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Millions of job opportunities.More than anything else, the best thing about technology today is that there are millions of open job requisitions waiting for those with the skills to fill them.

Beyond that are all the other jobs in every industry that require tech familiarity and skills. You don’t need to be aiming for a career in tech for your career to benefit from your knowledge of it.

Tech4All was conceived to show many New York-area job seekers how they can prepare themselves with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue these available jobs. We are hosting Tech4All in partnership with the United Federation of Teachers and thank them for the use of their facility, but today’s attendees are not all graduating students. They are also parents whose children are grown freeing them to return to the world of work. Military veterans returning from their service with wonderful skills and experience. Experienced workers who feel the need to change careers. They are men, women, boys, girls, and truly a “gorgeous mosaic” of all races, creeds, and colors.

Like myself, all our presenters and moderators deeply appreciate the successful careers tech has enabled us to enjoy. It has been rewarding work, helping others be productive and successful by using the technologies we provide. At some point along our careers we benefited from others in the industry who had gone before. This is our opportunity to continue the Tech industry tradition of paying it forward.

We thank all our sponsors, partners, moderators, participants, and volunteers for everything they’ve contributed.

Please thank us by listening, learning, and using what you find here at Tech4All to launch your successful, high-paying, deeply rewarding career in tech.

Angel L. Piñeiro Jr.Founder of Tech4All

Morning AgendaAll morning sessions take place in the Michael Mulgrew Room

9:15 am Opening Ceremonies: • Color Guard // Star of the Sea-Sea Cadet Corp • Emcee // Sterling Roberson, SVP, Unified Federation of Teachers • National Anthem // Emma Park-Hazel • Opening Statement // Tech4All Founder, Angel Pineiro, SVP, Agilant Solutions, Inc.

9:45 am Welcome Message // Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.10:00 am Keynote - Working in a Post Degree World: Why job role-based,

pre-employment training is the wave of the future. // Todd Thibodeaux, CEO, CompTIA

10:45 am Break // Technology Fair11:00 am Why CTE?

• Sterling Roberson, Senior VP United Federation of Teachers • John Widlund, Executive Director, Career and Technical Education, NYC Department of Education

11:15 am Skilling Humans for Future of Work • Sheetal Rishis, Global Cognitive and Data Leader, IBM

11:45 am Lunch • “Rise Up” // Emma Park-Hazel • Wecome from UFT President Michael Mulgrew • Success Testimonies • Miguel Ortiz, Systems Architect, Verizon • William Mendez, Director, Friedman CyZen LLC • Joseph Laub, Chief Information Officer, John Jay College • Cristal Espejo, Business Analyst Project Mgr, Morgan Stanley • Arnold Ramsaran, Network Engineer, The National September 11th Memorial & Museum

Angel L. Pineiro Jr. is a highly credible hands-on service executive with over three decades of experience in the information technology industry. He has long been a champion of providing educational opportunities for young people entering the marketplace. He is frequently invited to serve as a speaker and panelist at IT Forums worldwide. He was invited to the White House by President Obama and then again by President Trump to discuss strategies for workforce development. He appeared on TV with US Congressman Joe Crowley (D-NY) in support for his

On-the-Job Training Act. Angel served as a panelist in a briefing for Capitol Hill staffers on “Attitudes toward a Career in IT” spearheaded by Congressman Roskam (R-IL) and Congresswoman Sanchez (D-CA) to form and populate the Congressional Caucus on Small Business IT. He was a guest speaker at U.S. News STEM Solutions Presents “Workforce of Tomorrow” conference. Angel has positively influenced the lives and careers of 10,000+ people in technology across the globe. In his current role as SVP for Agilant Solutions, he has hired over 1,000 entry-level computer repair technicians, where the vast majority came from underserved and at-risk communities. He was featured in Hispanic Executive Magazine, Mar 2015 http://hispanicexecutive.com/2015/angel-pineiro/

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MMFinding the Tech in Non-Tech Schools • Electrical // Gabriel Garcia, CTE Electrical Teacher, Transit Tech CTE High School • Airplane Maintenance // Jose Vaz, CTE Teacher, Aviation CTE High School • Automotive // Miguel Sierra, CTE Automotive Teacher, Thomas Edison CTE High School • Film & Media // Kayon Pryce, Principal, Brooklyn STEAM CenterGeneral Q&A

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Job Market & Salaries // Nancy Hammervik, EVP, Industry Relations, CompTIA

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Keynote: Working in a Post Degree WorldWhy job role-based, pre-employment training is the

wave of the future.

