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Brad Rhoads, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries and roles. Brad currently works as an Implementation Engineer at Kount, an Equifax Company, where they started in November 2021.

Previously, Brad has held various positions at Mission Aviation Fellowship, starting in 2007. Brad started as a Learning Technologies Specialist and Sr. Software Engineer, focusing on software engineering for distance education in remote areas. Brad gained valuable international experience, working onsite and remotely in Central Asia, China, Costa Rica, and India. Later, they became the Director of Information Technology (Edutech Mission), where they provided direction and consulting for MAF's subsidiary in Costa Rica and its clients in Latin America. Brad also managed the implementation of a new Aviation Management System (AMS) and built integrations between AMS, NetSuite, and other systems.

Before MAF, Brad worked as a Sr. Consultant at Spencer Stuart, specializing in Delphi and ASP.net programming for the mission-critical systems of the executive search firm. Brad also worked as a Sr. Consultant at TAP Pharmaceutical Products, where they helped architect an Identity Management System and developed an import system for new employees and contractors.

Prior to that, Brad worked at Zethcon as a Sr. Consultant, responsible for various Internet-based projects, including warehouse management systems and desktop development. Brad also founded Data Science, Inc. in 1994 and served as its President, working on contract programming and developing Distributed Internet Applications (DNA) using Microsoft products.

Additionally, Brad has experience working as a Sr. Programmer Analyst at MCI and Allstate. At Allstate, they worked on a universal life product, contributing to the Cash Surrenders and Death Claims teams throughout the project life cycle.

Overall, Brad Rhoads' work experience showcases technical expertise, project management skills, and international experience in a range of industries, making him a valuable asset in any organization.

Brad Rhoads, MBA, has a diverse education history spanning several decades. In 1986, they began their undergraduate studies at Judson University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Information Science in 1990.

After completing their undergraduate studies, Brad pursued further education in the field of computer science. From 1992 to 1994, they attended DePaul University, where they engaged in coursework for a Master of Science degree in Computer Science.

In 2004, Brad decided to explore intercultural studies. For two years, from 2004 to 2006, they enrolled in the Moody Bible Institute, undertaking coursework for a Master's degree in Intercultural Studies.

In 2019, Brad embarked on another educational journey by enrolling in the University of the People. Brad dedicated two years to pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management, completing the program in 2021.

Alongside their formal education, Brad has also obtained several certifications to enhance their professional skills. In 2017, they obtained certifications as a MikroTik Certified Network Associate (MTCNA), MikroTik Certified Routing Engineer (MTCRE), MikroTik Certified Traffic Control Engineer (MTCTCE), and MikroTik Certified Wireless Engineer (MTCWE). Additionally, in 2021, Brad obtained the Talend Data Integration Developer Certified credential from Talend.

Overall, Brad Rhoads possesses a rich educational background, encompassing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Science, coursework in computer science and intercultural studies at the Master's level, and the completion of an MBA in Management. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in various networking and data integration fields to further enhance their professional capabilities.