Name: Minds On Design Lab
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Henry McKelvey

University of the Potomac — Adjunct Professor, Computer Science and Information Systems

What I do all day at work?

As an Adjunct Professor at the University of the Potomac, I have instructed classes in Cybercrime and Cyberterrorism Countermeasures. I have also developed a Virtual Cybercrime Forensic Laboratory to study the Scientific Method of Computer Forensics. I have worked on developing teaching methods involving embedded processor systems, virtual systems, computers, routers, switches, and other network elements.

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With a passion for leading and managing teams, I have over 38 years of experience in electronics, information technology, and cybersecurity. I am in a Doctoral Program at the University of the Potomac, working on a Doctoral degree in Computer Science (ABD). I also have a Master of Applied Science in Cybersecurity and several other degrees and certifications in related fields. I have also contributed to 14 US patents in fiber optic, Data Storage, Protocol Analysis, and alarm connectivity systems.

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Always seek to learn new things, but never forget the old.

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I have taught classes in:
1) Network Security and Design
2) Advanced Persistent Threat Hacking and Countermeasures
3) Cloud Computing from the Ground Up
4) MySQL Database Development
5) Cybersecurity and Homeland Security
6) Protection of Intellectual Property
7) Forensic Data Retrieval Techniques
8) Computer Forensics and Investigation
9) Ethical Hacking
10) Computer and Data Networking
11) Network Defense and Countermeasures
12) Development of SH, BASH, PYTHON, and TCL Scripts for Cyber Security Education

Good job for your intended audience.

Leonard Abbazia

Verizon — Senior Manager, Recruitment Marketing

What I do all day at work?

Len Abbazia is Senior Manager, Communications on the Recruitment Marketing team as part of the Talent Acquisition organization. He's responsible for managing our employer brand, Careers social content strategy, Careers social platforms, and brand ambassador programs. He also manages communications for the IamVZ employee social advocacy program. He's also responsible for overall strategic planning/communications within Talent Acquisition as well as communications around our support of military and diversity programs. Prior to joining, Len was part of the Verizon Consumer Markets (VCM) Customer Communications team, handling governance and copy editing for our Fios customer communications. Before VCM, Len was on the Culture & Employee Communications team, where he supported an array of employee engagement projects across our business. He also supported VLSS, Information Security, Corporate Security and other special Wireless projects. Before that, he focused on the technology and messaging around VZWeb, including editorial direction (Verizon Enterprise Services, Wireless), mobilization of content, Search Engine Optimization, and reporting and employee engagement initiatives. Len began his career with our company in 2009 with the former Northeast Area as employee communications manager. His responsibilities included executive communications, local VZWeb content, videos/quarterly webcast production, employee contests and engagement, device launch success stories, and annual January kickoff presentations. In addition, he led the social media effort for the Northeast.

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Len Abbazia is Senior Manager, Communications on the Recruitment Marketing team as part of the Talent Acquisition organization. He's responsible for managing the company's employer brand, Careers social content strategy, Careers social platforms, and brand ambassador programs. He also manages communications for the IamVZ employee social advocacy program. He's also responsible for overall strategic planning/communications within Talent Acquisition as well as communications around our support of military and diversity programs. Len has guest lectured on communications at Marist College, Seton Hall University, and Monmouth University. He's presented at the 2018, 2019, and 2022 PotentialPark conferences on the impact of social in recruitment marketing. He shared insights on a 2018 Uncubed panel on the intersection of HR and marketing to build an employer brand. Beyond work, he enjoys cooking, baking, gardening and yes, puppetry. He has performed during Take Your Child to Work day among other Verizon meetings.

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Nice effort for basketball fans

Ketu Shah

Gusto — Senior Software Engineer

What I do all day at work?

As one of the senior members on the team, I spend most of my times in helping out various engineering within and outside of my team. The day also involves a lot of technical discussion on planning out a new feature or building out a new product for internal use.

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I am a Computer Science Graduate from Stevens Institute of Technology. Throughout my professional experience, I have worked on enterprise systems ranging in size and encompassing a wide spectrum of technologies. I love my work to have real impact in improving lives of people and community. My passion for technology comes from the difference I can make in success of others, hence I choose to work at company like Gusto.

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As someone who struggles with sports and related topics, I think this would be very helpful. Often it's the topic of conversation amongst people and ice breaker, I think this project would help folks who are new to this topic get familiarized with the game. What else you can improve is, provide details about the random team the app chooses for users and that way it can help the user feel more connected from the beginning.

Basketball Team Randomizer

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Leonard Abbazia

Ketu Shah

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