
Scott Empson
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About me
Father. Husband. Educator. Author. Trying to add value to the world, one student at a time.
Education

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology / NAIT
2000 - 2001Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology Network Management
University of Portland
2008 - 2010Master of Education (M.Ed.) Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology / NAIT
1998 - 1998Computer Network Administrator Certificate
University of Alberta
1992 - 1994Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Secondary Education and Teaching
Concordia University College of Alberta
1990 - 1992Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) English Language and Literature, General
Experience

Cisco Networking Academy
Feb 2000 - nowInstructorI am the Main Contact for the Cisco Networking Academy at NAIT, in Edmonton, AB, CANADA

Cisco Press
Aug 2004 - nowAuthorCreator and Lead author of the Cisco Press Portable Command Guide Series - covering CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNP Enterprise, and CCIE Exam Topics

NAIT
May 2010 - nowThe Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology is a 4-year degree based on a 2+2 model.Years 1 & 2 - diploma in a related field appropriate to the major concentration of study. Years 3 & 4 - 2 semesters of academic courses in a major area of study and 2 semesters of credit work experience.Students can choose from two major/course streams depending on their area of specialization. The two major streams are Information Systems and Network Management.A Chair champions the program and ensures student success through instructional and curriculum excellence. As Program champion, the Chair is considered a content expert and is responsible to support program development and growth; high quality and relevant curriculum; industry liaison; program promotional activities and identifying and recommending revenue generation opportunities. The Chair is also responsible to identify and promote instructor learning/development opportunities, perform classroom observations, provide coaching and mentoring, and promote the health and the well-being of staff and students. The Chair promotes applied research activity within the program through collaboration and participation in related projects. Show less
Instructor - Department of Informations Systems Technology
Dec 1998 - nowProgram Chair - BAIST
May 2010 - Feb 2018
Licenses & Certifications

CCDP
Cisco- View certificate

Cisco Champion 2025
CiscoMay 2025 - View certificate

Academy 25 Years of Service
CiscoFeb 2025 
CCNP
Cisco
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