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What do continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma, and artificial intelligence have in common? They’re all converging at Process Palooza 2025—and this episode of The Process Palooza Podcast gives you a front-row preview!Join host Todd Andersen for a lively look at what’s ahead for this year’s event, happening August 6–7 at UC San Diego. Special guests include Mojgan Amini, one of the event’s founders and a leader in LSS at UC San Diego, and Tina Austin, an AI expert, educator, and first-time speaker at the event. You’ll hear how continuous improvement mindsets are evolving with emerging technologies—and why this year’s theme of AI + CI is more relevant than ever.Plus, UC San Diego CIO Vince Kellen invites you to join the Process Palooza movement!Whether you're a returning Process Palooza fan or curious about attending for the first time, this episode delivers the insights—and inspiration—you need to make the most of PP25!
In this episode, we discuss an exciting offering at UC San Diego's Office of Strategic Initiatives: a new webinar series to foster conversations about continuous improvement, artificial intelligence, and more. Joining us is Laura De La Peña, who previews the upcoming webinar 'Lean Six Sigma vs. Artificial Intelligence.' We explore how Lean Six Sigma and AI can complement each other's strengths and weaknesses in process improvement. You can join the April 24th webinar and get insights on how these methodologies can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in both academia and industry. Simply email osi@ucsd.edu! Also, Don't forget to register for Process Palooza 2025 at UC San Diego on August 6-7! Head to processpalooza.ucsd.edu for more information! 00:00 Welcome to Process Palooza Podcast 01:03 Introducing Triton GPT and OSI's Role 02:20 Upcoming AI Essentials Webinar 03:44 Interview with Laura Dela Pena 05:25 Lean Six Sigma vs. AI: A Deep Dive 07:57 The Future of AI and Process Improvement 15:06 Triton GPT: Development and Training 24:31 Public Access and Benefits of Webinars 25:56 Conclusion and Upcoming Events
What makes Lean Six Sigma such a powerful methodology for improving processes and driving efficiency? In this episode, I sit down with seasoned Black Belt instructor Jim Athon to uncover the real impact of these techniques. We discuss the key principles, common challenges, and why mastering Lean Six Sigma is essential for organizations striving for excellence. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this conversation delivers expert insights you won’t want to miss.
This episode of the Process Palooza podcast takes listeners on a journey through the lively and bustling Process Palooza 2024 event, held at UC San Diego. With over 660 registered attendees, the event is a hub for innovators and leaders in business and education. Hosted at UC San Diego, the event champions the idea of continuous improvement with a lean Six Sigma mindset. With engaging sessions, speeches, and even interactive challenges, this episode captures the essence of a movement dedicated to continuous improvement and compassion in the workplace and beyond.This is a not-to-be missed show, filling your brain with the best thinkers in process improvement!
We decided it was time to bring AI back into the discussion for this month's episode of the Process Palooza Podcast. To help us do that, we have invited Jon Wade, a professor of practice at the Jacobs School of Engineering. Dr. Wade specializes in systems engineering, a goldmine field for process improvement information. What we are really interested in, though, is his work in mining that field for the world's largest and most complex system: human society.Topics Mentioned:1. An introduction to Dr. Jon Wade and his background2. A world changed by a pandemic3. Human Society as Systems (and types of systems)4. How philosophies can evolve over time5. Building connection and accepting when something can't be changed6. Knowing what to measure when improving systems7. Experience with continuous improvement8. What is systems engineering?9. Real world examples of systems engineering (for good or ill)10. Societal impacts of technologies11. Ethical implications of AI12. Potential and promise of AI 13. The OODA Loop, or how large organizations can make decisions quickly14. The power of the open source movement15. Reaching the publicDonella Meadows and Leverage Points: https://donellameadows.org/archives/leverage-points-places-to-intervene-in-a-system/A closer look at the OODA Loop: https://thedecisionlab.com/reference-guide/computer-science/the-ooda-loopMy own book recommendation about building connections and empathy: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/550616/the-war-for-kindness-by-jamil-zaki/
Join hosts Miguel Rodriguez and Paul Krueger as they deconstruct a major process improvement project currently in the works using the Lean Six Sigma methodology. Ideas and strategies shared in earlier episodes will be applied to an authentic and current implementation!This is a not-to-be missed show, filling your brain with the best thinkers in process improvement!Transcript w/ timestamps: https://bit.ly/4eTwW8a
