Getting to Know UC Tech Veterans & Reservists

Rico Jenkins Military Certificate of Appreciation

Thank you to all the UC IT veterans, reservists and their colleagues for providing your news this month.

We look forward to learning more about veterans in the community any time. Feel free to read a recent blog post on how to connect with us – or simply email: UCITBlog@UCOP.edu


Ernesto Carrasco, U.S. Army Infantry (airborne paratrooper), now director of governance, risk and compliance at UCLA

Ernesto Carrasco
Ernesto Carrasco, now director of governance, risk and compliance, UCLA

“Serving in the military and working for an organization like UCLA gives me a connection and attachment to the world. I have always sought to be part of something larger than myself.”


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Kyle Castle, Army Reserve (2018-present) and desktop support analyst, UC Irvine. Read Castle’s recent post.

Kyle Castle
Kyle Castle

“I learned that building relationships with my fellow soldiers, especially when working through tough situations, makes a world of difference. To that I would add the diversity of the people I met from all over the country.”

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Rico Jenkins, U.S. Army, April 1989 – May 1992. Rank E4, MOS (Military Occupational Skill), now field service manager, UCLA

Rico Jenkins
Rico Jenkins, now field service manager, UCLA

“A meaningful take away from my military experience was teamwork. This has also resonated with me in my day-to-day professional and personal life. There is no “I” in the word team. It takes a complete village to be successful and accomplish goals!”

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Patrick Lemon, Airforce, 2002-2010, now Windows system administrator, UC Irvine

Patrick Lemon, Windows system admininstrator, UC Irvine
Patrick Lemon, Windows system admininstrator, UC Irvine

“Although I am no longer in the Air Force, I still try to live by the Air Force Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do!”

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Matthew Linzer, US Navy, information security manager, UC Office of the President ITS Systemwide Information Security Office. See Linzer’s recent post.

Matthew Linzer, now, information security manager, UC Office of the President ITS Systemwide Information Security Office

“The military’s core values closely align with UC’s Principles of Community, and are why serving was meaningful to me. The university is a great example of what is good in America. If you believe in the mission as I do, it’s hard not to be passionate about work.”

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