Ethan Kabler, a graduate with an Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology Systems, now works as an IT Security Administrator. 鈥淚n my current role, I wear many hats,鈥� he says. From examining logs and designing new IT solutions to managing policies and working with internal teams and third-party vendors, Ethan plays a key part in keeping systems secure and compliant. His journey started at Ennovar, where he held roles as a Helpdesk Technician and later as a Cybersecurity Analyst at Textron Aviation.
鈥淓nnovar provided me the experience I needed to be considered for the position I鈥檓 in,鈥� he shares. 鈥淚t was an environment where I could learn from others, and my own mistakes.鈥� The hands-on experience helped bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world problem-solving. He also credits Ennovar with helping him grow professionally. 鈥淚 received professional guidance that enabled me to cooperate more effectively with my colleagues and communicate my thoughts in a structured and efficient manner.鈥�
Ethan looks back on his time at Ennovar fondly. 鈥淚 enjoyed being surrounded by people who always wanted to learn and grow as IT professionals, and as individuals,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 was fortunate enough to make a lot of connections, friends and colleagues, that I intend on maintaining.鈥� Outside of work, Ethan enjoys playing guitar. His advice for current students is simple but valuable: 鈥淜eep yourself busy and always have a question for someone. Maintain curiosity and always ask for feedback, especially from superiors.鈥�
Ethan adds, 鈥淚 look back on [Ennovar] and definitely miss it.... the people, the novelty of learning to be professional, and the path of discovering what I wanted and where I would go next.鈥