WALDORF, MD, May 15, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Nicholas Berry Jr. has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Berry is a distinguished solutions architect at Planet Technologies, where he has been instrumental in advancing the technological capabilities of various agencies. With a focus on mission-driven solutions, he collaborates with agencies to identify their needs and develop strategies tailored to address those needs. His recent work with the office of personnel management exemplifies his expertise, as he led the transition of their legacy system to a cloud environment using Azure, D365 and M365. This transformation enabled the agency to move away from a paper-based retirement system, shifting entirely to a cloud-based platform. Furthermore, Mr. Berry's efforts secured full Authorization to Operate (ATO) for the system, ensuring its seamless functionality.

Mr. Berry began his career in 2002 as a double agent at Geek Squad, where he honed his technical skills. In 2012, he accepted a position as a system engineer at BAE Systems Information Technology, further developing his expertise in system architecture. From 2014 to 2025, Mr. Berry was an Azure architect/engineer at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he played a crucial role in implementing advanced cloud solutions. Meanwhile, his tenure as a cloud architect with the Army National Guard from 2020 to 2025 saw him contribute significantly to national defense technology initiatives.

In addition to his professional roles, Mr. Berry is deeply committed to knowledge-sharing. Seven years ago, he founded a mentorship program in memory of his younger brothers, who had a passion for helping others. The program focuses on guiding individuals aspiring to enter the IT field by providing instruction in foundational and advanced technology concepts. Mr. Berry also offers comprehensive support in skill development, resume-building and interview preparation and has successfully helped over 10 individuals secure IT jobs through this program.

Mr. Berry's academic achievements have been pivotal in his career success. He earned a Bachelor of Technology in cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism from the University of Maryland Global Campus in 2023, graduating summa cum laude. In 2024, he completed coursework in generative artificial intelligence solutions at Johns Hopkins University. He also holds numerous certifications from Microsoft and Cisco in Azure, AI and security.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Berry has hosted a podcast since 2024. He is actively involved in civic organizations as a sponsor for Best Kids and a senior server administrator for Discord. Additionally, he contributed as an AI consultant for Skool from 2022 to 2023, a content developer/support administrator for Plugged Inn from 2019 to 2022, and a cloud subject matter expert for 2K in 2016.

Mr. Berry attributes his success to his unwavering determination and perseverance in overcoming obstacles and challenges. He firmly believes persistence and forward momentum are key to achieving one's goals, no matter the difficulties encountered.

In his personal life, Mr. Berry values spending time with his family and mentoring others. He is a loving husband to Temitope Berry and a devoted father to Noah and Christian Berry Jr. Looking ahead, Mr. Berry aspires to advance artificial intelligence technology while ensuring its security and safeguarding humanity from potential risks. His dedication to education and responsible interaction with evolving technology underscores his commitment to innovation and societal well-being.

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