It takes more than just credentials and technical expertise to be a CBT XPress instructor. It also takes strong communication skills and the ability to cater to the background and aptitude of every student. CBT XPress classes are led by highly regarded, eminently qualified instructors who have the ability to translate complex theories into concepts that can be mastered by each and every student.
The successful outcome of your training is directly affected by the education, dedication, experience, and adaptability of your instructor.
With a combined 30+ years in the IT industry, our certified instructors hold a vast array of technical certifications for a broad range of products.
Each of our instructors has been a consultant in the technical field in a variety of industries. Based upon that experience, each one’s training approach is oriented toward solving real-world challenges.
To further assist the IT community in attaining its educational goals, CBT XPress’ instructors have authored technical manuals, training materials and practice exams.
The goal of our boot camp instructors is to help you to succeed FAST!
Ed Varney has been working in IT for over 20 years. His abundant experience in this field spans over multiple areas, such as networking, PCs, web servers, web design, SQL databases and more. Ed’s vast experience also includes working as a Microsoft Beta Tester for 10 years as well as teaching IT solutions and handling product development for eight years. Ed is also an author of multiple technical instructional booklets, including diagnostic manuals for the following award-winning software and hardware utilities: Rescue, Troubleshooter, Post+ Card and The Discovery Card.
Ed is a CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+). He has also acquired many of the most prestigious certifications in IT, such as ISC² CISSP, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ and Server+, Microsoft MCSE 2000, MCSE 2003, MCTS: Windows Server 2008, MCTS: ISA Server 2006, MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration, MCITP: EDST on Windows 7, MCITP: EDA on Windows 7, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNA-Security, and Dell certifications, and is continuously adding to his credentials and keeping up-to-date in the ever-evolving field of IT. The combined accomplishments of Ed’s years of hands-on experience and leading certifications give him a special knack for relating to his students and channeling his knowledge to them.
Information Technology comes about as natural to Ed as breathing, as it shows in his teachings, which are animated - never dry - and prove to be as inspiring as his passion for the field.
Peter Keough has been working in the IT Industry for over 17 years, varying his know-how with both Military and Corporate IT experience. Peter started his IT career providing Satellite Communications Support for the US Army, and from there, he continued to grow and educate himself in the Information Technology Field. Peter’s extensive experience in Networking Engineering, Database Design, Network Security and IT Management has molded him into a natural IT instructor. Peter has also designed, developed and implemented several enterprise solutions throughout his successful IT career.
Peter is a CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+). He also holds several key certifications in IT, including CompTIA A+, Network + and Security +, as well as Microsoft MCSE and Cisco CCNA. He has also attended several Network Management Schools with the military. He loves to teach and assist students in continuing their career development in this high-tech world we live in, and his experience, passion and drive to succeed are what give us an edge on our competition.