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Happy New Year!!!! 

I hope everyone is ready to being 2016 wow 2015 has gone by so fast.  Will I am very excited to start the year.  I got a promotion last year and this year I have been working with the networking side of things.  Which it has been great, we have upgrade to 1 gb links and added video cameras, new access points, and new Cisco switches.  I am enjoying my job everyday because I am learning as will.  I don't regret working where I am at.  The staff are so supportive we work as a team and that is a rare thing to have.  To our 2.0 Tech Team thanks for a great year and I am excited for this years projects.

Thanks,
Myra

Starting from Somewhere

In the fall of 2013 I graduated from MATC.  I had was going crazy looking for a IT job just to get my foot in the door.  Interviews after interviews no one wanted to hire me.  An opportunity opened up at Froedtert Hospital as a Data Analyst three months into the project I apply where I did my internship last summer.

Almost a year and I must say I really enjoy my job.  I am able to interact with the Staff, Children, and Parents at the all the schools.  We were able to complete a summer project with our team this summer by implementing Google Chromebooks and Chromeboxes.  We also up graded some of the equipment to Cisco Catalyst 2960-S Flex Stack.  I really enjoyed being involved in the project converting the switches.  I am also exposed to different types of technologies such as Apple TVs, IPads, IPod's and chrome cast, projectors, audio system, Voice over Ethernet, and POE Switches, and Routers.  Smartboards, Smart projectors, Epson Projector, and Epson document cameras. I've ran cabling through walls and ceilings.

But, most of all I love the Tech Team their willingness to take me under there wings and teach me everyday is a true blessing.  I love my job and I hope that must of you find a place the you enjoy doing what you love.


Thanks,
Myraitnetwork

The Associate Degree & A Thank You

     In two days I will receive my first ever Information Technology Network Specialist Associate Degree.  I am scared, excited and overwhelmed by it all.  I am the first in my family to achieve such a accomplishment with that said I would like to thank all of my Instructors at Milwaukee Area Technical College for your wisdom and always pushing us to think out of the box.  It has truly been, a wonderful experience to be part of an amazing class of 2013.

   To my fellow classmates you guys made the journey a lot easier working as a team and having fun learning.  I can honestly said, that I will miss you guys and hope to see you in the field.  To future students you have an amazing group of experienced Instructor I ever had they all are passionate in there field and are will to work hard to make sure you succeeded.

   To the IT Club Members and Staff thank you for your support for making the club possible.  I hope someone would take over and make it better then it is.    

   I will not said good bye, because I hoping to return in the fall.  For know I will hit enter and publish my blog.

Thank you,
Myra

¿Cómo está tu memoria?

¿Has alguna vez se preguntó ¿qué puede causar perdida de memoria? He probado método de aprendizaje diferentes y parece convertirse en un problema para mí. Me han diagnosticado fue mioclono aunque no hay una cura tengo aviso que no puede recordar las cosas. Me encontré escribiendo cosas abajo. Cuando antes de que tenía una mente aguda que me acordaría de mayo las cosas. No sé si es parte de envejecer.

Lo que puedo decir es que soy capaz de dormir mucho mejor por la noche con la medicación que he estado tomando antes de acostarse. Mis horas de sueño son de 6-10 horas dependiendo del día que tengo. Que un gran salto de 15 minutos a 4 horas de sueño utilizo para conseguir. No sé si todos hace años sin saber lo que tengo puede causar mi problemita.

Pero, lo que te puedo decir es que estoy determino a encontrar esta apuesta para comenzar el tiempo. Sólo me toma un poco más entonces más que recordar la información. La parte triste es que no hay ningún médico que se especializa en la enfermedad o lo que quieras llamarlo.

Para más información:

http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/epilepsy juvenilemyoclonic

http://www.News-Medical.net/Health/Movement-Disorders-What-are-Movement-Disorders.aspx

http://www.mayoclinic.org/myoclonus/

How Good is Your Memory?

