Founder of Learn IT With Mr. P | NPlotnick Tech | Educator | Consultant | Author
Neil Plotnick is a seasoned computer science educator and technology consultant with over 40 years of experience in the IT industry and in the classroom. He is the founder of NPlotnick Tech, where he offers services in AI training, cybersecurity solutions, data resilience, and professional development for educators.
Through his consulting work, Neil helps small businesses, schools, and nonprofits navigate complex technologies with practical, real-world support. His services are built on decades of hands-on experience and a commitment to clear communication, tailored solutions, and lasting impact.
Today
Neil continues to serve schools, businesses, and educators through NPlotnick Tech and his YouTube channel, Learn IT with Mr. P, where he shares accessible tech tutorials and cybersecurity content.
Whether you're looking to implement AI tools, improve cybersecurity protocols, or train your team, Neil brings decades of trusted expertise delivered with clarity, purpose, and professionalism.
Awards & Recognition
Neil’s work in both education and technology has earned him numerous national and regional honors, including:
Infosys Foundation CS Teaching Excellence Award – New England Region (2025)
CSTA IMPACT Fellow (2024–25) – Promoting inclusive and powerful approaches to computing education
Civil Air Patrol STEM Educator of the Year – Massachusetts (2023)
Cyber.org Cyber Educator of the Year (2022)
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Educator Award – Massachusetts (2023)
Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (2015) – The highest U.S. government honor for K–12 math and science teachers
Career Background
Neil graduated from Binghamton University and began his career supporting and selling technology systems in New York and Boston. He earned certifications in networking, computer repair, and printer support, before joining Ziff-Davis Publishing, where he spent 10 years in various high-impact technical roles.
At Ziff-Davis:
He served as the technical lead for a software development division that scaled from fewer than 10 employees to nearly 200 in just over a year.
At PC Week, Neil was responsible for production needs at the world’s largest tech-focused newspaper, helping launch some of the first-ever live-streamed video and audio feeds.
He also wrote the popular “Net Advisor” column, answering networking-related reader questions for over 120,000 weekly subscribers.
Neil is also the author of The IT Professional’s Guide (McGraw-Hill), a practical handbook for supporting users, managing systems, and working with vendors.
Career in Education
In 2002, Neil transitioned into education, becoming a licensed computer science and special education teacher in Massachusetts. Since then, he has taught:
Python, JavaScript, Bash, and block-based coding languages like Scratch and MakeCode
Students from a range of learning levels, focusing especially on accessibility and inclusion
He established a two-year cybersecurity pathway in his school district and is known for his hands-on, real-world teaching approach.
Neil also founded the Cybersecurity Educators Facebook group, now the world’s largest virtual community of cybersecurity teachers, with over 2,000 members.
Availability
Mon to Sat: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED
