Jason Yates
About Jason Yates
Jason Yates serves as the Manager of Learning Content and Strategy at Exabeam, where he focuses on enhancing communication through innovative teaching methods. With over 10,000 hours of technical training experience, he leverages learning science to create engaging educational content.
Work at Exabeam
Jason Yates has been serving as the Manager of Learning Content and Strategy at Exabeam since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing communication through innovative collaboration and the application of learning science. His responsibilities include developing training materials and strategies that go beyond traditional teaching methods, aiming to improve the learning experience for users. He operates remotely, contributing to the company's mission of providing advanced security solutions.
Previous Experience in Technical Training
Prior to his current position, Jason Yates worked at SkillSoft as a Technical Trainer from 2011 to 2016. He also held a brief role as an Author at Pluralsight in 2016. His experience includes serving as a System Engineer Bootcamp Trainer at Palo Alto Networks from 2016 to 2019, and as a Senior Technical Trainer at New Horizons Computer Learning Center in Portland for 12 years, from 1998 to 2010. He has accumulated over 10,000 hours of experience in delivering in-person technical training.
Education and Expertise
Jason Yates earned a Bachelor's degree in Writing and Literature from George Fox University. His educational background supports his expertise in creating various forms of content, including articles, labs, guides, slides, and videos. He is certified in multiple areas, including Windows Server, networking, AWS, and Palo Alto Networks, which enhances his technical training capabilities.
Coaching and Leadership Experience
Jason Yates has some experience in coaching and leadership, where he has motivated others to achieve their best. His approach focuses on elevating the learning process through creative methods and collaboration. This experience complements his extensive background in technical training and content development.
Background in Technical Roles
Before transitioning into training and content development, Jason Yates worked as a Technician at the Oregon Department of Transportation from 2010 to 2011. His technical background includes various roles that have contributed to his understanding of the industry and enhanced his training methodologies.