Kelsey Garner

Tech the Halls: Our Favorite Tech Gadgets this Holiday Season

November 12, 2015 Kelsey Garner Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

2015 was the year for new, innovative tech gadgets and products. At Global Knowledge, we’ve patiently waited for the gift-giving season to get our hands on this year’s top tech. To aid in your hunt for the perfect present, to give or to get, Global Knowledge’s own tech-lovers have come together to create the ultimate gadget wish list. Check out our top picks this holiday season, ranked accordingly!

I Want More Money: What Certifications Should I Pursue?

July 9, 2015 Kelsey Garner Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

In this series, I’ve embarked on an expedition to explore and filter through data from Global Knowledge’s eighth annual IT Skills and Salary Report to discover correlations in situations where professionals report a higher income. In this post, I’ve broken down the report’s most popular certifications to find which one leads to more money, based on the average reported salary.

I Want More Money: What Industry Should I Choose?

June 25, 2015 Kelsey Garner Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

In this series, I’ve embarked on an expedition to explore and filter through data from Global Knowledge’s eighth annual IT Skills and Salary Report to discover correlations in situations where professionals report a higher income. In this post, I’ve broken down the top and the not-so-on-top industries to work in, based on the average reported salary.

Cisco Live! Industry Trends and the Impact on the IT Professional

June 24, 2015 Kelsey Garner Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Wow. This year’s Cisco Live! was packed full of informative sessions, inspiring keynotes and tons of opportunities to network and collaborate with other attendees in San Diego. Settling back into reality, I’ve finally had a chance to regain feeling in my feet and reflect on what made the greatest professional impact on me. The industry keynote “IoE and the IT Mindset Shift – The Evolution of the IT Career” strongly resonated with my career in the training industry, my passion for professional development and the technology trends on the horizon.

I Want More Money: Where Should I Live?

June 11, 2015 Kelsey Garner Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Are you interested in earning a higher salary? In this series, I’ve embarked on an expedition to explore and filter through data from Global Knowledge’s eighth annual IT Skills and Salary Report to discover correlations in situations where professionals report a higher income. In this post, I’m looking at the best and worst states to work based on the average reported salary.