At The Alliance, we pride ourselves on the incredible talent and dedication of our team members, each of whom plays a crucial role in driving our mission forward. We’re putting a spotlight Marcus Long, our Senior IT Network Specialist, who has been the silent force behind our organization’s technological success since 2020.
Marcus’s journey into the tech world began in 2014 when he started as a video tech for NBC Sports. His passion for technology was evident early on as he transitioned into video and computer repair, working as a Quality Control specialist for companies like Rentex and Evolve Media. In 2018, he took his expertise to new heights by joining the Walt Disney Company as a video and networking tech. Through these experiences, Marcus honed his skills, combining his creative background in film (a degree he earned from the University of Central Florida) with technical acumen, bolstered by an AS in computer programming from Valencia College.
We talked to Marcus and here’s what he had to say:
- How long have you been with The Alliance? I started with The Alliance around 2020 I was one of the first contractors. I established the entire IT network and infrastructure for the organization.
- What is your educational background? I graduated from the University of Central Florida with the degree in film. I have an AS in computer programming from Valencia college. I started my career as a video engineer for NBC Sports and Disney before transitioning into IT.
- What’s your favorite way to spend a weekend or day off? I enjoy learning new things so on my time off, I’m either taking coursework reading about new things in the tech world or going to art shows and museums.
- What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? The best advice that I have ever received would probably be from my late mother who told me “prepare yourself now for the opportunities that will come, in the future.”
- If you could switch jobs with anyone in the company with anyone for day, who would it be or why? I would not switch jobs with anyone. I love the work that I do, and I care and respect the deep knowledge of my coworkers in what they do. I craved to be the best at what I do so that it shines bright in my work every day.