Are you thinking of adopting a continuous improvement strategy for your organization? Maybe your organization is implementing one that will affect you. Thus far on this podcast, we have looked at continuous improvement within the contexts of AI and leadership. In this episode, we are going to focus on some of the direct methodologies, in this case Lean Six Sigma, and discuss some of the ways UC San Diego - a massive institution of higher learning and world-class research - has imbued the work culture with a continuous improvement mindset.Special guests include Senior Strategic Programs Manager and LSS Black Belt Tony Nava, and recent Green Belt recipients Emily Vine, Melanie Crane, Vanessa Yang and Sarah Vogel Harper.This is a not-to-be missed show, filling your brain with the best thinkers in process improvement!Transcript w/ timestamps: https://bit.ly/3wNL2qs
Paul Krueger is back to guide us on another technological trip through time with "This Month in Tech History."For May, Paul is delving into the history of the first programmable, electronic, general-purpose digital computer: ENIAC.Transcript w/ timestamps: https://bit.ly/4b3vPjM
Cloud Engineer Nick Marangella joins the pod to discuss:• How he started with ACT at UC San Diego• Working on cloud infrastructure with AWS• Participating in GeekMasters• His love of live music & other extracurricular activitiesTranscript w/ timestamps: https://bit.ly/49Uh7tU
Ep. 2: The Role of Leadership in Building a Continuous Improvement CultureBuilding a culture of continuous improvement starts with a singular vision. But where does that vision come from? In this episode, we will explore the role of leadership in directing and modeling major large scale changes and helping employees and stakeholders succeed and grow!Special guests include UC San Diego CIO Vince Kellen, Business Improvement Consultant Stephen Yorkstone, and Tracy O'Rourke, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Co-Founder of the Just-in-Time Cafe community and podcast.This is a not-to-be missed show, filling your brain with the best thinkers in process improvement!Show notes:• Just-in-Time Cafe website: https://www.jitcafe.com/Transcript w/ timestamps: https://bit.ly/4cY0RLf
Paul Krueger is back to guide us on another technological trip through time with "This Month in Tech History."For April, Paul is delving into a topic he is very passionate about: the history of NASA's space shuttle program.Transcript w/ timestamps: https://bit.ly/4av5v1B
Senior Education Technology Specialist Treb Padula joins the pod to discuss:• The purpose behind and creation of Studio U• Who can use Studio U• The experience of using Studio U• Studio U success storiesTranscript w/ timestamps: https://bit.ly/4cE4END
Principal IT Infrastructure Engineer Claudio Lombardo joins the pod to discuss:• His role & the work of the Applications Platform team• The importance of automation and standardization• His passion for music and career as a Sound Engineer• His involvement in the ITS Jam Session BandTranscript w/ timestamps: https://bit.ly/3PtZF8o
Episode 1: The Evolution of Lean Thinking in the Age of AIHave you ever wondered what planet-shifting generative AI tools mean to the lean mindset? Episode 1 of The Process Palooza Podcast offers a special preview of the March 26 Process PaloozAI Webinar all about this very topic!Special guests include UC San Diego CIO Vince Kellen, Business Improvement Consultant Stephen Yorkstone, and Neil Sahota, who is not only an IBM Master Inventor, but serves the United Nations as the official AI Advisor!This is a not-to-be missed show, filling your brain with the best thinkers in process improvement!Show notes:• Process Palooza website: https://processpalooza.ucsd.edu• Register for Process PaloozAI webinar: https://bit.ly/49YwMsB• Follow Process Palooza on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3TBqbyU• "Own the A.I. Revolution" by Neil Sahota & Michael Ashley: https://bit.ly/3Tflrhg• "Humanising Higher Education" by Camila Devis-Rozental & Susanne Clarke: https://bit.ly/49QXKmn• Song snippet of "'Tain't What You Do (It's The Way That You Do It)" by Fats Waller: https://bit.ly/3ViIGtwTranscript w/ timestamps: https://bit.ly/4aXzeQS
Paul Krueger is back to guide us on another technological trip through time with "This Month in Tech History."For March, Paul is delving into one of the most pivotal moments in the history of technology: the first successful telephone call, made by Alexander Graham Bell on March 10, 1876.Transcript (w/ timestamps): https://bit.ly/3P8DC6WShow notes:- The Process Palooza Podcast debuts on March 14, 2024- Register now for the Process PaloozAI webinar on March 26, 2024: https://bit.ly/49YwMsB- The next TECHTalk will take place on March 15, 2024 and centers around the new TritonGPT AI platform, learn more and find the Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3Tn36QG