If autonomous vehicles were perfected tomorrow where would all those people work? What if an AI breakthrough was developed that made lawyers and accountants obsolete? What would we do? How would we retrain all those individuals quickly for other positions? Our current education market built on the premise that a degree is the end all be all won’t serve us well in a world with substantial job turnover and dislocation. We need a model that allows individuals to reskill and upskill more quickly while emphasizing the soft skills and business acumen employers are demanding today. Mr. Thibodeaux will describe such a model and talk about how industries can put it to work to fill their current and future needs.

Todd ThibodeauxTodd Thibodeaux is the President and Chief Executive Officer of CompTIA, the leading non-profit trade association for the global technology industry. CompTIA represents more than 2,000 member companies and 3,000 business partners spanning the worldwide technology industry.

Since joining the organization in 2008, Thibodeaux has led the expansion of

CompTIA’s commitment to advancing industry growth through education and training programs, market intelligence and research, networking events, professional certifications and public advocacy.

One of the issues Mr. Thibodeaux has been most vocal and engaged on is the need for new policies, programs, straegies, and tactics to assure that there are sufficient numbers of workers to fill the employment needs of the global tech industry. Under his leadership, CompTIA has launched a series of initiatives to deepen the pool of qualified job candidates.

He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Willmington (Bachelor of Science, economics, 1988) and George Mason University (Master’s degree in economics, 1997).

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Success Testimonies

Miguel Ortiz

There are many differnet paths to success in technology careers. With a little ambition and the will to learn, you can bring yourself from a rough spot all the way to a successful career. Hear from five of the success stories from right here in your backyard as they tell you how they went about securing a spot for themselves and their future in the world of tech!

Miguel Ortiz is a Security Architect for Verizon Enterprise Sales helping Fortune 500 companies build security solutions for DDoS attacks, managed SIEM, MSS premise based and SaaS solutions. Having gained his IT experience from IBM and computer programming courses at New York City Technical College and Pace University, he received his Bachelor of Business Administration (BAA) degree in Accounting from Pace

University in 1990. His career has taken him from Spanish Harlem, where he was born and raised, up through the ranks of companies such as IBM, Verizon, American Catholic, UBS, and Bear Stearns. One of his proudest accomplishments was piloting IBM Skills Discovery, a personal computing application training program.

William MendezWilliam Mendez is a founding member and Director at Friedman CyZen, a cybersecurity firm where he helps companies protect against emerging cyber-attacks. Born and raised in the South Bronx, graduating high school at age 16, William then completed basic training in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve while attending multiple colleges in Florida and New York, attaining a degree in Computer Science. He then worked for the Department of Defense

as a computer scientist, then as an Information System Security Professional with the Defense Security Service. William holds an Associate of Science in Computer Science from NYC College of Technology, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from NYU Polytechnic, a Master of Engineering in Network Information Systems from Stevens Institute of Technology, and is a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP).

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Student Success Story: Queens College

“The things I learned at Cisco Networking Academy all came together and empowered me to address the challenges that were coming at me. Had I not had that discipline, I could easily have failed at the job.”

If technology is your calling, chief information officer (CIO) might well be your dream job. For many, being a CIO is the pinnacle of success in ICT. But you might also assume that the journey to the CIO office requires a degree in engineering or computer science and a long career in ICT.

As a former musician, construction worker, systems programmer, and Cisco® Networking Academy® instructor, Joseph Laub hopes that his eclectic career teaches one important lesson: you don't have to start with a dream to achieve one.

Joe never dreamed that at the age of 37 he would be the deputy CIO of John Jay College of Criminal

Justice in New York City. “I am proud of the fact that I took a nontraditional approach in my education and my career. That doesn't take anything away from people with back-grounds in engineering or computer science. I'm just glad that I can show people there are other paths to your dreams.”

Like a lot of high school students, Joe had no idea what he wanted to do after he graduated. He freely admits to having been an under-achiever in high school. Joe explains that he was finally motivated to study harder after he worked on a construction crew to help pay his way through college.

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“It taught me that I wasn't cut out to do road construction for a living, so I’d better pay more attention in school.”

He went to a community college to study music, and then tried to transfer to Queens College in New York to continue his studies. But when he found out that they were going to make him start over, he decided not to pursue his music career and picked up a course catalog to see what other classes were available. “The only class I could get into was a graduate level social research class. That led me to working in the sociology department as a statistical analysis systems (SAS) programmer.”

