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Daniel Baker to Join iCIT as Web Technologist

Daniel Baker, an experienced Web developer and project leader, will join iCIT as Web Infrastructure Technologist.  Dan’s first day is Tuesday, Jan. 11. 

With more than 10 years of experience in Web development and multi-media design, Dan brings a strong blend of technical expertise and creative ability to the position.  Most recently, he served as Lead Developer for Avicom Marketing Communications, where he collaborated with a team of developers to create websites and applications for a variety of clients, as well as design and build multiple MySQL databases and the systems they support.   For the past three years, he also has worked as an instructor at the Waukesha County Technical College, teaching graphic design and Web development courses. 

As Web Infrastructure Technologist, Dan will lead the technical implementation of the Ingeniux Web Content Management System, manage enterprise Web technologies, and join the iCIT Web Team in ensuring high-quality presentation of UW-Whitewater Web content and services.  He also will serve as an advocate for the adoption of new Web technologies, such as tools for enhanced support of mobile devices.   Dan will report to Mary Jo deMeza and Barry Henrichs. 

Please join us in welcoming Dan to iCIT!

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Two iCIT Positions Posted

Two iCIT positions were posted on the UW-Whitewater job site last week and the search to fill the positions is underway.  The first is for Desktop Support Technician to provide Tier 2 support in the Customer Technology Services and Support (CTSS) area.  The second is for a Classroom Technology Technician, in the Computing Environment Group (CEG), to provide audio-visual support for classrooms. 

Desktop Support Technician (Tier 2).  This position works under the general supervision of Kent Steinike and provides advanced support to the university community in the use of workstation hardware, network printers, mobile devices, and other campus technologies.  The position will provide support to Tier 1 technicians over the phone, chat and in person.  Primary duties include diagnosing and resolving workstation problems, configuring and troubleshooting printers, mobile devices and other campus technologies while also helping customers to use office technology and productivity tools more effectively.

Classroom Technology Technician.  This position is responsible for a multi-year project to install the audio-visual and touch panel control equipment in classrooms and instructional facilities at UW-Whitewater. The person in this position will participate in upcoming classroom remodeling and upgrade projects funded by grants and the academic colleges, and will be responsible for maintaining the ongoing operation of classroom equipment. This position reports to Mary Jo deMeza.

If you have questions or would like more information, contact Kent Steinike regarding the Desktop Support position, and Mary Jo deMeza regarding the Classroom Technology position.

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Roles and Responsibilities Change in AIS

Because of the announced retirement of Rick Buerger, IS Data Services Specialist, staff members in Administrative Information Services (AIS)  will have the following changes in roles and responsibilities:

  • Ryan Wenzel, currently the lead person managing SQL server databases, will assume the additional role as primary lead for Oracle database administration.  
  • In addition to serving as back-up for SQL server databases, Michael Miller will assume the back-up roles for both Oracle and SQL server databases.
  • Betty Thompson will also start to work in the Oracle database environment, specializing on table/index optimization and other projects as needed.

All of the people listed above will continue to report to David Wallace, Director, AIS.

“I want to thank all of the AIS staff members for their interest and commitment to these vital functions within our organization,” said David.  “Please offer them your support and assistance to help make these transitions successful.”

All of the changes are effective immediately.

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Richard Buerger Announces Retirement

Rick Buerger, IS Data Services Specialist, has announced that he will retire from UW-Whitewater on December 31, 2010.

As most of you know, Rick has played a vital role at the University supporting the Oracle dB environment and enterprise applications, most notably, WINS (PeopleSoft). Rick has provided 12 years of dedicated service to UW-Whitewater, and a total of  more than 30 years working in state agencies and higher education.

Please join all of his friends and colleagues in wishing Rick well during the next phase of his life. Enjoy your retirement, Rick!

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Technology Open House Draws Praise for Interactive Opportunities

iCIT’s annual Technology Open House was a great opportunity to showcase  the campus technology culture.  It also offers a way for faculty and staff to meet the people and companies behind campus technology.

Held on Aug. 26 during Faculty Orientation Week, this year’s TOH featured the theme “Make IT Possible,” focusing on how technology enables more efficient work processes. Consistent with the theme, the Open House allowed hands-on demos of several new technologies.

iCIT staff members demonstrated a variety of services, including:  Class Climate; D2L; Clickers; Smartboards; MeetingPlace/WebEx; Ironport Spam Management; Online Syllabi; Events Calendar; TSC Helpdesk; SecondLife; HP Self-Service System, and GoogleDocs.    Several of iCIT’s technology partners, namely Dell, Apple, AT&T, US Cellular, McAfee and Cisco,  also attended the event and supplied  great prizes for attendees.

Approximately 65 faculty and staff members attended the three-hour, open house event.  Attendees were given a USB flash drive preloaded with information about the featured technology services.  Notably, the feedback from attendees was that they most enjoyed the one-on-one interaction with iCIT team members.

“Everyone did an amazing job of explaining and promoting our services.  On behalf of iCIT management team, thank you to everyone for their time and input in making this year’s Technology Open House a successful event,” said Elena Pokot, CIO.

Special thanks go to those staff members who worked at the event:  Melissa Adams, Shelly Allen, Aaron Axelsen, Nick Ciesinski, Stephanie Feirn, Susan Degen, Sean Diamond, Jacob Feder, George Jura, Derek Milz, Chris O’Connor, Lisa Rowland, Robin Schutte, Karen Skibba, Daniel Weiss, Carolyn Wilson, Mark Wozny and Julie Zaukas.