Veronica Garcia joins the podcast to discuss:• The UC Womxn in Tech committee• Her role as Voice Services Manager• Her career path at UC San Diego• How trainings & conferences have enriched her career• Parenting three teenagersTranscript w/ timestamps: https://bit.ly/49uKX8w
Paul Krueger is back to guide us on another technological trip through time with "This Month in Tech History."For February, Paul is digging into the history behind the famous six-game chess match between IBM's Deep Blue computer and world champion Garry Kasparov in 1996.Transcript (w/ timestamps): https://bit.ly/3SQfokk
Erin Kilburn joins the podcast to discuss:• Her journey from Temp to Director of Project Portfolio Management• Project Management vs. Portfolio Management (vs. Change Management)• Balancing quality and quantity in project and operational work• Which LSS tools she relies upon most• ITS-PRO as a toolTranscript w/ timestamps: https://bit.ly/3SjPVhE
Galen Davis visits the podcast to discuss:• The Kaltura service and its impact at UC San Diego• Optimizing the use of video in learning environments• The academic study of video games• Life at Stanford and hanging with Chelsea Clinton• The “dood” clubTranscript w/ timestamps: https://bit.ly/48LxtFs
Paul Krueger is back to guide us on another technological trip through time with "This Month in Tech History."To welcome in the new year, let's introduce a new spin on this series: in each installment, Paul will take a deep dive into one particular historical tech event from a given month. For January, Paul is digging into the history behind the famous "1984" Apple Computer commercial that aired during the Super Bowl. Transcript (w/ timestamps): https://bit.ly/3S3Xfhb
For the last podcast episode of 2023, Miguel Rodriguez caught up with CIO Vince Kellen to discuss:• The three most unexpected changes for ITS in 2023• TritonGPT & Generative AI• The concept of "The Integrative CIO"• How ITS operations & projects can work smarter, not harder• Book & paper recommendations: - "The Rise of the Meta City" - "Talent Tectonics" - "Generative AI at Work"Transcript w/ timestamps: https://bit.ly/3TqeaNq
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 and space related events that took place during the month of December.Transcript (w/ timestamps): https://bit.ly/3t4J1UK
Senior Director of Educational Technology Services Dan Suchy joins the podcast to discuss:- ETS’s “defining moments” and challenges of 2023- Navigating operational work day-to-day- His thoughts on growing enrollment at UC San Diego- Change management when improving tech tools- Thoughts on AI & what’s on the horizonTranscript (w/ timestamps): https://bit.ly/3RmYeK8
Mark Hersberger sat down with SIO Information Systems Analysts Daniel Volpe and Eugene Vivino to discuss:• How the two came to work at SIO and UCSD• A typical day at sea aboard a research vessel• The food aboard research vessels• The most surprising things that have happened to them at sea• The equipment and programs used to conduct their workTranscript (w/ timestamps): https://bit.ly/46hfxk4
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 November.Transcript (w/ timestamps): https://bit.ly/3Qt4Kxy
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 LLPTranscript 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 roleTranscript (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: Coming soon!
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: Coming soon!
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: Coming soon!
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: Coming soon!
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: Coming soon!
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: Coming Soon!
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 SnowdenAs they discuss:• The vision for the UC community of technologists• What makes the conference unique• How programming supports President Drake’s UC system goals• How UCB and UCSF are working together as co-hosts• What organizers are looking forward to the most• Conference highlights and reasons to attendTranscript: https://bit.ly/3MDjiKi
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 infrastructureTranscript: 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 gigTranscript: 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: Coming Soon!
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: Coming soon!
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 tortoisesTranscript: 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 programTranscript: 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 huntingTranscript: https://bit.ly/3ZPvL11
In this crossover episode with the Just-In-Time Cafe Podcast, Process Palooza MC Tracy O'Rourke tells you everything you need to know about the big event coming up on March 28-29.- https://goleansixsigma.com/what-is-lean-six-sigma/- https://www.jitcafe.com/- https://processpalooza.ucsd.eduTranscript: Coming Soon!
