Fadi Ghanem is the winner of the L.J. Moore Outstanding Achievement award for BIT Department! He is a graduating senior who will work at Kearney & Company as an IT Auditor after graduation this May.

Read below to learn more about Fadi and why he chose the Cybersecurity Management and Analytics (CMA) degree:

Name: Fadi Ghanem

Major(s) and Option/Concentration: Cybersecurity Management and Analytics (CMA)

Post Graduation (Employment or Continuing Education): IT Auditor at Kearney & Company

Clubs, Student Organizations, etc:

President of OutReach for BIT (ORBIT), President of Pamplin Undergraduate Mentorship Program (PUMP), and Lead TA of the Pamplin Engage TA Program, and member of BIT Club

What are you passionate about or what are your hobbies:

I’m passionate about my friends and family and the time I spend with those who I care about. My job as an undergraduate TA has been a big passion of mine. Leading others is such a rewarding thing. Some of my favorite hobbies are music and concerts, working on my physical and mental health, movies, television, and traveling.

What made you decide to choose BIT as your major and why did you choose CMA as your major:

My early passion for computer programming in high school led me to choose BIT as my major. I took programming and networks classes in high school to give it a try, and I really loved it. With the increasing demand of cybersecurity and IT in the business world and beyond, I felt like there was so much opportunity and endless possibilities of where I could take my career in the future. Also, as an extrovert who loves interaction and working with others, I felt like the CMA major was the perfect mix of both people skills and technical skills.

Tips/advice for student success:

Take advantage of all the opportunities you have at this amazing school. Your professors want to help you succeed and find your path, and they will be there for you through it all. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone to learn about something you’re interested in, even if it’s something completely random like taking a dance or music class as an elective without any prior experience. Lean on your peers for guidance when you need it, you’re all in this together! Enjoy the ride!