Personnel – Page 15 – IT Services (formerly ICIT) Uptimes

July 28, 2014

Welcome Matt Albers!

Please join us in welcoming Matt Albers as our new PeopleSoft Analyst/Developer. In this role, Matt will perform advanced professional information system (IS) tasks on Oracle/PeopleSoft systems. He will conduct system analysis and design functions and advanced programming tasks, as well as consult with, assist, and instruct functional users in the use of IS applications and tools. He will also serve as a backup Database Administrator. Matt is located in L1015 and reports to Anand Vangipuram.

Matt is a skilled IT professional with many years of programming and database experience. He comes to us from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, where he worked as a Database Administrator. In that role he administered, managed and supported Oracle, MySQL, and SQL server databases. In addition to his database expertise, he has vast programming experience in developing processes and systems.

Please welcome Matt to the team!

May 14, 2014

Uptimes Spotlight – Jessica Eddy

Jessica Eddy
eddyj@uww.edu
(262) 472-5954

Spotlight

What do you do – explain how you fit into ICIT

I have been working in the IT industry for around 15 years. I have always enjoyed working with computers even when I was young. It used to drive my parents crazy when I would change settings and take apart our computer at home. I have mostly worked in the technical support and system administration field throughout my career. My most recent job was as a System Administrator for a small software company that develops paging software for Cisco VoIP phones in Madison, WI. There, I had the opportunity to work with lots of Cisco VoIP products, Google Apps, Webex, VMWare and various other software applications that the developers would use for testing. As a System Administrator, I had to have a lot of knowledge of the various software products. As the new Technology Training and Advancement Advocate for the ICIT department, I am excited to teach users the ins and outs of the many different software applications available to them on campus.

Something people don’t know about you

Back in my younger crazy days, right out of high school, I used to drive a Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle.

What was your first job?

When I was old enough to get my workers permit, my first job was cleaning dog kennels at a local animal shelter I used to volunteer at.

What’s your favorite piece of technology?

Probably my iPhone. I use it for everything – contacts, email, web, GPS, photos, etc. My entire life is on that thing. If I lost it I don’t even think I would remember my home phone number.

Tell me something interesting about yourself.

My favorite holiday is Halloween. I love trying to figure out what costume theme my daughter and I will have each year. My favorite was the year I dressed her up as a lobster and I dressed up as a chef. To top it off we went to Red Lobster for lunch. Best Halloween ever!

Do you have a special talent?

My friends tell me it is karaoke. 🙂

What is your guilty pleasure?

I love songs from Disney movies.

Favorite TV Show?

Castle, Bones

Music genre?

Pretty much everything

What is your theme song?

The Little Mermaid – Part of your world

Favorite vacation?

St. Lucia – warm white sandy beaches, the sound of the ocean, and a blended drink in hand.

Favorite food?

Anything Italian

Least favorite food?

Anything healthy – mostly vegetables

One place you must visit at least once?

I would love to visit Machu Picchu in Peru.

March 28, 2014

Uptimes Spotlight – Kevin Behringer

Kevin Behringer
behringk@uww.edu
(262) 472-5010

Spotlight

What do you do? – explain how you fit into ICIT

I am the Web Content Specialist. My role is to act as a resource to help people create the best possible content for the various UWW websites.

Something people don’t know about you?

Probably a lot because I’ve only been here a month. I guess the fact that I drive a car with over 400,000 miles on it.

Favorite hobby?

With two small kids, things like “hobbies” are but fuzzy memories. I seem to remember enjoying golf at one point, though.

What was your first job?

I was a dishwasher at a lakeside restaurant near Slinger when I was 15.

What’s your favorite piece of technology?

Probably my iPhone. It’s the one piece of tech that I use every day in some fashion. Plus, on more than one occasion, bringing up an Elmo video on it has helped entertain an impatient child while waiting at a doctor’s office.

Tell me something interesting about yourself.

I delivered my second son (I guess my wife had something to do with it) in our bathroom. It was by no means intentional or desired, but it ended up working out in the end. Even so, I’d recommend a more traditional route – or at least having someone who knows what they’re doing there with you.

What are you passionate about?

I’m most passionate about my family and my faith. There are other things that catch my interest from time to time, but those are the two constants.

Do you have a special talent?

I don’t know if they’re special, but I play guitar and (foreshadowing my next answer) roast my own coffee.

What is your guilty pleasure?

I am a total coffee nut.

Favorite TV Show?

That’s a tough one because my wife and I have a running joke that whenever we really get into a show it ends up getting cancelled. But, I do enjoy re-watching some of my favorites from the past like Seinfeld and The West Wing.

Music genre?

Very wide-ranging, tough to nail down to just one.

Do you have a famous look-a-like?

I’ve had people tell me that I look like Kiefer Sutherland. I don’t necessarily see it and I’m certainly no Jack Bauer, but that’s the closest I’ve come to having a look-a-like.

What is your theme song?

I don’t know that I’d say I have one, but a song that has stuck with me since high school is Eye of the Tiger. It was my hockey team’s theme song, so I guess it’s always held a special place with me.

Favorite vacation?

That’s a toss up for me. Until this past June it would have been Washington D.C. about five years ago. It really was an amazing trip to see the rich history of our country. But, this past June we went to Disney World with our two sons and watching them enjoy themselves so much and experience it for the first time quickly elevated that trip to the top of the list.

Favorite food?