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 yearTranscript: 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 photographyTranscript: https://bit.ly/3HMBihC
Arturo Acevedo drops by to discuss:• Some current and new projects for the Classroom Support and Audio-Visual Design and Installation (AVDI) teams• How his team "refreshes" classrooms• What the team did to set up the outdoor classrooms during the pandemic• How much the campus will be changing, including plans for a hotel and the "future college"Transcript: https://bit.ly/3R4bUrG
Paul Krueger takes us on a technological trip through time in a new segment we're calling "This Month in Tech History."January is a big month in tech history, so tune in to learn what innovations occurred during this month over the years!Transcript: https://bit.ly/3CSOijR
Joy Gacuya stops by to discuss:• How much the campus has changed in his 28+ years at UC San Diego• What his team does at UC San Diego• Current and upcoming projects for the Telecom, Project Management and Planning teams• His hobbies and plans for 2023Transcript w/ Timestamps: https://bit.ly/3vVXUqo
Miguel Rodriguez caught up with CIO Vince Kellen to discuss:• Priorities for 2023 and beyond• Vince’s approach to kaizen and incremental thinking• Advocating for IT Services• Approaches to career development• Developing as a leader
Ed Tech Support Manager Katherine Collins joins us to discuss: • The Ed Tech team's "Virtual First" model • The transition to Canvas • How LSS influenced her management style • Who she was in high school
Back in 2020 we interviewed three IT Services veterans: James Seddon, Ynez Hicks and Paul Krueger. In honor of Friday's Veterans Day holiday we're re-airing the episode. Get to know James, Ynez and Paul as they discuss: • Why they joined the military • How and where they served • Lessons learned • The transition to civilian life
Cyd Burrows-Schilling joins us to discuss: • What is the Campus Champions Leadership Team? • What her new role is in that team. • A Brief History of Research IT • A Brief History of Cyd in Research IT • Advice for a young Cyd
ATS Director Valerie Polichar joins us to discuss: • The work that currently has her most enthusiastic • The varying (and sometimes conflicting) needs of researchers and instructors • What is faster, the rate of technology or the rate of how many people need it? • Challenges and lessons learned from SMT AMA sessions • Sing a song (or 400)!
Robyn Chadwick joins the pod to talk about: - Her origins in tech as a “gopher” and pushing equipment uphill - Settling into her role as Service Desk Supervisor - Finding joy and inspiration from working with student staff - Campus being “alive” again - Adventures in gaming and synchronized swimming
"This Guy Francisco" sat down with us to talk about: - Living in both San Diego and Tijuana - His journey from student to staff - Being service owner of WalkMe - His passion for soccer
CISO Mike Corn rejoins the pod to offer updates and reflections including: - Structure and function of the Office of Information Assurance (OIA) - Recent accomplishments including Log4j response and EIM and CMMC progress - Working with UC Regents on breech prevention and response - What he’s optimistic about - How he became a CISO - Why he can’t keep up with his wife
Mona joined us on the podcast to share: - What she did at the University of Miami and what she does at UC San Diego - What a solution architect does at UC San Diego IT Services - A little bit about the Enterprise Identity Management project goals - Her perspective and advice on being a female leader in a male-dominated industry
James Seddon visits the pod to discuss: - His new role as Senior Director, Enterprise Network and Voice Services Career history at UC San Diego - His experience in the Navy, including deployment to Afghanistan - How writing helps soothe the soul - How not to catch fish
Paul Yellin visits to reflect on: - His work on SNOW and other platforms - Getting evicted from TPCS - Ditching IT for bartending (then coming back) - Adventures in condo gardening - His seven-year degree plan - Growing up in OB
Carolyn Ellis, Allison Flick, Jessica Hilt, and Christine Kirkpatrick swing by to share: - The goals of UC San Diego Women in Tech (WIT) community. - Why they joined the supportive system. - How you can get in touch with the group and/or attend events. - Knowledge they’ve gained from other members and the committee.
