Personnel
Fatema Bannat Wala joined the Technical Security group in IT-NSS in August as a Systems Programmer III (Security Analyst). Fatema recently graduated from UD with a Masters in Computer Engineering. Her primary responsibility is working to ensure the security of the central IT managed systems and networks. Systems security work involves log analysis, incident response, and SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) monitoring.
Mu He is an Educational Technology Consultant I (Educational Technologist) who began working full-time in Academic Technology Services (IT-ATS) in July. Mu was employed in IT-ATS for several years as a graduate assistant and is currently working on completing his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. He will help faculty and students use educational technologies effectively and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Learning Management Systems supported at UD (Sakai and Canvas).
James Richardson joined IT-NSS as a Network Technician I in July. Jim brings his experience as a field and service desk technician to IT-NSS and had previously been employed part-time in the Network group working on network installations. He will support the telecommunications infrastructure and work primarily on installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a wide variety of data communication systems.
In July, Christoper Shaw started working in IT-NSS as a Network Technician I. Prior to coming to UD, Chris had experience in the commercial business environment with installing structured cabling systems. His primary responsibilities include installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a wide variety of data communication systems.
Erin Sicuranza will join IT-ATS as an Education Technology Consultant I (Instructional Designer) in October. Erin has years of experience working as an Instructional Designer having previously worked in UD IT and, most recently, part-time in UD Professional and Continuing Studies. Erin's position is shared with the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics graduate and MBA programs. She will consult with and support faculty to enhance teaching and learning through the use of technology.
Olena Smith became a member of the IT-CS&S Research Support team in July. She is a Scientific Applications Consultant III (Geographic Information Systems). Olena has extensive experience as a Geospatial Engineer and Database Administrator in government and has worked at the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI). At UD, Olena will provide technological leadership, consulting, and in-depth support to the campus for GIS projects at all levels.
