2019 Session

Understanding the IT Project Pipeline and Services

Biography

Troy joined UW-Madison recently as the Portfolio Manager in the IT Center of Excellence. He has a broad IT background and has worn many different hats including systems analyst, project manager, business analyst, release manager, and consultant. He has earned PMP, ITIL, and CSM certification. While much of his time was spent with healthcare systems, he has also worked in business operations, data privacy, and software development and implementation.

Biography

Isaac Evavold is a front-end developer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison interested in building better tools for developers and designers. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.S. in Computer Science.

2022 Session

Provisioning Infrastructure as Code via Gitlab and Terraform

2019 Session

Why do we need an IT design system?

Biography

Rich Gassen is the Printing Production Manager @ DoIT’s Digital Publishing and Printing Services. He is also the chair of Campus Supervisors Network, a CoP for managers on campus to network and train to help them excel in their roles as leaders. Part of Rich’s contributions to CSN is to maintain a web presence using the WiscWeb WordPress service through DoIT. He has 30 years of experience in graphic design, photography, and web design, which allows him to create effectively for communicating the CSN’s message in print and on the web.

2021 Session

Lunchtime Communities of Practice (CoPs) Drop-In Session

2019 Session

WordPress Users Community of Practice

2018 Session

WordPress Users Community of Practice using the UW-Theme

Biography

Laura Grady is a User Experience Architect with the University’s Center for User Experience. Passionate and inquisitive advocate for inclusive design, she has spent more than 20 years delivering human-centered experiences through content strategy, UX research and design, service design, and marketing campaigns. She is an unapologetic advocate for accessibility, fostering relationships and partnerships, and supporting a positive and collaborative work environment. Known for developing leadership skills in herself and others, she pursues opportunities to make a difference in the lives of students, parents, faculty, and staff. She enjoys year-round outdoor activities, reading, movies, and board games with her husband and kids. Laura holds bachelors’ degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin‑Stevens Point, and a masters-level certificate in user experience.

2026 Session

The Art of Adaptation: Real Stories of Navigating through Change

2023 Session

Meet IT Connects

2019 Session

Building an IT Community

2018 Session

What it Means to be an IT Professional at UW-Madison – Continuing the Discussion

2019 Session

History of Getting Digital Light Images into the EMR

Biography

Mike has a B.S. in Zoology and Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin –Madison. Mike uses his knowledge of digital imaging, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization and molecular diagnostics to facilitate the research of the dermatology staff physicians. As an EA matrixed analytic and honest data broker, Mike also creates, maintains and queries the research databases for dermatology clinical trials. He has been with the Dermatology/Mohs department for 30 years. Mike is a respected oenologist and entomologist as well as an amateur mycologist and wildlife photographer.

Biography

Megan Holman finds delight in designing imaginative solutions for complex problems and cultivating human connections. Driven by curiosity, Megan has a unique path, starting with a Bachelors in Psychology, gaining a Masters in Sports Administration, and becoming a graduate from the UX/UI Digital Design Bootcamp, DESIGNATION.
LinkedIn: in/meganholman

2019 Session

Why do we need an IT design system?