Johnny has a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from DePauw University.
As a Latino first-generation college student and professional, he understands the challenges and barriers to navigating the world of higher education and the job market. Despite adversities, many opportunities along the journey gave him the experience needed to be where he is today. If you feel lost in your journey or just need some guidance/support, he is more than ready to help you achieve your goals and envision where you want to be in life.
A CyberSecurity Professional currently working at a Fortune 500 company as a CyberSecurity Engineer with a focus on Identity Management and Access Control.
Gio has a background in Information Security and Computer Science from his studies at Purdue University where he obtained a Masters in Information Security and also from DePauw University where he obtained a BA in Computer Science.
As a Latino minority, he understands the struggles that a student might face as they want to enter not only the Tech field but specifically CyberSecurity. Learn how he did it and learn how you can adapt some of his skills and current knowledge to leverage yourself to have a strong foothold within the career path you are pursuing.
In the spring of 2016, Gio and Johnny, both strangers to one another, found themselves on a college visit program on the campus of DePauw University, a liberal arts institution located in Greencastle, Indiana. Little did they know that this encounter would ignite a strong bond of friendship and companionship.
Through our first conversation, there was a connection about our similar stories growing up in a Latin American immigrant household, being the first in our families to go to college, and being recipients of academic and leadership scholarships. This encounter led them to become roommates all four years of college supporting each other in their academics, professional development, and creating countless memories.
Although their final semester was cut short due to the pandemic, they graduated from the comfort of their living rooms. The journey continued as they both pursued separate paths for graduate school, each striving for a master's degree in their chosen fields.
During their time in graduate school, Gio and Johnny received many questions about their journeys related to their education, career, and lifestyle. After graduating, they decided to launch a coaching platform based on the demand they received. Their mission is simple: to help others overcome obstacles and achieve their goals!