Blog
Featured IT Administrator Student for August 2017
Jordan provo
Bio
“I was born and raised in Kansas City and attended high school in Oak Grove, MO. Prior to coming to Centriq, I was a Line Cook and Receiver Supervisor at a gourmet grocery store named Dean and Deluca, located in the heart of Leawood. I worked my way up at Dean and Deluca over my four years of employment there. However, I realized wasn’t going to be able to grow financially in the way I wanted to by working in the food industry, so I decided to leave Dean and Deluca. Growing up, I always had a strong passion for technology. I built my first computer in the 8th grade and obtained a few IT certifications in high school. My passion for technology is what made me decide to go to Centriq.“
Q&A
Q: Why did you decide to come to Centriq?
A: I decided to come to Centriq to advance my knowledge in the IT field and to help me get my foot in the door in this industry.
Q: What class has been your favorite so far?
A: So far, my favorite subject matter has been Windows/System Administrator tasks using PowerShell. I believe that PowerShell is a very cool and effective tool that everybody should master if they’re going to be working in this industry.
Q: What do you hope to do after Centriq?
A: I hope to find an entry-level position to help me get my foot in the door in the industry. I would also like to work in Kansas City, close to the downtown region. Down the road, I would like a career in Security – specifically I like the idea of becoming a Penetration Tester.
Q: What other interests do you have?
A: In my free time, I like to spend time with my friends. I’m a social person, so I like to meet new people, and find new things to do in the city with my friends. I also like to work on cars, specifically European cars. I grew up working on older Volkswagens with my dad and his friends, and have been in a local European Car club for the last 10 years. Additionally, I enjoy playing video games or working on computers. I’ve always been the go-to guy in my friend group or family if anybody has computer issues.