“Our hearts ever hold you, NC State…”

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Office of Information Technology (OIT) staff are sharing why they love working in IT at NC State. We are honored to provide the technology services that support our campus community as we learn, teach, research, work and give back to the state.

Mary Kanne

Outreach, Communications and Consulting

“Though I am a recent addition to the Wolfpack, I’ve spent years navigating the ever-shifting landscape of information technology. What has impressed me the most about NC State is the intentionality behind our technical evolution. It’s refreshing to work in an organization like OIT that doesn’t just solve for systems — we solve for the campus community.”

Alvin Gilmore

Communication Technologies

“We Think and Do! My work supports groundbreaking research and the education of 40,000+ students. Managing the telecommunications infrastructure for a campus that is essentially a small city drives me to stay abreast of emerging industry technologies. Working at NC State keeps the energy high!”

Jacob Fosso Tande

Research Computing and Data

“I like working in IT because, as a theoretical and computational chemist, I get to facilitate the solution of challenging research problems regardless of the domain/discipline. Being in IT, I have a luxury to always be challenged with new problems that require the latest technology, technique or method for solution.”

Danh Nguyen

Technology Support Services

“I love working in IT at NC State because of the amazing environment and wonderful coworkers. I enjoy solving problems every day while helping the students, faculty and staff of the university. Being able to troubleshoot various issues, learning new systems and turning frustrating challenges into positive situations are also very rewarding. It is also a lot of fun to collaborate with my teammates to keep things running smoothly for the OIT department.”

Jill Phipps

Business Services

“I love working for the OIT Business Services unit! Our team culture is built on the idea that ‘teamwork makes dream work,’ and it shows in how we support one another daily. I feel blessed to work with experts and leaders who are truly committed to our career growth, which includes their mentorship. The camaraderie makes every day rewarding, and I am incredibly proud to be part of such a positive and supportive team.”

Bill Rodriguez

Security and Compliance

“I have been at NC State now for five years and I enjoy working here because of the teams I get to work with and the challenges and benefits of working in a culture rich with varied perspectives.”