Vlad got his start doing IT work informally for family and friends before turning it into a career. He holds a degree in Cybersecurity, Networking, and Security Operations, along with his CompTIA A+ certification (Network+ is next on his list). At NerdsToGo, he handles everything from hands-on hardware support to building and managing client networks, with a focus on Unifi and Omada systems and WatchGuard firewalls. He also manages cloud and SaaS administration through Microsoft Entra, and handles DNS security work such as DMARC and SPF configuration to protect against email spoofing.
Outside of work, Vlad runs an extensive home lab and enterprise-grade network setup — including his own firewall, servers, network monitoring tools, and a remote VPS with a hardened, secure VPN setup. He also enjoys software development in his spare time. His favorite part of the job is going on-site and working directly with clients — there's nothing more satisfying than walking into a frustrating tech problem and walking out with it solved.