{"id":1465,"date":"2014-02-13T18:15:27","date_gmt":"2014-02-13T23:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/itacs\/?page_id=1465"},"modified":"2022-10-11T07:27:54","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T11:27:54","slug":"itacs-student-job-placements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/itacs\/itacs-student-job-placements\/","title":{"rendered":"ITACS Students and their Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"

See the great companies and organizations that our recent graduates and current students are now working for and what they have to say about how ITACS prepared them for the workforce!<\/p>\n

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\"Lauren<\/a><\/p>\n

Lauren Deinhardt<\/strong>
\nClass of 2023<\/td>\n

Business and Client Risk Engagement Advisor – Bloomberg<\/strong><\/p>\n

My background from the ITACS program has been nothing but helpful in my journey at Bloomberg so far.\u00a0 ITACS gave me the necessary IT risk management background to prepare me for my role. I have utilized knowledge from every course I have taken in the program so far for real problem solving in the cybersecurity field.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Miray<\/a><\/p>\n

Miray Bolukbasi<\/strong>
\nClass of 2022<\/td>\n

Technology Consultant, Cybersecurity Staff – Ernst & Young<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ITACS program offered me a high-quality education, which is more than just a master’s degree and technical knowledge. The classes helped me develop professional skills, prepared me to work in my job environment, and enabled me to gain confidence before I joined the industry. Faculty are helpful and happy to share their industry experience, provide career events and network connections to possible job opportunities. I appreciate my ITACS professors, classmates, and Temple’s admissions staff for making this journey beautiful and helping me to get my first full-time job offer. I feel so lucky to be a part of this program and excited to stay connected with the community!\u00a0<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Austin<\/a>Austin Mecca<\/strong>
\nClass of 2022<\/td>\n		Client Engagement Associate – CORL Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n

This program has been huge in setting up my career. I think it is run extremely well and that it hits exactly what is done in the real world. … The ITACS program provided me with a foundation in Information Technology and Systems. Coming from a business background, I knew that I was going to need a program that was able to provide me with concrete security knowledge. On starting at my current position, my ITACS professors, peers, and curriculum were instrumental in helping me quickly prove that I could be a quality employee for a company that does vendor audit assessments and reviews. I was able to quickly start assisting clients with all their vendor questions, security control reviews, and audit of technical-based evidence as if I had been in the industry for numerous years.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Kelly<\/a><\/p>\n

Kelly Sharadin<\/strong>
\nClass of 2022<\/td>\n

Senior Threat and Response Engineer – Swan Bitcoin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since joining the ITACS program, I have successfully navigated the information security industry and as a result, had the opportunity to work in three fulling roles. ITACS provided me with the necessary tools to work in virtually any security domain from security operations to security consultancy.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Jonathan<\/a>Jonathan Mettus<\/strong>
\nClass of 2021<\/td>\n		Senior Technology Auditor – Comcast<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ITACS program built a foundation of risk- and control-based thinking that I use everyday at Comcast. Connections I made in my first few weeks led to an internship I worked during almost the entire year-long program and the position at Comcast I started in upon graduation.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Quynh<\/a>Quynh Nguyen<\/strong>
\nClass of 2021<\/td>\n

Senior Associate Internal Audit and Cybersecurity – Grant Thorton<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ITACS program prepared me for a career in cybersecurity and IT auditing so well that I was able to hit the ground running on day 1 of my job. All the concepts, frameworks, and hands-on coursework\u00a0I learned have been applicable to all my projects. The program really prepares and sets you up for success in the cyber workforce.\u00a0<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Mei-Wang\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Mei Wang<\/strong>
\nClass of 2021<\/td>\n

Senior Information Security Compliance Analyst – Radian Group<\/strong><\/p>\n

My experience in the ITACS program helped build the foundation of security skills crucial to my job duties now and introduced me to the network of professionals that led me to my current role.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Deepa Kuppuswamy<\/strong>
\nClass of 2019<\/td>\n

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Senior Consultant – Deloitte<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you foresee your career in IT Audit field without any audit experience then MS ITACs is an amazing program which will definitely add value to your career. As an international student, I stumbled a bit in the beginning, but my professors helped and prepared me to bring out the best in me.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Nathan Van Cleave<\/strong>
\nClass of 2019\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n

