Apple Certifications

Is Your IT Team Certified?

Certifications are available for most Apple technologies and skill levels from business workers to IT professionals, developers, technology trainers, and system architects.

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Is Your Jamf Pro Server Ready?

Has your Jamf Pro server gone though many different Jamf Pro Administrators? Do you have a complete understanding of exactly how your Jamf Pro sever is configured? Let HCS preform a health check on your Jamf Pro Server.

HCS Apps are compatible with Mac computers with Apple silicon

At WWDC 2020, Apple announced they will be using the ARM chips for future Macs. While testing the new chip and coming OS, HCS apps are compatible with Apple silicon.

Establish your first Mac deployment

HCS Technology Group will help you implement a proof of concept (POC) efficiently and aligned with best practices for easily deploying Mac in your organization.

Friday, August 23, 2024

Professional Experience

AARP:

The 2012 AARP annual conference was held in New Orleans in September 2012. Members of the Apple Consultants Network were hired to support AARP’s digital program, which featured the distribution of 1000 iPads, providing device and app training classes, and providing onsite help desk support to over 4000 AARP attendees. Christopher was asked to lead a small team of the ACN members in delivering the Apple Consultants Network Help Desk during the conference. The results exceeded expectations in so many ways, it is hard to encapsulate. Ultimately the true value was the experience of the conference attendees.

Baldwin County School System, AL:

Christopher helped refine a large scale Apple Macintosh Education Deployment. This included image building, life cycle management and high-level technical training. We assisted in the deployment and configuration of 35,000 Macs to over 45 schools.

Apple:

Christopher is an Apple Certified Trainer and part of Apple Professional Services (APS), which allows him work on behalf of Apple, Inc.

Certifications

Apple Certified Support Professional
Apple Certified IT Professional
Apple Certified Trainer
Jamf Certified Trainer
Jamf Certified Tech
Jamf Certified Admin
Jamf Certified Integrator
Jamf Certified Associate
Jamf Certified Security Admin
Jamf Certified Expert
Certified Wireless Technology Specialist
Certified Wireless Specialist
Certified Wireless Technician
Addigy Certified Expert
Mosyle ACN Certified Admin

Speaking Engagements

Session Presenter MacTech Dallas, 2011
Session Presenter MacTech Phoenix, 2012
Session Presenter MacTech Boston, 2012
Session Presenter MacTech Miami, 2012
Session Presenter MacTech Insights (CES) Las Vegas, 2013
Session Presenter MacTech Dallas, 2013
Session Presenter MacTech Atlanta, 2014
Session Presenter MacTech Austin, 2014

Professional Associations

Apple Consultants Network -Advisory Council (2012-2015)
MacTech Bootcamp Curriculum Council

Education

Louisiana State University at Eunice
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Friday, August 23, 2024

Professional Experience

Building Conservation Associates:

Responsible for handling a multi-platform environment for architectural conservation firm based in NYC. This included security, training, hardware/software maintenance, and network & server management.

FilBen Development:

Lead Engineer for an organization that manages multiple Assisted Living Facilities. Notable projects include Wireless System Upgrade, File Server and Workstation Management, and Cyber Security Implementation.

Certifications

Apple Certified Support Professional
Apple Certified Systems Administrator
Apple Certified Trainer
Jamf - Certified Tech
Jamf - Certified Casper Administrator
Daylite Certified Expert
G-Suite Administrator Fundamentals
Google IT Support Professional
Certified Wireless Specialist
Certified Wireless Technician

Professional Associations

Apple Consultants Network

Education

University at Albany - Albany, NY - Class of 2012
Friday, August 23, 2024

Certifications

Apple Certified Technical Coordinator 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7
Apple Certified Support Professional 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8
Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist 10.2, 10.3, 10.4
Apple Certified Trainer
Monday, August 5, 2024

Professional Experience

Columbia University:

Successfully developed and deployed iPad/iPhone Mobility solutions, focusing specifically on Mobile Device Management (MDM), Mobile Application Management (MAM) and Mobile Content Management (MCM). Worked directly with Columbia Business School staff to implement iOS devices as a core part of their executive training program.

Building Conservation Associates:

Responsible for handling multi-platform environment for architectural conservation firm based in NYC. This included security, training, hardware/software maintenance, and network & server management.

Apple:

One of a small group of Apple Certified Trainers throughout the United States working directly with Apple to deliver a new wave of mobility courses focusing on iOS devices in business.

Jamf:

Sam is a Jamf Pro Trainer and travels the country teaching courseware by Jamf to assist other technicians in becoming certified in the product. He is also a Jamf JumpStart Integrator, assisting organizations in implementing Jamf Pro into their environments.

