Daniel A. Galant
Instructor

Daniel A. Galant (MCT; MCTS: SharePoint; MCTS: Office Communications Server; MCITP: Enterprise Administrator; MCSA: Messaging and Security; MCSE: Security;) is a recognized expert and trainer in Windows networking, Exchange, and SharePoint. As a Mindsharp instructor, Daniel enjoys chatting with students about technology and how it can be adopted in various business scenarios.

Microsoft has acknowledged Daniel's professional contributions by twice awarding him the prestigious title of Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Windows Networking.

Daniel was one of the primary instructors on several Microsoft National Partner Education tours including Windows Server 2003, Office 2003 Deployment, and Exchange 2003 with Windows Mobile 5. In addition, Daniel has presented several webcasts for Microsoft on the various aspects of Exchange and Mobility functionality.

As owner and founder of NetDesignIT Solutions, based in Saint Charles, Missouri, Daniel focuses on Microsoft technologies. For the past 10 years he has provided training as a Microsoft Certified Trainer with a focus on Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange, and now SharePoint.

Daniel was first bitten by the computer bug when he bought an Atari 400 just before the dawn of time. Since those days he has managed to turn that hobby into a full-time activity. Daniel never tires of delving into the wonder and magic that makes computing so fascinating.

When not in the classroom, Daniel enjoys computer gaming, watching the Sci-Fi Channel, and regular trips to Disneyworld where sometimes he even turns off his cell phone.