The Story Behind the Cape

What started as a teenager taking apart computers became a mission to help neighbors who just needed someone they could trust.

I've been working on computers since I was 15 years old. Back then, it was just curiosity—cracking open cases, figuring out why things worked (or didn't), and learning by doing. That curiosity never went away.

I turned that passion into formal training at ATI Career Training Center, earning my A+ certification. Later, I completed a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from Western Governors University, then a Master's in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. Along the way, I earned my CEH, CHFI, Linux+, and more.

But Superhero PC Repair was never about credentials on paper. It was about being there for people in my community who didn't know where to turn when their computer died, when a virus locked them out, or when they just needed someone to speak plain English instead of tech jargon.

Why "Superhero"?

Not because I wear a cape (though that would be fun). It's because when someone's computer fails them—when they've lost photos, can't do their work, or feel helpless against a scam popup—showing up and fixing it feels like saving the day. At least a little.

I've always believed computer repair shouldn't cost an arm and a leg, and you shouldn't have to talk to someone across the ocean reading from a script. You should be able to call someone local, someone who shows up, someone who actually cares whether it works after they leave.

The Journey

2003–2004

ATI Career Training Center

Electronic Technology diploma. Got A+ certified. This is where tinkering became a real skill.

2006–2008

Gun Barrel Computers

First real tech job. Hardware repair, software troubleshooting, malware removal. Learned the craft hands-on.

2008

Superhero PC Repair Born

Made it official. Started serving the Cedar Creek Lake area—Mabank, Gun Barrel City, Athens, and beyond.

2008–2014

Kemp ISD

Technical Assistant managing 1,000+ devices. Balanced day job with side business, helping neighbors after hours.

2015–2022

Systems Administrator

Moved to a local community college. Servers, cloud services, MFA rollouts. Kept learning, kept helping.

2022–Present

Information Security

Transitioned into security full-time. The cape traded for compliance frameworks—but still a hero at heart.

Credentials & Training

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
  • CompTIA Linux+ / LPIC-1
  • CompTIA Project+
  • M.S. Cybersecurity & Information Assurance — WGU
  • B.S. Information Technology — WGU
  • ATI Career Training Center Graduate

These days, I work full-time in information security for a local community college. The side work has slowed down, but Superhero PC Repair isn't gone. It's just... selective. If you're local and really need help, reach out. I still answer when I can.

Thanks for being part of the journey.

— Robert