Reach Out to a Tech Ambassador | Meet the Tech Ambassadors

Pitt IT Tech Ambassadors are here to help you make the most out of the technology offerings at Pitt. Whether it’s helping you find the free software you need, like Microsoft Office or Adobe Creative Cloud, or holding a training for you and your friends – the Tech Ambassadors are here for you.

Tech Ambassadors are also fully skilled in all Microsoft 365 products. Just talk to a Tech Ambassador to learn how to get more organized using OneNote, leverage Teams for communication within your school, download a free copy of Office to keep after you graduate, and much more!

Reach Out to a Tech Ambassador

There are lots of great ways to see what your friendly neighborhood Tech Ambassador is up to:

• #TechAmbassador — Follow your favorite ambassadors on Instagram or just look for #TechAmbassador
• Request an Event — Want a Tech Ambassador to do a training or presentation for your club, residence hall floor, or group of friends? Just ask! We're happy to hang with you.
• Look for Us — Spot us out and about on campus wearing our snazzy t-shirts and Tech Ambassador buttons.

Meet the Tech Ambassadors

Carolyn Phamtran (Lead Ambassador)
Manal Boukaabar | Brandon Bowman | Grace Brignola | Jamir Grier | Kieran Griperay | 
Fiona Langan | Justin Pello | Akemi Pugliese | Jessica Shaker | Abigayle Skariah | 
Jacob Sosinsky | Abhinav Srinivasan 

Carolyn Phamtran (Lead Ambassador)

• Major: Media & Professional Communications – College of General Studies, Class of 2024
• Personal Motto: Fall down seven times, get up eight.
• Ways I love to use tech: I would be nothing without Canva and OneNote!
• Follow me on Linkedin: carolyn-phamtran-531161212 
   

Manal Boukaabar

• Major: Information Science – SCI, Class of 2027
• Personal Motto: It matters not what you’ve done, but what you do with what you’ve done for others.
• Tech I couldn't live without: I love my iPad. 
• Follow me on Instagram: manallbouk  
   

Brandon Bowman

• Major: Business Information Systems and Finance – CBA, Class of 2025
• Personal Motto: "If I could say a few words… I would be a better public speaker." – Homer Simpson
• Ways I love to use tech: Two tech services that I couldn’t live without are Spotify and Adobe CC! I love listening to music and one of my hobbies is graphic design.
• Follow me on Instagram: @Brandonbowmann 
   

Grace Brignola

• ​Major: Marketing and BIS – CBA, Class of 2026
• Personal Motto: Actions speak louder than words.
• Ways I love to use tech: A personal favorite tool is Teams! I love how cohesive it is in collaborating with others and streamlining the project process.
• Follow me on LinkedIn: grace-brignola
   

Jamir Grier

• Major: Computer Science – SCI, Class of 2024
• Personal Motto: Do it so well that you only do it once.
• Tech I couldn't live without: My phone has so many features and shortcuts that it's my most essential piece in any situation.
• Follow me on Instagram: @jah.meer  
   

Kieran Griperay

• Major: Computer Science - SCI, Class of 2026
• Personal Motto: The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts. (Marcus Aurelius)
• Tech I couldn’t live without: My phone … I am addicted!
• Follow me on LinkedIn: Kieran-Griperay
   

Fiona Langan

• Major: Computational Social Science, LCJS Minor – Dietrich, Class of 2025
• Personal Motto: Everything that’s meant to be will be.
• Tech I couldn’t live without: Spotify and my schedule  platforms have gotten me through college.
• Follow me on LinkedIn: @fiona-langan   
   

Justin Pello

• Major: Media and Professional Communications – CGS, Class of 2026
• Personal Motto: This too shall pass.
• Tech I couldn’t live without: Spotify and YouTube… they are my entertainment platforms to keep me sane.
• Follow me on LinkedIn: justin-pello-147390296/ 
   

Akemi Pugliese

• Major: Marketing, Minor in Economics - CBA, Class of 2026
• Personal Motto: Life isn’t about finding yourself; it’s about creating yourself.
• Tech I couldn’t live without: I use Spotify and Google Calendar every day!
• Follow me on LinkedIn: akemi-pugliese 
   

Jessica Shaker

• Expected Major: BIS and Business Analytics - CBA, Class of 2026
• Personal Motto: Mistakes are just learning lessons.
• Ways I love to use tech: My life would be a mess without my google calendar.
• Follow me on Linkedin: jessica-shaker
   

Abigayle Skariah

• Expected Major: Finance and BIS – CBA, Class of 2025
• Personal Motto: Everything happens for a reason.
• Ways I love to use tech: I can't live without my phone.
• Follow me on Linkedin: abigayle-skariah
   

Jacob Sosinsky

• Major: Political Science, Minor in Economics – Dietrich, Class of 2024
• Personal Motto: Be yourself; everyone else is taken.
• Ways I love to use tech: Sharing music and video with friends and family across the world is one of my favorite facets of modern technology. 
• Follow me on Instagram: @jacob_sosinsky
   

Abhinav Srinivasan

• Major: Computer Science, Data Science - SCI, Class of 2025
• Personal Motto: Actions speak louder than words.
• Ways I love to use tech: Spotify is a must for me to be productive.
• Follow me on Instagram: @abhi_r6s