The Current

Senior Human Resources Analyst Rashmi Umdekar stops by to cover: • Everything you need to know about performance appraisals • How telecommuting has impacted her work • New developments in Human Resources Transcript w/ Timestamps: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/6Ojz6R8K8uGcC6yWTb8IEs8i2SH4Kq8Puk1nvI00B4MjofUKAWvfB-SsyYwUrjdCgX7KmWaxU0ER90RB6JFh_CnZHfg?loadFrom=SharedLink

Guest interviewer Tracy O’Rourke previews Process Palooza with Extension’s Cindy Hanson and our own Mojgan Amini. They discuss: • Taking Process Palooza virtual • This year’s theme and session topics • A world record they’ll attempt to set Transcript w/ Timestamps: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/XdC6SKAfWFi0t3kwpT6Vm48QSgZnTsIB7DHbJsBV5nSDARnYZtHuiYb5HXKuv9Kwp8rKcq3wKxhT2-IGYzCqMnikd...

Valerie Polichar, Senior Director of Academic Technology Services, is back to: - Describe the role of the “future of work” workgroup - Share a vision for understanding researchers’ IT needs - Reveal the person she plans to hug once COVID ends Transcript w/ Timestamps: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/gmIdL8Cid_JhhnFMCyocsQQNGi2YRW2-4VqCZ84oD_5z8j-mYRyUWLcbu_e1MMLENOA6piAHMGozILzrrQP2c6...

Research IT’s Rick Wagner discusses his work and background, including: - Identifying technology solutions for scientists - Participating in the prestigious NSF Trusted CI fellowship - What led to him studying astrophysics - Stories from his time in the Army Transcript w/ Timestamps: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/qZcbmt-xpYVTdpwC6_Kpla2MuKINFooiFk2gLbzaBPVJ1Ax9Tv3yEVspFYw_siVWJakrHl...

Hear more about GeekMasters, our ever growing Toastmasters Club as a few members discuss what it is and what it has done for them. And if that wasn’t enough, listen to Yvonne Tevis from the Office of the President as she has some incredible tips and tricks for improving your Sautter award submission. Transcript w/ Timestamps: Coming Soon!

Making big moves in life is never easy... the same can be said for evacuating datacenters and migrating 1500 virtual machines out of TPCS... all with zero downtime. Get the lowdown from Dave Vassall as he discusses how teamwork really made this dream work, what he misses about TPCS, and what he thinks it will be like when we go back. Transcript w/ Timestamps: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/...

Explore the ins and outs of continuous improvement and how it’s applied campuswide with: - Antonio Nava, Operational Strategic Initiatives - Angela Miller, UC San Diego Extension - Prachi Raheja, IT Services Transcript w/ Timestamps: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/hL5KWSrtFmJqtzDlthDCfKH1cqLPtq5E56vkglqicbhzSSFONL5lOlQ8uKao74a2bEQND1Tg_eGQZSG0x0r4X-DI9J4?loadFrom=SharedLink

Todd Andersen shares his expertly curated telecommuting playlist just for you. Listen to this wonderfully eclectic mix of Curtis Mayfield, Elvis Costello, the Meat Puppets, Talking Heads and more. Also, Todd discusses the behind-the-mic work he does to edit and produce The Current Podcast, and shares some big personal news. Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/Z...

Sarah Parnell lets us know just how important Analytics Communities of Practice can be to how we utilize our tools and analyze the data that is all around us. Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/ejCWXC3tkyPoB7XUiR78xg-RUkRwQTa1P8WKpxM9_d9tdVvv--pdM5USlotXIksIsJFUqWI3RMGoejfFtYfZ4KSPig0?loadFrom=SharedLink

Hear from Mitzy Martinez, Rashmi Umdekar and Ronise Zenon as they detail their recent committee work to bring about IT Services' new recognition programs. Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/JtyCNeg0XMcQNrEbt7itgFJvL6e3MxgThM74Ul3xobCyqv7D1f-wLdfrQrTNMH_BCd1gluOYcTkj7KSXeYigbnsurkU?loadFrom=SharedLink

Spotlight on ITS support for UCSD Craft Center with Craft Center Manager Annika Nelson, Project Policy Analyst Marina Bogdanova and ITS Applications Manager Tina Mata. Transcript w/ Timestamps: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/uhu2qiK1U156AhTxRzn4GMRTMOorOp5bQzYtNWT0t-ljLQdkYTOg8Z5GqHhvRB_AhCVNtWincCleE5eibn7-yuRAJ5g?loadFrom=SharedLink

