Professional Persona Strategies

My name is Armando Lopez and my professional handle is “MandoITguy”. I’m a 42  year old stay at home father, fiance, and student at MATC and I reside in Brown Deer WI.. I moved to Wisconsin in the fall of 2005 from my hometown of Chicago IL..

The picture above of me was taken at my former place of employment at AT&T while at a telephone pole climbing class, where I worked as U Verse Premises Tech installing and servicing Telecommunication devices. This is where the “IT Networking Bug” bit me. Unfortunately I suffered a neck injury and my overhead type work career was over. I enjoyed working at AT&T where I looked forward to the daily challenges the job had to offer. The most I will miss is the teamwork atmosphere that is definitely needed to complete the job. Before AT&T, I worked for a  small security company in IL. installing and servicing burglar, fire, and entertainment systems. The company closed in 2002.

After being bitten by the IT Networking Bug, I decided to return to school.  I strongly believe that you are never too old to learn a new career. I'm currently in the process of obtaining an Associates Degree  in the IT Networking Specialist program, with the expectation of graduating in the summer of 2014.

I have a strong interest in family, community, social, political and global affairs. For these reasons I use the Social Media avenues. What an amazing way to instantly stay connected while also imputing in real time.It astonishes me how far we have come from writing on cave walls to Cyber Fashioning. At present time I am socializing on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, and Blogspot.com 

Besides obtaining my Degree in the IT Networking field, I have a Social Media Goal as well. I will join more Social Media networks, continue to use them to learn about issues facing us, learn more about my fields of interest, meet people whom share the same interest near and far, create a Social Network of IT peers, and research prospective companies I will work for.

Armando Lopez "MandoITguy"

Companies and Their Use of Social Medias

Many companies are using social media to promote their products. The use of social media is catching on quickly because of the vast numbers of consumers who utilize this medium.

Oh did I forget to mention it's Free Advertising? Unbelievable, yet true there is a place where you can advertise a product/service for that low price of FREE. Just a few years ago, to place an ad in a paper or phone book had cost a pretty penny, now through Social Media you can simply create your own ad page and read the feedback as well.

Here is an interesting link on who is using social media;
http://pewinternet.org/Commentary/2012/March/Pew-Internet-Social-Networking-full-detail.aspx

A vast amount of companies are managing their Social Media by monitoring negative postings, which I believe is a great idea. A complaint about a product can be easily resolved by a response back from the Company assuring the consumer of the  their concern and how they will address their issues.

Strategic plans that Companies should keep in place are; respond to your followers, keep your page updated, continue to grow your fan base,  and sell your product from the page.

 A well known electronic company utilizing Social Media is Samsung Mobile USA, they are using these services to promote their product to the consumer of mobile devices. By giving the consumer a look at their past, present, and future products. They are attempting to reach a vast audience with paid advertising, yet with social media the audience are mainly to the teen and 40 somethings by the looks of their Facebook page. They manage their relationship with their consumer through reviews, likes and videos. They have a great strategy in place by allowing you to click on any device allowing you to purchase it and choose your mobile carrier while on their page. Talk about convenience! https://www.facebook.com/SamsungMobileUSA/app_177374352370624

Another  mention are the political organizations using Social Media whom are atop their cyber soap box proclaiming who you should vote for. They are attempting to reach mainly the undecided voters with their annoying pop up ads on the side of my Facebook page. Although annoying they allow you to like and sign petitions which I must agree can be effective.
 https://www.facebook.com/haydenrogersforcongress

Armando Lopez 
MandoITguy@gmail.com

Why I am at MATC

I am at MATC, because after many years of working the same mundane jobs, I felt it was time for a change.    I've worked for North-shore Security and Sounds in Evanston IL. a suburbs of my home town Chicago IL, installing and servicing security systems and surround sound systems. This was an exciting job where I first learned the basics of IT. Unfortunately the company was bought out by a bigger company and moved to another location. moved. I then moved to Milwaukee WI. where I landed a job with AT&T installing Uverse. Running cat5 crimping RJ 45's, setting up WiFi, setting up email accounts for the customer, connecting  their system to the router etc...
I was let go in March of 2011 due to a work related injury to my neck which required a cervical fusion. I then decided to go to school, it had been over twenty years since I last attended school. I chose MATC because of it's excellent classes, close proximity to me. I chose the IT Network Specialist Program because of my previous experience. I hope to learn and excel in this field. Computers obviously are here to stay and some one needs to install and service them.
Armando Lopez
MandoITguy@gmail.com