     Have you ever wonder what can cause memory lost?  I have tried different learning method and it seem to become a problem for me.  I got diagnosed was Myoclonus even though there is not a cure I have notice that I can't can remember stuff.  I found myself writing things down.  When before I had a sharp mind I would remember may things.  I don't know if it is part of getting old.

     What I can say is I am able to sleep a lot better at night with medication I have been taking before bedtime.  My hours of sleep are from 6-10 hours depending on the day I have.  That a huge leap from 15 minutes to 4 hours of sleep i use to get.  I don't know if all does years not knowing what I have can cause my little issue.

     But, what I can tell you is that I am determine to find away to bet this for the time begin.  It just takes me a little longer then most to remember the information.  The sad part is that there is no Doctor who specializes on the disease or whatever you like to call it.

For more information:

http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/epilepsy_juvenilemyoclonic  

http://www.news-medical.net/health/Movement-disorders-What-are-movement-disorders.aspx

http://www.mayoclinic.org/myoclonus/

School Is Back In Session

As I, return to MATC to finish up my Associates Degree in Information Technology Networking Specialist I can honestly say that I will miss my Instructors and fellow classmates.  You see I am getting closer to 40 and I was force out of the manufacturing environment due to the recess.  I have changed jobs three times in the last 11 years.  Scary,  yes it is and every time I have came back to MATC. MATC has given me a new outlook on life and a new way of communicating with others in a different platform.

So, as I approach graduation a new worry is coming over me.  Will I be able to find a job?  You see I am a single mother who is rising her children.  I am my children role model so every other weekend we are looking at colleges and Universities they may want to go to.  As most of you know trying to keep things together is not always easy.  I try to stay humble say a prayer and keep moving forward.

So these are my tips to make in College

1. Come to class early.
2. Be willing to help others.
3. Respect each others opinion.    
4. Don't be afraid to ask any type of question.
5. Read and study whenever is possible.
6. Keep an open communication with your instructors they are will to help you if you show them that you are serious about your needs.
7. Join a club at the campus of your choose.
8. Volunteer around the campus. 
9. Don't feel intended by the younger classmates you have an advantage you have real world experience.
10. Don't play on the computers or use your cell phone while your instructor is talking. 
11. Get a good night sleep.
12. Bring a snack and drink.  

The Internship

Before, I started my internship I did not know what to expect.  I asked fellow student who have completed their internship and most had horror stories about their experiences.  So, I was taken back a little and wondered how my experience would be.  I really did not know exactly what to expect.  I got called in for the interview back in April I meet with Mike, Jeannie, and Naaji The Zion 6 Tech Team.  I had my resume I had assemble in my Social Communication class this pass spring got dressed real professionally and off I went to the interview.  To my surprised they were amazed for how much Milwaukee Area Technical College instructs their students.  I was asked about my courses that I have been taken and what I am planning to do when I graduate.  I told them that I would like to find an employer who is willing to help pay for college reimbursement.  That, I would like to continue on my studies in Information Technologies.  Jeannie said to me "this is not a princess job, you will get dirty break finger nails."  I smiled and pulled out my resume and said "I don't have a problem with that I can get down and dirty."  They all said WOW after looking and passing my resume around the table.  I smile and said I work on my own car and was a property owner.  I had to learn many different skills, which I've have learn at MATC.

So, I started asking them about their education and how long they have been working at Zion each one had rely their information and then I asked if they were using Cisco products, Vmare products, Date center, Servers, and Voip.  Each one answered all my questions.  At the end of the interview they asked if I can start July 1, and I said, "yes that would be great."  A week later I get a call asking me if I had expected the internship I said " I would be honored to."

My job was to update bios, windows, reconnect computers, smart boards, projectors, clean computer equipment and laptops.  Inventory in Excel, label equipment, and store them.  Fix laptops keyboards, replaced DVD players on laptops. Adding new cabling and remove old or broken ones.  Making cables with RJ45's ends.

I would like to thank Tech Team at Zion District 6 for giving me a chance to intern for you.  I also would like to thank my families who supported me on this amazing quest and you know who you are 10's, Rod, and my patient son's who week after week drove to another State early in the morning, I love you guys.

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