Michael Simko
About Michael Simko
Michael Simko is a Principal Architect and Instructor at Kinney Group Inc in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he has worked since 2018. He holds multiple degrees and certifications in political science, criminal justice, network security, and various Splunk and VMware specializations.
Work at Kinney Group
Michael Simko has been employed at Kinney Group Inc since 2007, where he currently serves as Principal Architect & Instructor. His role involves architecting and designing solutions for Splunk, contributing to the company's Splunk Practice. He has been instrumental in pre-sales activities, introducing customers to Splunk and presenting at various user groups. His tenure at Kinney Group spans over 17 years, during which he has developed a strong expertise in Splunk technologies.
Education and Expertise
Michael Simko studied at the University of Dayton, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, both completed from 1991 to 1995. He furthered his education at Capitol Technology University, obtaining a Master of Science in Network Security from 2005 to 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in various technical areas, including scripting languages, storage solutions, and VMware implementation.
Background
Before joining Kinney Group, Michael Simko worked at CACI as a Senior Engineer from 2001 to 2007 and at CNSI as a Senior Systems Administrator for 11 months in 2000 to 2001. His diverse work experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of systems administration and engineering, which he applies in his current role.
Achievements
Michael Simko holds multiple Splunk certifications, including Certified Architect, Certified Consultant, Certified Sales Engineer, Certified Administrator, and Certified Knowledge Manager. He has also been a member of the Splunk Trust from 2018 to 2020. His skills include proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell, PERL, PHP, ASP, and Powershell, as well as experience with storage solutions like NetApp and Pure Storage.
Specializations
Michael specializes in the Splunk App for Enterprise Security (SIEM) and the Splunk App for PCI Compliance. His expertise extends to VMware Implementation Services, where he holds VCP 4/5, vCloud, and VTSP certifications. This specialization enhances his ability to deliver comprehensive solutions in the fields of security and compliance.