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Information Security Auditor (Internal) – GSK Pharmaceuticals<\/strong><\/p>\n

I chose the ITACS program to augment my IT and auditing career. As a Fox MIS graduate, it felt like a very sensible decision: GMAT waiver, Fox Alumn Scholarship, and the known Fox quality variable.\u00a0 <\/em>I was not expecting the quality and knowledge of the instructors to be of such high caliber! Each instructor is an industry expert and added immense real-world value to the feature rich curriculum.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>I was able to leverage learnings in my daily work activities starting day one of classes. Unquestionably, the ITACS program has enabled me to make my next career jump possible.<\/em><\/p>\n

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James Foggie<\/strong>
\nClass of 2019<\/td>\n

Senior Risk Advisor- Vanguard<\/strong><\/p>\n

This program is the primary reason I was able to transition my career from IT infrastructure operations to becoming an IT Risk Practitioner.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Vaibhav<\/p>\n

Vaibhav Shukla<\/strong>
\nClass of 2019<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Security Engineer- QuintilesIMS (IQVIA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

I like how we focused on developing skills for analyzing cyber security risk and gained good hands-on experience with security tools, network security, application security, and intrusion management.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nMansi Paun<\/strong>
\nClass of 2017<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

SOC Audit Manager- Armanino LLP<\/strong><\/p>\n

I really liked the packed curriculum which gave a great overall IT Audit education. The ITACS faculty had excellent practical Audit knowledge <\/em>and depth of experience which was the cherry on the icing.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nDavid Eves<\/strong>
\nClass of 2017<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Senior Technology Engagement Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n

Having Professors renown in their own respective fields, able to marry their real-world experiences with cutting-edge course materials and technologies made the ITACS program an incredibly unique and beneficial learning experience.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nMarcus Wilson<\/strong>
\nClass of 2017<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Senior Director, Data Engineering and Analytics – Comcast Global Audit<\/strong><\/p>\n

I liked the hands-on projects that provided me experience using cyber security tools and methodologies.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nDeepali Kochhar<\/strong>
\nClass of 2017<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Advisory Solution Developer Sigma Resources – Deloitte<\/strong><\/p>\n

The program provided a good and unique learning experience that I was not able to find elsewhere.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nCeline Qu<\/strong>
\nClass of 2017<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Financial Controller – JP Morgan Chase<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ITACS Program opened up more opportunities for me in different fields and helped me to expand my professional network.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nDaniel Seunghyun Min<\/strong>
\nClass of 2017<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Cyber Risk Advisory – Grant Thornton LLP<\/strong><\/p>\n

ITACS is a great and unique program serving students to succeed in the ever-evolving information technology fields.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nMagaly Perez<\/strong>
\nClass of 2017<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Information Security Specialist – Intel Corporation<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ITACS Program provided me with a solid foundation, right tools, knowledge, and understanding on how to maximize my education while being able to promote my attained skill set as competitive advantage.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nDarin Bartholomew<\/strong><\/a>
\nClass of 2017<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Risk Assurance Staff – Vanguard<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ITACS program did a good job building our knowledge base from the ground up. At first, I was worried that the technical skills might be beyond my skill set, but the professors did a great job teaching us starting at the base. I also thought that the program was very flexible for part-time students like myself.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nJimmy Jouthe<\/strong><\/a>
\nClass of 2017<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

IT Specialist (Software Developer) – U.S. Department of Treasury<\/strong><\/p>\n

My ITACS education provided me with the foundation to help protect myself and the future.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nSean Walsh<\/strong><\/a>
\nClass of 2017<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Staff Auditor – Capital One<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ITACS Program prepared me, both technically and professionally, to achieve an audit industry certification, secure a job in the field, and hit the flooring running with one of the nation\u2019s largest banks.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nWenlin Zhou<\/strong><\/a>
\nClass of 2017<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Risk Assurance – PricewaterhouseCoopers – China<\/strong><\/p>\n

ITACS significantly broadened my knowledge on both auditing and IT security, as well as provided me with useful techniques to keep pace with the information era, therefore laying a solid foundation for my future career success.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nJose Gomez<\/strong><\/a>
\nClass of 2017<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Vice President ETI Enterprise Technology Infrastructure –\u00a0<\/strong>Wells Fargo Bank<\/strong><\/p>\n