No run-away winners, but high on the list is a steak from Coerper’s 5 O’Clock Club in Milwaukee.

Least favorite food?

I don’t have one specific least favorite, but cauliflower is up there.

Biggest fear?

Something happening to one of my kids – followed closely by heights.

One place you must visit at least once?

It’s tough to narrow to just one. I’d really like to see Hawaii, as well as Italy.

February 26, 2014February 27, 2014

Uptimes Spotlight – Kent Steinike

Kent Steinike
steinikk@uww.edu
(262) 472-3237

Spotlight

Q: What do you do – explain how you fit into ICIT?

A: Currently I’m defining the processes we have in our Tech Purchasing area. After the processes are mapped – I will be looking at new ways we can streamline and increase efficiency. I also deal with custom computer purchases along with program integration.

Q: Something people don’t know about you?

A: I too am a pilot – just a few hours left to obtain my commercial certification. I’m also a certified personal trainer – I like to help people improve their body and their mind.

Q: Favorite hobby?

A: Aside from aviation & fitness – Another hobby of mine is being active in the stock market.

Q: What was your first job?

A: My first job was working for the City of Oconomowoc. My first relevant job I was employed as Technical & Customer Support for Grainger.

Q: Tell me something interesting about yourself.

A: I have three cats and one golden retriever. We take in rescues whenever we can, as of right now I think we are good on cats 🙂

Q: What are you passionate about?

A: Aviation – Fitness – Rescued Animals – Warm Weather + Beaches

Q: What is your guilty pleasure?

A: A nice cold beer.

Q: Favorite TV Show?

A: Favorite Show would have to be Seinfeld – other than that I pretty much watch sports if I watch TV at all.

Q: Music genre?

A: I am a big fan of country and 80’s hair bands

Q: Do you have a famous look-a-like?

A: I’ve been told that I look like the cop from Terminator 2. I’ve also got Ty Murray a professional bull rider married to Jewel.

Q: What is your theme song?

A: Island Boy – Kenny Chesney

Q: Favorite vacation?

A: The Keys – Key West is great for night-life and action. Also a big fan of Key Largo.

Q: Favorite food?

A: Love Chinese food. Buffalo wings are also a favorite food of mine – Anchor Inn in Newville has some good ones around here!

Q: Least favorite food?

A: Black licorice or anything that resembles the flavor.

Q: Biggest fear?

A: This Wisconsin winter – a cold, overcast, never-ending winter.

Q: One place you must visit at least once?

A: OK two places – Hawaii and Fiji. One trip could knock both out at once!

February 12, 2014

Uptimes Spotlight – Justin Wilson

Justin Wilson
wilsonj@uww.edu
(262) 472-5794

Spotlight

Q: What do you do – explain how you fit into ICIT

A: I am the A/V Technician-I work alongside Peter maintaining, installing and troubleshooting most of the A/V equipment around campus. I’m learning more and more each day!

Q: Something people don’t know about you

A: A few people I work with know this but not all. I am a Commercial Pilot, licensed by the FAA to fly for compensation, anyone need to fly somewhere?!?!?!

Q: Favorite hobby?

A: Building things…things out of wood, things out of metal, ya know, things!

Q: What was your first job?

A: Wal-Mart…I was hired as a cashier, worked in receiving and Lawn and Garden and finally, after three years of employment, got promoted to cart pusher.

Q: What’s your favorite piece of technology?

A: My new 39” LED TV from wOOt.com as a Christmas present to myself, I know it’s not huge but after watching a 20” Sanyo for ten years it’s definitely an upgrade.

Q: Tell me something interesting about yourself.

A: Outside of UWW I am also a paid on call Firefighter/EMT for the Wales-Genesee Fire Department. The picture is of me coming down after ventilating the roof of a house fire in Waukesha.

Q: What are you passionate about?

A: I’m very passionate about flying. Keeping the shiny side up is my top priority.

Q: Do you have a special talent?

A: My father has passed on his knowledge of fixing things to me. Be it a car, motorcycle or a washing machine, give me a screwdriver and a big hammer and I’ll either fix it or really break it.

Q: What is your guilty pleasure?

A: Listening to my ex-wife Carrie Underwood’s CD’s.

Q: Favorite TV Show?

A: Lately it has been ‘Dangerous Flights’ on the Smithsonian Channel.

Q: Music genre?

A: I always love rock music spanning from the 70’s to today, although recently my tastes have gone to the Country side of the spectrum.

Q: Do you have a famous look-a-like?

A: I’ve been told I look like Doug Savant from ‘Desperate Housewives’.

Q: What is your theme song?

A: Cowboy Casanova-Carrie Underwood

Q: Favorite vacation?

A: My favorite vacation ever was the camping trip my girlfriend Melissa and I went on last Memorial Day weekend. The campground was on an island on the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage near Mercer, WI. The only access was by boat. The first night the weather was gorgeous until after dinner when the rain moved in, the next day fog and rain. Everything was soaked, we couldn’t get the fire going and the wind was howling. We were miserable but that was the most memorable camping trip ever!

Q: Favorite food?

A: Anything dealing with a grill is my favorite food.

Q: Least favorite food?

A: Anything with Avocados, Guacamole looks and smells delicious but I just can’t do it.

Q: Biggest fear?

A: Heights, I can fly an airplane at 25,000 feet but I get nervous looking down a building at 50 feet.

Q: One place you must visit at least once?

A: I HAVE to see Australia, it’s time to go to the Southern Hemisphere.