Kaleb Briggs
About Kaleb Briggs
Kaleb Briggs is an FCAI Intern at the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He has a background in IT support and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems from Austin Peay State University.
Current Title and Role at Frist Center
Kaleb Briggs is currently working as an FCAI Intern at the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, based in Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. In this role, Kaleb has developed a News Collection API program using Python, illustrating a focus on practical applications of his IT and programming skills.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current internship, Kaleb Briggs accumulated diverse IT experience in various roles. He worked as a Service Desk Analyst at the State of Tennessee for 7 months in 2020-2021. Before that, he served as Help Desk Support at Dell for a year (2019-2020) in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2019, he interned at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center as an IT Intern for a month, gaining exposure to IT practices within the healthcare sector.
Educational Background
Kaleb Briggs has a robust educational background in IT and related fields. He graduated from Austin Peay State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems, focusing on Information Assurance and Security, along with a Minor in Computer Networking, from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, he studied at Nashville State Community College (2015-2017) where he earned an Associate's degree in Computer Networking Technology. He also holds a Technical Certificate in Computer Information Technology from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville, which he received after studying there from 2014 to 2015.
High School Education
Kaleb Briggs graduated from Nashville Big Picture High School, where he was the valedictorian with a GPA of 3.9. He completed his high school education from 2010 to 2014, showcasing early academic excellence.
Cybersecurity and IT Skills Development
Currently, Kaleb is participating in a 6-month Cybersecurity Boot Camp with Vanderbilt, aiming to enhance his skills in cybersecurity. Actively seeking entry-level IT opportunities, he is committed to gaining additional hands-on experience and further developing his competencies in the field.