One of my favorite classes was the study of Cisco Routing and Switching, and really was the crux of my IT knowledge today. Coming from no prior computer background, my first teachings were about the networking side of things and how the OSI layers work as well as the history of how data is transmitted. I would be lying if I said it was easy, but I really wanted to learn and I was determined to cross this threshold.

After my first successful Semester with a 4.0 no less, I was feeling the results of my hard work. I decided to go visit my Uncle Douglas J Peckwho wanted to help me build a computer for the first time. I did the research and picked all the parts myself then I built the new computer with some guidance and support.

Getting hired at a company called UBreakIFix as a repair technician was another fundamental stepping stone to my success and learning. Vernon Gene Thornton Deyssler Downs Matthew Scott La Berge Sandy Prentiss, since Dan has no facebook XD!! Thanks to the OG team for hiring me to be a UBIFer it was a lot of fun and I will miss you guys. And new team Mikey Van Dehy Jacob Moser good luck with your futures as well!!

Graduation from MATC with a 4.0 this was my first major success in my entire life and am truly grateful to all those involved that helped and supported me especially my family! Patty Peck Connor Peck Christopher F Peck

The next step was UWM, and with an open mind, I made my way and started learning things that I never thought I would like. Having a life learning attitude is infectious and I started to enjoy other subjects, Literature, Greek Mythology, Mathematics, and even Spanish were all requirements for my degree and I passed them all. I especially liked Spanish and even took the opportunity to Study Abroad in Madrid, Spain for a Month. A special thanks to those that made that trip for me possible! Allison Libbey Saúl Oceguera Dasha Bzeniuk

My core classes while enrolled as an UW-Milwaukee School of Information Studies student, there was a more software and web development focus. One of my most important ventures at UWM was my acceptance into the Nonprof-IT Internship Sunstar Vue Adam Hudson Sam Goerke.

Before I knew it I was up on the Graduation stage wearing a cap and gown getting my name called to shake hands with the Dean! Bachelors Degree completed at UWM. Steve Peck even made the journey to see it happen so I have witnesses!

Many interviews later I finally broke some ground. I was asked to do a series of video interviews for a position that I really wanted! I prepared like crazy for these interviews and made sure to do everything in my power to let them know I mean business and will do whatever it takes to succeed in this role with their company. A week later I was getting a call from HR and getting a real honest to God offer from Cisco Systems Inc. Austin, TX.

I am now a Software Test Engineer in the IoT Development team! I have come so far to finally be able to start this new chapter in my life working for the company that quite literally started my journey!

Well I don’t want to end this abruptly, but I am headed to work and learn everything that I can! Have a good day everyone!!!

Re-Branding

Recently I have come to several conclusions about my life and ways to improve myself in all areas I wish to advance in. My first major realization was that I learn much more when I explain what I have learned to someone who has little or no knowledge of the subject. For this I plan to make posts and other content to explain the things I have just learned or have known for some time.

The next insight I have gained is that in order to unlock my true potential it is necessary to create a well rounded lifestyle. My hopes for this in the future is to create content about the things I enjoy, hobbies I have, and current news I find to be specifically important to cover.

There are hundreds of possible methods for sub-categorizing the elements of one’s life and it is impossible for anyone to claim one style fits all people, thus my findings probably won’t fit anyone else. It is possible that some or even many of the things I am about to outline will work for others, but the interests and passions I hold are my own. 

Looking back at my studies and previous habits to improve my life I remembered one of the things that I truly enjoyed which was my time writing on my blog. Therefore I have decided to re-create the blog I used to have when I started my journey into the I.T. world. By diversifying my focus and making content about different areas of interest there will be a larger pool of information I can pull from.

Skills of the Trade

In my pursuit of learning skills in the field of technology I have been quite fortunate, many opportunities to become an asset to this community have come my way. Most people I talk to think I have been at it for a few years, yet this is simply not the case, before Jan. 21st 2015 I had absolutely no I.T. knowledge. To put this into perspective I could barely even use a computer before, but I was drawn to the field for it's potential as a Career. In 9 months I have had some of the greatest experiences with learning technology, I have actually developed real skills that could in fact set me apart from "more experienced" I.T. individuals.

Those of you who know me might have expected this, but I am going to show one of my skills in this blog. I enjoy all my Networking classes at MATC and I hope to develop further in that area as my primary goal, however my job at UBreakIFix Milwaukee has allowed another type of skill to fall upon me. Many in the I.T. Department would consider this to be an IT Support skill-set, that is, my ability to essentially Tear Down Computing hardware. Support itself would describe about 50% of what we do, the other half would be in Business/Sales, a great balance, but that I will talk about that another time.

To the point I suppose, I'm not here to talk about my entire story, that will be saved for some other time. I stated above that my job is in Hardware, well that is a broad spectrum, and sure from my standpoint all computing hardware is the same at some level, however I primarily fix smartphones and tablets. In today's society mobile devices are becoming increasingly more popular, the fact I am able to be at the heart of this change will provide me with useful skills for my future career.

Technology is so interesting, new devices are created every day, and people using them increases as well. At my job one of the best perks as an IT enthusiast and life learner is the fact I get to see all the latest and greatest tech that comes out! This is where it gets a little rough though, because I fix these devices, meaning that they usually come in pretty broken. Lucky for me this iPhone 6s came in with no physical damage, unlucky for the customer it was submerged in water...It was a very fun tear-down, with only a few design changes from the regular 6, though software is a whole different matter.


Enjoy the pictures for what they're worth, it was a pretty easy phone to work on even with Apple's little tricks included. Over all I'd give it a 5/10 on difficulty but it is a nice piece of tech, with all the new features I am excited to get one myself. Check us out on Google, UBREAKIFIX on the East Side of Milwaukee.

Zen Proverbs

Being in the IT Network Specialist program here at Milwaukee Area Technical College, (MATC) I have been fortunate to learn many great concepts to further my career in this area. That being said I also have enjoyed learning these things to a great extent, with the right mindset and motivation it seems that difficult tasks become much easier. In addition to setting positive goals and creating a thirst to learn, there is actually another important standard I have come to abide by, that is, knowing my own limits. What do I mean by that? Well we are all just human, and even with high set goals and managing the work load properly there is a point when its just too much to handle with work, school, family, and friends.

One of my favorite classes last semester was IT107 (Social Networking and Business) this class emphasized the importance of keeping a professional and active presence on Social Media(SM). This no longer being assigned homework has somewhat left me passive on the many SM websites that I had created for the class.

That should not prevent anyone reading this from accepting the importance of having that solid footprint for there Social Media activity though. In fact I never would have landed such an excellent College Job at (UBreakIFix) without the knowledge and understanding from IT 107. I would say the most obvious reasons for this were the recreation of my resume (Functional and Chronological), and the use of LinkedIn along with professional use of Facebook.

School will go by faster than expected, so I plan to be well prepared for the real world of business and technology that I have decided to pursue. Although I am highly excited to enter this new world, I am not unrealistic; therefore after seeing the work load of 4 classes and 40 hours of work every week I dropped one of the classes. I feel that a negative energy surrounds those words "dropping classes" yet in reality what I did has more positive effects than negative; one is that I get most, actually all my money back from the tuition cost. With one less classes homework to schedule, I feel more comfortable and able to achieve the high grades I expect myself to receive.

Alright Peck Zen IT is ready to push off into this semester, see you on the other side and don't forget to study hard!

~"When you transform your mind, everything you experience is transformed." Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

Summer Advancement

Having so many things on my plate to keep me busy lately I thought I should sit down, take a deep breath and talk about my progress in the IT field. After my successful first semester as an IT Network Specialist my thirst for learning kept increasing day by day. Luckily I had several lined up methods to keep me on track to reach my goals which turned out better than expected. Many of my peers have taken a break from the learning track, but in my case summer "break" wouldn't describe how I have spent it.

I started my summer by taking a trip to Boulder, CO where I spent 8 days enjoying the Mountain views and building my first Computer. My last blog described all the time and effort it took to pick parts as well as learn the necessary components to build a PC. On a side note it is running Windows and Ubuntu Linux very smoothly. Lately I have realized that I truly made a computer that exceeds what a regular user would need it for; yet I'm sure as my studies continue advancing, the excessive features will become ordinary. The trip was short lived, but the knowledge from doing such a thing was incredibly useful.






 Already having signed up for two summer courses, and accepting a job position at UBreakIFix, my summer was booked solid.

Last semester I took a light load, meaning I took 9 credits, all of which I learned great things which will stay with me on my journey. However by doing that I had fallen a class behind for graduation, I was quite relieved it was offered in the summer as an online course. IT 101 CompTIA Net+, as well as Math w/ Business Applications were the classes I signed up for, which at this point are almost completed. CompTIA was a great way to reinforce many of the skills taught in my other networking classes, adding new ways of approaching situations. In order to learn things about Networking, or other Computer concepts it is really important to enjoy things about them. At the moment my favorites are; Security, Hardware, and Wireless Networking but to me its all fascinating.

