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Meet the Instructors and Staff
Michael Schönborn, Network Academy Manager. MCP, MCDST, MCSE, CCAI, CEH, ECSA.
Michael was a founding staff member of the Network Academy when it was formed in 1999. Originally a Microsoft Instructor he has managed the Network Academy since 2002. As well as managing the Network Academy he still instructs on ethical hacking and various Cisco, Microsoft and wireless technology courses.
Andy Fear, Senior Cisco Instructor. CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, CCNP, CCAI, A+, MCP, MCDST, MCTS, MCT, CEH, VCP5
Andy joined the Network Academy in 2002 having spent 8 years in the IT industry working in a variety of roles. Andy specialises in delivering the Cisco Network Academy program on which he is qualified to instruct on the CCNA, CCNP, IPT and CCNA Security curriculums. Andy also delivers Windows desktop training as part of the Microsoft IT Academy program.
Val De Vogele, Senior Server Technologies Instructor. MCP, MCSA + Messaging, MCSE, MCTS, MCITP, VCP4, VCP5, CCA
Val joined the Network Academy in 2011 after spending 15 years in the IT industry specialising in Server, Storage and Virtualisation technologies. Val specialises in Server and Virtualisation infrastructure design and administration. He delivers Windows server and desktop training as part of the Microsoft IT Academy programme and VMware training as part of the VMware IT Academy programme.
James Dyer, Microsoft/VMware Instructor. A+, CCAI, MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCDBA, MCTS, MCITP, MCT, VCP4, CEH.
James joined the Network Academy in 2008 having spent 7 years in the IT industry working in a variety of roles. James specialises in Microsoft system administration. He delivers Windows server and desktop training as part of the Microsoft IT Academy programme and VMware training as part of the VMware IT Academy programme.
Dave Jennings, Cisco Instructor. CCNA, CQS-IPTES, CQS-IPCES, CCVP, CCAI, CCIE
Dave is a highly experienced network engineer, having worked in the industry for 8 years in both data and telecoms roles. He specialises in Voice over IP, and is skilled in routing and switching solutions from various vendors. He is currently teaching the CCNA curriculum, as well as being involved in our VoIP offerings
Sean O'Leary, Cisco Instructor. CCNA, CCNP, CCAI.
Sean has been supporting Data & Voice networking since the late 80's . Roles have included Network Management, Service Management and he is currently specialising in IT Project Management. He has 1st line/ 2nd line Support experience in the following types of Network:- Cisco Router/ Switch, VOIP Cisco and Nortel, legacy PBX TDM Networks, and Frame Relay/ATM switches. Sean instructs on the CCNA Curriculum.
Ian Eastwood, Cisco Instructor. CCNA.
Having obtained an HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Ian started his career in the electronics field before moving into the IT and Networking field. Ian has many years experience in the IT field across a range of vendors but specialise in Cisco. Ian instructs on the IT Essentials and CCNA curriculum.
Craig Grist, Cisco Instructor. CCNA, CCNP, CCVP, CCIP, CCAI, CQS-CWLSS, Novell CNE4/5, MCP, ITILv3, CCAA.
Craig joined the Academy in 2008 having supported and designed complex networks for over 20 years.
Mike Jackson, Cisco Instructor. CCNA, CCNP, CCAI.
Mike joined the Academy early in 2009 and instructs on both the IT Essentials and CCNA courses.
Sophie Payling, Network Academy Co-ordinator
Sophie joined the Network Academy in 2010. Sophie will most likely be your first port of call for Network Academy enquiries and will provide you with any help or information you require during your period of study with us.