Erik Hazzard is a man who goes for the (garnet and) gold. From his time at the School of Information at Florida State University to his leap to San Francisco and his start-up adventures – Erik is on the move. Tallahassee to San Francisco While studying in the Information Technology program at FSU, Hazzard worked …
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Meet iSchool Alumnus: Erik Hazzard
From Startups to Google: Meet iSchool Alumnus Michael Helfrich
The month of December 2014 was a whirlwind and dream come true for technological guru and Information Technology undergraduate, Michael Helfrich. The IT student had a hefty résumé prior to commencement—from independent projects and multiple internships to organizational leadership positions and several certifications—he was fit for immediate success. Helfrich was offered a position as a Corporate Operations …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alum awarded F. William Summers Award
Kevin McLean Davis, (MLIS ’13) has been chosen by the Florida State University School of Information as the recipient of this year’s F. William Summers Award. The Summers Award is given annually to an outstanding master’s or specialist alumnus who graduated during the past calendar year. Named in honor of F. William Summers, who was a graduate …
CONTINUE READINGAcross the Sea: Meet iSchool alum Denny Windgassen
The life change from high school to college can be overwhelming. But, what if you finished high school in Germany and then pursued college in the United States? Denny Wingassen hopped the ocean with ease, moving from Germany to the United States. “My parents had won a green card/permanent resident card in the Green Card lottery,” …
CONTINUE READINGHacker for Good – Meet iSchool Alumnus: Chris Truncer
Alumnus Chris Truncer graduated from Florida State as an Information Technology major with a passion for doing good; but not in the most traditional sense. Chris is a White-Hat Hacker. He belongs to a community of professionals that turn the malicious connotation of hacking on its head. The title is used to describe a hacker that …
CONTINUE READINGMeet iSchool Alumna: Sheena O’Connors
Sheena O’Connors started at FSU in the Fall of 2004. The IT program was in its infancy then and Sheena was happy to be among the first graduates of the program. Today, Sheena is a full fledged IT woman and project manager for Black Knight Financial Services. There she exhibits the ability to problem solve …
CONTINUE READINGA Rise in the Ranks: Meet iSchool alumnus: Casey McLaughlin
People should never underestimate the job they are in; it might just lead to better opportunities. Case in point: Casey McLaughlin. While working on his undergraduate IT degree, Casey took a class called “Information Studies Practicum” where all the students were required to work at the Help Desk part-time (for free!). “The Help Desk kicked …
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