Computer Specialist
Dean's Office Tech Team
“Brian is incredibly dependable and efficient. I am always in awe at how quickly he is able to resolve issues that arise. Brian also does an amazing job at tracking pending items and keeping those involved in the loop. Additionally, when developing solutions, he looks to the future to ensure he is accommodating potential unforeseen future needs. We are so fortunate to have Brian as a resource leading the IT needs for our building.”
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“Brian is very knowledgeable about computers and is always willing to help even if with a simple task. For someone, like me, who isn't computer savvy, he makes things look so simple. He has done a great job of making sure my computer is properly set up and working correctly. During this past year and the pandemic he stepped up and helped many faculty and staff getting them ready for remote working and classroom teaching. He is always very responsive and able to help with issues when we were all working remotely. He has been a great addition to help with computer related items for the department of Biological Sciences as an IT personnel and would like to nominate him for the Applause award.”
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“I am nominating Brian O'Connell for an Applause Award because more than once he has fixed my computer. He is assigned to help Bio Sci and has been a life saver more than once to all of us. Especially while we all have been working from home (some for the first time). He was able to keep us working even with technical issues happening. He is very knowledgeable and always seems to know how fix anything. He always answers questions in a timely matter and knows what tech to buy and where the best price is. Brian has been a great asset to Biological Sciences.”
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“Brian is our IT guy in the School of Biological Sciences. He is fantastic at fixing computer issues and explains things so a non-computer IT person can understand. It seems there is not an issue Brian can't solve. If he doesn't know the answer he will keep asking until he finds out the answer. Brian always seems happy to help and offers suggestions to make a project or function easier. I am glad he is our Tech guy in Biological Sciences.”
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“Brian is always efficient and responsive to the technology needs of our department. He assisted me in setting up my office with access to what was requested in less than a day. His knowledge of the networking and required credentials to access necessary portals is proficient and accommodating. I have appreciated Brian’s help on many occasions, and sincerely provide my nomination on his behalf.”
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“I would like to nominate, Brian O'Connell, for the Applause award. I know that he has had any people depending on him during the last year, particularly, and he has been solid support for us all. Brian has kept me sane and out of major trouble over the last year as I converted lab course materials to online versions. He has provided technological help and equipment so that I have been able to do what was necessary to produce the materials for the course and other tasks remotely. He has been very prompt to be physically present when needed and has contacted me by email or phone if not. I am very grateful for his calm, assured manner in my times of distress and his ability to solve my issues or direct me to someone who could. Brian's professionalism and desire to help has been a great lifeline for me during a very trying time. I am not sure how I would have made it through without his support and guidance.”