Joseph LaubRaised on a 50-acre farm in Pennsylvania, Joseph Laub is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in NYC. Originally going to community college to study music, Joseph transferred to Queens College in NYC, taking Cisco Networking Academy courses, later becoming an instructor. When John Jay College was setting up its Cisco Networking Academy program, an instructor atended Joseph’s class at QC, suggesting that he apply for a senior network manager position in the John Jay ICT department, supporting 12,000 undergrads and 2,000 graduate students. Joseph later became the deputy CIO, and today is the CIO.

Cristal EspejoCristal Espejo is one of four siblings raised by a single mother of Dominican heritage. Despite challenges of income adversity and limited resources, Cristal navigated the Bronx public school system and completed her Bachelor’s Degree from Manhattanville College. Upon finding herself unemployed after graduation, she decided to enroll in the NPower Technology Service Corps program. This enrollment was the turning point for launching her career in technology. After receiving her A+ certification, she progressed from being an intern to working full time as a Technology Business Analyst and Project Manager at Morgan Stanley. She recently pursued her AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification and accepted a role as a Consultant. During her free time, she enjoys running, photography and salsa dancing. Cristal attributes much of her success to her faith and the support of her family and friends.

Arnold RamsaranArnold Ramsaran is a Network Engineer for the National September 11th Memorial & Museum and an ITQ Instructor with Cisco Networking Academy for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he trains U.S. Navy training officers on naval bases. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and is currently pursuing his Masters of Science degree in Cybersecurity. Arnold liked building and working with computers from an early age. Growing up in the NYC public school system, the only programs available to him at the time in his zoned middle and high school were Computer Science programming. After attending technical schools geared for industry certifications without success, he discovered Cisco Networking Academy. He has been Cisco Certified now for over ten years.

“For me, it matters that we drive technology as an equalizing force, as an enabler for everyone around the world.”

-Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google

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Why CTE?

Skilling Humans for the Future of Work

A 4-year degree is no longer a requirement for many of today’s skilled labor jobs. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about CTE High Schools and the offerings they have for a jump-start to a successful career!

Sterling RobersonRecipient of numerous civic and labor awards, Sterling Roberson is a member of the New York City Career and Technical Education Advisory Council and sits on the NYS United Teachers Board of Directors, the NYSUT Career and Technical Education Committee, and the Executive Committee of the NYC NAACP. Sterling graduated the inaugural class of the Substitute Vocational Assistant (SVA) Program. Renamed “Success Via Apprenticeship,”

this five-year internship launched him into full-time teaching in technical electronics, the precursor of today’s CTE. After seven years as violence prevention facilitator and school safety specialist for UFT’s Victim Support Program and the union’s School Safety Department, he serves as Vice President for Career and Technical Education high schools, organizing national conferences bringing together CTE educators, experts and industry partners.

John WidlundJohn Widlund has spent over thirty years of his adult life in Career and Technical Education. As a teacher, principal and now Executive Director of CTE, he leads with passion and a belief that all children can achieve at a high level and that CTE is an ideal college and career readiness strategy. He is also a proud graduate of McKee CTE High School as well as the Success Via Apprenticeship program.

With the astronomical advances in technological innovations, there is an urgent need for humans to acquire new skills and stay relevant. As the machines become smarter, there is a growing need for new collar skilling which is embodied in technology. Irrespective of the professional specialization each one of us would require basic knowledge to be able to interact and leverage technological opportunities. This session will focus on latest trends in new skills related to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Intelligent Process Automation. The speaker will discuss how these trends are creating the need for evolution of education related to new skills required in the fourth industrial revolution.

Sheetal RishiSheetal Rishi is a Cognitive Data Leader at IBM responsible for solutioning business problems with IBM Watson’s Artificial Intelligence technology using dark data residing in various formats including text, voice, images, and videos. She has held a number of roles at IBM including building strategic partnerships from Watson and Cloud platform with Global System Integrators and Independent Software Vendors, head of Banking Product Management ,and Cognitive Value consulting partner. Before IBM, Sheetal led several stategic consulting engagements in Asia, Europe, and North America working at McKinsey & Company and CitiBank’s North America Corporate Re-engineering team. Living in NY with her husband who is a doctor and their three lovely children, Sheetal is passionate about fostering relationships between man and machine for the broader goodness of humanity.

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Learn how underwater drones are being used to support more sustainable cities, the diverse group of young people building them right here in the South Bronx, and how to get started in tech long before a college diploma.

