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    INTM Students and Alumni

    Meet some of our students and learn how they came to IIT and what they hope to accomplish through the INTM program:


    Ethan Yujian Bai
    INTM
    Anticipated graduation date Spring 2014

    Specialization: Supply Chain Management

    Hometown: Quanzhou, Fujian, China

    Current Job: Technician for INTM

    Favorite IIT classes or projects:

    • Simple Ceramic Warehouse Project - Built a three-person team to redesign and update warehouse space based on real blueprint; designed company's supply management systems, including source allocation, facilities procurement and marketing strategies
    • Digital Humanity Website - Designed a website based on book Trumbull Park
    • Solar Thermal Energy (IPRO 322) Worked as a team to design a physical model using solar thermal energy to filter and heat waste water.

    "My city was a historical trading port in China. I believe that communicating with people with different backgrounds is the most enjoyable part of life. I love travelling. Travels help me know people in various nationalities, religions, and ways of thinking. Also, I love photography. I am not a professional but my interest in photography greatly helps me find the other side of beauty in my daily life."




    Katrina Errant
    INTM
    Anticipated graduation date
    Fall 2013

    Specialization: General

    Hometown: Bedford Park, Illinois

    Current Job: Trustee for the Village of Bedford Park, Chair, Finance Committee

    Favorite IIT classes or projects:

    • IPROs - These hands-on projects have afforded me the opportunity to connect with industry professionals and to expand my ideas regarding future career paths.  I have learned to effortlessly network with other industry professionals and present myself as a leader.
    • Project Management-This class taught the skills necessary to accomplish unique outcomes with limited resources under critical time constraints. 

    • Industrial Risk Management- Brought to my attention the need for Incident Management and Strategic Risk Management Planning

    • Organizational Communication- The lessons learned in this class will assist me with my communication skills in a rapidly growing global economy.  Globalization requires individuals to communicate in ways that transcend space and time.

    " I am a local 134 Journeyman Electrician of 20 years.  My experience ranges from low voltage communication work to commercial and industrial applications.  Since beginning the INTM program in 2011, the experience has taken me far beyond my expectations.  The staff and professors have been extremely helpful in guiding and assisting me on my educational journey.  The professors have helped develop my talents and sharpen my skills to pursue future endeavors.The advice and guidance I received in this program has lead me to believe anything is possible."



    Simon Dawson
    INTM
    Anticipated Graduation date
    Spring 2014

     Specialization: Industrial Facilities

    Hometown: London, England

    Current Job: Journeyman Electrician, Aldridge Electric. I built the State Street Village in Chicago...not by myself, of course, but I installed the underground electrical feeds for the building.

    Favorite IIT classes or projects:

    • Since I work full-time and go to school full-time, there is not much time for projects…work, study, work, study, work, work, study.  However, I try to take advantage of EVERY opportunity that presents itself. 

    " I was a student at IIT in 1995, but left school to take care of my family. The INTM program has afforded me a second chance to reach my goals and it has been a great experience for me. When I graduate, I want to let off an airhorn then find a job that is fulfilling (in that order). My life philosophy:  Make friends here, venture outside of your comfort zone and talk to people who are studying something different from you, or from another part of the world. You'd be surprised how much it can help you."


    Ethiene Narvaez
    BINTM Graduate

    Current Position: Manufacturing Engineer, Optical Encoder and Joystick Groups, Grayhill, Inc.

    Job Description:  Creates work instructions, write codes, and implements statistical process controls for product designers to test various lines; products are manufactured for the agriculture, construction, defense aerospace, medical, automotive, and electronics industries.

    Background: Entered and completed BINTM program while employed as a Production Assembler for Grayhill

    "The BINTM program created the opportunity for me to progress through my company’s ranks by giving me a solid foundation and skill set to apply in the real world. In my workplace, I earned hands-on knowledge through trial and error, but the BINTM program backfilled a lot of useful information that I now apply on a daily basis, and helps reinforce decisions that I make." 

    Ken Pecho
    MITO Graduate

    Current Position: Project Manager, Chicago Metal Rolled Products; company that bends structural steel, and supplies curved and rounded steel parts for machinery and equipment used in construction of projects that have included many Chicago landmarks.

    Job Description: Prepares estimates and job orders, purchase materials, writes shop orders and instructions, oversees job progress, manages communications, and handles shipping

    Background:Began MITO while working full-time, and playing bass guitar in jazz groups; completed his degree in three years.

    “INTM was a wonderful program. It offered the right classes at the right time. The program helped me to really excel at my job. The classes dealt with current affairs in industry and gave students a great feel for the kind of things we would be up against in the work world."
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