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EASTERN Alumni Spotlight - Michael Landi
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) 2005 Computer Network Administration/Upper Moreland High School graduate, Michael Landi, is currently enjoying a successful career as a Systems Engineer and key member of the Infrastructure Engineering Group (IEG) in the Resources for Human Development (RHD) IT department.
When Landi was in 10th grade, he visited EASTERN, and followed up his visit at EASTERN’s Open House. At that point, he knew that the Computer Network Administration program was a perfect fit for him.
After graduating from EASTERN and Upper Moreland High School, Landi attend Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) while interning with EASTERN’s Technology Management Systems Department. Once he graduated from MCCC with his associate degree, he transferred to Temple University and enrolled in the Management Information Systems program in the Fox School of Business. While attending Temple University, he participated in a student work program for the College of Liberal Arts IT Department, where he continued to develop his skills in a real-world setting.
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After obtaining his bachelors degree in Management Information Systems, he continued working at Temple until he obtained a contracted position through Robert Half Technology, which helped him get an interview with his current employer, RHD. After his six month contract through Robert Half Technology, he became a full-time employee at RHD beginning December 2010. During his tenure at RHD, he has advanced from a Helpdesk Technician to his current position as Systems Engineer.
“EASTERN provided me with real world skills right out of school,” said Landi. “I found myself having a much stronger foundation in my classes and starting my job at Temple after going to EASTERN. The hands-on approach to learning in the program and the real world experience as an intern really gave me a big head start. If you have a career interest, a visit to EASTERN is a great opportunity to see if the program is a good fit for you. Most of the classes at EASTERN require the student to really have a passion for the subject in order to succeed.”
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EASTERN is a public school serving students in nine Eastern Montgomery County school districts. Those districts include Abington, Bryn Athyn, Cheltenham, Hatboro-Horsham, Jenkintown, Lower Moreland, Springfield, Upper Dublin and Upper Moreland. Students benefit from specialized career programs that give them a competitive edge in college or in a career. The campus is at 3075 Terwood Road in Willow Grove. For more information, please contact Amy Shields, Organizational Advancement Director, at 215-784-4806, or visit the school’s website at www.eastech.org. Like Us? Become a fan on Facebook – www.Facebook.com/EasternCenter, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @EasternCenter.