Positive thinking and having overall goals is an amazing thing, with a sliver of luck I have attained what I consider to be a perfect job to compliment my education. At UBreakIFix I work as a Technician, but what I actually do is fix anything that I can, as long as it's computer based in some manner. We are a company that specializes in SmartPhone repairs, so anyone reading this "We Can Fix Broken Glass and LCD's." I have been with them for a month and a half now, and have enjoyed every day. This job is teaching me just how much business and technology are becoming one and the same, it's a 50/50 split. I may even blog about how to repair certain devices or things to consider before retiring that shattered iPhone 6. Have a great month and I will try to get more Blogs up every month for those who are interested.

P.C. Personal Computer

When looking for the right computer the first thing to consider is, how you plan to use the system. Once you have done this the next step is research, what I did in the last month or two was just that! Rather than just pick from the available PC's out there, I decided to to more extensive research in order to build my own custom machine to the specifications I wanted. With a lot of help from my uncle I embarked on a journey to learn all about what components are necessary when designing a personalized computer.

This project was meant to be a learning experience, I wanted to understand what each part provides to the computer. By the end of this, I now have a greater understanding of the inner workings of computers as a whole, which will help me in my future studies. I plan to use this PC for my Networking goals, and will eventually run Linux which I will talk about later on.

CPU- The Central Processing Unit, this is the "Brain" of the entire system it is important to choose this first in order for your other components to be compatible with it. After sifting through many reviews and specs, I finally decided to use the "intel i7 4790k 4.0 GHz Devils Canyon" fourth generation quad core CPU. Out of the fourth gen processors it is the best intel has to offer for consumers, it has many useful features that will come in handy in my career.

Motherboard- To understand this component requires a great amount of patience, and truly is the place where the crucial electronic components reside. The Motherboard I went with was an "Asus Z97-Pro (Wifi)" this board is compatible with my CPU and has many factors that pushed me into getting it over the other Mobo's I was considering.

Power Supply- After the CPU, and the Mobo have been chosen it is important to have a power supply that can handle the PC, and with all the overclocking functionality my parts can do I wanted to go with quality. "EVGA Supernova Gold" this power supply is in the gold class, and has 750 Watts of power.










Memory- The Memory is the RAM of the PC and in my case I wanted at least 16 GB to keep this machine quick. I went with "Crucial Ballistix" and settled for exactly 16 GB of Memory which should be plenty for what I am using this computer for.

Hard Drive- {Seagate 1 TB (Rotational) and Samsung 250 GB (SSD)} I have two hard drives in my computer this is so I can set up a dual boot scenario to have a Windows and a Linux OS when I am ready.















Optical Drive- I didn't go all out on this component, I only have a regular Asus DVD drive, but since my computer has four Optical Slots, I can eventually put a Blu-Ray Drive in when I have the funds.












Graphics Card- This is not a necessary component to run a computer, but I ended up getting one anyway! An "MSI-GTX 2G GeForce 960" not that I need it for games or anything, but this Graphics Card has 1 HDMI port 1 DVI port and 3 extra display ports.

Fans- With all the high end quality parts I am using in my computer it is important to consider the possibility of it overheating. I have 3 stand alone fans, and one on the CPU's heat sync and after running this PC for a few nights it was clear that I have enough to keep the entire unit cool and quiet.








Case- "Raid Max Extreme Black" Simply put its a Mid-Tower Case with a side window so I can see all my parts that I worked so hard to pick. Its nice to be able to look inside, not a necessary feature but still very cool.

The Stream Wars!

I decided to review a video cast on "Twit TV" which rated the features of two video streaming apps, Meerkat and Periscope. In this assessment many great points were made, however these are all based on opinion, and what works best for the individual user. I have used these apps prior to hearing what these critics had to say so I already had my own views on the matter at hand.

Meerkat was the first app talked about, and there are some very significant factors that make it a solid competitor in the video streaming battle. The design of this apps interface is nice and can be customized to fit your purpose in using it. Another strength of Meerkat is that much like the popular Snapchat, the streams disappear after taking the video.

Periscope is another video streaming service that by default is part of Twitter, and allows users to integrate their followers easily. Unlike Meerkat where the video disappears once the app is closed, on Periscope you have 24 hours to watch the streams, then they vanish.

