i.c.stars
Dwan Gant is a skilled IT professional with experience in desktop support and web development. Currently serving as a Desktop Support Specialist at LanzaTech since November 2021, Gant previously worked as a Web Developer/Scrum at i.c.stars, where a mobile application was developed to enhance employee training using Agile Methodology. Other roles include Information Technology System Specialist at Advocate Aurora Healthcare, IT Help Desk Technician at Rush University Medical Center, and Help Desk Analyst at Advanced Technology Services, among others. Education includes a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from DeVry University and certifications in CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and MCSA from Directions Training. Gant possesses a robust background in systems administration, networking, and customer support across various environments.
i.c.stars
i.c.stars was established to create economic opportunity for underserved communities by bridging disconnected young adults with the high growth tech sector. Participants learn by doing; they build web based applications to solve client challenges - with coding, business, and leadership instruction provided along the way. They also gain the professional network needed to jumpstart their careers. i.c.stars graduates become technologists who earn living wages (300% more than before) working as application developers or business analysts. They create nonprofits and advocate for change, putting into action i.c.stars’ definition of leadership: making opportunities for others. i.c.stars also works to change employer perceptions and practices around nontraditional talent by engaging each year hundreds of employers through industry conferences and convenings. Currently in Chicago, Milwaukee and Kansas City. Contact info@icstars.org for more information.