L-R: Peggy Roy, Paladin’s Vice President of Education and Services, scholarship winner Tyler Steven Ude, Ward Ralston, Paladin’s Senior Staff Instructor

Poulsbo’s Paladin Data Systems Corporation recently awarded its Technology Scholarship for the year 2001 to Tyler Stephen Ude of Gig Harbor.

Ude, a recent graduate of North Mason High School, has already passed his first Microsoft Certified Professional examination, and is expected to complete the training and testing for his Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer designation before entering DeVry University this fall.

Ward Ralston, Paladin’s Senior Staff Instructor said of Ude, “It is rare to see such a proclivity for computer talent at this young age; and we are proud to cultivate this talent into a seasoned MCSE at Paladin Data Systems.”

The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification on Microsoft Windows® 2000 is the premium credential for Information Technology professionals who analyze business requirements and deploy infrastructures based on Windows 2000.

According to Peggy Roy, Paladin’s Vice President of Education and Services, the 2001 Scholarship, valued at over $15,000, includes:

• All instructor led training for the Windows 2000 MCSE courses
• Fees for all seven examinations
• Test simulation software

Paladin is a Microsoft Certified Technical Education Center offering classes in Microsoft, Oracle, A+/Network+, Java, Linux and Cisco. An authorized VUE and Sylvan Prometric Testing Facility, Paladin can certify students in a variety of specialties, including: Baan, Banyan, Cisco, A+, Network+, Linux, Lucent, Microsoft, Novell, Oracle and Sun.

Kitsap, North Mason County and Gig Harbor high school seniors interested in learning more about Paladin’s 2002 Scholarship program are encouraged to contact their school guidance counselors in September to obtain applications.