OUR INSTRUCTORS TRULY MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
SLI’s instructors hold the most respected certifications in the networking industry. To enable our instructors to be true experts in their field, we have developed an instructor specialization program. Each instructor is assigned as the resident expert for a specific technology area and is responsible for enhancing the existing curriculum to best fit the needs of our customers. By having such focus, our instructors excel in training delivery and development.
Russell Hughes
Technical instructoR
Best Concert I’ve Been To:
Prince & Pink Floyd
Favorite Place I’ve Been:
Galway, Ireland
Favorite Sports Team:
Nebraska Huskers
“Russell is a great instructor. He involved the class throughout the course and never hesitated to provide deeper explanations whenever there were questions. He also did a great job showing feeling and excitement rather than just dictating a course from a script.” – Brett, Systems Engineer
Mike Keutzer
Technical instructoR
Hobbies Outside of Work:
Working on cars, keeping bees, tractor-time
Favorite Movie of All Time:
Blazing Saddles
Best Concert I’ve Been To:
Grateful Dead
Rainbow Theater, London, 1981
“Mike is the best instructor I have had to this day. He really broke the material down so you could get the whole picture. I appreciate the opportunity to come and learn and I am for sure this will help launch my career.” – Nicholas, Network Operations
Andrew Stibbards
Technical instructoR
If I Won the Lottery, I Would:
Go back to work on Monday, it takes time to setup trusts and accounts, can’t stop working right away.
Favorite Concert:
TYR
Favorite Movie:
Blazing Saddles or
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
“Andrew is one of the best instructors I’ve ever had. His knowledge of the course was great; he explained every little thing in detail without skipping making sure that we understand the concept of everything instead of just completing the course. Thanks Andrew!” – Sharjeel, Field Engineer
Mark Wilson
Technical instructoR
“Mark is very knowledgeable and engaging with the way he runs the class. Amazing work as always!!!” – Ian, Systems Engineer
Bruce Wilkinson
Technical instructoR
Favorite Place I’ve Been:
Tae Kwon Do-I’m a third-degree black belt
Australia
Favorite Part About Working for SLI:
Workmates
If I Won the Lottery Tomorrow, I Would:
Go home first class
“The instructor, Bruce, was wonderful and extremely helpful. The class was MUCH more than I thought it would be. Great course, fantastic instructor, and I loved the way the labs were written in a human aspect. ” – Christine, Systems Engineer
John Gardner
Technical instructoR
Hobbies Outside of Work:
Playing keyboard and guitar/Hiking and camping with my son
Favorite Sport:
Swimming
Biggest Accomplishment:
Becoming a father
“Very knowledgeable and understood the product very well. Could answer questions and understood a lot of the other technology around the products.” -Brian, Systems Engineer
Dennis Nofsinger
Technical instructoR
Favorite Place He’s Been:
Disney Vero Beach Resort in Vero Beach Florida
Hobbies Outside of Work:
Mountain bike trail riding and Acoustic/Electric Guitar
Favorite Movie:
Caddyshack
“Dennis did a good job of using his experience to show how the principles he was teaching could be used in the real world. He took his time and explained the concepts behind how the wireless environment works and how the Cisco products work to help manage that wireless network.” – Paul
Vick Tagawa
Technical instructoR
Favorite Place to Visit:
Kauai, HI and Yellowstone National Park
Hobbies Outside of Work:
Working on cars, showing cars at shows, racing cars
Favorite Movie:
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
“Vick is an outstanding instructor. He explained everyone’s questions so even the most novice person could understand.” – Denise