Michael Aldridge, an MCSE+I, MCSE:Security, MCDST, MCDBA, MCTS, OCP, CCNP, CCDP, CNE, SCSA, Security+, Linux+, Server+, Network+, and A+, is co-founder and President of Brain-Beacon, LLC, a Nashville-based IT certification practice test provider. Michael’s professional experience includes 15 years in IT in various roles, including operations analyst, technical writer, and senior network administrator. He also served in the United States Army as a 98C Intelligence Analyst.
When he can tear himself away from his children, Michael enjoys computer gaming, scuba diving, and taking in the occasional Titans or Predators game. Michael is very active in his church, singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School.

Josh Evitt, an MCSE, MCSD.NET, MCAD, MCTS, MCP+I, CCDA, SCJP, CNA, and i-Net+, is co-founder and CEO of BrainBeacon, LLC, a Nashville-based IT certification practice test provider. Josh’s professional experience includes over 8 years of experience in IT in various roles, including network administrator, programmer, and technical writer. When not trying to learn new technologies, Josh enjoys playing guitar and spending time with his wife Tiffany and dog Bobo.

James Chellis, MCSE, has co-authored more than 30 IT certification titles in print. He is currently CEO of Comcourse, Inc., an online education provider.