CVM Technology Support
Steven Kovarik
Senior Manager Information Technology Systems
2260 Patterson Hall
skovarik@iastate.edu
Steven received his BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Iowa State University. Steven oversees the Information Technology for the college. Areas of expertise and responsibilities include:
- Manage day to day operations for IT
- Oversight and support of IT for Academic Departments, hospital and students
- Work with Associate Dean and College IT staff for College wide IT Strategic and Policy planning
- Over site of web presence
- Create and maintain IT budget; revenue acquisition
- Order and approve standards for College IT equipment and software and support oversight
- Work with vendors to negotiate hardware and software renewals
- Committees: Mobile computer; CLIM; ITLC; Windows Administrators, Linux Administrators, SCCM, CCSG, College Web group, College IT managers, Academic IT
- Communication between CVM and campus IT and Telecommunications and technology initiatives
- Backup assistance for technology positions
- Resource for faculty, staff, and students for IT questions
- Provide technical assistance and implementation support for Web project
Kyle Mechler
Systems Analyst II
mechler@iastate.edu
Kyle Mechler received his BS in Management Information Systems from Iowa State University. Areas of expertise and responsibilities include:
- Drupal development
- Project planning and development
- Technology applications in higher education
- Web design translation/”Theming”
- Website configuration management and troubleshooting
- User interaction tracking on vetmed.iastate.edu websites
- Search engine optimization
- Computer program development and maintenance for the admissions process
Cory Farver
Systems Analyst II
cfarver@iastate.edu
Cory Farver received his BS in Computer Engineering and Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance from Iowa State University. Areas of expertise and responsibilities include:
- Web and software development
- Linux systems security and administration
- Project planning and development
- Technology applications in higher education
- Virtual infrastructure
- Website configuration management and troubleshooting
Steven L Mindham
Systems Analyst II
steveo@iastate.edu
Steve Mindham received his BS in MIS from Iowa State University. Areas of expertise and responsibilities include:
- Server infrastructure
- Windows systems security and administration
- Virtual Infrastructure
- Storage systems
- Project planning and development
David R Zubradt
Information Technology Support III
drz@iastate.edu
David Zubradt received his BA in Speech Communication, Theatre Arts, and Education from Iowa State University. Areas of expertise and responsibilities include:
- Computer support for students, faculty, and staff
- Student education IT initiatives and planning and student laptop support
- MAC and Casper expertise
- Setting up and configuring new computing equipment and software;
- System security checks, repairs and upgrades
- Inventorying technology equipment and parts
VMC Technology Support
Martin Teply
Systems Analyst I
mteply@iastate.edu
Martin has degrees in English and Creative Writing from Iowa State University and over 18 years of experience in IT at ISU, including CALS, LAS, and ITS. Areas of expertise and responsibilities include:
- Lead for student learning IT infrastructure
- Student education IT initiatives and planning and student laptop support
- Oversight of the IT help desk
- Installing, supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and software
- Knowledge of FERPA compliant platforms
- MAC and Casper expertise
CVIS/VetStar/VADDS Technology Support
Mark Slagell
Systems Analyst III
mslagell@iastate.edu
Mark has an MS in Computer Science and RHCSA, RHCE. Areas of expertise are:
- Programming, especially in the area of electronic medical laboratory and hospital information systems
- CVIS/VetStar/VADDS expertise
- Creating web-based platforms and applications for hospital and laboratory information systems
- Integration of imaging, diagnostic results, reports and billing into electronic medical records