Technically Wandering

Hi, I'm Glen

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About Me

Driven by curiosity and inspired by "Education of a Wandering Man"

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Years Experience

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Degrees

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Certifications

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Cups of Coffee

In my youth, I received Louis L'Amour's "Education of a Wandering Man," which fundamentally shaped my worldview. His philosophy of self-directed learning through exploration, experience, and voracious reading continues to guide my path.

I'm driven by a desire to help, build, and leave things better than I found them. My passion for leveraging data to optimize outcomes led me to machine learning, with a special interest in computer vision applications.

The wandering man's philosophy shapes not just what I do, but how I approach it - always curious, always learning, always ready for the next chapter.

Education & Certifications

Strategic academic choices and professional certifications that build the foundation for continuous learning and expertise

Education

Strategic Academic Choices

With over 6 years of IT management and operations experience, I chose to focus my academic pursuits on areas that would expand my expertise rather than duplicate existing knowledge.

My conviction that Data and AI represent the future drove my decision to pursue a Master's in Data Analytics, positioning me at the intersection of technology and strategic decision-making.

Certifications

Building Strong Foundations

I view certifications as direct pathways to learning and verification of specific skillsets or fields of knowledge. They serve as essential bricks among many that build strong foundations for professional growth.

Each certification represents not just a credential, but a commitment to mastering a particular domain and staying current with industry best practices.

My Digital Bookshelf

Favorite Reads

Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Start with Why
Simon Sinek
Start with Why
Simon Sinek
Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown
Make It Stick
Peter C. Brown
Make It Stick
Peter C. Brown
Design to Learn by Julie Dirksen
Design to Learn
Julie Dirksen
Design to Learn
Julie Dirksen
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Dare to Lead
Brene Brown
Dare to Lead
Brene Brown
Map It by Steve Blank
Map It
Steve Blank
Map It
Steve Blank

Favorite Podcasts

Cool Worlds
Cool Worlds
Astronomy & science
Huberman Lab
Huberman Lab
Neuroscience
Darknet Diaries
Darknet Diaries
Cybersecurity
Ologies
Ologies
Science & curiosity

Knowledge Base

Here are some trail tips I've picked up along the way on how to drive organizational excellence. Practical guides, templates, and methodologies that actually work.

Featured Knowledge Base Resources

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Intermediate
ITOps
25m read
Service Desk Operations Guide

Complete guide to building effective service desk operations with SLA management and escalation procedures.

Implementation Guide
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ITOps
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Professional Services

I'm currently working on showcasing my professional services. Check back soon for detailed information about analytics projects, process optimization, training programs, and more!

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Passion Projects

Exploring the intersection of technology and human impact through innovative solutions. Each project represents a journey of learning, building, and creating meaningful change.

Our Dearly Departed Memorial Platform
Concept

Our Dearly Departed Memorial Platform

A compassionate digital memorial platform helping families honor and remember loved ones with personalized tributes.

Next.js
TypeScript
Prisma
PostgreSQL
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Jax Portfolio Chat Agent
Live

Jax Portfolio Chat Agent

An AI-powered chat agent featuring an animated golden retriever mascot, built with Claude AI integration.

Node.js
Express
Claude AI
HTML/CSS
+2 more
LocallyRooted.co
Live

LocallyRooted.co

An AI-driven microgreen company revolutionizing fresh produce through intelligent automation and sustainable growing practices.

Python
TensorFlow
IoT Sensors
Computer Vision
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Coming Soon - Next Innovation
Concept

Coming Soon - Next Innovation

Exciting new project in development. Stay tuned for the next breakthrough in technology and human impact.

To Be Determined

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Future Planned Projects

Upcoming projects and ideas that I'm excited to bring to life. These represent my vision for future innovation and learning.

Project Visualization Coming Soon

AI-Powered Personal Assistant

Q2 2025
Planning Phase

A comprehensive personal assistant that leverages machine learning to help with daily tasks, scheduling, and productivity optimization. The system will integrate with various APIs and learn user preferences over time.

Key Goals

  • Natural language processing for task understanding
  • Integration with calendar and email systems
  • Predictive scheduling and optimization
  • Voice interface capabilities

Planned Technologies

Python
TensorFlow
React
Node.js
PostgreSQL
OpenAI API

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PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE

🚀 A TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY through OPERATIONS, SECURITY CONSULTING, and IT LEADERSHIP 💥

Operations Consultant

Technically Wandering
2024-11 - Present
Remote

Key Responsibilities

Providing strategic operations consulting while pursuing MSc in Data Analytics
Applying academic learning to real-world client challenges
Focus on leveraging Python, machine learning, and automation to solve complex business problems
Building Python analytics pipelines and data-driven roadmaps for client expansion

Technologies & Tools

Python
Machine Learning
Data Analytics
Automation
HubSpot
Salesforce

Key Achievements

Built Python analytics pipeline analyzing 12 months of revenue data
Identified 10 high-value bundle opportunities for e-commerce optimization
Engineered a custom OCR solution for legacy preservation project

Security Consultant, vCISO Services

Eden Data
2023-07 - 2023-10
Remote

Key Responsibilities

Led compliance integration during Zendesk's acquisition of Tymeshift and Klaus
Built customer experience pipeline standardizing delivery processes and sales handoffs
Directed NIST-based risk management programs and led risk assessments
Mentored C-suite executives to enhance risk program maturity for 8+ clients

Technologies & Tools

NIST Framework
SOC2
Risk Management
Compliance
Enterprise Security

Key Achievements

Ensured seamless SOC2 Type 2 transition during major acquisition
Enhanced risk program maturity for 8+ enterprise clients
Created SOPs and security policies for 10+ clients

IT Manager

Clickfunnels
2019-06 - 2022-07
Remote

Key Responsibilities

Established and sustained internal IT Help Desk supporting technologies across 5 continents
Analyzed and implemented Salesforce Sales Cloud pipeline for high-ticket sales process
Managed hardware inventory (400+ devices) and negotiated multi-year enterprise software contracts
Managed team of 5 IT professionals including system administrators and business analysts

Technologies & Tools

Salesforce
IT Management
Hardware Management
Team Leadership
Global Support

Key Achievements

Managed 400+ devices and $1M+ enterprise software contracts
Led hiring initiative for 50+ technical specialists achieving 80% two-year retention
Improved customer satisfaction by 7% through comprehensive quality assurance

Technical Operations Manager

Clickfunnels
2017-01 - 2019-06
Remote

Key Responsibilities

Categorized pipeline tickets into one of twelve categories using NLP implementation
Established departmental reorganization, performance management, and compensation structures
Cut new hire training time by 64% via tiered support system and structured onboarding
Implemented Zendesk, Intercom, Salesforce, and Slack integrations

Technologies & Tools

NLP
Zendesk
Intercom
Salesforce
Slack
Process Optimization

Key Achievements

Reduced new hire training time by 64% through structured onboarding
Led hiring initiative for 50+ technical specialists
Improved customer satisfaction by 7% through quality assurance program