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About Dr. Jamie Pinchot

Professor of Computer and Information Systems at Robert Morris University

Presentation on Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Data Science – November 7th

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The Pittsburgh Women in Machine Learning and Data Science and Target would like to invite the Robert Morris University community to a presentation on Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Data Science.

 

The evening will feature interactive sessions led by Data Scientists in and outside the Pittsburgh area including the Director of Data Science at Target, Big Data Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, and Lead Data Scientists at Petuum, Inc. This is a great opportunity to network, and learn about real world applications of Data Science in our city.  There will be refreshments and SET credit for undergraduate students!

 

Time: November 7th, 2018 – 6:00pm
Venue: Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center-300 S Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (On CMU’s Campus)
Cost: FREE
Contact: Dr. Diane Igoche – igoche@rmu.edu

Information Session with Highmark Health Systems

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The Computer Information Systems Department invites you to attend:

Information Session with Highmark Health Systems
Monday, October 22, 2018
4:45 – 5:45 pm
Atrium in Wheatley Center

Highmark Health Systems is looking to recruit for both internships and full-time opportunities in the areas of Information Security and Application Development.

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Pizza and drinks will be provided.  Attendance will be counted for SET credits.

Legends of Z Hackathon

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RMU CIS and CA Technologies 2018 Master the Mainframe (MTM) Hackathon

Saturday, October 27th
RMU Campus
Wheatley Center 120

Schedule:
8:30-9:30am – Meet and Greet (donuts, juice, and fruit)
9:30-11:30am – Hackathon Activities
11:30-12:20pm – Lunch and CA Technologies Presentation – “Why I Love my z System Career”
12:30 – 4:00pm – Hackathon Activities

You may start and end at any time between 9:00am and 4:00pm.  Come late or leave early.  You may continue working on the MTM contest at home, class, or school until December 31, 2018.

Who is invited?
Any major, level of education, student, teacher, parent, or friend of any age above 16 are invited.  ANYONE with a desire to learn or use a mainframe is invited.  No computer experience is necessary!

What is a z System Mainframe?
A mainframe is the most reliable, scalable, and secured hardware platform.  Mainframes are used to support and process major credit card transactions, bank transactions, and more.  The processing power of one z/14 mainframe is comparable to 8,000 Linux or Windows servers on an Intel or AMD platform.

Please RSVP to Dr. Packy Laverty (laverty@rmu.edu, 412-397-6477) or Monique Howze (howze@rmu.edu) by Friday, October 26th.  It is recommended to pre-register for a Master the Mainframe Contest user ID at https://masterthemainframe.com before October 25th.

 

 

Dr. Davis, Dr. Sullivan, and Dr. Stewart Receive Best Paper Award at IACIS 2018

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best-paper-iacis2018Dr. G. Alan Davis, Professor of Computer and Information Systems, Dr. Adam Sullivan, Manager, Instructional Design and Faculty Support Services, and Dr. John Stewart, Associate Professor of Computer and Information Systems (not pictured), were honored for excellence in research at the 58th Annual International Association for Computer Information Systems (IACIS) conference in Clearwater, FL.

On October 5, 2018, Dr. Davis, Dr. Sullivan, and Dr. Stewart received the Best Paper Award in the Pedagogy category, for their paper titled EdTech Effectiveness: Using Screencasts to Increase Learning Outcomes in Information Systems Curricula.

Academic research papers accepted and presented at the IACIS conference are published in the Issues in Information Systems (IIS) journal, a double-blind refereed, serial publication (ISSN 1529-7314).  IIS publishes research in both practice and pedagogical topics focused on the field of information systems.

Congratulations to the authors on their dedication to excellence in scholarship.

Pittsburgh Steelers seeking Junior Network Engineer

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This position is for a Junior Network Engineer for the Pittsburgh Steelers and is located in Pittsburgh, PA.  The Junior Network Engineer will be responsible for maintaining existing networks and working with the Network and Security Operations Manager on best practices and documentation.  This position will be required to perform onsite help desk and desktop support for growing user base.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  •         Provide level 1 support for Heinz Field existing LAN/Wireless LAN
  •         Support and troubleshoot desktop and laptop computers, cell phones and mobile devices
  •         Respond to and resolve network connectivity issues
  •         Maintain and configure VOIP phone system at Heinz Field
  •         Provide and troubleshoot connectivity for 3rd parties visiting Heinz Field
  •         Perform basic configuration changes on existing switches, routers and firewalls
  •         Provide onsite support for all events located at Heinz Field
  •         Responsible for providing and maintaining network and security documentation
  •         Perform external/internal vulnerability scanning, resolution and documentation
  •         Configure and distribute new desktop and laptop computers
KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Knowledge of LAN/WAN hardware and software technologies
  • Knowledge of network security implementation, managed security services and best practices
  • Hands on experience in networking (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS), routing, switching and security
  • Hands on experience with firewalls, VPN implementation, network segregation and network troubleshooting
  • Hands on experience with enterprise wireless infrastructure
  • Hands on experience with desktop support
  • Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft and Adobe products
  • Advanced knowledge of Anti-Malware and Anti-Virus products
  • Ability to solve problems independently
  • Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with staff and 3rd parties
  • Superior network and security documentation skills
Education and Experience:
  •         1-3 years’ experience
  •         Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent
  •         Alcatel Lucent, Fortinet, Aruba, Cisco, Microsoft certifications a plus

Click here to apply.

