Jason Gao

IT Support & Manufacturing Execution Analyst

Professional Summary

IT Support & Manufacturing Execution Analyst | SCADA, PLC/HMI, Cybersecurity, IT Service Optimization

Professional Experience

Student Manufacturing Execution Analyst — Allegheny Technology Incorporated (ATI Specialty Materials)

Jan 2024 - Present
  • Implemented cybersecurity segmentation across three plants.
  • Supported SCADA systems and real-time data acquisition.
  • Deployed and imaged industrial PCs and designed HMI interfaces integrated with PLCs.
  • Monitored network performance and assisted with firewall policy management.

Corporate Risk Management Assistant — University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Nov 2023 - Apr 2024
  • Ensured data accuracy in proprietary systems and supported HIPAA compliance.
  • Reviewed and edited corporate policies, coordinated reports, and streamlined case management workflows.

Computing / Telecommunications Intern — University of Pittsburgh - Bradford

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
  • Provided frontline IT support, researched/resolved technical issues, and deployed CVE-remediation patches.

Technical Lead (Media & Communications) — First Baptist Church of McDonald, PA

Jan 2021 - Aug 2022
  • Led remote streaming transition and produced livestreams to maintain community engagement.

IT Assistant (Student Worker) — Fort Cherry School District

Aug 2019 - Nov 2019; Mar 2023 - Aug 2023
  • Troubleshot devices and supported IT operations across departments.

Education

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Aug 2024 - Apr 2026 Information Science
Robert Morris University
Aug 2023 - Apr 2024 Computer Information Systems
University of Pittsburgh - Bradford
Aug 2022 - Apr 2023 Computer InformationSystems
Fort Cherry High School
Jun 2022 - High School Diploma
Google IT Support Specialization
Sep 2020 - Google Career Certificates

Achievements

  • Eagle Scout - Led a community project from proposal to execution (Sep 2019).