Spring 2024 Conference

All Systems  Go

The Spring 2024 IT Professionals Forum was presented on June 5 and 6, 2024.

Spring 2024 Events

Access Rights Management (ARM): Building a new AITS/DS security application

The Security Application Implementation project team is working to create one easy-to-use access management system that efficiently facilitates requests, approvals, …

Achieving Immersion in Media Creation and Best Practices for Creating Immersive Media(VR/AR/MR)

Immersive Media Content captivates multiple senses, integrating sight, sound, touch, and sometimes smell. Examples include 360-degree media, Virtual Reality (VR), …

Adventures in “de-Googled” Android: The Pros and Cons of LineageOS and /e/OS

Do you think new phones are too expensive and/or too big? Extend your current cell phone’s lifespan or revive a …

Agile Fusion: Integrating Software Development and Business Process Improvement

Learn how continuous process improvement can be applied in an Agile software development work environment. Ginger Hundgen, Lead Business Process …

All Packets Go: Campus Network Updates

All systems are go on the new campus core (backbone) network that was refreshed over the last year. We will …

All Systems Secure: Navigating AI Trends

Join us for an in-depth exploration of the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on Cybersecurity: Governance, …

An Introduction to Axonius

The Axonius Platform is the system of record for all digital infrastructure to let IT and security teams understand all …

Apple at Illinois Spring Update

Spring update on macOS, iOS and AppleTV at Illinois. Keith Mountin, our campus Apple System Engineer, will be on hand …

Automated Software Testing with PyTest

How do you determine that the software you develop ‘works’? Feeling bogged down by manually poking at your code from …

AV in the classroom update from Technology Services

Technology Services has recently updated multiple classrooms to support Hy-Flex learning, so we will update campus on these rooms. In …

Azure Cloud: Deploy .NET Core Apps to Azure App Services

In this hands-on workshop we will walk you through deploying a .NET Core application to modern Azure App services (Platform-as-a-Service) …

Bringing music to life: Accessible Music Remediation with SharpEye2 and Lime

Creating accessible sheet music for individuals using assistive technologies can be a real stumbling block for Disability Specialists more used …

Circuit Connections: A Networking Mixer (for that other kind of Networking)

Join us for an engaging and interactive networking experience! In this ‘speed-dating’ style workshop, participants will have the opportunity to …

Cloud Enablement: From Maintaining Platforms to Driving Innovation

Join the Cloud Enablement team on a journey from operations to innovation as we showcase our role in empowering the …

Cybersecurity Improvement Initiative (CII): What you need to know for 2024/2025.

The Cybersecurity Improvement Initiative (CII) is a multi-year effort supported by Provost, Deans, and CIO to enroll 100% of eligible …

Data Analytics from Scratch at Gies College of Business

Established in July 2022, Gies College’s Data Strategy, Analytics, and Reporting (DSAR) unit was charged with serving the College’s growing …

Free Advanced Computing Solutions from Illinois Computes

We will be updating everyone on Illinois Computes program. It’s a great way for researchers to get access to advanced …

Getting Started with Google Analytics on WordPress

Been meaning to get around to setting up Google Analytics on PIE or another WordPress site, but intimidated by the …

Have your Canvas and Moodle Too: Leveraging the Power of LTI

In Summer 2023, the College of LAS announced that all LAS courses must be hosted on the Canvas learning management …

Human Centered Design In Information Technology: It’s Not Just For UX Professionals

Join us for an overview of Human Centered Design and how we can use this ideology and it’s processes to …

Kaltura/Media Space update from Technology Services

Technology Services has been working on upgrading the current Kaltura media player to version 7, which will provide improved stability, …

Keynote Address

8:45 – 9:00 – Greg Gulick Service Excellence Award 9:00 – 9:45 – Keynote (Chris Tidrick) The Greg Gulick Service …

Launching into Mediawiki: Reflections on migrating away from Confluence

Wiki migrations are complex undertakings that impact knowledge sharing, collaboration, and organizational culture. In this session, we will share experiences …

Libraries, Identity, and Access Management. A Practicum

This presentation will cover my practicum with the University of Illinois Library Systems to review and identify how IAM was …

Lunch and Social

Come hang out with IT friends and learn about a wild assortment of things ranging from soundproofing paint to the …

Managing Change in Higher Education: A New Era with Artificial Intelligence

Our presentation delves into the significant influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the sphere of higher education. We will highlight …

Meet Cybersecurity – Birds of a Feather

Cybersecurity continues to evolve and change. We have new threats, new regulations, and new risks every day. The team tasked …

