We Are IT | Meet Blaine Fasone

 

Born and raised in the Tallahassee area, Blaine Fasone joined Florida State University right out of high school. He began his career as a Technical Support Analyst in the College of Social Work before transitioning into accounting roles within the Controller’s Office. In 2023, he returned to the technology side as an ERP Analyst I in ITS Enterprise Solutions, where he supports the Office of Student Finance through troubleshooting, system upgrades and enterprise application maintenance. Outside the office, Blaine enjoys exploring the outdoors, bike riding and diving into astronomy and astrophysics content.

Where are you from?  

I was born and raised in the Tallahassee area. However, I spent most of my time living in Havana, FL, which is a small town just north of Tallahassee. 

Where did you attend school?  

I attended the School for Arts and Innovative Learning (SAIL) for high school. Then, after graduation, I began working at Florida State. 

Why did you choose to work in technology? 

Technology always came naturally to me and as I was growing up, technology was evolving too. I had taken a few technology courses in high school that stuck with me and when I was deciding what career I wanted to pursue, it felt like a natural next step. Technology keeps me challenged and engaged. 

How long have you been at FSU?  

Since July 2012. I spent the first five years of my career as a Technical Support Analyst in the College of Social Work and then transitioned to numerous accounting positions within the Controller's Office in the Accounts Payable and Travel Department. Then, I came back to ITS and joined the Enterprise Solutions team in February 2023. 

What is your role at FSU?  

I’m currently an ERP Analyst I in the Student Application Services team within Enterprise Solutions. In my current role, I primarily support the Office of Student Finance. I assist with troubleshooting, system upgrades and overall maintenance of the office’s enterprise applications, ensuring their tools and processes run efficiently and meet operational needs. 

What do you enjoy most about your job? 

My favorite part of my job is that there’s always something new and exciting to tackle. I’m constantly learning, evolving and being given opportunities to grow and take on new projects. 

What is the most rewarding project you have worked on at FSU? 

A project I am very excited to be working on is the ITS SMART Repository. The SMART Repository will serve as a centralized hub for all ITS-related documentation and institutional knowledge, making it easily accessible to everyone across the department. 

Being involved in this initiative has been incredibly rewarding, offering meaningful opportunities for growth and development. I’m proud to be leading the rollout of the SMART Repository SharePoint Communication Site, which will help keep our ITS team informed, connected, and engaged throughout the project and beyond. 

What is your favorite app?  

Definitely Reddit. Whether I am troubleshooting something for work, finding local events or diving deep into conspiracies, I can always find something to do on Reddit. 

If you were to invent one piece of technology, what would it be? 

I would invent some type of teleportation device. The amount of time and stress saved from being able to teleport would be a game changer. 

What is a fun fact about you?     

I am very interested in astronomy and astrophysics, so I enjoy learning about anything related to these fields. I also love watching television shows and movies on these topics. 

Talk a little bit about your family. 

I like to say that I come from a small but loud Italian family. My grandparents were originally from Sicily, and they made their way over to New York and they eventually moved down to Florida.  Now my whole family is in the Tallahassee area, so it is fun to get together when we can. I also have three pets: two dogs, Gabbana and Spencer, and one cat, Kitters. 

What do you do in your free time? 

I really enjoy staying busy, so I have a wide variety of interests. I like spending time outdoors, traveling, bike riding and spending time with my pets.