Tad Watson's interest in technology began with the use of a slide rule for Physics and Chemistry classes in high school and college.  Well before the introduction of the calculator and computer, this device provided impetus for Tad's eventual career in the Information Technology field.  As an instructor in the Cisco Academy, Tad's objective is to prepare his students for a Network Engineer job with an emphasis on router configuration and troubleshooting.  In addition to Cisco classes, he currently teaches hardware/software and networking classes in the Networking Curriculum.  Tad's certifications include the CCNA/CCAI certification.