Gabriel is the Co-Founder of Duro UAS, a manufacturer of unmanned autonomous systems, i.e. drones, for maritime applications, and Duro Workforce, an engineering and entrepreneurship training provider. He has over a decade of operational experience in business and politics and has lectured on the topics of urban sustainability, advanced manufacturing, and workforce development at New York University’s Urban Future Lab, Barnard College, Parsons School of Design, and the City

College of New York. Gabriel has an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business and a BA in Political Science from SUNY Purchase College.

WorkshopsUnderwater Drones // Gabriel Foreman • Co-Founder, Duro UAS / Duro Workforce

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Making games is a “team sport” that requires people from a variety of backgrounds to collaborate on many levels from creative to technical. With the growth of the games industry on all facets from business to use of advanced technology such as mixed reality, turning your passion into a viable career in the industry is more than possible, especially for those in tech. This workshop will give an introduction to the games industry and focus in on tech careers specifically.

As a games industry entrepreneur who has held many types of positions (Development Director, Producer, Programmer, etc.), Sean has worked on over 50 published projects ranging from small to large multi-million-dollar AAA games, across many platforms (iOS & Android, web, consoles, PC), for his own startup and large corporations (Nickelodeon, 2K Games). That experience has given Sean a deep and well-rounded perspective on the business and technical aspects of game development which he uses to create games that excite marketing managers, media, and most importantly the players!

Tech Careers in Gaming // Sean R Scott • Sr Product Manager, Nickelodeon

Youth often view schoolwork as irrelevant to their life in the context of defining a pathway to careers and college. The workshop will describe programs with real-world context for middle, high school and college students by making learning relevant. The NYATLAS program has created opportunities for participation in Apprenticeship opportunities in high-demand careers.

Ted Gershon has over fifty years experience in Career and Technical Education. Ted served as Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Education in New Jersey and was responsible for all education and workforce training in state operated facilities. He Served in the Clinton Administration with the U.S..Department of Education and with the White House Empowerment Zone Task Force in the Office of the Vice President of the United States. He served for nine years as Associate Vice President at

Columbia University, responsible for facilitating workforce development programs for community residents. Currently he serves as Senior Workforce Advisor at the Consortium for Worker Education.

Transport Careers // Ted Gershon • Sr Workforce Advisor, Consortium for Worker Education

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Seven basic myths about technology careers stand between tweens, teens, and choosing a career path as a technologist. So, join author, podcaster, social innovator and CEO of Creating IT Futures, Charles Eaton, as he busts all seven fallacies one by one.

• “Technology is all about coding, math, and science” • “Working in Technology requires a 4-year college degree” • “If it’s not at Facebook or Google, it’s not a technology job” • “A tech career means being stuck at a desk.” • “Money is the main benefit of a tech job.” • “Kids don’t listen to their parents.” • “Tech jobs are going overseas.”

Eaton assails these misconceptions using recent research and real-life anecdotes that illustrate the solution to filling our nation’s “Tech Skills Gap” is mentoring the next gneration of technologists, not just training a new wave of technicians.

While filling two charitable executive roles as Executive Vice President of Social Innovation at CompTIA and as CEO of the Creating IT Futures Foundation, Charles Eaton helps populations that are under-represented in IT and individuals who are lacking in opportunity to prepare for, secure and be successful in information technology careers. Under Eaton’s direction, Creating IT Futures has expanded its scope to cultivate best practices in American workforce development and tech-related STEM education. Eaton joined CompTIA and Creating IT Futures in June 2010 and has more than two decades of non-profit management experience. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Duke University and has four kids, ranging from elementary school-age to young adult.

Myths about Tech Jobs // Charles Eaton • CEO, Creating IT Futures

Artificial intelligence is shaping our lives in ways that are obvious (Alexa, Siri, Google) and in many ways that are not. The session will take a look at both, and help you understand how AI and machine learning will impact society for decades to come. Learn what industries are likely to undergo the most rapid change from AI including medicine, design, travel and leisure, education and more.

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Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe? // Todd Thibodeaux • CEO, CompTIA

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Join Cisco Systems Engineers and Per Scholas to learn the career trajectory of Cisco System Engineers in NYC whom assist customers in securing information and networked systems; Learn about the NYC customers they support, whom respond to security events; plus, protect systems from cybersecurity risks, threats and vulnerabilities. The projected job growth demand in CyberSecurity is expected to rise to 6 million globally by 2019, with a projected shortfall of 1.5 million qualified candidates. Learn from Per Scholas how you can obtain the necessary IT skills you would need to be employed in this industry as either a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Incident Responder, Security Analyst, Vulnerability Analyst, Threat Intelligence Analyst or Security Administrator. Be inspired to know that any organization with a network hires individuals with the necessary IT Cyber Skills!