Certifications

Apple Certified Support Professional
Apple Certified IT Professional
Apple Certified Trainer
Jamf Certified Integrator
Jamf Certified Trainer
Jamf Certified Associate
Jamf Certified Tech
Jamf Certified Admin
Jamf Certified Expert
Addigy Certified Expert
Mosyle ACN Certified Admin
Certified Wireless Technology Specialist
Certified Wireless Specialist
Certified Wireless Technician

Course Development

Peachpit Learn By Video Series: Command Line Administration for OS X
Peachpit Learn By Video Series: Fundamentals of Profile Manager
Peachpit Learn By Video Series: Profile Manager with Apple Deployment
Peachpit Learn By Video Series: Imaging on OS X
Peachpit Learn By Video Series: Lifecycle Management for OS X
CompTIA: Apple OS X Mountain Lion Directory Services Exam
OS X 301 Directory Services: Mountain Lion OS X 10.8

Professional Associations

Apple Consultants Network
Filemaker Business Alliance

Education

University of Connecticut – Bachelor of Arts, Storrs, CT 1992 – 1996
Monday, August 5, 2024

Professional Experience

Peachpit Press and Apple, Inc.:

Technical editor for OS X Support and Server Essentials workbooks for 10.7, and reference guide and exercises for OS X Support Essentials for 10.8, OS X Support and Server Essentials for 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, and 10.12

Apple, Inc.:

Professional Services (APS) for Enterprise and Education. Certified Master/Mentor trainer to mentor/coach potential candidate instructors

Peachpit Press:

Author for Managing Apple Devices: Deploying and Maintaining iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan Devices (3rd Edition) (Release May 2016)

Peachpit Press:

Co-author for macOS Support Essentials 10.13 - Apple Pro Training Series: Supporting and Troubleshooting macOS High Sierra (Release December 2017)

Peachpit Press:

Co-author for macOS Support Essentials 10.14 - Apple Pro Training Series: Supporting and Troubleshooting macOS Mojave (Release December 2018)

Peachpit Press:

Co-author for macOS Support Essentials 10.15 - Apple Pro Training Series: Supporting and Troubleshooting macOS Catalina (Release December 2019)

Peachpit Press:

Co-author for macOS Support Essentials 11 - Apple Pro Training Series: Supporting and Troubleshooting macOS Big Sur (Release January 2021)

Peachpit Press:

Co-author for macOS Support Essentials 12 - Apple Pro Training Series: Supporting and Troubleshooting macOS Monterey (Release January 2022)

Certifications

Apple Certified Support Professional
Apple Certified IT Professional
Apple Certified Technical Coordinator
Apple Certified System Administrator
Apple Certified Trainer
Certified JSS Administrator
Jamf Certified Associate
Jamf Certified Tech
Jamf Certified Admin
Jamf Certified Integrator
Jamf Certified Trainer
Jamf Certified Expert
CWNP Certified Wireless Specialist
CWNP Certified Wireless Technician

Course Development

Apple Pro Training Series: OS X Support Essentials 10.10, Technical Editor
Apple Pro Training Series: OS X Server Essentials 10.10, Technical Editor
YOS 101: OS X Support Essentials v10.10, Technical Editor
YOS 201: OS X Server Essentials v10.10, Technical Editor
Apple Pro Training Series: OS X Support Essentials 10.9, Technical Editor
Apple Pro Training Series: OS X Support Essentials 10.8, Technical Editor
Apple Pro Training Series: OS X Support Essentials 10.7 Workbook, Technical Editor
Apple Pro Training Series: OS X Server Essentials 10.9, Technical Editor
Apple Pro Training Series: OS X Server Essentials 10.7 Workbook, Technical Editor
MAV 101: OS X Support Essentials v10.9, Technical Editor
MAV 201: OS X Server Essentials v10.9, Technical Editor
MT Lion 101: OS X Support Essentials v10.8, Technical Editor
Lion 101: OS X Support Essentials v10.7, Technical Editor
Lion 201: OS X Server Essentials v10.7, Technical Editor
Managing Apple Devices: Deploying and Maintaining iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan Devices (3rd Edition), Co-author
Apple Pro Training Series: OS X Support Essentials 10.11, Technical Editor
Apple Pro Training Series: OS X Server 5.0 Essentials, Technical Editor
Apple Pro Training Series: OS X Support Essentials 10.12, Technical Editor
Apple Pro Training Series: macOS Support Essentials 10.13, Co-author
Apple Pro Training Series: macOS Support Essentials 10.14, Co-author
Apple Pro Training Series: macOS Support Essentials 10.15, Co-author
Apple Pro Training Series: macOS Support Essentials 11, Co-author
Apple Pro Training Series: macOS Support Essentials 12, Co-author

Professional Associations

Apple Consultants Network

Education

Dominican University - Bachelor of Arts, River Forest, IL 1998-2002
Monday, August 5, 2024

Professional Experience

MetLife/CIGNA/Bloomberg/WWE

Successfully developed and deployed Apple as a choice, focusing specifically on Mobile Device Management (MDM), Identity Management (SSO), and Security compliance.

