Hi! I’m Monique.

I’m very passionate about pivoting my way into the tech industry.

Education

I have always enjoyed the study of human behavior, emotions, and cognitive processes. This is what led me to study Psychology at Albion College and North Park University. I know that this knowledge can be incorporated with working in the field of technology.

Continuous Studies

My study of the human mind has intrigued me to always keep learning for healthy brain function. This sparked me to finally invest in my studies for transitioning careers into the technology field. I have and am currently taking courses for mainly the networking, cloud computing, automation, and cybersecurity fields, and as technology continues to advance, I want to travel along with it.

My Inspiration

My journey with learning about technology started in elementary school, which is when I was able to take my first typing course. I was able to sign up for another course with learning basic coding skills. My hobbies were taking computers and remote control cars apart and putting them back together again. With my background in Psychology, I have always wanted to understand others, so that I will find ways to always be open and willing to help others.

Career

Starting to take action

January 2024 is when I began to take my career transitioning seriously. I knew that I needed education and skills to even start at an entry-level. I began studying for the CompTIA Security+ and received my certification on April 30th, 2024. Next, I began to study for my Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) and received my certification on August 26th, 2024. As of October 20th, 2024, I have completed my Google IT Professional Certificate. As of April 6th, 2025, I have taken the time to complete the TryHackMe SOC Level 1. I am continuing my education for more certifications, but I am really focused on finding work experience to help build upon my continuing education.

My Goal

I’m always seeking to learn from others through mentoring or professional opportunities. My goal is to network with as many professionals as possible and complete work that has positive impact on businesses and achieve their business mission.

Creative Projects

  • Microsoft Azure & SIEM Implementation

  • Network Traffic Analysis

  • Virtual Home Network Build

  • Structured Cabling and Network Connectivity Testing

  • Orchestrated Cloud Computing with Kubernetes

  • Business Continuity Plan

  • TryHackMe SOC Level 1