Douglas Bonilla comes out from behind the scenes of the podcast for his farewell interview and talks about: - All the work he does for ITS - His next adventure - Camping vs. "Glamping" - His kids making "Dirt Angels"
Don joins the podcast to share: - What his team at Extension Information Services (EXIS) has been working on - Some differences between IT Services and Division of Extended Studies - Exciting upcoming projects he has been looking forward to - How he’s learning more about ‘Building a Second Brain’
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Carlo swings by to talk about: - His previous career in the aircraft industry - Developing solutions to enhance the student experience - Leveraging student developers - Getting feedback and requirements from the campus community - Jewelry-making as a hobby
Manager Paul Jamason gives the lowdown on: - What Academic Technology Innovation (ATI) is - How ATI supports the campus community - Adapting to change during the pandemic - His passion for advocacy
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The face of the Hive, Hernso "Hershey" Despagne chats about: - Coming to San Diego with the Nav - What's a Yeoman - Finding his place within IT Services - New hobbies and hangouts
Soon-to-be retirees Dee Anne Chilcoat and Gail Schlentz discuss: - Their reminisces about life at UC San Diego - How a sunrise and medical office, respectively, prompted their pathways to tech careers - Barnyard animals and furry friends - Future plans
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CIO Vince Kellen visits the pod to discuss: - 2021-2022 accomplishments - Living through the age of Covid - Observations from his time spent on campus - The department budget and the process to finalize - Why he doesn’t like the term “digital transformation” - Summer plans - How someone from Chicago became an avid snow skier
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Ryan Rose drops by to:
- Talk about his new job in Academic Technology Services
- Share his experience transitioning from the SIS team to the ATS team
- Discuss how being a student employee helped with managing student employees
- Introduce us to his new boss
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Nathalie Gholmieh visits the pod to discuss:
- A chance encounter that changed her life
- Her passion for teaching and higher education
- Her team’s work with the integration platform and DevOps (and Integration CoP and DevOps Roundtable)
- Finally conquering the swarms
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Sowmya drops by to share:
- What it has been like working 100% remotely in Seattle
- How to stay connected to the team
- Some tips for work life balance
- Fun things to do in Seattle
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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-5i5QYWJiVAuiLzTpEtDwmqmJq32VamiHt1u5Pwj_-2CI?loadFrom=SharedLink
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/CoDjH4F2KsLej7dReXhKJwylXz1ZroH85PWHZZj8UZyY4LkEHw1tH8Q5w115IJPj4i5KFuym-WFJm960UoHRJIsFYGU?loadFrom=SharedLink
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_yRjCBl99WbuiF4NnGLGD0Za6e65w-8s5ORgtzJOpSSRf_BWHu7BwSWzJ0B4Kw4fEBh8YEcvBjj4ZLJ-0zMMco?loadFrom=SharedLink
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_guvLE9tMxJW5Lt5ECRmtxeYMJcb1psfstC52kd65onPBV7TORsN2fNI8EVRRagU0vUmh6fOEqqvhEiZ_Lw?loadFrom=SharedLink
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!
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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/JELQu0UV5o8REhpQvyIXXnB3TTOoazPR7ntOtqVEglpVLOytdoOJx-3BWFmFJL2E9I06iF1_okUBZ6RB--pD91gHVLU?loadFrom=SharedLink
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/transcript-editor/shared/aFAjYaGCsNkzXf3c6iMhLSNnfX_2aUeYGPUJbOjFTwWsvjuGIMg6bUeFYQ5dB4fTcKcBrs2bXKtCun8ZcW8nqufT820?loadFrom=SharedLink
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.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/O-B7blLTqfrGgDBSMeGDAExnqfzuPMgs1SomutUCLU9WqX88jjkBc4IpjxZSlfQrjwPlxW1a33TpVNtHCnAXpGESgVI?loadFrom=SharedLink
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 January 26
- Campus Privacy Officers’ Data Privacy Day panel discussion on January 28
- Turning off your notifications for better control
Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/03s0Y1VTRWJrGWzjjNZ2Kggon-BGGkl7hRbKq-0UGFoNdoIlmWqHigMZZT0uTpBM1vb9Ezuob_YJY6mnWjGFwSI6gjQ?loadFrom=SharedLink
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-cu1A0ZxbuHQOdrK_Mk64F9TYqhc-WL64YIWgg4eVbN-u4?loadFrom=SharedLink
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/XIGaw65kaDPTRryECVN25Ro0Ks7TMb0W5Lecf_dIZMLAbAlN9xhCvPfs-Ic5QMPRcvQ3te5tfnTxETlw-nZsKRv5XU8?loadFrom=SharedLink
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_2askXTYLU7lVqVAXD218Brb3pjlxcmvfin_uAuFaFiNSvXq8PV7iiGVHl3pcDsjAj5B8fAapeC7qSygWZqP74?loadFrom=SharedLink
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
Transcript (w/ Timestamps): https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/4E9oxOdOfF2WWmvsdn32TzdbNyB5diBMA7wUxpwdmGBQLJ3DRhFcKGAIE3GMjjBvpcNKoOtAZbUdT4aQmbHVB9xnrq4?loadFrom=SharedLink
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-sziCZFjDYSpkPMnFzPTcPCW4swuHCfuiX3n4hRgl0Y?loadFrom=SharedLink
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=SharedLink
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/s2M1njdYWT5VBWYadp7QLhg2cmUaYCNdGAiyfQkGGPrZbrxpVfBJfuJw8QgE_xZnMbmjo0XLsWKBq4JHtYL5oWXmQtA?loadFrom=SharedLink