The faculty was outstanding and provided the students with real-world examples that would translate to our current or future professions.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nJulien Rossow-Greenberg<\/strong><\/a>
\nClass of 2017<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

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Manager – Technical Support – Temple University Computer Services<\/strong><\/p>\n

I really enjoyed the hands on experience we received with specific tools and applications; Wireshark, Splunk, snort, Metasploit, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nLoi Van Tran<\/strong>
\nClass of 2017<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Information Assurance Engineer – Lockheed Martin Corporation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fox ITACS program has given me the foundation I needed to further progress in my career as a cybersecurity professional.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nMauchel Barthelemy<\/strong><\/a>
\nClass of 2017<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Technical Solution Analyst – Cerner Corporation<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ITACS program provides a real sense of hands-on experience and knowledge with security tools, policies, laws, and regulations on a world-class level. I would recommend the ITACS program to anyone who wants to learn about Cybersecurity.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nShahla Raei<\/strong><\/a>
\nClass of 2017<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

IT Audit Associate – Wells Fargo<\/strong><\/p>\n

ITACS program provided me the opportunity to meet professionals in different industries and helped to pass the CISA.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nJanet Mai<\/strong><\/a>
\nClass of 2016<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Senior Advisory Associate – Grant Thornton<\/strong><\/p>\n

The professors in the ITACS program provided invaluable real-world experience to supplement the curriculum, preparing me to pass the CISA and succeed in the workforce.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\nDevang Mehta<\/a><\/strong>
\nClass of 2016<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

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Senior Advisory Consultant – Maclear LLC<\/strong><\/p>\n

The collaborative learning experience was amazing in ITACS, which led to different perspectives that ultimately led to a holistic view of Audit and Security.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"GSwenson\"<\/a>
\nGregory Swenson<\/strong><\/a>
\nClass of 2015<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Information Security Specialist – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia<\/strong><\/p>\n

ITACS laid the groundwork and provided fundamental knowledge about audit and security, preparing me to take on a role in health information security.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Megan_Stephens\"<\/a>
\nMegan Stephens<\/strong><\/a>
\nClass of 2014<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Sr Public Policy Analyst – QVC<\/strong><\/p>\n

ITACS helped me prepare not only for the CISA exam but helped me find the right company and industry to use my skills in that would keep me interested.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Tolulope\"<\/a>
\nTolulope Folasade Oke<\/a><\/strong>
\nClass of 2014<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Consultant – Deloitte<\/strong><\/p>\n

ITACS has helped cement my prior experience in the IT Auditing field, and has also given me the required foundation for an international exposure both in this area and in the field of Cyber Security as a whole.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Abdul-Aziz\"<\/a>
\nAbdul Aziz D. Kone<\/strong><\/a>
\nClass of 2014<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

IT Audit Manager – Santander Consumer USA<\/strong><\/p>\n

“TACS adjunct professors who are experts in their fields effectively bring IT Audit theory and practice which greatly contributed to my brilliant success in the program, achieving the CISA certification, and receiving the 2013 Morgan Stanley Audit Director Award during my first year in the firm.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Bijan\"<\/a>
\nBijan Barikbin<\/a><\/strong>
\nClass of 2014<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Risk Advisory – RSM US LLP<\/strong><\/p>\n

ITACS helped me prepare for my job because it got into more detail about business technology risk than my undergraduate studies did. I was able to understand business risks and their relation to technology better through my ITACS classes, and was able to apply them in context during my job interviews.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Jeffrey_Altomare\"<\/a>
\nJeffrey Altomare<\/a><\/strong>
\nClass of 2013<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Senior IT Auditor – Wells Fargo<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ITACS program has provided me with great knowledge on the overall idea of IT Auditing and helped me succeed in passing the CISA exam.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Nish_Patel\"<\/a>
\nNish Patel<\/a><\/strong>
\nClass of 2013<\/td>\n		 <\/p>\n

Information Risk Analyst – JP Morgan Chase & Co.<\/strong><\/p>\n

ITACS was a perfect blend of management and technical courses and also helped me prepare well and clear the CISA thoroughly.<\/em><\/p>\n

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