Highmark Health Systems Presentation, Wednesday, October 3rd

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Highmark Health Systems will be giving a presentation on October 3, 2018.  The company is seeking to fill internship positions and entry-level full-time positions and are interested in speaking with all undergraduate and graduate computing majors.

Highmark Health Systems Presentation
4:30-5:30pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in the Wheatley Center Atrium

Pizza and soda will be provided.
Undergraduate students can register for SET credit at this event.

 

Data Analytics Course Names Updated

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INFS4260 and INFS6730 (formerly Data Warehousing) have been renamed Data Integration for Analytics. The course names and course content of both courses have been updated to reflect the latest concepts and technologies in the field​s​ of Data Analytics​ and Data Science​.

Both INFS4260 and INFS6730 may be taken as part of the Data Analytics degree programs (BS in Data Analytics or MS in Data Analytics, respectively), or as Electives.

RMU Ranked in 2018 Top Schools for Cyber Security by CyberDegrees.org

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Robert Morris University was named one of the nation’s top schools in multiple categories by CyberDegrees.org. CyberDegrees.org was launched in 2013 and has become a trusted online resource for students interested in cyber security education and careers. CyberDegrees.org is recognized as a resource by various colleges including Harvard University, University of California – Los Angeles, and Georgia Tech, and organizations like the National Cyber Security Alliance and the Internet Security Alliance.

RMU was ranked #25 in Top Schools with Online Master’s in Cyber Security Programs. RMU was also ranked as one of the Best Schools with Online Computer Forensics Programs (undergraduate).

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Top Schools with Online Master’s in Cyber Security Programs
https://www.cyberdegrees.org/listings/top-online-masters-in-cyber-security-programs/

 

 

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Best Schools with Online Computer Forensics Programs
https://www.cyberdegrees.org/listings/best-online-computer-forensics-programs/

PLS Logistics Services Internship

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Provide support to end users of PLS Logistics Services’ computing resources and function as a highly effective member of the IT team.

Summary of essential job functions:

  • Contributing to process improvement, and user requirements gathering efforts
  • Attending stakeholder meetings and recording meeting minutes
  • Performing peer review of team work products
  • Shadow management team to learn about business drivers

Minimum Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled, Junior/Senior, in a post-secondary academic institution with significant coursework in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • Ability to shadow Project Management and Product Owner staff in support of data gathering, reporting/analysis, and assessment projects.
  • Familiarity with Project Management Processes/Lifecycle
  • Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle within an Agile/Kanban environment
  • Prefer strong proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and/or Project

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled, Junior/Senior, in a post-secondary academic institution with significant coursework in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • Good communicator (verbal and written)
  • Collaborative team player
  • Prefer strong proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and/or Project

For more information:
https://www.myinterfase.com/rmu/Job/Detail/ZDlUZ1lQdzZodE0rdCtYU3h1U05CdjlaUjZGc2lHYWY3NVB4Y21OQWdQST01

IT Technical Support Internship

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Heeter Printing Company is seeking an IT Technical Support Intern.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Assisting staff personnel with but not limited to:

  • Troubleshooting PC and Mac hardware issues
  • Conducting software updates and resolving errors
  • Troubleshooting printer errors
  • Password resets
  • Network connectivity issues
  • Maintaining the VoIP system and phone issues

Assisting IT Infrastructure team with but not limited to:

  • Active Directory user creation
  • Distribution group creation
  • Minor server troubleshooting
  • Managing email server tasks, such as mailbox creation and user management
  • Maintaining software licensing
  • Maintaining vendor service agreements
  • Operating system updates
  • Information technology documentation both creation and maintaining

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of basic networking
LAN, Wi-Fi, switching, routing, understanding of firewalls
Experience with Office 365 administration
Experience working with Windows server 2012 and 2012 R2
Including Active Directory, file server roles, etc.
Experience with troubleshooting and replacing PC and Mac hardware
Excellent written and verbal communication
Flexible, team player, “get it done” personality
Ability to organize and plan work independently
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
Ability to multitask and context switch effectively between different activities and teams

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS THAT ARE A PLUS
Knowledge of advanced networking
Cisco certifications, knowledge of VLANs, advanced networking experience, and other networking certifications
Experience with vCenter 6 and ESXi 6.5
Knowledge and experience with Debian and Red Hat Linux Distributions

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
High school diploma or equivalent
Technical or College degree preferred

MINIMUM YEARS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
1-2 years

For more information:
https://www.myinterfase.com/rmu/Job/Detail/dk9DWU5OKzRLZ0tjK3VseHFsQXYwLzlaUjZGc2lHYWY3NVB4Y21OQWdQST01