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Mike Centola

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    CEO Allstar Tactical. MechEng Prof. Firearms SME / Consultant. Business Mentor. Social Media Addict. Lifelong Nerd 🤓

  • Education

    • Brighton High

      1995 - 1999
      High School Diploma General Studies

    • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

      1999 - 2003
      Dual BS Computer Systems Engineering and Electrical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: RPI Sports Car Club, RPI Autoshop Dean's List

    • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

      2003 - 2004
      MS Information Technology

      Activities and Societies: RPI Auto Shop, RPI Sports Car Club. Concentration in Networking, Dean's List

    • Monroe Community College

      2013 - 2014
      Associate's Degree Precision Metal Working

      This program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in the precision metal working industry. It will provide the academic course work, hands-on skills, and advanced manufacturing processes required by business. The graduates will have a working knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques that will make them more valuable to an employer. They will be able to enter or advance in such fields as mold making, machine building, tool making, die making, CNC machinist, etc., or employment… Show more This program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in the precision metal working industry. It will provide the academic course work, hands-on skills, and advanced manufacturing processes required by business. The graduates will have a working knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques that will make them more valuable to an employer. They will be able to enter or advance in such fields as mold making, machine building, tool making, die making, CNC machinist, etc., or employment in other manufacturing areas. Show less

  • Experience

    • RAM Computers

      Aug 1996 - Dec 1998
      Owner

      Built custom computers and designed websites.

    • Powershift Networks

      May 2003 - Sept 2004
      Owner

      Provided hardware modifications, supercooling, and computer building advice. Also sold modifications, cooling parts, and computer accessories in a retail store.

    • IBM Global Services

      Jun 2004 - Oct 2006
      Network and Security Consultant

      Worked as a Network and Security consultant for IBM Global Services, providing customers with network solutions and implementations. Work on large scale network implementation for large organizations comprising of routing, switching, and security devices. Focused on Cisco equipment.

    • Technotic Media Inc.

      Jan 2005 - Mar 2014
      Owner / President

      Technotic Media currently exists as the parent company for several successful ventures, such as ihatestickers.com StickNoEvil.com, NYFirearms.com, Allstar Graphics, and more.

    • True Negative

      Dec 2005 - Apr 2017
      Owner / President

      Mike Centola, founder and president of True Negative is an experienced Computer and Systems Engineer, and IT professional with a Masters Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York. Mike has been involved in the website hosting business since the mid 90’s, and is knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of service hosting and network management. He has several years experience in the corporate world as a network engineer with IBM, and PaeTec Communications. He is knowledgeable, experienced and dedicated to providing your company with state-of-the-art hosting services. Show less

    • PaeTec Communications Inc.

      Oct 2006 - Feb 2007
      Backbone Network Engineer

      As a backbone engineer, I was responsible for the day-to-day management of a Central Switch location in Sterling, VA, as well as assisting with the efforts of my team in managing the backbone MPLS network for the company. As well as this, I took on tasks in creating web applications to help with the effort of the team and aid in productivity.

    • Allstar Tactical LLC

      Dec 2008 - now
      President / CEO

      Allstar Tactical is a manufacturer of small arms, specifically the AR-15/M16/M4 platform, with focus on innovation, improvement and engineering of new and improved parts and modifications. The company's target market is civilian and law enforcement sales, as well as sales to the various military branches. We are dedicated to always improving upon our solutions to issues with the platform, and we do not believe in creating a solution to something where there is no problem. We consistently work with Tier-1 training facilities for R&D of our new products, so that we can engineer a product that is designed with the combative shooter in mind. Show less

    • Front Site Post

      Jun 2012 - Apr 2014
      COO / EVP / Writer

      Write blogs based on firearms product reviews, manage the site, help with graphic design.

    • Technotic Media Inc

      Apr 2014 - Jul 2017
      Executive Vice President

      I handle all of the IT and operations for Technotic Media Inc.

    • Legendary Auto Interiors Ltd

      Dec 2014 - Jul 2015
      Lead Design Engineer

      Using Rhinoceros/RhinoCAM, BobCAD/CAM, Aspire and Formaris to design new product, alter patterns and products, and design jigs/molds/fixtures. Overseeing the new product development and CAD/CAM for the Connect & Development department.

    • Crash n Burn

      Jun 2015 - now
      Radio Host

      Crash n' Burn is an online Radio Show / Podcast where we talk about firearms, politics, whiskey & bourbon, medical/prepping, outdoorsy stuff and more!

    • INDYCAR

      Sept 2017 - Sept 2017
      Social Media Influencer

      Social Media Marketing Influencer for INDYCAR / LST Marketing for the Watkins Glen INDYCAR Grand Prix.

    • Monroe Community College

      Feb 2018 - now

      Adjunct Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technologies Department. Currently teaching basic & advanced SolidWorks CAD classes, and AutoCAD. Teaching SolidWorks CAD to area businesses

      • Adjunct Professor, Mechanical Engineering Tech

        Aug 2017 - now

      • Instructor, Workforce Development

        Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified SolidWorks Associate

      Dassault Systèmes
      May 2014

    • Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)

      Cisco
      May 2003

    • Rhino Level 2 3D Modeling

      Robert McNeel and Associates
      Jan 2015

    • Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)

      Cisco
      Nov 2005

    • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

      Cisco
      May 2003

    • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

      Cisco
      Oct 2002

    • BobCAD-CAM Mill Certified User

      BobCAD-CAM Inc.
      Jan 2015

    • Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)

      Cisco
      Mar 2003

    • RhinoCAM Certified

      MecSoft Corporation
      Feb 2015

    • Rhino Level 1 3D Modeling

      Robert McNeel and Associates
      Dec 2014