The Current

Graduates of the Leadership Learning Program (LLP) from Cohorts 1 through 4 come together to discuss: - What they enjoyed most about the program - Lessons learned and ideas implemented - How the LLP coffee mugs need to make a comeback! - Why you need to learn more and be a part of Cohort 5. (Application deadline is November 2.)

Director of QA & Release Management Chuck Davis gives us the lowdown on: - Quality Assurance and Build and Release Management - Various projects and service areas his teams have been supporting - How QA and BARS fit into the bigger picture of IT Services Transcript (w/ Timestamps):https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/tNfu0XiOPAS4rxLWiR9dl9fxCgayv_5yg5j57XH_ug835qb3-sziCZFjDYSpkPMnFzPTcPCW4...

Student employees Anamika Gupta and Peter Gonzalez return to the podcast to discuss: - Life as summer interns for Amazon and Intel - Learning the ropes in a new organization - On the job training - Fourth year goals Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/pQaQqirQLKnFRN48CK74TvTNhjrjfLxIo3ER5TEFkQ_9iP9-MLtWJS_tHGCzQLn8VEr6iRiegCGJcPlh17gtYt7aCbk?loadFrom=SharedLink

With Cybersecurity Awareness Month finally here, Chief Information Security Officer Mike Corn gives us the full scoop on: - Passwords - Protecting research data - Patching Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/CTRMlOf-MUcM88XhAE9vxQXMuXiIAhU6Slz_sMJUDVkviICkR7q4zEIlhtyoYlWnv2V4eDMsn88RFRQHPo1EIG_1um8?loadFrom=SharedLink

New Administrative Support Manager Andrea Maydahl stops by to discuss: - How she’s settled in since starting in June - Her transition to telecommuting - What she’s learned about her role and what she’s looking forward to Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/brsoGuiThAyXZEZvmexP3-01ro-J3HEGJoWjqP59VKrbceGhhgnXSpit9Y5mcTGI4DHR8p7uVLMQl2btEKagqOaarhY?loadFrom=Share...

New arrival Carolyn Ellis stops by to share: - Stories from her time at Purdue - Mentoring other women in the cybersecurity field - Grants she’ll be bringing to UC San Diego - Our nascent Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program - Her legally-questionable hobbies Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/s2M1njdYWT5VBWYadp7QLhg2cmUaYCNdGAiyfQkGGPrZbrxpVfBJf...

Tony Nava (UC San Diego), Katie Mankins (UC Santa Barbara) and Nick Endsley (UC Berkeley) team up to talk all things Promapp, including: • A UC-wide community of practice they’ve started • Benefits of Promapp • Process mapping basics • Tips for getting started with Promapp Transcript (w/ Timestamps): Coming Soon!

Gordon Hamman joins the pod to discuss: - New building projects on campus - Adjusting to a new role - Helping PIs implement their vision - Penguin enclosures and network devices - His love of “long hair” and “glam” rock - The joys and despair of classic car ownership Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/eEE7kPlUVSJbzjVge-T3QvD5-7ShSkqm_AO9yaI9EkowtjbdAK16-EV0cME...

With Fall Quarter around the bend, Dan Suchy discusses: - Expectations for Fall - Pandemic-inspired innovations - Building connectedness among IT Services and UC wide - Impacts of the Delta variant this quarter - Accessibility and remote options - Tips for coming back to campus Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/gYCmJ-wQRv0PCCo3mBaWP3b7gVSfj_matngCJeJ9P_OyYuHK...

Jeno Bonetti visits the pod to: • Demystify Problem Reports • Provide advice on using PRs in the furtherance of continuous improvement • Reflect on the joys of grandparenting Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/AlToatzg3zDacECCjbh2yeQwvBvR0R4455iC7QXpmf9r4AqnCnSJ90pej8Vu1Kk7nWWod9YxIvTdynRH_RsP7Q3n6Ps?loadFrom=SharedLink

Chris Gerrity stops by to discuss - What he’s learned in his 2+ years in IT Services - His experience as PM on the Kuali IRB project - Involvement with Toastmasters - The pratfalls of boat ownership and where to dine in San Diego Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/593P-z70rbZJ7ZL18H-0J8YckwA09nP76_1o4sOX4X1A5pJmg_LzeGvbmWmln6AlTtVdwh67j_dQuUR4FFnOxQUcIFE?loadF...

Brian DeMeulle joins the pod to: - Provide an overview of the Enterprise Architecture and Infrastructure department - Talk about recent upgrades to the campus phone and WiFi networks - Update us on his participation in the LEAD Fellows program - Confirm that he did not get eaten by tigers or gorillas on trips to India and Rwanda, respectively Transcript (w/ timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcr...

