Professional Certifications & Awards
Industry-recognized qualifications spanning cybersecurity, AI, and IT leadership
Technical & Professional Qualifications
Core Security Certifications
- •CompTIA Security+ CE — Exp. 05/2027
- •SSCP — (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Practitioner
- •ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
AI & Data Science
- •CAIP — CertNexus Certified AI Practitioner
- •CDSP — CertNexus Certified Data Science Practitioner
Cybersecurity Specializations
- •IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional
- •Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework — INFOSEC
- •NIST CSF, NIST DoD RMF, NIST 800-171
- •Managing Cybersecurity — University System of Georgia
Enterprise Administration
- •Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Administration
- •Windows Server Enterprise Administration
- •Oracle 19c Database Administration
- •RPA Specialist — UiPath / Coursera
Project Management
- •IBM Project Manager Professional
Toastmasters International
A decorated career in communication and leadership development
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)
Highest individual honor — Toastmasters International
Distinguished Director of the Year
Excellence in District Leadership
Club President
Club Executive Leadership
Club Coach — Two Clubs
Assigned to guide and revitalize two clubs to Distinguished status
VP of Membership
Club Officer Leadership & Member Growth
District 11 Conference Finance Committee Chair
District-Level Financial Leadership & Conference Operations
Sergeant At Arms
Club Officer & Meeting Operations Leadership
Club Sponsor
Founded & Sponsored a New Toastmasters Club
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)
The highest individual honor awarded by Toastmasters International, recognizing superior achievement in both communication and leadership. The DTM designation represents mastery of public speaking, evaluation, and organizational leadership — skills that Dr. Nguyen applies daily in federal IT leadership, academic instruction, and mentorship.
Explore His Mentorship Legacy
Meet the 11 doctoral graduates Dr. Nguyen has guided to completion.