My name is Tom Pruett and I will be hosting the security and Microsoft SQL Server Blog’s.  I have been teaching for 15 years and have been with the company since 1997 (the IKON days).  My experience includes all Microsoft operating systems, SQL Server, programming and security (CISSP, CEH and ChFI).  In a way, you could call me a jack of all trades.  In addition to being an instructor I have an outside consulting business in which I take care of the networking needs of several small businesses in the greater Kansas City area.

As for me personally I am married and have a brand new baby girl, Madelined.  I enjoy golf, college and pro sports, hunting and fishing and also am the proud owner of a 3 year old yellow lab Remy.

I am very excited about the upcoming year, Microsoft is rolling out SQL Server 2008 and new security products.  So if you have any questions or if I can help you out with information about SQL Server or Security classes, please feel free to blog away.

That is all for now, I look forward to seeing you in class and hearing from you.  When you come to Centriq, just ask for the big Mizzou instructor, they will point you in the right direction.