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Ryan Hicks, CCDE #1 – (well, “technically” #20080001) is a Senior Network Architect at Calence / Insight Network Services. He specializes in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting highly complex and/or sensitive networks for customers spanning corporate, government, K12 and higher-education markets.
Over the past 13 years, Ryan has passed three CCIE labs (CCIE #5924), holding certifications in Routing and Switching, SNA/IP Integration, and Security. He is also a MCSE with experience as a COBOL and C programmer and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (focused on Information Technology at Colorado Technical University).
Recently, Ryan earned the title as the world’s first CCDE (#20080001)
- Note #1: He passed on his first attempt.
- Note #2: He became the first CCDE in the world!
Not resting on his CCDE accomplishment, he is now studying for the CCIE Service Provider and CCIE Voice labs, while also hosting Austin’s Network Engineer User’s Group.
Moving forward, Ryan will also be assisting IPexpert in their CCDE product strategies. He will play a role in product development, product review and will be actively involved in the various online communities that IPexpert utilizes for student support. The strategy is to, first, release a CCDE written product (self-study). Shortly thereafter, a CCDE practical student kit will be released. Our student kit can be used in the self-study capacity, but will also be used as course content for IPexpert’s CCDE preparation boot camp. It’s undetermined as to whether or not IPexpert will offer a CCDE written course. *Product details (outline and a firm ETA) will be announced within the next few weeks on our website.
ASK RYAN
We are currently taking questions for Ryan – questions pertaining to the CCDE certification preparation process. If you’re interested in knowing how he prepared, how he thought the practical was compared to other certifications or anything else related to his experience pertaining to the CCDE certification – please submit your questions to AskRyan@ipexpert.com. We will be selecting the top 15 to 20 questions and will post his follow-up response / answers here on our blog. *His responses will be posted within the month of January – a firm date cannot yet be provided (just keep checking our blog for updates!).
Finally, please join me in welcoming Ryan to the IPexpert Blog. I’m sure “Ryan Hicks” will become a household name (He should be after these accomplishments!) – with posts coming from him on occasion.
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Congratulations Ryan. That is a big hurdle!!!
Larry H.
CCIE #12203
Congratulations Ryan. That is a big hurdle!!!
Larry H.
CCIE #12203
Congratulation Ryan! I’m looking forward to unerstand the way you’ve prepared for this exam.
Congratulation Ryan! I’m looking forward to unerstand the way you’ve prepared for this exam.
I knew Ipexpert would be the first to market a CCDE product. Great job Wayne and Matt on partnering with Ryan Hicks! You guys are made for each other; you’re both world-class and top-notch experts!!!!!!! You guys rock! I LOVE IPEXPERT!!!!!!
I knew Ipexpert would be the first to market a CCDE product. Great job Wayne and Matt on partnering with Ryan Hicks! You guys are made for each other; you’re both world-class and top-notch experts!!!!!!! You guys rock! I LOVE IPEXPERT!!!!!!
congrats Ryan, happy to hear that.
i heard that Scott Morris(4713) and Petr lapukhov(16379) and Brian mcGahan(8593) all took the CCDE, any news from them?
congrats Ryan, happy to hear that.
i heard that Scott Morris(4713) and Petr lapukhov(16379) and Brian mcGahan(8593) all took the CCDE, any news from them?
Nwachonky – Thus far 3 people have passed the CCDE – None of the people you have mentioned above are on the “passed” list.
Nwachonky – Thus far 3 people have passed the CCDE – None of the people you have mentioned above are on the “passed” list.
Congrats Ryan!.
Wayne – you are def grabbing the right individuals :) Goodluck on 360 as you might also become the first CCDE 360 Vendor
Congrats Ryan!.
Wayne – you are def grabbing the right individuals :) Goodluck on 360 as you might also become the first CCDE 360 Vendor
CCIETalk – Thanks! We’ve got a TON of new stuff to announce – Authorized CCENT, CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, CCVP and R&S 360 – along with a Professional Services Business Unit. We’ve also got our CCIE Wireless initiative moving full-steam ahead! It’s gonna’ be a GREAT year for us! (Maybe better than we expected if our competition keeps telling their own customers to go away! ;-)
CCIETalk – Thanks! We’ve got a TON of new stuff to announce – Authorized CCENT, CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, CCVP and R&S 360 – along with a Professional Services Business Unit. We’ve also got our CCIE Wireless initiative moving full-steam ahead! It’s gonna’ be a GREAT year for us! (Maybe better than we expected if our competition keeps telling their own customers to go away! ;-)
Larry, Simon and Mark – thanks for your feedback / comments! Have a great weekend.
Larry, Simon and Mark – thanks for your feedback / comments! Have a great weekend.
Congrats to Ryan Hicks for becoming the first CCDE and to IPExpert for getting the first line draft pick of the season.
:)
Congrats to Ryan Hicks for becoming the first CCDE and to IPExpert for getting the first line draft pick of the season.
:)
wayne Lawson,
happy to hear that you guys would be announcing professional level package.
i will be interested in the ccsp track.
thanks
wayne Lawson,
happy to hear that you guys would be announcing professional level package.
i will be interested in the ccsp track.
thanks
Congrats to Ryan! And of course good job to IP Expert…….as always you’re MILES ahead of the competition! ;-)
Congrats to Ryan! And of course good job to IP Expert…….as always you’re MILES ahead of the competition! ;-)
Hello, all. Looks like there was an issue with the AskRyan@ipexpert.com email list that Wayne asked that you send your questions to. That’s why your message bounce back to you. The original email list set up was Ask_Ryan (with the underscore). Now, both of those lists work – with and without the underscore. Sorry for that! Please resend your questions for Ryan Hicks, the first CCDE…
Hello, all. Looks like there was an issue with the AskRyan@ipexpert.com email list that Wayne asked that you send your questions to. That’s why your message bounce back to you. The original email list set up was Ask_Ryan (with the underscore). Now, both of those lists work – with and without the underscore. Sorry for that! Please resend your questions for Ryan Hicks, the first CCDE…
[...] probably recognize Michael Morris’ name as he writes for NetworkWorld. IPexpert has snapped up Ryan Hicks (they have posted his biography as well) and he is helping them develop their upcoming CCDE [...]
[...] probably recognize Michael Morris’ name as he writes for NetworkWorld. IPexpert has snapped up Ryan Hicks (they have posted his biography as well) and he is helping them develop their upcoming CCDE [...]
Nice job.i am here in saudiarabia.Some peoples are interested here.If u can guide us for trcak of ccde.I am teacing ccna ccnp here to professionals
Nice job.i am here in saudiarabia.Some peoples are interested here.If u can guide us for trcak of ccde.I am teacing ccna ccnp here to professionals
How many CCDE in in the world, can you tell me please link and information ,
Best Regards.
Kemal – CCNP
This is the link to the unofficial “CCDE Hall of Fame”:
http://cciehof.weebly.com/ccde-hall-of-fame.html
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Marko Milivojevic – CCIE #18427
Senior Technical Instructor – IPexpert
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