Cierstynn graduated from Indian Hills Community College with an A.S. in Laser and Optics Technology.
Richard graduated from Indian River State College with an A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Navi graduated from Spokane Community College with an A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Jonah graduated from Indian Hills Community College with an A.A.S. in Laser & Optics Technology.
Nathan graduated from Indian River State College with an A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Andrew graduated from Indian River State College with an A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
William graduated from Indian River State College with an A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Daniel graduated from Indian River State College with an A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Kirk graduated from Indian River State College with an A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Justin graduated from Indian River State College with an A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Shawn graduated from Indian River State College with an A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Jason graduated from Indian River State College with a A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Jesus graduated from Indian River State College with an A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Dina graduated from Indian River State College with an A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Jeremy graduated from Indian River State College with an A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Ben graduated from Indian River State College with an A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Brian graduated from Indian River State College with an A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Chris graduated from Indian River State College with an A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
George graduated from Indian River State College with an A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Colt graduated from Indian River State College with an A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Frank graduated from Indian River State College with an A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Cale graduated from Indian River State College with an A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Biomedical Technician
Cleveland Clinic/Martin Health
Stuart, Florida
Dina Aguilar graduated from Indian River State College in May 2017, with an Associate in Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology with specializations in robotics and photonics. She also earned an Associate in Science Degree in Sports Medicine. Dina lives in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, and enjoys hiking and traveling.
Dina Aguilar graduated from high school and worked in the hospitality industry while taking courses at Indian River State College towards an Associate in Science Degree. After attending one of the information sessions and lab tour of the Electronics Engineering Technology program, she got excited and interested in the IRSC Robotics and Photonics Institute. Dina already had a keen interest in biomedical technology, and while researching the web on information and prospects for this new field, she discovered that this could lead her into a career as a biomedical technician. She knew with high confidence that this was the right program for her. Dina’s family and friends were very encouraging in this decision because they have been watching her tinker with electronics all her life.
Because Dina was working full time while attending IRSC classes, she had to manage her time very carefully. She found that the program was very interesting and challenging. Her classmates were friendly, and the professors provided Dina with great guidance as she pursued a career in the Robotics and Photonics fields. She enjoyed the small classes and the hands-on learning approach that complemented theory.
Dina now works full time at Cleveland Clinic/Martin Health as a biomedical technician in a department of eleven men and three women. She says this about her work, “I’m extremely interested in my career. I have the opportunity to work on a plethora of different clinical equipment. Each day is a new learning opportunity. A biomedical technician performs preventative maintenance and repairs clinical equipment. Some examples of equipment [are] infusion pumps, EKG machines, patient monitoring systems [and] vital signs monitors.” Dina is happy to work for a company that has opportunities for advancement and looks forward to gaining knowledge on more advanced and sophisticated medical equipment.
“If you enjoy learning how electronics work and are applied, this program is for you. I have realized that with this degree, the possibilities are endless. The Associate in Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology with the specialties of robotics and photonics opens you up to so many different job specialties. It feels very good to graduate from college without owing thousands of dollars in loans.”
Biomedical Technician
GE Healthcare
Miami, Florida
Jason Troyano graduated from Indian River State College in May 2013, with an Associate in Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, with a specialization in Biomedical Electronics. He lives in Miami, Florida, and in his spare time enjoys fishing, kayaking, playing board games and cards, and watching movies.
Jason Troyano was a line service technician for Key Air Inc., where he was responsible for all pre-flight services of aircrafts, including meeting safety regulations, performing maintenance and quality control inspections and documenting his work. It suddenly dawned on Jason that he should pursue an education in electronics. “I have always been interested in the study of light,” he says, and he recalls the moment he learned “that everything we see has no color until the light bounces back from the object and into our eyes.” Jason visited Indian River State College (IRSC) and found that “they had the exact program I wanted to get into: Electronics Engineering Technology.” Jason embraced this opportunity and immediately signed up for the IRSC Robotics and Photonics Institute.
“Once I began the Robotics and Photonics program, my positive attitude and hard work really began to pay off,” Jason says. In 2012, the IRSC Robotics and Photonics Institute offered Jason a job as an instructional aide, which allowed him to learn even more and gave him additional hands-on lab experience. Jason was responsible for maintaining inventories of parts and components, ensuring that equipment was functioning properly, assisting in the design and development of lab experiments and helping students perform their labs. “I enjoyed myself thoroughly,” he recalls. One of Jason’s proudest moments was when he fixed the projector system in his school planetarium. He experienced how it felt to use his knowledge in a real-life application, and “it was very rewarding.” Jason believes that his education helped prepare him for the real world. He explains, “My professors guided me and gave me excellent knowledge to better myself, not only in photonics, but in life as well.”
Before graduating, Jason interviewed and landed a job as a biomedical equipment technician with General Electric, in the South Florida region. Jason is responsible for maintaining MRIs for General Electric. “This career is the perfect combination of healthcare, photonics and cutting-edge technology that I was hoping for,” Jason says. His talent for troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment is not the only advantage that he brings to General Electric; he also has strong communication skills and enjoys working with teams.
Looking back on how far he has come, Jason is convinced that if people stay focused on their goals, “a positive attitude will take you anywhere and everywhere in this life.” With a bright future ahead of him, he is grateful for his decision to pursue a technical education. “Technology is everywhere,” Jason explains. “It impacts your everyday life now.” He believes that to overlook technology as a career prospect is to miss out on a great opportunity.