Eduardo Herandez has been a Technical Instructor at Per Scholas since 2013 and recently took on the role of Senior Director of Program Design and Technical Instruction. Per Scholas is a non-profit organization which focuses on training and placing individuals from often overlooked communities in a technology career. Beginning in 2015, Eduardo has worked closely with the Cisco Networking Academy focusing on designing the curricula leveraging the Academy’s resources to enhance the student

experience. Additionally, he is a certified academy instructor in CCNA routing and switching and CCNA Cyber OPS. He also holds CompTIA Certifications in A+, Net+, and Security+. Currently, Eduardo works alongside business and industry partners to develop curricula for the tech careers of the future.

Cyber Security // Tony Galvez & Eduardo Hernandez • Systems Engineer, Cisco / Sr. Director Program Design & Technical Instruction, Per Scholas

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We all dream of the prospect of being our own boss. In the IT industry we’re finding more people are taking up that offer every year and becoming entrepreneurs. For some, they just happen to stumble upon this newfound employment opportunity when a hobby turns into a profession. For others, life circumstances present exciting possibilities to work from home. In this workshop learn the benefits of ‘Working for Yourself as an Independent Contractor’, the employment status which comes with a variety of pros and cons.

Hakeem is responsible for developing and executing our recruitment processes and employment programs, working with management to understand current and future workforce needs. Analyzing external labor market conditions, Hakeem develops the most effective, economical and appropriate recruiting channels and methods, ensuring all recruiting activities are consistent with Techadox’s policies and standards.

Kadreana (KMack) is an Recruitment and HR professional that has worked in the high Tech and Entertainment industries, leading efforts in talent acquisition, business intelligence/business analytics) and managed services. She is a change agent for Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in the Delaware area as well.

Work for yourself as an Independent Contractor // Hakeem Gaines & Kadreana Mack • Director of Recruiting & Recruiting Manager, Techadox

Where have all the women gone? Time travel with me to 2029 where all the IT women are....a little history, people who help prepare, and tools you need for the journey. Interactive session on why, how you can champion more Women in IT.

Sandra Ashworth has served in the IT services industry for 25 years heading up managed services, field management, operations, vendor relations, client service solution design/implementations, and supply chain for industry leaders like Unisys, Bell Atlantic Business Systems, CompuCom and CompUSA. She is presently Global Director of Channels, Solutions, and Warranty for Unisys Corporation where she owns their global OEM relationship, execution, and delivery for Authorized Service Programs (ASP) for Apple, Dell, HP, IBM, Lenovo and various printer OEMs. Sandy directed the establishment of industry standards for Electronic Warranty Claims, has served as Chair for the CompTIA IT Services and Solution Community receiving their Leadership, Contribution and Chairman’s Awards. She is also one of the Founders and Chair the CompTIA Advancing Women in IT Community.

Women in IT // Sandra Ashworth • Global Director Channel, Solutions & Warranty, Unisys

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Conquer cloud confusion and focus in on the many great opportunities available to those who learn how to manage it. Led by an IT industry veteran who writes regularly about cloud computing and the skills required, this session gets you past the hype and mystery.

Cloud. What is it and what opportunities exist? // Howard M Cohen • Senior Resultant, HMC Write Now

Become More Employable: Soft Skills Are Not That Hard!// Howard M Cohen • Senior Resultant, HMC Write NowYou’ve learned all the required technology skills, but are you the kind of person a hiring manager wants to bring into their company? In this session a veteran hiring manager tells you what he always looked for in the person he was interviewing. What was the candidate most concerned about? How would they treat company resources? How well did they communicate? How professionally did they conduct themselves, and much, much more. You’ll improve your interviewing skills, but more important you’ll learn how to become the kind of person companies want to hire, grow, promote, and reward.

Over the past 40 years, Howard M. Cohen has been a senior executive in some of the most highly regarded partner companies in the IT industry. During that time he has managed every facet of an IT business including sales, marketing, professional services, operations and channel partner management. Howard has served on many manufacturer’s advisory councils and today writes for and about the IT channel.

Internet of Things (I0T) // Todd Thibodeaux • CEO, CompTIA

The Internet was born to connect people around the world and now IoT is emerging as a way to connect every THING too! From cities, to factories, cars, your home, schools and more, the Internet of Things (IoT) will power a more productive and data rich world. IoT also opens up a huge number of new jobs to build and maintain a tremendous amount of new technology infrastructure. Learn more about what the future means for IoT and how it will impact your life.