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-EV0cME0ezU5R9SJS-286ZN2rMnV4oMc4E7fOto?loadFrom=SharedLink
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_OyYuHKjEvFklml4OON_gov64wQ3C7hkpHU8pY6DmvgbSkEsmw?loadFrom=SharedLink
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?loadFrom=SharedLink
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/transcript-editor/shared/ABsIVowp_6Ekhw18lfW3k1ocr8vbddVAwN1EMS0ypXiAGuIri5KACktkNdjzdpkTri-HVVj9njjI3jckNh-CoIzh5QE?loadFrom=SharedLink
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-t9GvFcZUj86vDrFM46Uxc5x5u84phLrKzrjaJulbqJSxE?loadFrom=SharedLink
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-LhJJrdMOv4YLtpklkN1cXMA?loadFrom=SharedLink
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/CQD3QkCOaNboYEYHAWD7aryh3r7xVaRVmNHvvWtVSiOjlkEwKVWOHgMMeWt72rCjnaXm3593smzd3yBGHZdkYnPOqNs?loadFrom=SharedLink
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_XJExJzJF6brsRdTqQ9cwNsGoJMmx0R9PzyLCWPJRHigeMHY?loadFrom=SharedLink
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/XCPH00W3i8mEmIz5oqV4xOAdy3XpNJ4EU8FJsXpALD_Qpj1fwb7-ckSh79fWn5skM13OmaHHtIjiiTFA-YmzY1inxD0?loadFrom=SharedLink
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
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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-IGYzCqMnikdSM?loadFrom=SharedLink
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_e1MMLENOA6piAHMGozILzrrQP2c6FbjmI?loadFrom=SharedLink
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_siVWJakrHlkFC4uCdStK5CO3Q1Bk8x4?loadFrom=SharedLink
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/shared/fFSutCoYGi-e-zBZAH81aAi2Rp6Q7Dr9G55BKPKzJDAEi6Kau2CLKsk5reYk5lnIwfpOz8eunoZJfsRnCimev84W8CI?loadFrom=SharedLink
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/Zt_sbysB1n7jzaRiyiEKgRfCAUzMTIJ9esvU_hXXtsw2-t7U7a83sCBfUHh3u04ixDspB2VGO0LlT02A2BOghNisU0U?loadFrom=SharedLink
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.
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CISO Mike Corn on Information Assurance
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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.
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Process Optimization with Lean Bench - a discussion with Prachi Raheja and Shawn Munro.
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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
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CIO Vince Kellen reflects on 2020 and looks ahead to 2021.
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Mentoring others for success with Valerie Polichar
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Bob Tabrizi, Staci Lin and Steve Kim on student work life.
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Events specialist Melissa FitzGerald's got the 411 on the upcoming Employee Appreciation Party.
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Veterans Roundtable with Ynez Hicks, James Seddon and Paul Krueger
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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
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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!
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What are the songs that capture the mood of 2020? We asked Carlos Lopez to come up with a pandemic playlist. In addition to his work in IT Services, Carlos writes for EDM Identity. Get to know Carlos, his connection to the music industry and his thoughts on a few songs. The full playlist is posted on The Current, or go directly to Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4lMKESP7j6V39vS94EpLyc?si=_gcDxdJ2SW2abGePBFoLiw)
Interview w/ Carlos Lopez 0:54 Interview w/ Carlos Lopez on the “Pandemic Playlist” 1:05 Carlos’ role in ITS 1:56 Carlos’ work from home experience 4:56 Carlos’ involvement in the music industry 8:17 Notable memories of covering EDM festivals 11:31 A discussion on “Help Me Lose My Mind” by Disclosure 13:33 A discussion on “House Arrest” by Sofi Tukker & Gorgon City 15:32 A discussion on “Level of Concern” by Twenty One Pilots
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This week we welcome Sheryl Gerbracht for a discussion on inclusive excellence in IT Services. Then Ronise Zenon drops by with news on National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Interview w/ Sheryl Gerbracht 2:24 Interview w/ Sheryl Gerbracht on Inclusive Excellence 2:41 What Inclusive Excellence means 4:20 ITS’ goals for Inclusive Excellence 4:53 Accountability in Inclusive Excellence & Measuring Representation 6:07 How representation data is gathered 6:42 How Inclusive Excellence is implemented in ITS 9:28 Where info on Inclusive Excellence can be found 10:20 Sheryl’s greatest hope for the Inclusive Excellence program
Interview w/ Ronise Zenon 12:21 Interview w/ Ronise Zenon on National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 12:33 Ronise’s work from home experience 13:07 What is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month? 13:54 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month events 15:04 Takeaways from National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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Today's Timestamps 01:30 Interview w/ Jenelle Dean & Madison Wells 02:30 Alumni Engagement & COVID 04:22 Homecoming becomes virtual 06:19 Overview of “Homecoming at Home” 07:36 Unique elements of a virtual homecoming 10:58 Tech tools & learning curve to go virtual 12:10 Most excited about homecoming? 15:07 Most worried about homecoming? 17:11 Reception by alumni 19:13 Athletic Department’s involvement 21:53 Elevator pitch for “Homecoming at Home”
