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One of the main factors that makes ASM Educational Center, Inc. stand out from its competitors, is that the instructors are carefully screened to ensure that our students receive the highest level of instruction possible. Because of our small class size, our certified, multilingual instructors are able to provide individual attention to our students, ensuring that they will get the knowledge and skills sought by employers in the fast growing IT industry, and the information they need to pass their IT certification exams.

ASM Educational Center, Inc. also offers highly skilled and educated executives with over 105 years of combined management experience.

	Dr. Israel King, Ph.D. MBA, MCSE, CIW: Security, CCNA, MCDBA, MCT, OCPDBA. PhD, D.C.S. Dr. King was born to teach. His ability to teach is second to none has demonstrated by the fact he constantly have 100% of his students passing the MCSEs certification during his two weeks Boot Camps nationwide. Dr. Israel King is a graduate of the University of Virginia in Information Technology, and has over 12 years of Networking Technology. He earned a PhD. In Biblical Studies among his many achievements and, is currently a Doctorate of Computer Science candidate at Colorado Tech.
	Hamed Moghaddam Network+ trainer, CCNP, CCDP® trainer (CCSI# 31329) MCSA/MCSE trainer Hamed is a committed and goal oriented individual. He has many certifications in Microsoft and Cisco (MCT, MCSE, Network +, and CCNA). He is a computer Network Engineer with more than 10yrs of combined experience in electronics and computer fields. He has his Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering. Hamed has been a very valuable and dedicated instructor at ASM since 1990, and part owner. He also works intensively regarding growth of the school.
	Junaid Memon CCSI# 31458, CCNA® trainer, CCNP® trainer, CCIE® Written Routing & Switching Junaid is a well versed cisco instructor with 5 years of experience in the cisco product. He is efficient and very capable of delivering complex networking issues in easy to comprehend manner. He is also diverse enough in his ability to work quickly to solve problems in timely manners.
	Kwame Brobbey-Mensah Security+ trainer, CISSP trainer Kwame is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM), Check Point Certified Security Engineer (CCSE), Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA), and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). After more than 10 years of successful information technology, assurance and security consulting, Kwame began instructing in certification programs with a hands-on approach. Using tested practices, theories and methodologies, he works with students to create successful information security managers. Kwame holds two masters’ degrees in addition to his professional credentials: an M.S. in Database Systems/Information Security and an M.A. in Business and Organizational Security Management. Kwame currently works as a Senior Information Systems Security Engineer and is also an Associate Professor at the University Of Maryland University College. In addition to his in-depth knowledge in information systems security and systems auditing issues, he also has extensive experience in the areas of database design and data modeling, operating systems, computer architectures, and project management.
	Leke Osundina A+ trainer, Network+ trainer Leke has certifications in A+, Net+, he is also a System Analyst, LAN Administrator (Unix/Microsoft), and has a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science. Leke is goal-oriented and dedicated to the success of all his students. He finds ways to make computer learning easy, fun, and interesting for his students. He also has working experience as a technical specialist team lead, where he was responsible for tracking down and resolving special technical problems, giving technical backups to field technicians, also in charge of all DHMH remote sites throughout the state of Maryland.
	Margaret Njoroge CCNA® trainer, CCNP® trainer, CCIE® trainer Routing & Switching Written Margaret is a highly trained and experienced Network Engineer with over 8yrs of industry experience, where she works with Cisco switches and routers in multi-protocol and complex network environment. She also has Bachelors Degree in Teaching Methodology. Her hands-on experience and expertise are invaluable to our students. Margaret has earned multiple certifications from Cisco including the being a CCIE candidate.
	Narbik Kocharians CCSI® # 30832 - Triple CCIE® #12410 - Boot Camp Instructor (Routing & Switching, Service Provider, Security) Narbik has over 26 years of experience in the industry. Narbik has designed, implemented and supported numerous enterprise networks. Some of the companies Narbik has worked for are IBM, Carlton United Breweries, Australian cable and wireless, BP, US 20th Century Ins., Home Saving of America, Verizon, TTI, and many more. Narbik has been a dedicated CCIE® instructor for over 11 years.
	Sam Kim CCIE® # 13835, CCDP®, CCNP®, CCSE®, MCSE, CNA, A+ Sam has over 10 years of networking experience, including routers, switches, and firewalls. His teaching experience is extensive including but not limited to, CCNA®, MCSE, and A+. Sam has worked at CACI as a Senior Office Automation Specialist, at FCBS as a firewall engineer, and at Xtria as a Senior Cisco Engineer and has over 8 yrs employment experience in the IT field. He also has earned a Masters degree in Mathematics.
	Augustin Traore CCSI # 31909 MCSE, MCDST, CCNP, CCNA, CISSP, Security+, Network+ Augustin is always delighted to teach Cisco, Microsoft, and Security topics. He has a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, a MBA, and various certificates in Cisco, Microsoft, and Security. He held various managerial and engineering positions in the telecommunications and technology fields including system engineering, system administration, network operations, and technical training.
	Valdecyr Alves A+ trainer, Network+ trainer, CCNA® trainer, MCSA trainer, MCSE trainer Val has a strong and extensive knowledge in network planning, design, implementation, maintenance, support, and troubleshooting skills in Microsoft Windows server-based infrastructure. Some of his certifications include A+, Net+, MCSA with emphasis in Security on Windows NT4 - 2003, MCSE NT4 - 2003, MCT, and Cisco CCNA.