Richard Basen recently graduated from Florida State in 2017 with a B.S. in Information Technology. Previously from Oviedo, Florida, he currently works in Atlanta as a Program Manager for AT&T. Ricky manages the Technology Development Security and Compliance division at AT&T. He is responsible for monitoring the progress of web application vulnerability testing to prevent …
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News about the alumni of the CCI School of Library & Information Studies
Richard Basen: IT Alumnus and Program Manager at AT&T
Karim Rahmat: Customer Relationship Management Consultant at Tribridge & IT Alumnus
Los Angeles native, Karim Rahmat, graduated from Florida State with a B.S. in Information Technology in 2016. He currently works at Tribridge, a DXC Technology company in Tampa, as a CRM Functional Consultant. “On a day-to-day basis, I work with small to mid-size businesses, focused on gathering business requirements and customizing a CRM solution that …
CONTINUE READINGConnor Griffin is Building a Better Future in Malekula Through the Peace Corps
Connor Griffin graduated from Florida State in 2017 with two degrees: a B.A. in Philosophy and a B.S. in Information Technology. For some time, he worked as a Webmaster for ReThink Energy Florida here in Tallahassee, Florida. He then moved to Oldsmar, Florida, where he worked as a Communications Specialist at The Eye Center. A …
CONTINUE READINGStephanie Plucinsky is Inspiring the Excitement of Space at Kennedy Space Center
Stephanie Plucinsky earned a B.S. in Information, Communication, and Technology in 2015. Plucinsky made the most of her time at FSU: she was involved with organizations such as Women in IT/ICT Sharing Experiences, the Florida Public Relations Association, Peace Jam, and the Student United Way. She also worked various positions in the PR setting and …
CONTINUE READINGHarrison Minchew is Creating Mobile Solutions to Solve Real-World Problems
Ponte Vedra Beach native, Harrison Minchew, earned a B.S. in Information Technology in 2014. In his present position at Mad Mobile, Minchew leads a team of engineers focused on transforming the in-store retail experience with Concierge. Concierge, Mad Mobile’s award winning mobile solution, brings insights and digital capabilities to the sales floor enabling associates to …
CONTINUE READINGOmar Sayem Ismail Heads to D.C. to Work in Software Development
Two-time CCI graduate, Omar Sayem Ismail, has taken his skills to the Washington, D.C. area as a consultant for Oculus Group LLC, an Information Technology Consulting Company. There, Ismail is responsible for test planning, test design, and test execution as a Usability/Accessibility specialist. Ismail earned his bachelor’s degree in Communication and Digital Media Studies, whilst joining …
CONTINUE READINGChristopher Truncer: Offensive Security Lead and Co-Founder of FortyNorth Security
Christopher Truncer earned a B.S. in Information Technology from Florida State University in 2008. This Castle Rock, Colorado, native has returned to his hometown and is now the co-founder of a cybersecurity firm called FortyNorth Security. Truncer works as an Open Source Developer and Red Team Leader at FortyNorth Security, leading vulnerability tests for both …
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