The IT industry encompasses various disciplines including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data analytics. As businesses across multiple sectors embrace digitalization, the demand for IT solutions and expertise has surged, catalyzing unprecedented growth and opportunity. IT professionals aim to cultivate a culture of innovation among their knowledge seekers, encouraging them to explore emerging technologies, think critically and devise creative solutions to complex challenges.
Tech mentors, with their extensive knowledge and practical experience across these domains, are well-equipped to impart current industry best practices and real-world applications to their trainees. This proficiency has enabled businesses to innovate, streamline operations and enhance their global market reach more efficiently.
By customizing training programs to accommodate individual learning styles, preferences and career aspirations, IT trainers employ assessments, adaptive learning platforms and personalized feedback to tailor content and optimize learning outcomes. Through visionary leadership and expertise, IT professionals drive technological innovation, overcoming learning challenges and fostering growth in the IT sector.
Dwayne Natwick—CEO, Principal Cloud and Security Training Architect of Captain Hyperscaler LLC—specializes in providing high-quality technical and professional training across diverse industries. Under his leadership, the organization focuses on preparing professionals to navigate the complexities of multiple IT technologies. Through comprehensive training programs and a commitment to real-world application, he equips individuals and businesses with the skills needed to thrive in today’s digital world.
Building Risk Awareness
Captain Hyperscaler was founded out of a passion for sharing knowledge and expertise in technology and cybersecurity. Dwayne was driven by a strong inclination towards teaching and mentoring, aimed to extend this passion on a larger scale through the creation of the company. Initially, this venture began as a freelance training opportunity for various organizations but soon evolved into a platform providing high-quality technical and professional training to businesses.
With extensive experience in training and having completed numerous courses, Dwayne observed that many programs focus narrowly on certification exam content, often neglecting the broader value to the organizations sponsoring their employees. His mission is to deliver a high-touch, white-glove training experience that not only prepares students to pass exams but also imparts knowledge and skills directly applicable to their organization’s needs.
Dwayne’s short-term objectives and long-term goals are harmoniously aligned. Recognizing the persistent demand for training, the company is committed to ensuring its offerings remain relevant and aligned with current and future trends. This commitment includes building risk awareness across executive, technical and user groups through training programs covering AI, blockchain, cloud, and cybersecurity.
Emulating Admirable Leaders
Dwayne has always aspired to be in a leadership position. Within teams, his supervisors have consistently recognized his leadership capabilities, often treating him as a de facto leader in their absence. Many of his leadership traits are derived from the leaders he has admired throughout his career, as well as learning from traits he found less admirable.
One of his primary goals as a leader is to treat people with respect, believing that respect is reciprocated. This reflects an adaptation of the “golden rule” to treat others the way one wishes to be treated. He firmly believes in having the interests of his team at heart and advocating for them when necessary.
The Importance of Industry Knowledge
As a leader and trainer, Dwayne is dedicated to fostering a culture of learning and development within his organization. He actively supports his team in pursuing opportunities to enhance their skills and deepen their industry knowledge.
This commitment to growth extends to customers as well, with a mission to help them “Skill Up Like a Super Hero™.” Through this approach, Dwayne ensures that both his team and clients are continually advancing and thriving in their respective fields.
Creating Role-Based Training Programs
Dwayne takes a distinctive approach to professional and technical training, diverging from the standard commoditized training that solely prepares individuals for certification. Instead, the company aims for students to achieve certification while acquiring the practical skills necessary for their specific job roles.
This philosophy is encapsulated in the “Skill Up Like a Super Hero™” approach, where students are guided through Origin stories and Hero sagas. These narratives not only prepare students for exams but also emphasize the application of skills relevant to their organizations.
This innovative method of creating training programs that are skills and role-based provides extensive benefits across various industries and communities. He addresses the needs of technical staff, executives and end-users alike. In fields such as cybersecurity, AI and cloud technologies, businesses must lower costs through automation and efficient operations while also understanding and mitigating associated risks.
Dwayne’s unique approach, through Origin stories and Hero sagas, equips professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate challenges effectively. This innovative method engages and inspires learners but also ensures they gain practical insights and expertise to excel in their careers.
Exploring Innovative Methods to Skill Up
At Captain Hyperscaler, the team is constantly exploring innovative methods to help clients “Skill Up Like a Super Hero™.” This commitment includes seeking out innovative training in areas such as AI, blockchain and cybersecurity frameworks. Dwayne partners with forward-thinking certification providers like AI CERTs and AKYLADE, known for their ability to deliver comprehensive, high-quality content efficiently. Recognizing that time is a precious resource, these providers offer training programs that are rich in content yet designed to fit into shorter time frames.
By leveraging these innovative certification programs, Dwayne ensures that clients gain the essential skills and knowledge needed to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. These training modules are not only intensive and practical but also tailored to meet the dynamic demands of the industry.
This approach allows professionals to enhance their expertise without sacrificing significant amounts of time, aligning with Captain Hyperscaler’s goal of delivering impactful, efficient training solutions.
Mastering Strategic Partnerships in Technology
Strategic partnerships and alliances at Captain Hyperscaler are approached based on industry trends in technology and market demand. This strategy includes investments in advancements in AI, blockchain and cybersecurity frameworks. These partnerships are also established to position the company with a competitive advantage.
Developing a Motivating Culture
When hiring and developing a team, Dwayne prioritizes attitude and passion above all else. He firmly believes that with the right attitude and self-belief, everyone is capable of learning and growing. Passionate individuals who believe in the company’s mission are instrumental in driving success. Dwayne has seen firsthand how many companies falter due to a lack of a clear mission and an uninspiring culture.
At Captain Hyperscaler, fostering an inclusive culture is a core value. This inclusive approach extends to everyone involved—trainers, client directors and the participants in their training programs. The culture at Captain Hyperscaler is designed to ensure that every team member feels a sense of ownership and responsibility for the company’s success.
This collective ownership is not limited to the executive level but is encouraged throughout the entire organization, promoting a motivated and cohesive workforce dedicated to achieving shared goals.
A Priority for Every Organization
Over the past five years, Dwayne has dedicated significant time to building a personal brand, which evolved into the company—Captain Hyperscaler. The goal is to continue developing this brand and expanding services to provide high-quality training that is both technical and focused on building cybersecurity awareness for users and organizations. The company aims to foster a risk-aware culture within every organization, from top to bottom.
Additionally, he has also devoted time to mentoring others in project management, leadership and cybersecurity through various mentorship programs. Collaborating with other leaders in AI and cybersecurity, efforts are being made to raise awareness about cybersecurity threats, including cyberbullying, for users of all ages.
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence and machine learning has highlighted the need for a deeper understanding of the ethical use of information. It is an area in which the founder is actively working to build greater awareness.
