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ITS Here. Why don’t programmers like nature? It has too many bugs! 🪳😎Thankfully, FSU’s ITS department is busy fixing those glitches and shaping the next wave of tech talent. As we approach 2025, Tech/IT jobs are rapidly evolving, and Florida is becoming a hotspot for innovation. With exciting events and tech gatherings lighting up the state, there’s no better time to be part of Florida’s growing tech scene. Whether you're launching your career or just joining the tech party, the future is bright!
Quick Summary
In this 354th edition, for local & state tech:
Tech: Who is ITS?
Talent: Top 7 IT Jobs 2025
Featured: Finale Events | TEDxGainesville 2024 Highlights
FL Tech Events
TECH
ITS @ FSU
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👊 Creating Impact Through Technology: The Role of ITS at FSU. | FSU Information Technology Services via YT
Informartion Technology Services (ITS) at Florida State University is made up of a variety of teams that come together to support the university's mission. These include traditional campus teams, state data center teams, and FLVC teams. By working collaboratively, these diverse groups help create a technology infrastructure that drives innovation, learning, and research across the university. ✨
Beyond just a workplace, ITS fosters a sense of community among its employees. The culture within ITS focuses on collaboration and mutual support, helping everyone grow and improve both individually and as a team.
Whether it’s helping a student intern achieve their goals or empowering staff members to reach new heights, ITS is dedicated to supporting the university’s broader mission. This work not only supports the university but also plays a key role in preparing the next generation of leaders and citizens.
TALENT
IT JOBS 2025
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🔝 Top 7 IT Jobs for 2025 and Beyond. | Ladders
As technology continues to shape industries, these in-demand Tech/IT roles provide exciting career paths with strong earning potential. Here are the top 7 IT jobs for 2025 and beyond. We’ll need to look at the local job marketplace to see how these ranges compare.
🤖 AI Engineer - develop and implement machine learning algorithms to solve complex problems and innovate across industries, from chatbots to autonomous vehicles. U.S. Salary: $120K–$180K
🔐 Cybersecurity Specialist - protect organizations from growing cyber threats by developing security measures, monitoring systems, and responding to incidents. U.S. Salary: $100K–$150K
☁️ Cloud Solutions Architect - design, implement, and manage cloud strategies, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency as businesses transition to cloud-based systems. U.S. Salary: $130K–$200K
📊 Data Scientist - analyze large datasets to uncover patterns and provide insights that help businesses make informed, data-driven decisions. U.S. Salary: $110K–$170K
⚙️ DevOps Engineer - optimize software development processes, automate workflows, and ensure seamless software deployment between development and operations teams. U.S. Salary: $100K–$160K
📅 IT Project Manager - lead technology projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals, managing teams and resources efficiently. U.S. Salary: $90K–$140K
💻 Software Developer - design, build, and maintain applications and systems, creating solutions that power modern businesses and impact millions of users. U.S. Salary: $85K–$150K
FEATURED
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The theme for TEDxGainesville 2024 was "Intention", focusing on the power of purposeful action and meaningful decisions that drive change, growth, and connection within the community.
Here’s a list of the inspiring speakers for TEDxGainesville 2024:
Adrian Weeks – President and CEO, ASW Capital Solutions
Alleah Friedrichs – Entrepreneur and Mentor
Bonnie Habyan – Chief Marketing Officer, Speaker, Author
E. Stanley Richardson – Poet Laureate of Alachua County / Founder of ARTSPEAKSgnv
Gainesville Circus Center – Non-Profit Performing Arts School
Linda Rocha – Realtor
Maryann Walsh – Registered Dietitian and Consultant
Matthew Courtney – Educational Knowledge Broker, Author, Consultant
Michael Beard – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leader
Rebecca Rolland – Speech Pathologist, Harvard Lecturer, Author
Sriram Natarajan – CTO / Co-founder, AI Startup
Stephen Courson – Entrepreneur, Speaker
Get your tickets for TEDxGainesville 2025!
Reach out to Thomas Puketza:
✉️ Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 352-448-8538
✅ Book a Free Consultation: Calendly
TECH EVENTS
Wednesday, Mar. 19
Classroom of the Future | Wednesday, Mar. 19 | 9 AM | Center for Innovation - TSC, 350 Duval St. | Register
Thursday, Mar. 20
Science Night With the Collins Main Library - Data Daze | Thursday, Mar. 20 | 6:30 PM | LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Public Library | Free Learn More
Tuesday, Mar. 25
Featured Event: Emerging Technologies: The Future is Now by Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association | Tuesday, Mar. 25 | 8 AM | Florida Sheriffs Association, 2617 Mahan Drive | Free Learn More
Wednesday, Apr. 2
2025 Business of Healthcare Summit by FSU | Wednesday, Apr. 2 | Augustus Turnbull Conference Center | $100 for Virtual Attendance, $200 for Regular Tickets until Mar. 26 | Register Learn More
Saturday, Apr. 12
SCIturday: Minecraft – Science, Engineering, and Fun | Saturday, Apr. 12 | 10 AM | Challenger Learning Center | Free Learn More
FL Events
Friday to Saturday, Apr. 11 to 12
Think Bold Festival Presented by VyStar Credit Union | Friday to Saturday, Apr. 11 to 12 | 9 AM | Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront | From $49 Tickets
EPISODE 73
Get ready for an exciting session tomorrow on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube, powered by JH Creative channels. We are excited to have Ricardo Schneider, Danfoss Executive Advisor & Former President and CEO of Danfoss Turbocor, who will share his journey as an Intrapreneur at Danfoss. Got questions? Join us live!
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