Meet Our Instructors
What sets SkillForge apart from other training companies is the expertise of our instructors. Each instructor has extensive real-world experience in the subjects they teach, combined with multiple vendor certifications and a passion for sharing their knowledge. Our trainers are the heart of our company and once you experience a class with one of them, you’ll know why.
Dan - .NET, SQL Server, SharePoint, Web Development
Dan is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), a Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), and a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD). With experience in multiple Microsoft technologies, Dan’s experience includes multiple programming languages, database platforms and server technologies. Dan majored in Computer Science Engineering at the University of Texas.
Rodney – Project Mangement, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office
Rodney is a Project Management Professional (PMP), an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and is also a Micrsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), and a Microsoft Certified Learning Consultant (MCLC). Rodney has designed courseware for Microsoft Project, Project Managment Professional and Certified Associate in Project Management courses and holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Information Systems.
Kalin – Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Web Development
Kalin has a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and a Master’s Degree in Business Education. In addition to owning her own website and graphic design business, Kalin has been teaching students for over five years.
Joel – .NET, XML, Web Development, Crystal Reports, Project Management
Joel is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD), and Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD). Joel has been teaching students for over 12 years and has contributed to courseware and eLearning on the subjects of Microsoft Visio, Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Office.
Edgar – Crystal Reports, SQL Server
Edgar is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Edgar has been training students in a variety of technologies including SQL Server Database design, Microsoft Visual Studio and Crystal Reports for over 15 years and received his Bachelors of Science from the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University.
Ellen – Microsoft Project, Project Server, Project Management
Ellen is the author of “Managing Projects using MS Project 2010 desktop”, a contributor to many reference books, and writes a monthly help column for the Microsoft Project User Group. Ellen is also a member of PMI, and holds a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification from the Project Management Institute as well as a MCP, MCITP and MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer) certifications from Microsoft. She brings a unique combination of instruction, programming and real world experience to her classes as well as process development, implementation, and consulting experience.