Dirty Birds Owner/Operator P.J. Cagnina sits down with our very own Paul Krueger to talk about: - The new location on campus - Making it through construction and the pandemic - And of course, their amazing menu of sauces, rubs and good eats Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/a09GFH5zT0vs1k9u_mMq1MMexlCdt4n8ujPor0JnH03MQ-t9GvFcZUj86vDrFM46Uxc5x5u84phLrKzrjaJulb...

On today’s podcast, CIO Vince Kellen is back to: - Discuss the nature of his job as CIO - Reflect on lessons learned from martial arts training - Provide life and career advice inspired by Elvis Presley Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/tU7mPrbIfglDVSa_qZsAkA6hWH7VmTtVQiw_gBmzYktNtpanCYTJllVr0x_2rkzA2BnpR9dIdhst6TDufnUzOywVItc?loadFrom=SharedLink

CIO Vince Kellen is back! In Part 1, Vince: • Reflects on his 5 years at UC San Diego • Shares his vision for the next 5 years • Provides updates on key initiatives Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/D3VfFewS_qtAqinNWVV3MoJoMEasljIeKPPxHwzN5-FVELStK-f7H8h5NmlncxHhUbg2dbtUgHs_I3yB9uqOrJPFrvU?loadFrom=SharedLink

Paul Krueger catches up with winning teams from Process Palooza’s The Great LSS Race. Discover what it was like to: - Use Lean Six Sigma skills to improve a real campus process - Collaborate in a virtual environment - Pitch the judges with their ideas Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/dEsy_u5_KPLcH2XATk7OwPNcZLU37fdwgIXgY-dwW28K8Zu_S3SdffpsgCm43Q_AoVZ-LhJJrdM...

We catch up with Brian Parent, who’s set to retire after 38 years. Brian reveals: - Why he attended UC San Diego for undergrad (for purely academic reasons, of course!) - Transformations he’s observed lo these many years - His plans for what comes next Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/CQD3QkCOaNboYEYHAWD7aryh3r7xVaRVmNHvvWtVSiOjlkEwKVWOHgMMeWt72rCjnaXm3593sm...

Listen to Tony share tips to stay healthy, active, and mentally strong: - Specifics on Tony’s exercise routine - Different apps and tools that he uses - The importance of setting goals and accountability Transcript w/ Timestamps: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/FcmuMl7boL9MSuPH84wPTKPeUKZYjIuxJ9-5xZQGBifKdrFiWaXIsXl9w4i7-ZfkLfnQbeyPxMQJMhyl1k-wMmwaRDA?loadFrom=SharedLink

Sheryl Gerbracht and Anna Nordeen pay a visit to discuss: - Anna’s return to IT Services & her role managing the finance team - What it takes to plan the annual department budget - The status of the IT Services budget going into FY21-22 Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/DxKxHH2B2pZGOFoJ-NMKuf6q05ggWpJBv5wotUGi_Sp_XJExJzJF6brsRdTqQ9cwNsGoJMmx0R9PzyLCWPJRHigeMH...

Angie Lu catches up with Ashish Pandit and Bill Sweetman to: - Define integrations and how they've evolved - Discuss the goals of the Integration Community of Practice - Explain how integrations fit within the big picture at IT Services

Kevin Chou stops by to: - Provide ESR updates - Discuss the work of the Business Technology Services team - Reveal when he actually puts his cellphone away Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/BUgeSdOkmnLyO9BIghZVqlQBqoPJV01B8TCtE1YhgeEJDVsOJ1kOPFB0wpCUsylFVHI6Jqyp_aNE2IFN0z3__lAP0gk?loadFrom=SharedLink

Hear from IT Services student employees – Kevin De Silva Jayasinghe, Peter Gonzalez and Anamika Gupta – as they discuss: - Their journey with the department and the mobile app team - What they enjoy most about their work - How IT Services has taken their learning opportunities to the next level Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/XCPH00W3i8mEmIz5oqV4xOAdy3XpNJ4...

Paul Krueger and Alvin Angeles connect on • Tech installations in outdoor classrooms • Campus vibe during COVID-19 • New dining and retail additions Transcript (w/ Timestamps): Coming Soon!

Angie Lu catches up with Tony Drake and learns all about his: - Job as a QA analyst - Former career as a professional wrestler (yes, you read that right) - Approach to staying mentally and physically fit no matter what comes his way Transcript (w/ Timestamps): Coming Soon

Sheryl Gerbracht and Brian DeMeulle discuss inclusive excellence at IT Services, including: • The basics of our initiative, including actions taken and planned • Brian’s experience in the LEAD Fellows program • Ways for people in IT Services to learn, participate and make a difference Transcript (w/ Timestamps):