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| The Mosaic Staff |
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 Jack Stein
Assistant Dean and Director for Engineering Computing
Phone: 704-687-6625 Jack Stein heads the COE Engineering Computing group. Jack's career has spanned computer technology in both industry and the educational environment. Jack was Director of Product Development for an embedded Linux company (TimeSys); a Director of Software Development at a software and hardware company (Inrange) and Director of ATM adapter software for a networking company (FORE System). Jack also spent considerable time at the Computer Center of Carnegie Mellon University where he managed software development for campus wide services such as email, and the Andrew File System. Jack graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with an MS degree in Computer Science. Jack spends his spare time with his wife gardening and ball room dancing.
Rodney Dyer Phone: 704-687-3518 Rodney Dyer is in charge of systems programming for all PC and Microsoft Windows technologies. Rodney has been a part of Mosaic since its inception in 1992, first as a student-worker while earning his degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and later as a full time employee upon his graduation in 1996.
Jason Edgecombe Phone: 704-687-3514 Jason is responsible for the Linux builds. Jason graduated from the UNC Charlotte College of Engineering and came to Mosaic after spending 3 years as the Linux administrator for the Department of Mathematics & Statistics and 3 years as the Web Developer & Linux Administrator for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean's office.
Terry Rhodes Phone: 704-687-3517 Terry Rhodes is responsible for day to day operations of Mosaic computer systems including both desktop and network server machines. He came to the University from Duke Energy Corporation in 1987 and has a broad background in hardware and network administration.
Dave Whisler Phone: 704-687-3964 Dave Whisler performs all Oracle and MySQL Database application development and administration for Mosaic. He also manages all 28 Joomla websites as well as the WordPress sites for the COE Faculty/Staff. He has over 20 years of IT experience, joining Mosaic in 1999 after almost 10 years working at places like BC/BS of SC and Carolinas HealthCare System. He graduated in 1990 with a degree in Management Information Systems from Grove City College.
Andrew Verner Phone: 704-687-6597 Andrew installs and manages the software applications on Mosaic. He has been intrigued by computers since he was in kindergarten playing games on an Apple IIe, but it wasn't until a whole two years later that he decided this was indicative of his future career. Considerably more recently, he worked on various special projects for Mosaic for six months before coming on board full-time to install applications for use on Mosaic workstations across campus. In his free time, he still enjoys video games, now playing them alongside his two younger brothers.
Travis Edwards Phone: 704-687-2474 Travis installs and manages the software applications on Mosaic. He graduated from Wingate University with a Computer Science degree in 2008. Prior to coming to UNC Charlotte, he wrote software for both the financial and healthcare industries. In his free time, Travis still enjoys playing basketball.
Armando Castaneda Phone: 704-687-4894 With 20 years in the computer industry, Armando is well versed in many aspects in this profession. Most recently he was employed by the Sun-Sentinel newspaper in South Florida where he was responsible for over 600 users in 5 locations. As the new Technology Support Specialist he will guide the Mosaic Helpdesk and PCS Group to the next level in customer service.
Sean Desgraves Phone: 704-687-3940 Sean Desgraves is a person who loves his toys - from handheld PCs to tools in the home. He likes to keep up with the latest advances in information and technology. He is also a people person who enjoys helping people with their computing needs. He has found technology fascinating ever since he can remember and continues to be amazed and captivated by the fantastic ideas that are transformed into technological reality. He enjoys sports - bowling, basketball, golf, football, tennis, fishing, etc. However, he prefers playing them more than watching them on TV. At home, he is a do-it-yourselfer who rarely finds himself bored because he always has something to do to keep him busy.
Eugene Labko Phone: 704-687-2678 Eugene joined the Mosaic Lab Team in July of 2011 as a second system administrator to keep the Mosaic platform growing. He graduated from Belarusian State University with a MS degree in Physics. After a few years in the postgraduate school he decided to switch to the administration of Linux and Unix systems. Before coming to UNC Charlotte he worked for telecommunication and financial institutions. While not working, Eugene spends time with his family.
Crystal Barton Phone: 704-687-6091 Crystal joined the Mosaic Lab Team in July of 2011 as a Windows Programmer / System Administrator. She graduated from Fayetteville State University in December 2010 with a BS in Computer Science. She was pursuing a MS degree at UNC Charlotte when she was hired as a full-time employee. She plans to continue her degree while an employee of the university. When not working, she enjoys creating her own applications, web sites, and video games. She also enjoys playing RPG video games and spending time with her pets.. |