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Today's Timestamps
01:05 Interview with Kevin Chou 04:12 Non-ESR News 05:39 ESR News 08:29 COVID-19 Transition 10:51 Kuali Research & COI Update 11:53 Ecotime Update 13:07 UCPath Update 13:50 FIS Update 15:26 Activity Hubs Update 18:18 ESR as a Model 20:22 What's Next with ESR 22:27 Defining Success of ESR
For transcripts, visit the ITS Podcast Page on Collab: https://collab.ucsd.edu/display/CO/ITS+Podcast
Episode 125: Four Perspectives on Working Within the ESR Framework for Space and Real Estate! by IT Services
Episode 124: Nathalie Gholmieh joins David Carlos to discuss the transformative LLP! by IT Services
Episode 121: Joe Salwach Joins to Discuss the Leadership Learning Program! by IT Services
Episode 114: Applying the Lessons of Improv Comedy to Business Situations! by IT Services
Episode 111: David Carlos and a Special Guest Demonstrate Reflective Listening! by IT Services
Episode 110: Mike Howell Talks About His Team's Sautter Award-Winning Project! by IT Services
Episode 109: Ronnie Ramirez Gives the Lowdown on Coming to Campus Every Day During COVID! by IT Services
Episode 107: Ronise Zenon Gets Us Pumped for CyberSecurity at The Staff Summer Celebration! by IT Services
Episode 105: Enough Work-From-Home Talk! Lara Sievert Takes Us Through Being On Campus! by IT Services
Episode 101: Miriam Jirari Talks About Staying Healthy While Working From Home! by IT Services
Episode 98: Alex Wu Returns to Talk About Updating the UC San Diego App for Return to Learn! by IT Services
Learn more about the Staff Summer Celebration at https://staffassociation.ucsd.edu/events/summer-celebration/index.html
Episode 96: Dr. LaWana Richmond Talks About Running for SDUSD School Board! by IT Services
Episode 95: William Youngblood discusses programs and resources available from FSAP! by IT Services
Episode 92: Katherine Collins Concretely Explains How She Uses Lean Six Sigma as a Manager! by IT Services
Episode 91: Campus LISA Goes Online! Shannon Prior Joins Us to Talk About It! by IT Services
Episode 89: Welcome Angie Lu! She interviews Lovella Cacho About Her Upcoming Lunch and Learn! by IT Services
Episode 87: Brian DeMeulle discusses VPN, CloudBank, streaming data and more! by IT Services
Episode 86: Joe Salwach Talks Pandemic Professional Development and Mark's COVID Test Misadventures! by IT Services
Episode 85: How Well Do You Know Your Staff Association? Their Chair Bryce Besser Gives the Deets! by IT Services
Episode 82: Karen Flammer Discusses Reaching Global Learners with UC San Diego Online! by IT Services
Episode 81: Stephen Lees Returns to Talk Service Now, and Definitely NOT About Butter! by IT Services
Episode 79: A New President and International Student News--A Major Week for UCs by IT Services
Episode 73: The Great Migration! Ditching BlackBoard for Canvas, with Deanna Roussin and Ed Ruiz! by IT Services
Episode 69: Student Worker Ruben Gonzalez on the Remote Learning Experience! by IT Services
Episode 68: CIO Vince Kellen on ESR, The COVID Financial Impact, and Return to Learn! by IT Services
Episode 65: From On Campus to Remote, Dan Suchy Talks About Our Dramatic Shift by IT Services
Episode 63: What Do James Joyce, COVID Summer Planning, Retirement, and Gratitude Have in Common? by IT Services
Episode 61: Manisha Kanodia Gives Tips On Working from Home with Two Teenagers! by IT Services
Episode 60: Lean Six Sigma Expert Tracy O'Rourke Says Get Your Green Belt! by IT Services
Episode 59: Dr. Elizabeth Lyons Gives an Expert's Outlook on Remote Work by IT Services
40th Episode Special! UCSD Pulitzer Prize-Winning Professor Anthony Davis! by IT Services
On today's TCD podcast: -Honoring Nurses During Nurses Week -Celebrating Moms: A Look Back at How Mother's Day Started
On today's TCD podcast: -Return to Learn Program -Veronica Garcia on Applying LSS to Her Work
On today's TCD podcast: -Social Sessions Series -Take a Break with The Playground -Allisa Becker on her LSS Green Belt Experience
On today's TCD podcast: - New Financial System Go Live July 1 - UC IT Town Hall Today 11 a.m. - Dr. Max Parra on Cinco de Mayo
On today's TCD podcast: -May The Fourth Be With You -IT Town Hall May 5 -Mental Health Awareness Month
On today's TCD podcast: - UC IT Town Hall May 5 - Employee Appreciation Party Volunteers May 6 Deadline - The University Cost of a Pandemic - Vince Kellen Educause Interview on Remote Learning and Lean Thinking
On today's TCD podcast: - All About That Guacamole - Staff Performance Appraisals Delay
On today's TCD podcast: -Sautter Award May 29 Submission Reminder -IPPS/Cashier's Office Transition to Services and Support Portal -AYSO Now View Only till UC Path Self-Service Portal Opens June 1
On today's TCD podcast: -Valerie Polichar Shares Her Gratitude -All Hands Meeting Recap -Chancellor's Words of Praise for ITS -Palooza Toozday: Interview with Ynez Hicks
Now 26 episodes in, today's TCD podcast features some good news about UCPath, a quick All Hands Meeting Recap, Ecotime Office Hours, Ask a Privacy Officer Webinar and a Call for Gratitude.
