Michelle Arias

Michelle Arias is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in Linux system administration and cybersecurity. Currently employed as a Linux System Administrator/Security Engineer at Aspen Consulting Group Inc. since November 2020, Michelle has also served as a Course Author and Senior Instructor at Learning Tree International since November 1991, specializing in UNIX/Linux courses. Previous roles include Ops Lead at Sphere of Influence Ltd., where responsibilities involved managing legacy Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) and migrating data streams to the cloud, and Cyber Security Engineer at QED Systems LLC, focusing on RedHat servers and security configurations. Michelle's career highlights also encompass roles in software engineering, technical staff positions, and significant contributions to projects for organizations such as NASA and the US Air Force. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The University of New Mexico.