The Current

Get to know Joey Miller, Senior Applications Programmer on the HCM team. He discusses: • His role handling 40-50 custom applications • What brought him to work at UC San Diego • Moving to Arizona and becoming a new homeowner • Participating in LLP Transcript w/ timestamps: https://bit.ly/3tIKUqd

Paul Krueger is back to guide us on another technological trip through time with "This Month in Tech History." In this episode we learn about some fascinating tech events that took place during the month of October. Transcript w/ timestamps: https://bit.ly/3SmyyhZ

Paul Krueger is back to guide us on another technological trip through time with "This Month in Tech History." In this episode we learn about some fascinating tech events that took place during the month of September. Transcript (w/ timestamps): https://bit.ly/3ZrwoyL

Get to know Jack Brzezinski, our new AI solution architect. He discusses the: • Evolution of AI • Current state of AI and potential in higher ed • Roadmap and goals for his role Transcript (w/ timestamps): https://bit.ly/3EFzRAd

Although The Current podcast has been enjoying its European-style August break, our intrepid tech historian Paul Krueger never rests! Paul is back to guide us on another technological trip through time with "This Month in Tech History." In this episode we learn about some fascinating tech events that took place during the month of August. Transcript: https://bit.ly/44gMOLc

Paul Krueger guides us on another technological trip through time with "This Month in Tech History." The Apollo 11 spacecraft blasted off on July 16, 1969, landing safely on the moon four days later on July 20. In this episode we delve deeper into the Apollo 11 mission and learn about some other fascinating space related events that took place during the month of July. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3...

Paul Krueger caught up with John Gunvaldson to discuss: • His 24 years as a Navy submariner • Working at a Dot Com in the early 2000s • What he does as a Systems Integration Engineer with IT Services • Getting the Harley Davidson motorcycle he’s always wanted Transcript: https://bit.ly/46OjtKw

Miguel Rodriguez caught up with CIO Vince Kellen to discuss: • IT Services accomplishments in 2023 • Student Information System (SIS) updates • Chancellor Khosla's priorities for IT Services • AI's place and impact within IT Services • The role of IT Services in keeping up with UC San Diego's growth Transcript: https://bit.ly/3r1Tgb7

Business and Technical Support Analyst Erika Zuniga visits the pod to discuss: • Her varied IT roles working with Robert Half Technology • Jumping into working the Tech Hub at The Hive • The challenges of being a woman "in the field" for IT Services • Her twin boys and her obsession with dragons Transcript: https://bit.ly/46dAjlV

Paul Krueger takes us on another technological trip through time with "This Month in Tech History." In June of 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space. Given her ties to UC San Diego and her importance in the history of space exploration and physics, we've decided to make her the focus of the June installment of this series. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3PdrW3O

On today’s podcast Suzanne Papp chats about: • Her circuitous path from student to employee at UC San Diego • The role of a Database Administrator, automating DBA functions and SNOW ticket advice • Looking forward to attending the Splunk .conf23 • Taking up drawing, dropping the recorder and boogie boarding Transcript w/ timestamps: https://bit.ly/3X76jE1

Paul Krueger takes us on another technological trip through time with "This Month in Tech History." Eureka! In this episode we illuminate major discoveries and inventions throughout the years that have occurred during the month of May. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3ODwz6T

UC Tech 2023 is right around the corner. Ever wondered what makes this event special and what goes into planning it? Hear from our leadership panel: • UCOP CIO Van Williams • UCSF CIO Joe Bengfort • UC Berkeley committee member Faye Snowden As they discuss: • The vision for the UC community of technologists • What makes the conference unique • How programming supports President Drake’s UC system g...

Join Jenny An and Miguel Rodriguez as they discuss: • Jenny's role with the IT Service Desk and how she has defined it as a manager, trainer, and process documentarian • How the Service Desk goes beyond IT support to empower UC San Diego's student body • The Service Desk's purpose as a critical part of UC San Diego's ITS infrastructure Transcript: https://bit.ly/3O6VPSy

Noted raconteur and original pod guest Harrison Watts returns to: • Reflect on the age of COVID • Describe his current and past work at UC San Diego • Explain how he morphed from a classical languages major into a techie • Relive his recent triumph at Process Palooza • Recount how he recently resumed playing guitar...and got locked out of his first gig Transcript: https://bit.ly/44nbIKz

Get to know new IT Services HR business partner Sara Turner as she discusses: • The 2022-2023 Employee Performance Appraisal process • Annual goal setting tips • Her background leading up to working at UC San Diego • Fostering cats during "kitten season" Transcript: https://bit.ly/41FPZez

Paul Krueger takes us on another technological trip through time with "This Month in Tech History." Space is the place but Earth is worth talking about too! On this episode we explore the depths of our solar system, computing innovations and some key events from human history. Transcript: https://bit.ly/43EIab0

Rocky Mankini drops by the podcast to talk about: • His journey from Computer Lab Assistant to DevOps Engineer • Working at UCLA vs. UC San Diego • DataHub and Kubernetes clusters • Magic: The Gathering and pet tortoises Transcript: https://bit.ly/3zFRldb

On today’s podcast Husnaa Jamshed discusses: • Working as an IT Services student employee for 3 years • Learning the ropes as a business systems analyst • Participating in IT Services’ BSA apprenticeship program Transcript: https://bit.ly/42uBBqJ

Paul Krueger takes us on another technological trip through time with "This Month in Tech History." They say necessity is the mother of invention. It seems that March needed to outdo February in terms of tech history, so in this episode we're highlighting key inventions throughout the years. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3LqEoeE

Ashley McMullen visits the pod to discuss: • Her experience working as a bouncer • Her pathway to UC San Diego • The evolution of the OnBase solution • Coaching youth sports and antique hunting Transcript: https://bit.ly/3ZPvL11

In this crossover episode with the Just in Time Café podcast, our own Miguel Rodriguez caught up with Lean Six Sigma expert and Process Palooza MC Tracy O’Rourke to discuss: • Hearing, speaking and thinking lean • Removing barriers to joy • Bringing “invisible” processes to light • Respecting people through lean practices • Meeting people where they are to begin a lean journey Transcript: https://...

Sophia Nasrallah joins us to discuss: • The biggest challenges recruiting for IT Services • How EDI guides the recruitment process • Ways to bring better talent into IT Services • Recruitment successes of the past year Transcript: https://bit.ly/3ILKh4h

It's one small step for man, one giant leap for Paul Krueger, as he takes us on another technological trip through time with "This Month in Tech History." February is chock full of space related events, so strap on your jetpack and grab a packet of tang as we learn about key moments in the history of space exploration. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3lBXfIT

Kenny Li joins the pod to discuss: - How things are going with Hardware Asset Management - A new collaboration with the Bookstore - The ServiceNow Virtual Agent - A trip to Big Sur and the joy of photography Transcript: https://bit.ly/3HMBihC