When Justin Brandon was a child, he loved to take things apart to figure out how they worked. As an eight-year-old, he got his hands on a computer and discovered that he could actually change and improve the programs. After serving in the military and working with computers in a variety of settings, Justin wanted a career where he could combine his extensive experience in computers and training. Now he糖心vlog短视频檚 at Pace, completing a degree in computer studies with a focus on cybersecurity and computer forensics.
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