Aetna

Responsible for piloting a large-scale Apple Mac Enterprise Deployment. This included security, compliancy, provisioning, quality assurance testing, life cycle management and high-level technical training.

Apple

Apple Profession Training – Instructional Design, Certified Master Trainer to mentor/coach potential candidate instructors. Craig is part of Apple Professional Services (APS), which allows the HCS team to work on behalf of Apple, Inc.

Certifications

Apple Mentor Trainer
Apple Certified Support Professional
Apple Certified IT Professional
Jamf Educator
Jamf Certified Tech - Jamf School
Jamf Certified Associate - Jamf Pro
Jamf Certified Tech - Jamf Pro
Jamf Certified Admin - Jamf Pro
Jamf Certified Expert - Jamf Pro
Jamf Certified Associate - Jamf Protect
Jamf Certified Admin - Jamf Protect
Jamf Security Consultant
Jamf Management Consultant
Jamf Management Engineer
Jamf Management Integrator
Mosyle Certified Admin
Certified Wireless Specialist
Certified Wireless Technician

Course Development

CompTIA: Mobility+ Subject Matter Expert
Apple Device Support
Apple Deployment and Management
Technical Editor: Managing Apple Devices

Speaking Engagements

Session Presenter: MacTech
Session Presenter: ACEs
Session Presenter: MacIT
Session Presenter: MacWorld

Professional Associations

Apple Consultants Network
Jamf Integrator
Filemaker Business Alliance

Education

State University of NY at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 1988 – 1993
HCS Certified Trainer

Christopher Holmes

Engineer & Certified Trainer Christopher is a recent addition to the HCS team. For the last six years he has led and developed a group of consultants working with Small Buisness, Education and Enterprise...

Friday, October 10, 2014
HCS Certified Trainer

Matt Greif

Coming from a long background of personal IT support, he brings his personable experiences to the professional realm. He graduated from The University at Albany where he received his B.A. in Documentary...

Tuesday, September 30, 2014
HCS Certified Trainer

Adam Karneboge

 CTO & Senior Systems Engineer As the Chief Technology Officer of HCS Technology Group, Adam is a practical decision maker who oversees the technical direction of the company. In working with...

Friday, September 12, 2014
HCS Certified Trainer

Samuel Valencia

Chief Strategy Officer Sam has spent the last decade building the Connecticut branch of The HCS Technology Group. Involved almost since its inception, Sam participates in all aspects of business development,...

Saturday, June 15, 2013
HCS Certified Trainer

Craig Cohen

President & CEO As the President & CEO of HCS Technology Group, Craig is a creative decision maker with skills in business development, personnel and project management. He has been very successful...

Saturday, June 15, 2013
HCS Certified Trainer

Kennedy Soo Hong

Kennedy Soo Hong Senior Systems Engineer/Technical Training SpecialistKennedy started in Graphics Arts, attended the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, after which he returned to New York. His first job...

Tuesday, May 28, 2013
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HCS Technology Group

Over 35 years of experience helping you achieve your service objectives with Apple devices and technology.

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Our capabilities and solutions include:

Strategy and Analytics
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Leadership

Craig Cohen

President & CEO

Adam Karneboge

CTO & Senior Systems Engineer

Keith Mitnick

COO & Senior Systems Engineer

Samuel Valencia

Chief Strategy Officer

Sam Garcia

Senior Systems Engineer/ HCS of CT.

Partners

Mosyle

Mosyle

With Mosyle’s MSP program, HCS Tech Group offers MDM-related services to customers so HCS Tech Group can manage your endpoints and ensure your Apple devices are running smoothly. This will facilitate learning and how technology is used in your business, as well as lower your operational expenditure and time.

Jamf

Jamf

As a managed service provider, HCS Tech Group offers strategic value to a subset of the market by identifying, securing and managing your Jamf Pro needs. A partnership with Jamf means bridging the gap between us as a method to help even more organizations succeed with Apple.

Services

IT Solutions For All Your Needs

Handling every aspect of your computer network, from needs assessment and planning to installation, administration and training.

Business

Whether your business system consists of a single workstation or a comprehensive, high-speed, multi-station network with servers, HCS can help.

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Education

HCS Technology Group provides Apple Professional Services for educational institution for K -12 As well as higher education.

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Consumer

We can help you move forward in the home as new technology emerges and will benefit you by bringing you increased productivity, efficiency, creativity, and fun.

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Mobility

If you are considering the deployment of a large number of iPad, iPhone and/or iPod Touch devices, you want to work with experienced Mobile Technical Coordinators like those found at HCS Technology Group.

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