Technology Solutions and Services
Director: Vince Humes
Technology Solutions and Services focused on improving the computing experience for technology users at the IU and in our districts.
Internet
· Completed the decentralization of Internet access
· Updated Internet access at remote sites
· Increased participation in the Internet consortium
· Increased participation in the Bess filtering consortium
Applications and Development
- Utilized the Developer Partnership to create the Neglected and Delinquent Web-based collection system
- Condensed the Professional Directory to one centralized database
- Created a Web-based application for the capture of information for the Data Focus Group
- Created a Web-base OT/PT application
- Supported enhancements to the many databases used by IU personnel
- Supported schools using the PowerSchool student management system
- Worked with student interns from many local institutions
- Using interns, created a Web-based vacation approval system
System Migration
- Converted, where possible, desktop computer systems to Windows XP
- Migrated, where possible, from Office 97 to Office XP
- Implemented Microsoft’s Active Directory
- Converted servers to Windows 2000 server
- Installed Microsoft ISA Server firewalls in a redundant configuration
- Implemented Trend Micro anti-virus on all desktops and servers
- Converted the PC lab to allow for dual-booting of operating systems
Daily Operations
- Repair of desktop and laptop computers
- Repair of printers
- Data backups
- Network utilization monitoring
- Implementation of network management to page on-call staff for critical system failures
- Helpdesk for IU technology users
Special Tasks
- Headed the Technology Planning team
- Participated with IMTS and Educational Programs to conduct the Data Focus Group meetings
- Coordinated the planning of the 11th Annual Technology Fair and Student Showcase