Bob Larson

Experience

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  Bob Larson & Associates

  Jan 1985 - Oct 2007

  Owner

  Computer training and consulting. System design and implementation using mainly Cisco (CCNP/CCDP) and Microsoft (MCSE) technologies. Provided instructor-led software course development and training for clients like Boeing, Food Services of America (FSA), Washington Bar Association, GSA and Casey Family charity in 16 states. Developed online training materials for Cisco (Network Academy Program). Installed large switched network in Accra, Ghana Africa.

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  GRCC ETC SkillStream

  Jan 1985 - Jan 2006

  Training Program Manager

  With up to 27 trainers, we developed and delivered IT application courses for businesses and government. Courses included all popular business applications, and eventually Microsoft MCSE, and Cisco CCNA/CCNP courses. Customers included Boeing, US GSA (auditors), Washington Bar Association, Food Services of America.

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  Edmonds College

  Sept 1985 - Jun 2005

  Faculty - Business Technology Center

  Cisco Networking Local Academy - Administered the academy, taught Cisco CCNA and CCNP student and faculty certification courses, Cisco Wireless and Security courses. Developed and taught Microsoft MCSE certification courses. Developed and taught a variety software application courses including Microsoft Office, Access and Project Management as well as database and desktop publishing courses from other vendors.

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  Green River College

  Sept 1985 - Aug 2006

  Technology Faculty - Kent Training Center

  Cisco Networking Local Academy - Administered the academy, taught Cisco CCNA and CCNP student and faculty certification courses, Cisco Wireless and Security courses. Developed and taught Microsoft MCSE certification courses. Developed and taught a variety software application courses including Microsoft Office, Access and Project Management as well as database and desktop publishing courses from other vendors.

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  Self-Employed

  Jan 1990 - now

  Teaching Excel Classes and Excel Consulting

  Offering Excel training and consulting. I have 35 years experience with the product and have recently taught classes from Oregon to Washington DC.

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  Cisco Systems - Cisco Network Academy Proram

  Jun 1999 - Jan 2005

  Visiting Faculty

  CCNP/CCDP Taught CCNP-level Networking, Security and Wireless instructor certification courses in seven countries on three continents. Helped develop several online CCNP course products. Taught the first Academy CCNA course in Cape Town, South Africa in 1999

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  McGraw-Hill, Cisco, Coriolis

  Jan 2000 - Oct 2014

  Author and Co-author

  Wrote or co-authored four Cisco certification books including: "CCENT Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician ICND1 Study Guide (Exam 100-101) with Boson NetSim Limited Edition (Certification Press)" - McGraw/Hill"Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) All-in-One Exam Guide" - McGraw/Hill"Cisco CCNA v2 Certification All-in-One Exam Guide" - McGraw/Hill"CCNP Advanced Routing Exam" - The Coriolis GroupDeveloped instructor guides for McGraw/Hill and Cisco.

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  Bates Technical College

  Mar 2002 - Aug 2005

  Tenured Faculty

  Cisco Networking Regional Academy - Administered the academy, taught Cisco CCNA and CCNP student and faculty certification courses, Cisco Wireless and Security courses.

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  University of Washington, Information School (iSchool)

  Sept 2005 - Dec 2019

  (Retired) Faculty - Sr. Lecturer Technology Courses

  I teach information technology courses for graduate students at the Information School's Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) and Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) programs.

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  MTN, a Global Eagle Brand

  Oct 2005 - Nov 2008

  IT Network Design and Support

  Developed and implemented IP infrastructure supporting ship-wide cellular phone and Internet WiFi services on 70+ cruise ships world-wide. Worked from network design through supporting on-ship installation and then on-going support. Supported major equipment installations at cellular Central Office installation and satellite base station.

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  Bellevue College

  Jan 2006 - Aug 2006

  Cisco Instructor

  Cisco Networking Local Academy - taught Cisco CCNA student certification courses.

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  Lighthouse Consulting

  Jun 2006 - now

  Consultant - IT Technology and Training

  IP Engineer, network designer, Cisco Technologies, Security, and application training.- Currently offering training and help with Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables, Access, Project, and the many new Office 365 applications and services including Power BI, Flow, PowerApps, Project Online, Yammer, Teams, etc. - I offer cybersecurity, data security, and privacy protection presentations.- I can also help with Smartsheet and Tableau.

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  Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU)

  Oct 2007 - Apr 2010

  Director of Technology Services

  Developed technology strategy and design for new university campus and the medical school. Worked with contractors on implementation, developed staff training plans, provided faculty and student technology orientations. Direct technology staff.

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  Fogg Mobile USA

  Jun 2014 - Oct 2014

  IP Network Designer

  Designed IP network for a cellular base station and ISP network.

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  ENE.HUB US, LLC

  May 2019 - now

  SmartCities IP Network Designer

  We design and produce Smart City light nodes. LED street, pathway, and sidewalk lighting poles that can also provide technologies like public WiFi, cellular hotspots, video cameras, car chargers, 911 call button, USB chargers, banners, etc. These nodes in shorter forms can work in malls, trade shows, atriums, airports, etc.