Interview with Nicole Joyce to recap Year 1 of Kuali Research - lessons learned, value gained, what comes next, etc. Transcript (w/ timestamps):

CISO Mike Corn on Information Assurance Transcript (w/ timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/QP3sYVhxOUz6TaBgYkVudL8YccuhKBEQHOlj6_j5NxSIAtRx-wig9_NvCZjg95nGVYqrLBJUha5VaGMiGbeNAjz2lt4?loadFrom=SharedLink

Brenda Gross and Jason Traynum have been on campus since the stay at home order for non-essential employees. In this episode we discuss how COVID has impacted their campus work. Transcript w/ timestamps: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/Di5wsx8aHPG6wEv69KK_8lNeOE2xdA_MhnK-Xx4GHNtdaED3161tkRKc18r8jBcuMnJOfhedRbTC351Mjfg7X5qcXIk?loadFrom=SharedLink

Process Optimization with Lean Bench - a discussion with Prachi Raheja and Shawn Munro. Transcripts w/ timestamps: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/pfQGzM8zkJ-bh1EqXd0Stt9CrSFcZ2EQmkdqXEOId-RDxhaEephCv3lpLOXEswgKM01eidkc9tdTlPW8J7XkS8HYIcA?loadFrom=SharedLink

Geri Powell and Chuck Rose discuss all things Service Desk, including: - Transitioning to remote work and other adaptations - Supporting campus during COVID-19 and the UCPath and FIS rollouts - The future of the Service Desk - Working with students Transcript w/ timestamps: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/g1Xlale2pwTPcyrt05ArgK04LqdlYevVPPLyKBmw8vFR4gu-LexP_on-lhp6Fmt0VRBaZD5zVOrrzPEU...

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CIO Vince Kellen reflects on 2020 and looks ahead to 2021. View transcript (w/ timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/XpImPzd3OeheXHpIlf46GSJSTqSAd6cE65KpmWxbzQWY8DPfIhrFbLGu9O8-HccYPVU4QhbE8kYqoK-SN2sxA46Aqsk?loadFrom=SharedLink

Mentoring others for success with Valerie Polichar View transcript (w/ timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/IONJID1L28uCGtpvS5mRklE6XTos8_Ip5eoWSXcAkEd93eaoY21QN-FjqdzxX7FefRTihk5-1zbfLBqs6vdofJ2MlXU?loadFrom=SharedLink

Bob Tabrizi, Staci Lin and Steve Kim on student work life. View transcript (w/ timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/S6l_CPdCzCM-LxquZgxHlrVeKJUr0_SGHKabUVbwq9r4dTLsWxFFs1JC-wJ1N3td3HvT4Wxu_HR74MyAB5Od1A_BgCg?loadFrom=SharedLink

Events specialist Melissa FitzGerald's got the 411 on the upcoming Employee Appreciation Party. For a full transcript (w/ timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/JZtkqYkWGaMJE9tNZHUhfrYjnmfYy0g-S1_mUh5oHzgCbtQkYONTTwAFLVBWUV3AxG-bEXP5jXqi_NZow4uMpjv7wLc?loadFrom=SharedLink

Veterans Roundtable with Ynez Hicks, James Seddon and Paul Krueger For a full transcript (w/ timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/OtQ8CR6rXSzMFP5cMcvxAC6YfA9tNXv9f_lgINpwnuP23cMKuSr-X0iZeCNi9Sh_baA1lKpI7SYFVdWLRoyqKlMPhL4?loadFrom=SharedLink

Talking About Race Race and Climate Conversations with Declan Fleming and Dani Dawson 3:29 Interview w/ Declan Fleming & Danielle Dawson about “Race Talk” 4:27 Why did Declan & Danielle join LEAD? 9:35 Advice for engaging in Race Talks at work, home, etc. 20:45 Advice on staying calm and respectful during Race Talks 24:36 Next steps after engaging in a Race Talk For a full transcript: https://www....

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Brett Pollak discusses Return to Learn tech and other updates from Workplace Technology Services. You won't believe the number of Zoom sessions campuswide since March! View Transcript: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/mJTWwjLXRXYshBsyamYi1zc3lrDpU_J-9_dgS7LsfaggwRTmewDaYbbkWjUxujjw-Nd-TiJTKnC9Un6ZMlL8MlEzCD4?loadFrom=SharedLink