Aidan Cortes

Aidan Cortes specializes in networking certifications and hands-on IT learning for Cert Empire. With experience across Linux, Cisco, and network automation, he helps professionals strengthen their networking foundations and build confidence for real-world projects.

Work Experience

Started with Linux and IT support before focusing on networking and Cisco technologies. Worked on enterprise networking, automation, and mentoring teams preparing for certifications.

My Top Interests

Networking labs, Cisco technologies, Linux systems, mentoring learners, building network automation scripts, and supporting hands-on certification success.

Industry Expertise

Networking certifications, Cisco routing and switching, enterprise network design, Linux systems, IT automation, and guiding learners through certification preparation.

Fom the Author:

Hey, I’m Aidan. My career in IT started with Linux and helpdesk support, but networking was what really caught my interest. Learning how data moves, how systems connect, and how to build reliable networks pushed me into Cisco technologies and deeper into IT infrastructure. Like a lot of learners, I didn’t have everything figured out in the beginning. I spent late nights in labs, breaking things and fixing them again until it finally clicked. That’s why I like writing for Cert Empire, I know how confusing networking concepts can feel, and my goal is to make them easier to understand. Over the years, I’ve worked on enterprise networking setups, helped teams prepare for Cisco exams, and shared what I’ve learned through mentoring. What I enjoy most is seeing others finally “get it” when a tough topic makes sense or when someone passes an exam they thought was impossible. Outside of IT, I’m usually experimenting with automation scripts, playing guitar, or finding a new coffee shop to spend hours studying in. Networking is more than a job for me, it’s a craft I love to explore and share.

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CCNA 200-301 Exam Cost 2026: Full Breakdown

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