After watching this video cast my opinions haven't changed much, I still prefer the functionality of Periscope more. The two streaming Apps are more similar than different, choosing one really depends on personal preference. I only like Periscope for its simplicity. Video streams don't fit my social media presence so having  simple platform was a good feature, yet in the future who knows.  This video cast did make me reconsider using Meerkat, but I will first have to find a use for video streaming services.

My advice for those who are still on the fence about which to use, try them both and choose the one that offers the services you find helpful. Video streaming is still new and being tested, it is possible a better app will come out and crush the competition, so stay open minded.

Link to the Twit TV video cast:

http://twit.tv/show/ipad-today/241

Security (Hacking)

Recently I have had some extra time, due to my hard work throughout the semester, allowing me to gain some additional insight on a few topics. During my Professional Persona project, I found many exciting areas of Information Technology, the one I am going to talk about is, IT Security. Above all other areas of interest, this particular area is my absolute favorite! One of the reasons it's my favorite area thus far, is because Networking, and Software elements are vital to understanding Security.

In order to start learning about this subject I searched for videos that could be used as resources, but I also wanted the information to be accurate, and engaging. At first I wasn't exactly sure where to start, so I figured hacking courses would be useful when trying to secure my own network. On the other hand, when using video content to learn, I need to like the person talking otherwise the concepts just don't sink in. Many IT Security and Hacking videos out there are power point presentations, with either a bored individual or computer as the narrator. I watched quite a few videos before finding what I was looking for, then finally I found a credible and likable source.

Eli The Computer Guy

Eli's YouTube Channel


The result of my being picky couldn't have been more perfect, I found an intellectual who was humble enough to give off good vibes. Eli the Computer Guy has a sizable following on YouTube, however that didn't matter to me, I just want to learn Security and Hacking. Eli has videos for all levels, and interests of Computing Technology, but I focused on the lessons related to hacking.

On his Hacking Playlist,  Eli-the-Computer-Guy expresses a very deep understanding of many important concepts. I have much to learn in this area, and his video's are by no means an alternative to my goal, an IT Security College Degree. Although, by watching and taking extensive notes on the many exploits Eli has provided, my passion for learning Cyber Security has increased greatly. Eli's channel has been a valuable tool in providing useful information on how hackers work. He also taught great methods to prevent low level hackers from compromising my own systems.

Hacking Playlist

Securing the Network

IT Programming

Intro to Networks

I have been trying to improve my skills as an Information Technology enthusiast, which has lead me to many fields of interest which I plan to pursue, and become advanced in. I have started with Networking IT, this is my main area and I wouldn't have it any other way. This is because I enjoy learning how Internet protocols work, and effect the way we receive information. It is now the end of the semester, with about one month left, and I can honestly say my passions in my studies have grown exponentially.

In my family their are quite a few people who have gone through school to become employed in the various computer jobs available. I have contacted all of them to further my understanding of this new found passion, they have all taught me valuable insights. One of these family members is a high level Computer Engineer, who works for Oracle in Boulder, CO I have talked to him the most and have come to the conclusion all IT areas are complimented by each other. It is best to practice all areas of tech, then over time find out what I excel in, then become a specialist in that area to become valuable to a company.

From the start I had an interest in Software Development, meaning I should learn how to code in the many forms that are accepted among the programming specialists. I have learned about quite a few types of coding, but have had little time to practice them due to my homework and classes in Networking. Staying ahead in my classwork has given me a bit of free time to start pursuing these other areas of IT I am interested in, IT Programming, Computer Engineering, and also Network Security/Hacking.

Learning More

I have started working on a bit of coding, though very basic I am starting to get the hang of the more simple "Languages" such as PHP and HTML. To get stronger with this I am actually writing this blog in an HTML text format, it is a little awkward, but so was converting binary into IP Addresses at first. I already have taken a few online HTML courses to learn enough code to create a basic text document, with a minor understanding of adding links, and images.CODE ACADEMY This is the site a found that taught me the very basics of html.

I think with enough time and effort spent of each field of IT, becoming a well rounded individual will allow me to advance in the area I decide to specialize in, when that time comes. I have also learned a few basic components in the security of networks, I watched and followed many videos on "ethical" hacking. I also have a trip planned out, in which I will be building a desktop computer from scratch to gain skills in the computer engineering realm. Over the next few years I will be completely immersing myself in technology, and am excited to see the results by the time I finish my degree at MATC.