Work based learning externships with industry – fully managed & hosted live.
There is a lack of work-based learning opportunities that are aligned with tech careers resulting in 25% more jobs than qualified candidates for high paying - in demand careers. Students exposed to real world learning are more motivated to continue on the pathway and develop the workforce ready soft skills needed by employers. Employers are increasingly eyeing such opportunities as a solution for talent development and acquisition, with educators stating work based learning leads to improved student success.
From discovery to development, our programs sustain student engagement throughout pathways to industry.
VP Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Warner Brothers Entertainment Group of Companies
Nada Noaman
VP Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Warner Brothers Entertainment Group of Companies
With over 19 years of strategic cybersecurity and management consulting experience, Nada is an energetic and versatile leader in the private and public sectors in cybersecurity program development. She has led the business development and delivery of security programs for clients ranging from those in technology, entertainment, media, hospitality, aerospace and defense, retail and consumer, and financial services industries. She brings much of her cybersecurity expertise from over a decade of experience in the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and international NGOs.
Bernardo Vasquez
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Hudson Travel
Originally from NYC and currently the CISO for Hudson, previous experience includes Global Chief Information Security Officer for New York University, Deloitte. Enjoys developing high performing teams and partnering with senior executives, cross-functional leaders, and industry partners. His approach is holistic; strategic, operational & technical. Key leadership values are transparency and integrity while collaborating to achieve shared objectives.
Laura Deaner
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) - Northwestern Mutual
Currently the CISO for Northwestern Mutual Investment funds, previous experience includes CISO for S&P Global, Co-Chair of the Global Future Council on Cybersecurity World Economic Forum, travelled to DAVOS to present on the future of Cyber initiatives globally, and the CISO for PR Newswire. Highly energetic and expert proficiency in Information Security and the development and execution of comprehensive programs and strategies to govern enterprise risk, with a focus on Fortune 500 companies in the financial services and media sectors.
Dang Vu
Managing Partner eKadence
Experienced Co-Founder with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Data Center, Management, Software as a Service (SaaS), and Start-ups. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Science (BS) focused in Computer Science from University of California, Santa Barbara.
Belinda de la Libertad
Co Founder and Chief Product Officer OppJar and A-Z TECHS
Decades of problem solving and secure digital asset management. Staunch advocate for data rights, including personal data privacy, on-demand access to public information, and democratized data propagation. Expertise in cloud services, SaaS evaluations, and data security. Founder of Computer Gal in 2005 and A-Z Tech Support LLC in 2012. Prior experience includes IBM, MIT, UT Austin, Executive Office of the President of the United States, US Department of Commerce, City of Anaheim. MIT graduate SB, UT Austin MA and MPA.
