Brandi
Timmerman
Training Program Director
Dedicated and results-oriented professional with over 10 years of experience in technical training. Possessing a proven track record of designing training programs that increase revenue and customer retention. Adept at working with cross-functional teams to deliver results. Known for outstanding customer success wins and being a self-starter. Seeking to leverage solid expertise and enthusiasm for technical training and certification in a challenging position with a progressive organization poised for growth and innovation.
Areas of Expertise
Technical Training, Technical Program Design, Program Management, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Customer Success, Relationship Management.
After earning my Bachelor's degree in Communication, I began my career as a training coordinator and progressed to presenting technical training in the classroom. From there, I went on to enjoy various positions presenting technical content and engaging customers in pre-sales environments. From that experience, I learned how to design training programs that keep adult learners engaged so they can retain the knowledge they need to be successful. Within the last seven years I've excelled as a program manager in the information security space where I design self-paced training and certification programs. The programs I design help security engineers and analysts achieve and maintain their technical certifications so they are prepared to identify and mitigate a variety of cybersecurity threats and breaches.
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I have always been passionate about helping people and that skill has served me well in all aspects of my professional career as well as my personal life. I enjoy volunteering at local non-profits such as Central Texas Food Bank, American Heart Association, and The Ronald McDonald House of Austin. As a lifetime learner I also read extensively to learn new skills. My other hobbies include running, hiking, and paddle-boarding. I also enjoy creative writing and submit my writing to various publishing outlets and writing contests.
About Me.
I am a proud fourth generation native Texan and alumni of Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. I have lived in Texas most of my life with brief adventures to Pittsfield, Massachusetts and Manly, Australia. My family and I have traveled extensively and it's difficult to choose a favorite destination but a few of my recent trips have included Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and Maui. As an active runner I ran the NYC marathon in 2021 when it was the 50th anniversary of that race. My best friend and I completed it together which made it even more memorable. My next running goal is to qualify and complete the Boston marathon. Wish me luck!
Education
1991-1995
Bachelor's Degree - Communication
Texas State University
During my time at Texas State University I majored in Communication where I gained valuable research, presentation and speechwriting skills. I also minored in English where I enjoyed creative writing classes and led study groups for incoming freshmen. My writing was highlighted in multiple classes as a good example of creativity, clarity, and structure.
2023 - 2024
Certified in Cybersecurity
ISC2 - International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium
During my study at ISC2, I gained the knowledge to become Certified in Cybersecurity. In order to obtain this certification I studied the affects of malware, phishing programs, DOS attacks and many other exploits. I gained an understanding of how to identify and mitigate these exploits and how to use cybersecurity best practices to limit threat vectors and harden a network environment against attacks.
Contact Me
If you would like to connect with me about Central Texas hiking trails, running, or information security, use my contact information below. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.
Tel: 512-818-1839