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Mason Birkbeck

– Hometown: Wadsworth, Ohio

– Major(s)/Minor(s): Cybersecurity Analyst / Business Analytics & Computer Programming

– Class Year: Junior

– Most Influential Faculty or Staff Member: Professor Kenneth Atchinson

“Ken has taught multiple classes I have taken in the computer science department and has been the best professor I have had. He also helped me get a work study at the IT help desk in my freshman year, which has helped me in my career aspirations.”

– Most Influential BW Course: Computer Networks

– Career Aspirations: Mason’s career aspirations are to work in an IT security role at a big tech company and gain IT certifications.