Sean Smith ‘23 is already making waves in the tech world with the launch of his own startup, Triarii AI LLC. The company has a mission of developing large language models for use by cybersecurity professionals. Growing up in Staten Island, Sean, who majored in Computer and Information Systems, always knew he wanted to pursue …
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For Stephanie Jones ’19 G ‘20, a Whitesboro native, choosing SUNY Poly was more than just a decision to stay local — it was a decision to embrace community. “SUNY Poly felt like a second family,” she recalls. “The sense of belonging, the passion of the professors, and the close-knit environment really made it home.” Staff …
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By next year, there are expected to be more than 50 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices, with the data generated exceeding 79 zettabytes. To put that into context, a zettabyte is a trillion gigabytes. Securing that data is paramount. These are the types of items Anthony Macera, who earned his Master’s Degree in Computer …
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As a young girl, Heather Potrzeba ‘96 would head to her grandfather’s bakery and deli at 4 a.m. to help peel eggs and make salads before customers arrived. That business, Holland Farms Bakery & Deli on Oriskany Blvd in Yorkville, has stayed in the family since it opened in 1955. Today, Heather is the iconic …
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There was little time Clayville native Nick Levanti ’16 didn’t spend in the Wildcat Field House. While his Sociology degree has served him well in coaching, the former student-athlete/lacrosse standout says, “I learned the most inside that building.” These life lessons came from working closely with SUNY Poly Athletics staff and coaches like Al Calogero, …
For Caitlin Bajrektarevic ’21 and Caryn L. Schweinsberg ‘20, both graduates of SUNY Poly’s Community and Behavioral Health (CBH) program, you might say their ties to the institution run deep. Their mothers both attended and graduated from the university, and now they’ve returned to help lead the university’s educational outreach efforts at six Herkimer County …
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A deep fascination with different cultures and human behavior led Kay Klo, 27, towards anthropology during her undergraduate studies. As executive director of the Midtown Utica Community Center (MUCC), Klo works closely with Executive Board Member Dr. Kathryn Stam, who is a Professor of Anthropology at SUNY Poly and serves as the coordinator of their Information …
If you take a drive around Utica and spot one of the city’s many revitalization efforts, there’s a good chance Utica native Stephanie Wurz ’14 had a hand in making it come to fruition. Wurz is currently a Senior Engineer for the City of Utica, having previously been a junior and assistant engineer. She earned …
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It’s an exciting time in healthcare in the Mohawk Valley, most notably with the recent opening of Mohawk Valley Health System’s (MVHS) Wynn Hospital. Playing a large role in that effort is Deerfield Native Robert Scholefield, who serves as an executive vice president of MVHS. He stayed local for college, earning his Health Services Management …
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In addition to having highly successful careers, Steve ’06 and Gina ’03 Surace recently made the decision to establish a $25,000 endowed scholarship that will benefit undergraduate business students at SUNY Poly, assisting students who are in the same position they were once in. Currently, Steve who has his MBA in Technology Management from SUNY …
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Each weekday, local listeners start their day with Liz Ellis, whose morning show, Listen It’s Liz, is broadcasted on 97.9/105.5 KISS FM. The Utica native and Communication & Information Design major, who graduated in 2016, is also the Promotions Director for Roser Communications which includes KISS FM, Bug Country, and TALK 100.7 FM. “I handle …
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SUNY Poly alums/adjuncts open medical clinic in Syracuse Bikash and Kumari Regmi’s passion for the medical field was ignited thousands of miles away from Caring Family Health, a clinic they recently opened in the Syracuse area. At a young age, both left their native Bhutan, and spent the next 17 years in Nepal refugee camps. …