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Urbano Pineda

IT Administrator

Parker and Lynch

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Urbano Pineda earned an A.A., an A.S., and a BAS at Broward College. He has a Master’s in Digital Forensics at the University of Central Florida, and he is currently working towards earning a Master’s in Cyber Security at Florida International University. Urbano has more than 5 years of experience in Information Technology. He is a punctual problem solver, avid multitasker, and he has experience in management and team leadership.

Madison J. Pollard

Environmental Specialist II

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

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Madison Pollard earned an AA degree at BC. She is an Environmental Specialist ll at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). FDEP is Florida's lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, protecting our air, water and land. Madison started off as a student intern, then became an OPS Environmental Specialist l, and finally to the position she currently holds, an Environmental Specialist ll. She also brings awareness to Florida native plants and pollinators through her Instagram account, @madbutterfliesyo.

Sianne Powe

Communications Intern

United Nations Global Compact

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Sianne Powe was a dual enrollment student at BC. After BC she went to the University of Florida where she earned her B.S. in Agricultural Education, Communication, and Leadership Development. She is currently working towards earning her MS in Sustainability Management at Columbia University. She currently has an internship as a Communications Intern at United Nations Global Compact. UN Global Impact is a voluntary initiative based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles and to take steps to support UN goals. Some of the educational positions she has previously held include being a Corps Member at Teach For America, where she taught 7th grade math; and, an Instructor at Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains, where she gave educational sessions to high school students about climate change.

Fayyaadh Razak

Cybersecurity Process Improvements

NextEra Energy, Inc.

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Fayyaadh Razak got his start at BC and earned his A.A in Computer Engineering. He then continued his education at Florida International University where he earned his bachelor's in Computer Engineering and his master’s in Engineering Management. Fayyaadh is working at NextEra Energy, Inc. in Cybersecurity Process Improvements. NextEra Energy is a leading clean energy company that owns Florida Power & Light, Gulf Power Company, and the world's largest producer of wind and solar energy.

Carlos Rivera

Independent Contractor – Operations and DER Management Engineer

Indotronix International Corporation

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Carlos Rivera earned an A.A. at BC and a B.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Florida Atlantic University. He is an Independent Contractor – Operations and DER Management Engineer at Indotronix International Corporation (IIC). IIC is a full-service IT solutions provider offering IT staffing services, custom software solutions, and IT infrastructure services. Carlos is also the Distribution Voltage Management Operation Engineer at IIC and he has many years of experience in the engineering industry.

Daniela Rodas

Associate Engineer

Florida Power & Light Company

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Daniela Rodas earned an AA ‘18 at BC and a BS in Industrial Engineering at Florida State University. She is an Associate Engineer at Florida Power & Light Company. FPL is the largest energy company in the U.S. as measured by retail electricity produced and sold. Daniela is a hard worker with a passion for problem solving and analytical thinking. She is also a member of Society of Women Engineers and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.

Alberto Rodriguez

Director of Cyber Solutions

SIXGEN

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Alberto Rodriguez earned his B.A.Sc. in Information Technology at BC, and his Master of Science in Digital Forensics from Champlain University. Alberto just recently started his position as the Director of Cyber Solutions at SIXGEN. Beforehand, he spent 8 years in the US Army, serving and protecting our country.

Juan Fernando Romero

Carmen’s Medicinals & Diagnostics

Founder

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Juan Fernando Romero earned his Bachelors of Applied Sciences in Global Trade and Supply Chain Management at BC. He has since founded two healthcare companies, Kordial and Carmen's Medicinals & Diagnostics, focusing on research and technology for the disabled. He is also a United States Delegate for the Colombian Government as well as the President of Youth Ambassadors and Executive Administrative Officer for Sister Cities International.

Gabriel Dos Santos

Research Assistant

UF: Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering

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Gabriel earned his A.A. at BC and is studying to receive his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Florida. Gabriel is currently a Research Assistant at UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. He has been very hands on in experimenting and gaining knowledge in the lab, such as working alongside leaders developing a Functional Electric Stimulation (F.E.S) bike to help patients with muscular dystrophy.

Yodalsy Santoyo

Chief Operating Officer

ARK Solvers

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"Broward College is truly an exemplary institution. I have definitely found great inspiration from the professors. I earned both my A.S. Degree in Network Service Technology and Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems from BC, and upon graduation, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer."