45+ Certifications
70+ Microsoft Exams
Classes Taught (2015 – 2018)
Microsoft MVP: Data Platform – (2016 – 2018)
MCT Regional Lead – United States (2012 – Current)
Enrique Lima MCT Community Service Award – 2018
Bachelor of Science: Network Administration – 2016
Master of Business Administration: IT – 2018
Microsoft Professional Program: Data Science – 2016
Microsoft Professional Program: Big Data – Attending
Indianapolis SQL Users Group – Board Member (2016 – Current)
Indianapolis SQL Saturday – Co-Organizer (2015 – Current)
New Horizons Top 25 Technical Instructor of the Year – 2015
Microsoft One Drive Expert -Charter Member (2017 – Current)
CompTIA Subject Matter Expert (IT Fundamentals) – 2017
PASS Ambassador – PASS Summit 2017
MCT Ambassador – Microsoft Ignite 2015, 2017, 2018
Technical Lead Guide – Microsoft Ignite 2016
Microsoft Blogger: Born to Learn (2014 – 2017)
John has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer since July 2000 and has worked for New Horizons in Indianapolis since August 2002. He specializes in teaching SQL Server, Exchange Server, and Windows Server courses. He has also been a guest speaker at over two dozen SQL Saturday events.
A much younger John earned the Eagle Scout award from the Boys Scout of America in 1986 and served in the Indiana Army National Guard from 1987 through 1993.