Today's TCD podcast features: -Wearing Masks with Glasses -All Hands Zoom Meeting 4/23 Reminder
Produced exclusively for IT Services, "The Current Daily" is just for staff members to hear the latest news that's relevant to you. Welcome to Episode 1.
Produced exclusively for IT Services, "The Current Daily" is just for staff members to hear the latest news that's relevant to you. Welcome to Episode 2.
Produced exclusively for IT Services, "The Current Daily" is just for staff members to hear the latest news that's relevant to you. Welcome to Episode 3.
Today's podcast covers such things as: -Parking and Transportation updates -Ecotime's go-live today -Tracking time for COVID-19 work -Better meetings with Zoom -Reducing stress
Today's podcast covers such things as: -Embarassing Zoom Story -Ecotime Reminders -VPN Update -Ergonomic Tips for Remote Work
Today's podcast covers such things as: -Updates from HR's Rashmi Umdekar -VPN Reminder -Coronavirus Update for Academics -CloudLab for Remote Computer Labs
Here's today's topics: -Show Your MLB Team Spirit on Slack -UC Tech Postponement Announcement -Holiday Reminder -Honoring Cesar Chavez
On today's TCD podcast -Zoom Storytime with Valerie Polichar -Adobe Creative Cloud Apps Free Promotion -Cybersecurity Office Name Change -Cybersecurity Proofpoint URL Rewriting Pilot
Today's podcast features a very special sitdown with CISO Michael Corn to discuss cybersecurity in the age of COVID-19.
Today's podcast features the following topics: -A Special Note from CFO Pierre Ouillet -Parking Fees Update -How to Stretch Out Your Break
Today's podcast checks in with Applications Programmer Supervisor Harrison Watts to discuss the remote life.
Today's podcast features: -Campus LISA Postponed till 2021 -Maternity Leave to Remote Life with Deanna Roussin -ITS Help Wanted Program with Mojgan Amini
Today's podcast features a sitdown with Business Technology Support Analyst II David Carlos and Partnerships and Outreach Manager Lovella Cacho to discuss the Toastmasters Program.
Today's podcast features: -Help Wanted Requests -Call for Sautter Award Candidates -Zoom Bombing Precaution Reminder -Call for Employee Appreciation Party Volunteers
Today's podcast features an interview with Business Systems Analyst Kenny Li about the newly revamped remote work webinar series.
Today's podcast features an interview with Senior Human Resources Analyst Rashmi Umdekar to discuss staff performance appraisals.
Today's podcast features an interview with Event Specialist Melissa Fitzgerald to discuss resources to stay mentally and physically in shape, as well as December's Employee Appreciation Party.
Today's podcast features another sitdown with Business Technology Support Analyst II David Carlos to talk about the benefits of meditation and treats listeners to a brief guided mediation.
Today's topics include: -Transition to Remote Work -VPN Hardware Updates -Cisco Learning Credits
Today's podcast features an interview with Project Coordinator Chris Gerrity on life in the new normal.
Today's podcast features a chat with Administrative Assistant Todd Andersen to discuss life outside of The Hive and his many talents in music.
Today's TCD podcast includes: -URL Defense Now Active -Ecotime Exempt Employee Reminder -Help Wanted Reminder -Recognition for Teams Behind CloudLab Launch -Call for Podcast Ideas