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Industry expertise. Real-world experience.

At AIIT, our trainers bring together hands-on industry experience, certification-focused knowledge, and a practical understanding of today’s technology landscape. From cloud and cybersecurity to networking, data, project management, and digital skills, our instructors are selected to help learners build confidence, develop job-ready expertise, and progress toward recognised certifications.

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Chrys Thorsen

Senior Enterprise IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Trainer

Chrys Thorsen is an enterprise IT infrastructure and cybersecurity specialist with over 50 industry certifications including CISSP, CISA, CEHv12, Cisco, Microsoft, and VMware. She has authored more than 40 certification textbooks and 35 professional training courses.

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Joe Holbrook

Cloud & Blockchain Technology Trainer

Joe Holbrook is an experienced IT trainer specializing in cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and blockchain technologies, with more than 20 years of industry experience as a consultant and course author.

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Anthony Sequeira

Senior IT Certification Trainer & Author

Anthony Sequeira is an experienced IT trainer and author specializing in Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, and AWS technologies, helping professionals worldwide build skills and achieve industry certifications.

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Pete Matassa

Senior Project Management Consultant & Trainer

Pete Matassa is a project management consultant and trainer with over 30 years of experience delivering PMP, Agile, and business skills training to professionals worldwide.

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John Abueg

Senior Cybersecurity Instructor

John Abueg is a senior cybersecurity instructor with over 20 years of IT and communications experience, delivering certification-focused training in cybersecurity and enterprise network security.

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Dawn Briggs

Senior IT Infrastructure Trainer

Dawn Briggs is an experienced IT professional and trainer with over 20 years in technology, specializing in infrastructure, web technologies, and practical technical training.

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Tyson Robertson

Design & Media Instructor

Tyson Robertson is a photographer, designer, and educator with over 20 years of experience in photography, digital design, and creative media production.

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Dana Corrigan

Animation & Motion Graphics Instructor

Dana Corrigan is a 2D animator and illustrator with experience in TV pilots, motion graphics, and animated films, and has been teaching animation at the university level since 2011.

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Josh Schofer

Cybersecurity & Cloud Instructor

Josh Schofer is a technology professional specializing in cybersecurity and cloud solutions, with extensive experience supporting enterprise clients and leading technical implementations across complex environments.

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Robert Hale

Microsoft Azure Instructor

Robert Hale is an Army veteran and IT instructor specializing in Microsoft Azure and cloud technologies, with hands-on experience supporting modern Microsoft infrastructure and certification training.

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Alexandra Copley

Photography Instructor

Alexandra Copley is a freelance photographer and educator with extensive experience teaching photography, visual media, and creative techniques, combining professional practice with a passion for continuous learning.

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Roger St Hilaire

IT Governance & Enterprise Architecture Instructor

CGEIT, CRISC, and TOGAF, delivering training in IT governance, risk management, and strategic technology leadership.

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James Hollis

Cybersecurity & IT Governance Instructor

James Hollis is an experienced trainer and consultant specializing in cybersecurity, IT governance, and risk management, with over 25 years of leadership experience in security and compliance.

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Frank Schmidt

Linux & UNIX Systems Instructor

Frank Schmidt is a Linux and UNIX systems expert with over 35 years of IT experience, specializing in system administration training and Linux certification preparation.

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Gordon Shenkle

Cybersecurity & Network Infrastructure Instructor

Gordon Shenkle is an experienced IT security instructor with over 30 years in technology, specializing in cybersecurity, network architecture, and UNIX/Linux system administration.

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James Ring-Howell

Microsoft Certified Trainer & Database Instructor

James Ring-Howell is a full-stack developer and Microsoft Certified Trainer with over 40 years of experience building applications and teaching database and software development technologies.

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Nader Abdulghany

Cloud & Network Infrastructure Instructor

Nader Abdulghany is a solutions architect and instructor specializing in cloud computing, network infrastructure, and automation technologies, delivering training in AWS, Cisco networking, and enterprise data center solutions.

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Rafiq Wayani

Project Management & IT Systems Instructor

Rafiq Wayani is an experienced IT professional and project management instructor with nearly 30 years of industry experience in systems architecture, software engineering, database administration, and IT project leadership.

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Dean Bushmiller

Cybersecurity & CISSP Instructor

Dean Bushmiller is a cybersecurity instructor and courseware developer with over 20 years of experience in technology and security, specializing in CISSP and professional security training.

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Chris Avants

Senior Cisco Networking Instructor

Chris Avants is a senior Cisco instructor and network engineer with over 15 years of industry experience, specializing in enterprise networking, infrastructure design, and Cisco certification training.

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Patrick Loner

Microsoft Systems & Network Infrastructure Instructor

Patrick Loner is an IT instructor specializing in Windows network infrastructure, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, and enterprise security, delivering engaging certification-focused training for IT professionals.

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