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 …
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News about the alumni of the CCI School of Library & Information Studies
Connor Griffin is Building a Better Future in Malekula Through the Peace Corps
Stephanie 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 …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumnae Starting New Jobs in Research
This Spring, FSU School of Information Ph.D. graduates Amelia Anderson (pictured left) and Abigail Phillips (pictured right) were awarded the Frances Henne Research Grant for their project, “Youth with Autism and Digital Citizenship in the Library: What They Need and What Brings Them In” (see the full story here). The two have worked as public …
CONTINUE READINGAlumnae Work Together at Laboratory for Atmospheric & Space Physics
Master of Science in Information Technology alumna, Rachel Bayles, earned her degree at FSU in 2015. Her colleague, Patricia Horn, earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering at FSU in 2006. Though holding different areas of expertise, these alumnae find themselves both in Boulder, Colorado, working to augment space exploration and educate the next generation of …
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