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Not all technology jobs are strict logic and working with infrastructure. There are a number of careers that make use of technology in a creative way. Whether using programs for software and app development, graphic design, video creation, or web development, there’s a bit of something for the creatives to dig into as well. In this session, we’ll discuss what a career in web development looks like and some of the things to consider if you think this might be your career path of choice.

Carrie Drephal is the owner and Creative Director of JCD Promotions, LLC, a web development and design company based out of the Greater Minneapolis area. Having started her career in a much different place, over time she evolved her passion for promotions and marketing into a digital format. She has a Communication Technologies Management Bachelor of Sciences degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and two Associate degrees in Web Development & Design and

Database Programming. Her path to a career in tech was not straightforward, but she enjoys the creativity and logic that is combined in her work today. Carrie also serves as the Chair of the CompTIA Pro Executive Council.

Calling All Creatives - There’s Something for You Too in Tech! // Carrie Drephal • Creative Director, JCD Promotions LLC

Join NYCDOE Instructor Jessie Kalloo and his students as they share their experience in participating in his Cisco Networking Academy class. If you enjoy a mix of detailed planning, implementation and business-related matters, in this session you can learn from Jessie and his students how you can obtain the necessary IT skills to be employed as a Network Administrator, Network Designer, or Network Engineer. The projected job growth in Networking is expect to increase of 26% by 2020. You may ask, “Who hires individuals with Networking Skills?” The answer: any education, business or government organization that manages networks.

Jessie Kalloo is a CTE instructor with the NYC Department of Education. Jessie currently teaches Cisco Routing and Switching at Thomas A. Edison CTE High School. Additionally, he is a Cisco Networking Academy Instructor Trainer, specializing in IT Essentials, Cisco Routing and Switching, Implementing Cisco Network Security, and CyberSecurity. He has hosted instructor classes for NYC & NJ Public Schools and Community Colleges in Springfield, Illinois. He is very involved in

his community and various skilled trade industries, always giving his students a multitude of opportunities to become a stronger leader in the workforce.

Computer Networking // Jessie Kalloo • Cisco Networking Academy Instructor, Thomas Edison CTE HS

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Discover the power of work-based learning experiences. Ask anyone in the workplace what they majored in at school and most will give you an answer vastly different from their current vocation. For this reason, making the connection between education and experience is an important part of today’s success equation. A good work-based learning experience will allow one to discover their true passion in life, give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace, and help them gain valuable expertise early in their career. In this session we’ll discuss why internships and apprenticeships are important, where to find them, how to get enrolled in the programs, and how to broker an internship or apprenticeship into a full-time opportunity.

Antonia Brown currently serves as the Director of Recruitment and Internships at the MTA New York City Transit. She has held various leadership roles at other organizations such as the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and Double-Day Direct before the MTA. However, she discovered her true passion when she began to help others gain work-based learning experiences in her current role. In addition to running an award-winning internship program, she also led in the development of an agency-wide mentoring program to assist employees with career and professional development. She lives in Queens, New York with her husband and two daughters.

Patrick R. Smith, Vice President of Human Resources forMTA Bridges and Tunnels, has 35 years of experience overseeing public sector human capital. Over the past fifteen years, Patrick has also served on a number of non-profit boards including two multi-million dollar labor-management trust funds, one of which provides skills training; as well as well as the New York City Department of Education Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Council. Patrick has a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Polytechnic University, and a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from New York University’s Courant Institute of Mathematical Science.

Why Are Internships/Apprenticeships Important? // Antonia Brown & Patrick Smith • Director of Recruitment and Internships, VP Human Resources, MTA Bridges and Tunnels

Learn the basics to quickly develop and cultivate your own brand. We’ll introduce The Builder, a WebGuyz proprietary website builder/editor with drag and drop capabilities and easy editing options. The Builder serves as an introduction to HTML and CSS. We’ll also discuss the basics of logo design in the image editor and create a mockup for products in the mockup generator. Logos and mockups will serve as a stepping stone to developing your brand. Lastly, we’ll create a short ad to solidify brand image and the mission of your small business.

Ross Cohen is the Founder and President of WebGuyz, an industry agnostic startup on a mission to innovate the way students learn. Using Virtual and Augmented Reality technology, WebGuyz’s SaaS platform unifies students and teachers both online and offline. Ross is involved in teaching Unity 3D, partnering with Microsoft to bring Hololens to students, and received a grant to develop AR/VR Core Curriculum for high schools. Ross and WebGuyz are on the cutting edge of hardware and software

providing students with high caliber technology VR settings to enable each student to visualize and get hands on in the education portal that is completely controlled by school administrators and fully integrated into the schools curriculum.

