Type Of Business:
Telecommunications company
Expertise:
Problem assessments and investigations
Hobbies/Sports:
Teaching Japanese karate and kickboxing; Sports; Fitness
Education Degrees:
High School Diploma (1996)
Affiliations Awards:
LinkedIn Corporation; Teacher, Japanese Karate and Kickboxing Classes, Adel's International Karate Center of New York, Oceanside
Charity:
North Shore Animal League America
Number Of Years In Profession:
12
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his ability to move up the corporate ladder as a result of his leadership skills.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because his friend owned a successful telecommunications company.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Palacio served in the U.S. Army for four years and the National Guard for five years. He was in an infantry division and was a logistics specialist. He completed two tours of infantry combat in Afghanistan and Iraq. In 2006, he left the service as an E-6 staff sergeant.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Dealing with large commercial clients in fiber optics; Troubleshooting; Coordinating with the company's main operation facility; Training new employees on using equipment and troubleshooting
Education Certifications:
Certification in Cisco Routing; Certification in Advanced Cisco Routing Protocol; A+ Certification, CompTIA, Inc.; Certification in Network+; Certification in Personal Training, The American Council on Exercise
Awards/Honors:
Plaque for Best Entrepreneurship, Jamaica Business Resource Center (2008)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Palacio hopes to venture back into management and become a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert.