In this month’s We Are OIT article, OIT is introducing Brandon Cisco, an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) here at The University of Alabama, providing security for education and research online. As an ISSM, Brandon’s work specializes in setting up and managing technical security for research at UA. “We allow faculty and members of the…
Meet Ashley Ballard, a member of the Office of Information Technology whose journey from Arizona to Alabama reflects adaptability, ambition, and enthusiasm both inside and outside the workplace. Within OIT, Ashley recently transitioned to the Workday project, where her primary responsibility is coordinating with individuals across campus who rely on Banner for HR and finance…
This month, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) wants to celebrate Victoria Mallon, a Purchasing Assistant for The University of Alabama. Mallon works with the Office of Information Technology to purchase any technology for the University. “Whenever anybody needs a license, or equipment, or anything that costs money, I’m the one who purchases it,” said Mallon.…
This month, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) recognizes Adriane, an Instructional Technologist III here at The University of Alabama. Adriane works in the Center for Instructional Technology (CIT), a department of OIT that focuses on instructional technologies. Instructional technologies are digital tools to enhance, facilitate, and improve the learning process. CIT supports UA by…
This month, the Office of Information Technology recognizes Gabrielle Johnson, a User Services Technician with the IT Service Desk. Johnson has been with The University of Alabama as a User Services Technician for a little under two years. She works with the IT Service Desk in Gordon Palmer Hall and helps students, faculty, and staff…
This month, We Are IT recognizes Tory Ezell, who works behind-the-scenes here at The University of Alabama’s Office of Information Technology as a Program Analyst III. Ezell primarily works to configure, customize, and code applications for various departments at the University of Alabama. Programs will reach out to the Office of Information Technology and request that…
The University of Alabama’s Office of Information Technology wanted to introduce one of the only completely remote workers, Bud Hobeck. Hobeck works for OIT remotely in Virginia as a Program Analyst IV in Process Automation. Hobeck’s primary role is administering and working with the OnBase system, a repository for the university’s documents, forms, and more.…
In this month’s edition of We Are OIT, Justin Brown, a Systems Analyst III with the Office of Information Technology, talks about how he works with programs and the University of Alabama. Brown works with the Collaboration Reporting Team on campus, specifically to work alongside Microsoft and Zoom as an administrator. He serves mainly as…
As the new Instructional Technology Education Program Manager for the Center for Instructional Technology (CIT), Juli Cook plays a pivotal role in shaping how faculty and students engage with digital learning tools. Overseeing the education and outreach team within CIT, Juli is responsible for organizing workshops and trainings that empower instructors to effectively use platforms…
In this month’s edition of We Are OIT, we meet Jonathan Bogardus, an Audio Video Specialist at the University of Alabama. Bogardus began his academic journey in 1991 at Shelton State Community College. He later transferred to the University of Alabama in 1995, where he studied Telecommunications and Film, then moved to Urban and Economic Planning.…