Cultivate Your Own Brand // Ross Cohen • Founder & President, WebGuyz

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The technology of computers and related devices are rapidly changing and so does the job market for computer repair technicians. As such, it is a great time to develop the in-demand skills on how to maintain and repair PCs, laptops, hardware and operating systems. This workshop will review typical problems found in computer operating systems (OS) and hardware. Through simple troubleshooting skills, starting with basic problems, attendees will learn how to maintain OS and repair issues related to daily computer usage. We’ll identify tools and equipment used in repair and most importantly, we will review safety precautions such as electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Kurt Lavia, Field Service Manager at Agilant Solutions, Inc., has worked in IT since 2009 as a computer repair technician. Prior to his manager role, Kurt was a field repair tech performing hardware diagnostics and repair on computers and printers for various manufacturers including DELL, HP, Apple, Lenovo, and others. He then began training new technicians on technical and soft skills. Kurt is a graduate of NYC College of Technology, Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering Technology, and completed an MBA at Monroe College. Kurt also maintains various vendor certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft, and various OEMs.

Computer Repair & Support // Kurt Lavia • Field Service Manager, Agilant Solutions, Inc

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Debra Sinodinos, is the Manager of the Business Development/Member Relations Department at Municipal Credit Union (MCU). Debra leads a team of Business Development Officers who are responsible for increasing the membership at MCU. Before working at MCU, Debra worked 14 years in early education. For the past 8 years, Debra has been instrumental in assisting with the growth of MCU’s membership. In addition to growing the membership of MCU, Debra is also

instrumental in educating our members about their finances through our Financially Literacy Series. Debra has an Associate Degree in Business Administration and is a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor.

Understanding Credit // Debra Sinodinos • Manager Business Development/Member Relations Dept, MCU

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CompTIA and CompTIA Pro

CompTIA is the leading advocate for the technology industry and professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy. During this session, Nancy Hammervik, EVP Industry Relations, will share resources and benefits available to students and individuals interested in technology careers. From professional development resources and actionable career advice, to certification discounts, competitions and mentorship opportunities, CompTIA Pro provides access to the in-demand knowledge, training and skills that help individuals land and succeed in their first tech jobs.

Nancy HammervikEVP Industry Relations

CompTIAAs Executive Vice President for Industry Relations at CompTIA, the Computer Technology Industry Association, Nancy Hammervik is responsible for elevating the association’s public profile among its membership and across the IT industry.

Hammervik led the efforts to bring the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP), under the CompTIA umbrella, so to become

CompTIA Pro, a professional association which will serve aspiring students and individuals seeking to start and grow IT careers. This continues her 30-year record of establishing CompTIA communities including Advancing Women in Technology, Advancing Diversity in Technology, and the Future Leaders Communities that provide support, resources, and guidance to both individuals and corporations building diverse cultures. Hammervik is a graduate of the University of Delaware, where she received a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing. She resides on Long Island, in Bethpage, NY.

Building the 21st Century Technology WorkforceGuy will be discussing ‘Personal Branding’ and how important it is to consider how your present yourself to the world and how the world sees you.

Guy Fruda, IT Managing Director within Deloitte’s internal Information Technology Services is currently the Regional Technology Director for the East Region and overall Leader for the Firm’s Regional Support Organization of 110,000 practitioners and 450 staff. Guy has led Deloitte Consulting’s Tri-State IT organization on

the strategic / tactical vision for end-user support and has been involved with many large-scale technology transformation/integration programs and was responsible for the recovery of Deloitte’s Tri-State offices after 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy.

Personal Branding: How important is it to consider how you present yourself to the world and how the world sees you? // Guy Fruda • Managing Director, Deloitte

Is IT right for you? Join us for this interactive session to explore the skills you need and jobs you can obtain with or without college.

Teresa Varela is the Director of Business Development at CompTIA. CompTIA is a non-profit trade association advancing the global interests of IT professionals and companies. Teresa has 20 years of progressive sales, management and business development experience working with high technology companies. At CompTIA she has the fortunate position of working with companies who invest in training and certification their employees. She resides on Long Island is passionate about ongoing

learning and education for everyone. She is IT Fundamentals+ and CTT+ certified and working towards her A+ certification.

