Bernard Spriggs Jr.

Military Education and Training Micro/Miniature Component Repair. C Level Cert.

Activities and Societies: Intermediate and Depot level Repair C Level Certificaton Repaired Electronic Circuits, and Microcomputer Components under a microscope for Flight Control Computers to Aircraft Flight instruments and Gyro systems.

Honeywell Bull

Activities and Societies: Database Administrator The course was Classroom and Infield hands-on training and instruction on Honeywell Bull Systems Administration.

Woodrow Wilson High School Washington D.C.

Activities and Societies: Computers (teletype terminals) Soccer Singing

COBAL Computer Language Military Correspondence Course at age 12

Activities and Societies: While in the Naval Sea Cadet Corps Computer Programming Language

Fortran Computer Language Military Correspondence Course at age 12

Activities and Societies: While in the Naval Sea Cadet Corps Computer Programming Language

Basic Computer Language Military Correspondence Course at age 11

Activities and Societies: While in the Naval Sea Cadet Corps Computer Programming Language

George Mason University

Activities and Societies: IT in the Global Economy Explored how IT changed nature of society and contributed to the evolution of the global economy. Exploring the changing nature of work, education, and communication, and ethical issues such as intellectual property rights, computer-related crime, privacy concerns, and public policy issues.

George Mason University

Activities and Societies: Leadership management in a corporate or social environment. 1. Our team Project: Create a feasible program to positively impact, Community and Business. 2. Our vision was an afterschool program focused on women between the ages of 11 and 18 learning S.T.E.M and Entrepreneurship. providing transformative change to the community and women's empowerment. 3. I created a QR code for audience participation on their personal devices by interacting with the website I created for this project. Leading change requires an understanding of individual thoughts and feelings related to change; knowledge of the complexity of groups, organizations, and systems; and a commitment to navigating change in diverse and intersecting contexts and cultures. This course examines change and its elements by asking students to explore and design innovative, collaborative solutions to seemingly intractable social problems. This class will consider and discern topics such as social change, the nature of… Show more Leading change requires an understanding of individual thoughts and feelings related to change; knowledge of the complexity of groups, organizations, and systems; and a commitment to navigating change in diverse and intersecting contexts and cultures. This course examines change and its elements by asking students to explore and design innovative, collaborative solutions to seemingly intractable social problems. This class will consider and discern topics such as social change, the nature of power, oppression and influence, and systemic leadership. Additionally, students will explore methods of personal and social transformation and examine the strategies, and ideas of effective social change advocates. By the course’s end, each student will develop a creative proposal for solving a societal problem. Show less

George Mason University

Activities and Societies: IT Architecture Fundamentals Underlying digital devices, computer hardware, software, telecommunications, and networking Identify and describe the essential components of computer systems, their operation, and how they function together while understanding basic communication and infrastructure terminology, concepts, protocols, and standards, performance and security.

George Mason University

Activities and Societies: Introduction to Computing introduced basic computer concepts in hardware, software, networking, computer security, programming, database, e-commerce, decision support systems, and other emerging technologies like blogs, wiki, RSS, podcasting, and Google applications in addition to social, legal, ethical issues including privacy, intellectual property, health concerns, green computing, and accessibility. Techniques to search, evaluate, validate, and cite information found online.

George Mason University

Activities and Societies: 1. Drone Photography and Forensics course prepared me for FAA Part 107 exam to achieve a License as a Remote Pilot for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS). 2. Operation of a UAV both inside and outside various structures using practical problems. learned methods to properly image forensic crime scenes using a UAV. including the use of mapping and modeling software to create effective and demonstrative evidence. 3. Uses of a UAV for law enforcement, Geo-mapping and search and rescue abilities. This course explores the rapidly expanding use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) often broadly referred to as a “drone” to assist forensic investigators to document scenes. These capture platforms allow the user to document events using both video and photographs from a vantage point not easily obtained up to this point. The data collected can then be further extracted to form maps and models of the scene. Students in this course will first be provided the… Show more This course explores the rapidly expanding use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) often broadly referred to as a “drone” to assist forensic investigators to document scenes. These capture platforms allow the user to document events using both video and photographs from a vantage point not easily obtained up to this point. The data collected can then be further extracted to form maps and models of the scene. Students in this course will first be provided the knowledge and skills to obtain their FAA Part 107 Commercial Remote Pilot (UAS) license. Next, they will develop their piloting skills to capture data through a series of lectures and practical problems typically found by a forensic investigator. Finally, a survey of legal requirements for drone use and procedures to follow to seek authorizations to fly in certain areas. Show less

George Mason University

Activities and Societies: Intro to Digital Photography Intro to Digital Photography, using elemental infusion and ambient transitions to create Digital Portraiture to convey a Digital Story. included using Adobe Bridge CC, Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe LightRoom CC

George Mason University

Activities and Societies: Team, and Individual Analysis on Conflict Resolution in Personal Social and Business environments including Simulation participation. o understand the role and practice of conflict analysis in conflict resolution and transformation• To appreciate the transformation critique of conflict resolution activities and the techniques developed to promote transformation beyond resolution• Appreciate the role of individuals and institutions in conflict• Deal more constructively with conflict in your own life• To develop a critical understanding of conflict in the contemporary world• Demonstrate college-level oral… Show more o understand the role and practice of conflict analysis in conflict resolution and transformation• To appreciate the transformation critique of conflict resolution activities and the techniques developed to promote transformation beyond resolution• Appreciate the role of individuals and institutions in conflict• Deal more constructively with conflict in your own life• To develop a critical understanding of conflict in the contemporary world• Demonstrate college-level oral and written communication skills.• Apply skills that will facilitate collaborative learning. Show less

George Mason University

Activities and Societies: Information Security Fundamentals Introduced the concept of information security. need for organizational policy to define required services such as confidentiality, authentication, integrity, non-repudiation, access control, and availability, and mechanisms to implement those services. Covers different types of security including physical security, computer security, and network security; common threats to and attacks against information systems, including accidental damage, identity theft, malicious software, and "spam"; and… Show more Introduced the concept of information security. need for organizational policy to define required services such as confidentiality, authentication, integrity, non-repudiation, access control, and availability, and mechanisms to implement those services. Covers different types of security including physical security, computer security, and network security; common threats to and attacks against information systems, including accidental damage, identity theft, malicious software, and "spam"; and defensive measures and best practices. Show less

George Mason University

Activities and Societies: Multimedia and Web Design Fundamental Web design principles and technologies. Understanding the detailed design plan required to create a successful website that considers audience needs, accessibility features, and various technical issues. Understand the coverage of ownership, permissions, and copyright issues. Incorporate text, images, animation, sound, and video into Web pages, with the ability to create an accessible and full-feature Website with popular multimedia authoring tools like Adobe Dreamweaver CC… Show more Fundamental Web design principles and technologies. Understanding the detailed design plan required to create a successful website that considers audience needs, accessibility features, and various technical issues. Understand the coverage of ownership, permissions, and copyright issues. Incorporate text, images, animation, sound, and video into Web pages, with the ability to create an accessible and full-feature Website with popular multimedia authoring tools like Adobe Dreamweaver CC, Photoshop CC, and Animate CC. Show less

Help the Homeless Walk-A-Thon

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Life Member

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Life Member

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Honorary member at age 11

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Youth Volunteer

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Color Guards, Hospital Corpsman, (Age 11-17)

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Volunteer to assist with Humanitarian efforts , reconstruction or entertainment events

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Housing Association Board member

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Charles S. Monroe Vocational School Mentor/ Volunteer

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Roles: Fundraising volunteer, Community events volunteer

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