本杰明•沃伦 Student Profile

囊的学生, 本杰明•沃伦, stands in front of servers in the Computer Information Systems department. Photo: 丹Melgoza

本杰明•沃伦, a non-traditional sophomore in SAC's computer information systems (CIS) program, has always been interested in computers. However, he wasn’t always as skilled as he is now. In fact, before enrolling at SAC, 沃伦 confesses his technical skills were rudimentary. According to 沃伦, the extent of his familiarity with computers consisted of him 'switching it on to play solitaire.' 

沃伦, a seasoned veteran of the Oil and Gas industry, changed the course of his career and his life after falling victim to a sudden layoff. His circumstances ultimately led him to move to 圣安东尼奥 in January of 2016 and enroll at 圣安东尼奥 大学.

今天, 沃伦 is poised to graduate with not one, but two associate degrees in information assurance and cyber security and in network administration. He credits his success to the dedicated 圣安东尼奥 大学 faculty and staff whose doors were always open and who inspired him. “You can go to anyone for help,” 沃伦 recollected. 

As part of the program’s academic requirements, 沃伦 completed an internship in the SAC Office of Technology Services (OTS) department where he was able to learn in a real-world setting with guidance from professionals in the field. Working in conjunction with the CIS program, OTS provides interns an opportunity to get hands-on experience.

In a tumultuous time in his life, 沃伦 chose 圣安东尼奥 大学 for the two-year program, the 关闭ness to home, and the affordable tuition. His message to future students is simple. “The resources here are incredible, if you take advantage of them.”