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About Connect IT / Past Years

Matthew Merritt

Matthew is currently entering his fourth year of studies in Information Technology Management (ITM) at Ryerson University. He is specializing in Telecommunications and Networks management with a minor in Accounting. Having previously held various Business Analyst roles he is currently working as an IT Auditor with the Infrastructure team at the Royal Bank of Canada. He has been a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and hopes to complete the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam in June.

For Matthew, improving communities is a primary requirement to achieve personal satisfaction. The opportunity to lead Connect IT has allowed him to fulfill two of his objectives in relation to Ryerson’s community – improving the educational experience for fellow students and becoming an ambassador for the ITM program and the University at large.

He has a strong interest in the development, implementation and management of IT and IS policies within various contexts, including enterprises and societies of various sizes.

Hard work, dedication, and passion are cornerstones of his character.

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“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live.” – George Bernard Shaw

Dimitry Sapon

Dimitry’s interest in business and IT was the driving force in choosing the ITM program, which was a catalyst in gaining knowledge in diverse subjects. He graduates April 2009.

Dimitry has completed 3 of his last 5 co-op work terms RBC Capital Markets and co-led a final year thesis project team that conducted an in-depth industry analysis of the Canadian broadcasting and interactive media industries for TFO, a Franco-Ontarian broadcaster. Dimitry is also a winner of Ryerson University’s CaseIT Competition and will be representing Ryerson at Simon Frasier’s International CaseIT Competition.

Dimitry’s passion lies in various outdoor activities with canoeing tripping and snowboarding being his current favourites. He’s participated in the 2008 Ride to Conquer Cancer raising over $2600 and has begun fundraising for the 2009 ride in June with a $4000 goal in mind. In July, Dimitry will be embarking on a month-long canoe expedition in the North West Territories.

Jaime Sorgente

Jaime is currently in his fourth year of Information Technology Management at the Ted Rogers School of Management pursuing a B. Comm with Co-op Distinction. Jaime brings passion to marketing/communications and relationship management. Jaime fills his leisure time with cooking, rock climbing and motorcycling. He is an avid reader of classical literature, geo-politics, and works on the constructs of power.

Connect IT brings incredible value to Jaime’s life by bridging the gap between experience and direction. He is committed to his community and a proud citizen of Toronto.