The Current

UCOP’s Yvonne Tevis stops by to discuss the revamped UC Tech Awards program including: - New categories and criteria - Submission advice and top tips - Reasons to nominate and submit Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/J2EtM-pch1E1BvPoE-5tOiHKx5BCre_YwBun-k9ZvN6KT-MwxWxK1vfJpFbMDTa_WcyKZvcdKeaJYQdqoAqqoUFyUto?loadFrom=SharedLink

David Hutches jumped on to share: David Hutches jumped on to share: - His journey to becoming an enterprise architect, including working on IBM Watson and why he (jokingly) calls himself a "failed academic" - What is an enterprise architect - How different people bring a wealth of knowledge to the organization - How he tackles the water cooler trivia questions Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://w...

Interview starts at 4:42 Kate Balderston stops by to share: - How she ended up as the business process lead for the Enterprise Identity Management project - What is process landscaping - Some lessons learned from the business process landscaping sessions - Process landscaping recommendations for future projects

Manisha Kanodia visits the pod to discuss her recent recognition with the Inclusive Excellence Award, including - The “ah ha” moment that led her to advocate for women in IT - Why she remains passionate in her advocacy - Initiatives and projects she’s led Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/QOM1KeRR64irLWmRd5t-4PsISijS-twxHZIcNv6np4j5jIsr8N_gZawZGyHR6m1q8izqtQN...

Senior HR Business Partner Rashmi Umdekar stops by to discuss all things performance appraisals, including: - Advocating for yourself via the self appraisal - Helping your manager recall all your great accomplishments - Tips on goal setting - Upcoming office hours Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/-C6YcDo3fQrEI9iVQDMGfduVxG5RAbi4XA-fAA9MN2T3AvWhD7aQwVD--CYnFr...

In this very special 200th episode, you will hear from The Current Podcast team, affectionately referred to as the Pod Squad, as they look back and forward to discuss: - The podcast's origin story - Growth and measuring success - Behind-the-scenes perspectives - What's on the horizon View Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/t1roK-JL_Se6Ca61Es55nuaCdEJisWmagQhny...

ESR Student Information System Change Lead Sara Danford discusses: - Her role as a Change Lead - Current state of the SIS project - Lessons learned and what she’s looking forward to - The foreign language she’s learning and her top travel pick Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/EKPslC7QDUWDr4v1zVizzfRbfa03ddTuOHksoRDzTlIvLn-5i5QYWJiVAuiLzTpEtDwmqmJq32VamiHt1u5...

Adriene Hughes chats about: - Her recent honor in UC IT Blog's Women in Tech - A career trajectory from artist to technician, including mentorship and responsibility - How Harvard Business School provided a critical peek into the future - On being a voice for innovation Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/CoDjH4F2KsLej7dReXhKJwylXz1ZroH85PWHZZj8UZyY4LkEHw1tH8Q5...

Linguistics Professor and Cyber Champion Will Styler chats about: - Cybersecurity concerns in teaching and learning - His firsthand account of challenges instructors and students face in the midst of COVID-19 - Returning to in-person learning - Being a Cyber Champion and its expansion to students Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/thkJS_yRjCBl99WbuiF4NnGLGD0Za...

Following up on his recent Snippets of Our Lives video, Scott Althaus stops by to discuss his: - Role at IT Services and what he likes about UC San Diego - Stand-up comedy exploits and joke-writing process - Passion for video game development and Lego models Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/BwML8mCg_guvLE9tMxJW5Lt5ECRmtxeYMJcb1psfstC52kd65onPBV7TORsN2fNI8EVR...

Erin Kilburn stops by to talk about: - The Enterprise Solution Life Cycle Project - Why we need to standardize our project management framework - Leveraging our best practices and expert sourcing - How we can take our lessons from ESR to help us support each other better - And a couple jokes only a PM could love! Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/ZgdNQ9o-tmWq...

Ed Wade drops by to: - Talk about his Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Project - Share what else he’s been working on - Discuss the importance of clean data - Listen to some solid jokes View Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/jewBjDB6k0xKrfwgMWEYHN1Q9sDJjnj-uIy3EOfzG2M6d90Frikzjy3z6WWbaa-b88x68BrDBFFALehNFR-pJewfZ-k?loadFrom=SharedLink

Lynn Underwood, Director of Strategic Organizational Change Management (SOCM), stops by to talk about: - The ins and outs of SOCM - Projects where we successfully integrated the OCM framework - Team members and project shout outs - How SOCM fits in IT Services and campus’ vision and goals Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/JELQu0UV5o8REhpQvyIXXnB3TTOoazPR7ntOt...

