User:Wpanek/William panek

William Panek is an Author and CEO of Stellacon Corporation.

William Panek was born in New Jersey and moved around while growing up. William served honorably in the United States Air Force as a Security Policeman. William was stationed in Minot, ND and in Torrejon, Spain. William served in Desert Storm / Desert Shield. After being honorably discharged, William went back to school and received his college degree in Computer Programming.

After many successful years in the computer industry, William decided that he could better use his talents and his personality as an instructor. He started teaching for computer schools all over the country.

In 1998 William became CEO of Stellacon Corporation. Stellacon has become one of New England’s most respected training and consulting companies. Stellacon is also a two-time winner of the Best Computer School award in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

William is also the Author of multiple computer books published by Sybex (Wiley). William has written books on such subjects as Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Microsoft Hyper-V.

In 2008, William was diagnosed with Meniere's Disease. Meniere's Disease attacks and destroys the inner ear causing balance issues and vertigo. In 2010, William underwent treatment to kill the balance nerve in his left ear. Due to the treatment, William has lost most of his hearing in the left side.

William currently lives in New Hampshire with his wife and two girls. In his spare time he likes to golf, ski, and snowmobile. William is also a commercially rated helicopter pilot.

William Panek is certified as a MCP®, MCP+I®, MCSA®, MCSA® W/SECURITY & MESSAGING, MCSE – NT (3.51 & 4.0)®, MCSE – 2000 & 2003®, MCSE W/SECURITY & MESSAGING, MCDBA®, MCT®, MCTS®, MCITP®, CCNA®, CHFI®, as well as many other industry certifications.