IT Career Pathways & Certifications // Teresa Verala • Director of Business Development, CompTIA

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CTE Teachers PanelTech isn’t just for the Tech Industry. Hear from CTE Teachers on how tech is used in a variety of industries.

Jose Vaz // CTE Airplane Maintenance Teacher • Aviation CTE HS

Miguel Sierra // CTE Automotive Teacher • Thomas Edison CTE High School

Kayon Pryce // CTE Film & Media, Principal • Brooklyn S.T.E.A.M. Center

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Michael Mulgrew // President • United Federation of TeachersMichael Mulgrew is president of the United Federation of Teachers, a union whose more than 190,000 members include teachers, paraprofessionals, school secretaries and other professional staff in New York City public schools as well as child care providers, nurses, adult education instructors, retired members and other titles and organizations. Mulgrew has led the union’s efforts to transform education in the city and is recognized as a national leader actively promoting issues that include economic fairness, immigration reform, equality and social justice. Mulgrew championed the union-launched United Community Schools (formerly Community Learning Schools) initiative, the PROSE (Progressive Redesign Opportunity Schools for Excellence) and the Positive Learning Collaborative, all innovative approaches to improving academic achievement and social-emotional learning and advancing the teaching profession.

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Moderator: Howard M. Cohen // HMC Write Now

Employer PanelWhat Employers are Seeking in Tech Job Candidates

Not sure what to say in an interview? Or how to prepare yourself to put your best foot forward? Here’s your opportunity to hear what hiring managers are really looking for when they interview you, directly from managers who are hiring regularly, and who have been successful as candidates on their way to where they are today. Learn what they most want to know about you, and what candidates often say that turns them off. What skills are in demand, and which are “good-to-haves.” In this panel discussion, you’ll also have the opportunity to get your questions answered.

Carlos Aued // Manager, Systems Engineer • Cisco

Joseph Laub // Chief Information Officer • John Jay College of Criminal Justice (see bio on page 9)

Guy Fruda // Managing Director • Deloitte (see bio on page 27)

Over two decades with Cisco, Carlos Aued has a track record of leadership success. Known for his authentic and warm leadership style, Carlos is passionate about people, cultrue, and developing high performing teams. He combines business acumen and technical depth on how Cisco’s architectures and solutions can address customer needs. His curent role is Senior Systems Engineering Manager (SSEM) in the NY Public Sector team. Prior to this role, he was the SSEM for the Enterprise Networks Architects where he built a world class organization and led the team to the accomplishment of being the #1 organization for all of the US Public Sector in 2016 and 2017. Carlos lives in New Jersey with his wife and daughter.

LeVar Chambers // Service Delivery Manager • Agilant Solutions, Inc.LeVar Chambers is IT Service Delivery Manager with over 15 years experience at Agilant Solutions focused on maintaining good relationships with clients and improving the company’s services. He is responsible for mananging projects, fixing any reliability issues, tracking service metrics, manageing budgets, and helping lead the professionals responsible for getting services delivered. Chambers believes the key to service success is to keep a positive relationship with clients, manage finances, meet deadlines, lead a team, stay organized, manage conflict, and use creativity to find ways to make the service better.

Michael Silva // President & CEO • ArchonOneMichael J. Silva is President/CEO of ArchonOne providing CTO level guidance and strategy to businesses with 100+ employees. Previously, Mr. Silva was Director of Information Technology at 24/7 Real Media, Senior Quantitative Analytics Engineer at Thomson Reuters, and provided technology strategy for Manulife Wood Logan, Korn/Ferry International, Computer Associates, and other Fintech organizations. Mr. Silva holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, graduating Summa Cum Laude with his Masters in Information Assurance from Northeastern University. He actively teaches undergraduate and graduate level classes as an adjunct professor of Computer Networking at the New York Institute of Technology. Mr. Silva is also a CCNA and CISSP. A native of Long Island, Mr. Silva is married and lives with his wife, two sons and dog in NYC.

Sandra Ashworth // Global Director Channel, Solutions, & Warranty • Unisys (see bio on page 19)

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Emma Park-Hazel // Featured SingerEmma Park-Hazel is a singer-songwriter and classically trained musician on piano and violin. At the tender age of nine, she begged her mother for voice lessons because she dreamed of being a singer. Currently, you can catch her performing at various open mics throughout the city as well as in the New York City subway stations.

Emma works to bring music to adults with developmental disabilities through her music program and by helping them put on their own productions of popular plays. Having witnessed the immense transformative power of music, no matter what limitations, she hopes to continue sharing her music to uplift as many people as possible.

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