ETHAN FIX
Harrisonville,PA
Summary
Pursuing an Associate's degree in Information Sciences and Technology at Penn State World Campus, while gaining hands-on experience as a Solutions Architect Intern at iWat LLC in Chambersburg, PA. This combination of academic knowledge and practical application fosters a strong foundation in technology solutions and system architecture. Passionate about leveraging innovative technologies to solve complex problems and enhance operational efficiency. Eager to contribute skills and insights to dynamic teams in the tech industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Solutions Architect Intern
IWAT
10.2025 - Current
- Implemented robust security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access or breaches.
- Assisted with project estimation and planning activities, enabling accurate resource allocation and timely delivery of solutions.
- Enhanced software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in code.
- Optimized cloud infrastructure, reducing costs and improving overall system reliability.
Assistant Meat Manager
The Giant Company
01.2021 - Current
- Assist in daily operations of the meat department, including inventory management, stocking, and product display to ensure freshness and quality.
- Supervise and train a team of 8 employees, ensuring compliance with safety and food handling standards.
- Manage ordering and restocking roughly $40,000 of meat products weekly, reducing waste through efficient inventory control which is around $2,000 a week.
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries, assisting with product selection, and offering cooking tips.
- Support the Meat Manager in planning and executing promotional sales, product displays, and seasonal offerings.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the department to comply with health regulations and enhance the customer shopping experience.
- I started out in 2021 as a part time produce associate, was promoted to full time about two years later, and about a year ago I was promoted to assistant manager of the meat dept.
Education
Associate of - IST
Penn State University
Online05-2026
Bachelor of - Biology
Shippensburg University
01.2021
Skills
- Cybersecurity
- Computer Networking
- Operating Systems
- Information Systems
COMPUTER REPAIR & NETWORKING VOTEC CLASS
- Diagnosed and repaired 100+ student/teacher laptops a year
- Learned to tear apart and rebuild PC's
- Obtained an OSHA Certification
- Trouble shoot the schools network in the event of an outage and get it back up and running
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Timeline
Solutions Architect Intern
IWAT
10.2025 - Current
Assistant Meat Manager
The Giant Company
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of - Biology
Shippensburg University
Associate of - IST
Penn State University