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Class of 2000

Erdley Wright

November 13, 2024

Erdley Wright was recently appointed as Senior Systems Engineer at the United States Senate!

Erdley is now responsible for managing Virtual Machine Infrastructure (VMI) and is leading efforts to modernize operations with Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI), developed by Nutanix, where he previously worked as a Senior Systems Reliability Engineer.

Erdley credits Brooklyn Tech’s Software Engineering major with giving him a strong foundation in IT. From programming to networking, those formative years set him up for a career that’s spanned over two decades, including years in the US Marine Corps as a Data Specialist and later, launching a Managed IT Services firm known for top-tier support.

Today, he brings deep expertise in Nutanix AOS, AHV, and a broad tech suite, delivering robust solutions across aerospace, government, and healthcare.

Class of 1994

Soljane Martinez

October 29, 2024

Soljane Martinez, Ed.D. has been appointed the Director of Library Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Brown University. In this role, Soljane serves as a Library leader and administrative thought partner, advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the Library by directing organizational and programmatic initiatives, contributing to outreach to campus and wider communities, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Soljane brings over two decades of experience in education and leadership, focusing on disrupting educational inequities and promoting culturally responsive teaching. She was most recently the Director of School Redesign and Improvement for Providence Public Schools. In this role, Soljane helped align school improvement and program resources to prioritize student achievement and maximize results based on vision and measurable outcomes. Soljane also supported transformative leadership through her capacity-building work with school leaders across the district.

Soljane returns to Brown University having previously served as the Education Coordinator, during which time she spearheaded outreach activities, developed K-12 programming to enhance educational outcomes, and helped expand Brown’s partnerships locally and nationally. She was instrumental in establishing College Day at Brown, an immersive one-day program that brings Rhode Island high school students to Brown’s campus to experience a college setting and learn about their opportunities in higher education.

Soljane serves as adjunct faculty in the Johnson & Wales University Master’s of Education, Teaching and Learning Program, where she teaches Culturally Responsive Teaching. She is on the Instructional Faculty of College UnBound, and she was an award-winning classroom teacher in elementary through high school for almost 20 years. Before entering the field of education, she was a reporter for The Providence Journal and The Wall Street Journal Sunday.

Soljane holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Johnson & Wales University, an M.Ed. from CUNY-College of Staten Island, and a B.A. in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Rhode Island.

Class of 1959

Kenneth Kanev

October 9, 2024

Nice to read about my fellow alums although none are personally known to me. Where are my boys?

My 50-year BTHS graduation reunion (now 15 years ago, wow!!) was almost a bust because none of my (few) old pals showed. A few I vaguely remembered. (“Hey, Kanev! I sat behind you in Mrs. Irenas’ French class!”) That April day I took the same BMT crossing the East River, walking the few blocks down DeKalb Ave with Fort Greene Park on my left. Entering the building and walking around alone, I notied the little things — the 1930s ceramic tile, oak display cabinets, lighting fixtures. To the gym (much smaller than I remembered), not sure the climbing ropes remained (lawsuit potential, no doubt), recalling the mandatory side horse routine. Down to the basement, the chlorine still wafting from the pool where I practiced daily with swim team. (I was not a very good competitive swimmer, close to the bottom of the squad which won the City title in ’58 and was runner up in ’59, anchored by the amazing Abrahmson brothers).

Vignettes Dredged Up from the Past
At orientation, I recall being warned never, NEVER enter Fort Greene Park “unless you are a member of the football team.” (The whole area at the time was seriously sketchy unlike today’s gentrified version.) Then there was 9th grade IP (industrial processes — Bessemer converters, arc welders) taught by one W.J. Lincoln, am ex-military martinet who scared the crap out of me (us?). WJL, to save himself time, had us correct our own quiz answers, with odd and even rows exchanging. Need I say more? And then there was the best, Mr. Wolfson, who taught a free-flowing, wide-ranging history in senior year.

I parted company with engineering in my second year at Syracuse U., and transferred into NYU Business (Econ.), and then entered law school at Washington and Lee in southwest Virginia. Fifteen months lawyering in New York City (Legal Aid Society in Harlem) was enough and I headed to Seattle where I put in a quick 45+ years doing criminal defense and plaintiff injury cases, and where I continue to live.

I’ve been blessed with a great family.

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Edward A. Feiner ’64

Jul 13, 2022 Updated: Jul 13, 2022 News, Obituaries, Technite Profiles Stephanie Bakirtzis Dec 11, 2024 10:44 pm

The Brooklyn Tech community mourns the loss of Edward A. Feiner ’64 who passed away on July 1, 2022 from brain cancer.

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Emmanuel Thingue ’80: Architect of 30 NYC Parks in 30 Years

Nov 9, 2023 Updated: Nov 9, 2023 News, Technite Profiles, Technites in the News Stephanie Bakirtzis Dec 11, 2024 10:44 pm

Emmanuel Thingue ’80 recently retired after 30 years designing more than 30 parks for the New York City Parks Department — winning numerous awards and accolades for his work along the way.

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Maurice Ashley ’83

Jan 12, 2022 Updated: Jan 12, 2022 Technite Profiles aharris Dec 11, 2024 10:44 pm

Maurice is not only the first African-American Chess Grandmaster, he is also a three-time national championship coach, author, ESPN commentator, iPhone app designer, puzzle inventor and motivational speaker.

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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Fatima Jones ’90

Mar 1, 2024 Updated: Mar 1, 2024 News, Technite Profiles, The Technite 2024 Stephanie Bakirtzis Dec 11, 2024 10:44 pm

Fatima Jones ’90 is named to the role of Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at the Dance Theatre of Harlem.

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Wilton Cedeño ’82: Economic Development Power 75

Dec 6, 2021 Updated: Dec 6, 2021 Technites in the News aharris Dec 11, 2024 10:44 pm

Wilton Cedeno, former director of regulatory affairs for Con Edison, monitors and seeks to shape state energy policy for Con Edison, a massive utility company that provides electric and gas service to residents – and businesses – in New York City and Westchester County.

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Where Are They Now: Mike D’Amato ’59, New York Jets

Dec 23, 2021 Updated: Dec 23, 2021 Technites in the News aharris Dec 11, 2024 10:44 pm

From when Mike D’Amato was a high school senior at Brooklyn Tech to when he was a two-time Middle Conference All-Star safety and kick- and punt-returner, as well as a second-team All-American lacrosse attackman at Hofstra in 1968, life happened.

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