By Milo Butler

Hey everybody! Do you ever think about our IT Coordinator, Mr. Monterrosa, and what he does? Well, that’s what I am here to tell you. 

He first became interested in computers during his freshman year of high school. He purchased a pre-built gaming desktop and immediately began upgrading its components. That led him, a year later, to build his own desktop from scratch. 

In a written interview with The Tides, Mr. Monterrosa said, “My favorite part about being the BBES school IT guy is the uncertainty the day will bring. Some days I will be troubleshooting a tech issue, and the next I will be playing basketball against the students.” 

Mr. Monterrosa began his job as our IT specialist in late July 2024. He came here after he graduated from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He loves technology and helping others. Mr. Monterrosa says, “This job is extremely fulfilling, and helping others always makes me happy.”

The downside of working in IT is that there is rarely a moment of downtime, he said. “You are constantly adapting and staying ahead of the curve. Being proactive is the name of the game, and that takes a lot of time. Also, looking at a screen and sitting for long periods of time isn’t great.” 

Do you know where his office is? It is located in the basement next to the faculty copier room. He gets to talk with Mr. Phil, too, because he shares his office with him. 

Mr. Monterrosa also has a life outside of school. During his free time, he enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, listening to music, hanging out with friends and family, watching sports like basketball and baseball, and traveling. He has viewed two total eclipses, one in Idaho in 2017 and one in Vermont in 2024. I hope you enjoyed learning about this very important staff member!