Lisa Mildon

Lisa Mildon

Lifewire Tech Review Board Member & Writer

Education

Southern New Hampshire University

Expertise

Consumer Technology

Viruses and Antivirus Apps

iPhones

Android Devices

Introduction

  • IT Professional for 30 years and a technical writer for more than a decade.
  • Quality assurance hardware and software engineer that tested and improved multimedia products for the PC.
  • Over a decade of endpoint cybersecurity experience including computer forensics and intrusion detection and remediation.
  • Technical trainer for both software and hardware for all levels of end-users.

Experience

With over 30 years’ experience in the information technology field, Lisa has educated and instructed end-users at all technical levels about a variety of technologies, including cybersecurity, intrusion detection and remediation, iPhones, cord-cutting and streaming, consumer technology, and many other topics. With every technical position, she has always been tasked with creating both technical documentation and how-to manuals for users.

With her entertaining knack of communicating technical topics with simplicity, she often taught employees at the university the ins and outs of many popular software suites. As part of the University of Oklahoma IT Branding team, Lisa promoted and educated staff and faculty on the care of their personal systems, especially in regards to good cyber security habits. She led the Cybersecurity Awareness Month festivities and seminars for over ten years. Her desire to help and educate others on technology is her true passion.

Education

Lisa earned her Bachelor’s in Creative Writing and English at Southern New Hampshire University in 2018 where she graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Certifications

  • ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
  • Microsoft Technology Associate – Windows Operating Systems
  • CIW Web Foundations Associate
  • CIW Web Design Specialist
  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • AMA Management Skills for New Supervisors

A Message from Lisa Mildon

I hope to alleviate any fear of technology by teaching others all aspects of the industry in an easy-to-understand and entertaining way.

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