We’re joined by Kartik Seshadri, head of UC San Diego’s Indian music program and a world-famous sitar player. Kartik discusses: - Learning the sitar and performing at a young age - The basics of Indian classical music - His career touring the globe - Teaching music at UC San Diego Head to The Current to listen and watch a clip of Kartik performing! Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/t...

Mojgan Amini stops by to discuss: - Her career arc at UC San Diego - The role of the PMCI group - Upcoming initiatives and projects - How she communes with nature Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/W6YLhHWKT1bn58iFwlaS-RYYLzQP47Se42keOrXQZ4Oy1bAS8leQs8lEQ1sVidc-8kCuKeJo1ftNda2LOe40d30XyMI?loadFrom=SharedLink

Claire Mizumoto joins the pod to discuss all things Research IT, including: - The origin of the workgroup - Helping faculty and PIs leverage IT resources - Team members and current projects Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/yEFOjOWFmPPMCl4JPcJaW94uZRTAJWWxrPNhw42xRvbmH-yleJPrtThEdnrFe_4dIhbZro-kY02KQRMLCME_M3cJpGU?loadFrom=SharedLink

Mobile Applications Programmer Charles Bryant exemplifies the innovative spirit of the department as he discusses: - Trading his shorts for a move up to the Bay  - His recent recognition with the Think Like an Entrepreneur Award - Enhancing the mobile app in response to COVID - The value of mentoring students - The mindset for innovating on the mobile app Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.re...

Campus Privacy Officer Pegah Parsi discusses data privacy and fills us in on what's planned for this month in light of Data Privacy Week (January 24-28): - Concerns of social media and your data - The field of data privacy - Teaser of The Social Dilemma documentary screening on January 14 UC Berkey panel entitled "How to break down barriers to privacy careers for underrepresented populations" on J...

On this week’s podcast we hear from Brett Pollak with updates on: - Business Intelligence and Activity Hubs - Case management and customer support - The role of the UC San Diego mobile app in our COVID response - The evolving nature of the workplace - Family and leisure pursuits Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/Wqfq2wS0AuMfeVRipWnnQxE0uWjTlFtH_MSC6FsYznjCa-c...

At the close of last year, we asked a few colleagues to talk about their 2020. Now, we called them back for updates on their 2021. Hear from: - Allan Kim - Lynn Underwood - Manisha Kanodia - Paul Yellin - Nick Marangell - Plus, Miguel uses the word “defenestrate” and reads holiday song lyrics. Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/XIGaw65kaDPTRryECVN25Ro0Ks7TMb0W...

CIO Vince Kellen returns to the pod to: - Opine on the future of data and analytics - Reflect on 2021 and set the course for 2022 - Provide Wi-Fi update - Offer tips on choosing the perfect poinsettia View Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/nMqoFezeODQo-TC7boDF_LqbvcWn0cTpPp7pv-OcOJCda2OBNYdliNbcXmDud3QSqVwvaJ7QfDVQqdyUZ0hG7dAkS_c?loadFrom=SharedLink

Fred West drops by to discuss: - Becoming the "inscrutable" Sharepoint and Forms Guru - His unique perspective 21 years at the university - What's in the tarot cards for Fred after retirement View Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/3d6OCwhtstUiTzE90zvmYMVonrDxZ4WYPxdhdSx0xc9JjlE4hbWlJnB_DzwSNgZCtpQly0FKF_yaSS9Htx3cGE0RlAw?loadFrom=SharedLink

Just in time for the kick-off of another holiday season, Tony Drake drops by again to share: - Staying active when you're busy - Continuing a healthy lifestyle even with all that holiday food staring at you - The importance of a disciplined mindset - How your health and wellness journey can start whenever you are ready Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/4Oeib_...

Julie Steele stops by to: - Describe the role of a business systems analyst - Provide tips on thinking like a BSA - Give a crash course in Indian classical music Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/4fJhczUi1sNKoEXHYiLT0AyclwSjjHE3qnBOaG1AHGsOAQ79RevTp2spSi0f3mkjmBwJKmmxlW1sohpswsIgtRulosQ?loadFrom=SharedLink

Stefan Savage, esteemed professor of Computer Science and Engineering gives the lowdown on: - His unique approach to teaching (no tests or papers!) - Groundbreaking research into cybersecurity (including re-assembling a 737 in the lab) - His upcoming November 12 presentation entitled "Modern Automotive Vulnerabilities: The Science Behind the Fast and the Furious" - What he sees on the horizon Tran...