Monday the 21st of September 2026 Update
My main tech goals are in Enterprise Linux, the Linux Kernel and Red Teaming.
I have my
CompTIA Tech+
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+ and
Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking (CCST) 100-150
I got a WIOA grant for PC Professor and they are helping me get 13 tech certs this year, keep up with my progress here and on my Youtube channel
My Tech Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@BitBudha
Tech Certification Progress Repository
https://github.com/Bit-Budha/tech-certifications-study-notes.dir
PC Professor Grant Linkedin Post
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7448201946580156416/
Credley
https://www.credly.com/users/bit-budha/edit/badges/credly
I'm now working towards my Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and then will be moving onto my
Cisco Certified Specialist – Collaboration Core
Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals (MS-900)
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — CLF-C02
AWS Certified AI Practitioner — AIF-C01
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate — SAA-C03
Certified Wireless Technology Specialist (CWTS)
My last 4 roles were in Cybersecurity. To see the enterprises and organizations I've worked with, check out the work history section on my LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keganbastia
I also have 22 credits at WGU working towards my Accelerated IT Bachelors and Masters
https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/information-technology-bachelors-program/accelerated.html
Outside of that I'm going to get my RHCA from Red Hat to max out in Enterprise Linux
https://www.redhat.com/en/services/certification/red-hat-certified-architect-in-enterprise-linux
Also going to get my OSEE to max out on the Red Teamings side as well
https://www.offsec.com/courses/exp-401/
I also host the Blacks In Cybersecurity Podcast, check that out here
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLau8hF6Nab7sFdFPMu042N0ORjkTpGkpQ
The goal is to live in the (CLI) command line interface, programming, and hacking, while never having to slow down in the GUI (graphical user interface) or chase a mouse.
