Brian Carlson is an experienced education management professional, specializing in IT training and certification. He has worked for over two decades in the industry, providing top-quality training to companies of all sizes. Brian currently serves as the Director of Sales at ExitCertified, an award-winning IT training organization that specializes in advanced and open-source technologies. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in a wide range of areas, from cloud computing and DevOps to software development and analytics.

Brian is a graduate of Appalachian State University, where he studied Business Management and Industrial and Organizational Psychology. His previous roles include Sales Manager, Channel Manager, and Strategic Alliance Manager at ExitCertified, TEKsystems, and Quint Wellington Redwood, respectively. Before joining ExitCertified, he held various product management and partner development positions at Trivera Technologies and Global Knowledge.

Brian is passionate about helping organizations scale their training delivery and reach their customers with the skills they need to succeed in today's fast-paced digital landscape. His focus is on assessing skill sets and job roles to deliver training that is specific to the areas of need. For this reason, ExitCertified has partnered with top vendors such as AWS, Google, Docker/Mirantis, IBM, and Microsoft, among others.