Navigating the New DesignPLUS Sidebar: A Beginners Guide

The New DesignPLUS Sidebar is a powerful tool available in Canvas designed to elevate course design and content creation. In …

Opening Ceremonies

8:45 – 9:00 – Greg Gulick Service Excellence Award 9:00 – 9:45 – Keynote (Chris Tidrick) The Greg Gulick Service …

Operational Excellence – Project Management Best Practices

As an integral part of Operational Excellence, the Service Excellence team created a comprehensive best practices document. This resource applies …

Optimizing Higher Education: Executing Data Projects for Operational Excellence

In this presentation we will provide a high-level overview of the various projects that are underway, have recently been completed …

Partnering with a Vendor to Improve Accessibility

Higher-ed institutions rely on third-party software for all sorts of necessary functions, but the vendors developing that software don’t often …

Power Up with Power Automate

Unlock the power of automation and boost your productivity with Power Automate! This beginner-friendly workshop will introduce you to the …

Privacy Team’s Power Hour for IT Pros!

In today’s digital landscape, privacy and data protection are paramount concerns for businesses and individuals alike. As IT professionals, understanding …

Saying Goodbye is Never Easy

Information Technology “better” practices — Retention Guidelines for Higher Education Data and IT artifacts — When to say When: Applying …

Tracking Accessibility: Four New Accessibility and UDL Certificates

This session will introduce four new CITL certificate programs focused on accessibility and UDL: Accessible Course Design, Accessible Document Design, …

Vulnerability Management

This presentation offers a look at a few key features of Qualys, the University Vulnerability Management tool, which should provide …

Wireless Microphone spectrum management

For those of us managing wireless microphones for classroom use, managing wireless spectrum can be daunting, but there are some …

Spring 2024 Speakers

Aaron O’Banion

Sr Software Developer, IT Partners @ Gies …

Alan Bilansky

Senior Application Services Specialist, Technology Services …

Alex Cordain

Office Support Specialist, DRES …

Amy Edwards

Assistant Provost and Director of Division of Management Information, DMI …

Andy Gherna

Manager of Software Development, Technology Services …

Andy Weaver

Business Analyst, OVCAO SPMO …

Ben Barkin-Wilkins

Lead Network Engineer, Technology Services …

Ben Galewsky

Solutions Architect, NCSA …

Beth McCarter

Assistant Director TAM, AITS System Office …

Brad McDuffie

Lead Network Engineer, Technology Services …

Brandon Dohman

Adjunct Lecturer, Siebel Center for Design …

Brendan Trauth

IT Support Associate, Technology Services Help Desk …

Bryan Jonker

Senior Web Developer, College of Education …

Calvin Shirley

Network Engineer, Technology Services …

Chris Tidrick

Chief Information Officer and Senior Director, IT Partners, Gies College of Business …

Christy Blew

Disability Specialist, DRES …

Cindy McKendall

Senior Cybersecurity Training Specialist, Technology Services …

Colin Ruud

Associate Director, Data Strategy and Analytics, IT Partners, Gies College of Business …

Damian Behymer

IT Specialist, Library IT …

Dan Carani

IT Technical Associate, Tech Services Help Desk …

Dan Dalpiaz

Senior Web Application Developer, Library IT …

Dan Ogwal

Cybersecurity Risk Analyst, Tech Services …

Dave Mussulman

Teaching Faculty, School of Information Sciences …

David Wheeler

Technical Program Manager, NCSA …

Dejan Trencevski

IT Solutions Architect, IT Partners @ Gies …

Dena Strong

Lead User Experience Design Specialist, Technology Services …

Eric Frahm

Manager, Internet Communications Team, Technology Services …

Erica Ohman

IAM Specialist, IAMU …

Geet Verma

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Specialist, Technology Services As a member of the Cloud Enablement team within Technology Services, Geet serves as …

Ginger Hundgen

Lead Business Process Improvement Analyst, Technology Services …

Gosha Nikiforov

ATLAS …

Heidi Gharst

Enterprise Managed Systems & Services, Tech Services …

Howell Dean

Managing Director, Deloitte …

James Hamilton

Swanlund IT Services …

Jamie Stadnik

Software Developer, Technology Services …

Jeffrey Fox

Chief Information Officer, Veterinary Medicine …

Jesse Marsh

Cybersecurity Risk Analyst, Technology Services …

Kasy Spence

Cloud Infrastructure Specialist, Technology Services …

Katie Lackermann

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer, Technology Services …

Keith Mountin

Systems Engineer Manager, Apple …

Killivalavan Solai

Digital Art Director, Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning …

Krista DeLeeuw

Data Analyst, IT Partners, Gies College of Business …

Lauren Gray

Data Analyst, IT Partners, Gies College of Business …

Liam Moran

ATLAS …

Lindsey Sharp

Senior eLearning Specialist, Technology Services …

Liz Shallenberger

User Experience Design Specialist, Tech Services …

Lori Lane

UDL Specialist, CITL …

Luane Mayorga

Assistant Chancellor for Strategic Programs and Partnerships, IHR …

Marc Thompson

Asst. Dir. Teaching & Learning Experiences, CITL …

Mark Wenneborg

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer, Technology Services …

Matt Drain

Project Manager, Technology Services …

Maude Yacapsin

UDL Specialist, CITL …

Megean Osuchowski

Help Desk Coordinator, Library IT …

Mendi Drayton

Senior Data Breach and Incident Analyst, Tech Services …

Michael Curtin

Innovation Coordinator, Campus Research IT …

Pat Schlehuber

Assistant Director – Assurance, AITS System Office …

Paul Roberts

Senior Endpoint Specialist, Technology Services …

Prabha Manda

Manager, CSOC, IPC …

Rachel Martiniak

Senior eLearning Specialist, Technology Services …

Rebecca McNaught

Executive Director for Project Management and Business Service Quality, Strategic Project Management Office …

Riana Beachy-Hasenick

Educational Technology Specialist, ATLAS …

Richard (Rich) Gegg

Records and Information Management …

Richard Donovan

Cybersecurity Engineer, Privacy and Security, Tech Services …

Ryan Ladd

Assoc. Director of IT Strategic Planning and Portfolio Management, Office of the CIO, Technology Services …

Sarah Follmer

Associate Data Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer …

Scott Cimarusti

Manager, Enterprise Teaching and Learning Technologies, Tech Services …

Sheena Bishop

Sr. Privacy Analyst, Technology Services …

Stephen Collette

Manager, Privacy Operations, Tech Services …

Steven Rodela

Cybersecurity Analyst, Technology Services …

Tanya Williamson

SR. Project Coordinator, AITS System Office …

Taylor Judd

Assistant Director, Cybersecurity Operations and Engineering, Technology Services …

Tim Morgan

Lead Cloud Infrastructure Specialist, Technology Services …

Tony Donatelli

Spectrum management for wireless microphones, A/V …

Uros Marjanovic

Lead Network Engineer, Technology Services …

Xiao (Helen) Zhou

Assistant Director of IT Accessibility, UIC, Technology Solutions …

Zachary Schnepp

Senior IT Specialist, Swanlund …

Zane Budnovich

Cybersecurity Risk Analyst, Tech Services …
Spring 2024 Committee Members
  • Prijo Andrews, Technology Services
  • Travis Ashmore, Engineering IT Shared Services
  • Rob Bennett, Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning
  • Christy Blew, Disability Resources and Educational Services
  • Monica Campbell, College of Applied Health Sciences
  • Michael Cervone,Technology Services
  • Em Charny, Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning
  • Nikkole Duda, Facilities and Services
  • Debbie Fligor. Technology Services
  • Ann Fredricksen, Disability Resources and Educational Services
  • Ginger Hundgen, Chair, Technology Services
  • Becky Kammin, IT Partners Gies Business
  • Lorenzo Kindle, Administration Information Technology Services
  • Matt Macomber, Administration Information Technology Services
  • Mark McCarthy, Administration Information Technology Services
  • Luke Mesenbring, Administration Information Technology Services
  • Liam Moran, Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning
  • Joey Morton, Student Affairs Technology
  • Priyanka Pradeep, Technology Services
  • Trent Sanford, Technology Services
  • Joe Sebright, Technology Services
  • Amrita Sehrawat, Technology Services
  • Lindsey Sharp, Technology Services
  • Jyotika Sirohi, Technology Services
  • Lauren Stream,Technology Services
  • Dena Strong, Technology Services
  • Katy Thompson, Office of Strategic Project Management
  • Ashley Valentijn, Vice Chair, Technology Services
Spring 2024 Sponsors
CDWG: People who Get It
Cohesity Logo
ScreenBeam Logo
SHCI Logo
Office of the Chief Information Officer

  • CDW
  • Gies at IT Partners
  • Student Affairs (SA)
  • Pier Group
  • AITS
  • DRES
  • Cohesity
  • ScreenBeam
  • SHCI
  • Tech Services