The first book Michael Golden fell in love with was “The Little Bear,” the story of a little bear who, along with his mother, had adventures in the woods. That book led Michael on his career adventure, including five years as a chemist and his current position as Berkeley Lab’s librarian. … [Read more...] about 3Q4: Michael Golden
Jimmy Mai and Mentoring@LBNL Team Receive 2023 Director’s IDEA Award
Congratulations to Jimmy Mai, recipient of the 2023 Director’s IDEA Award for Exceptional Achievement in IDEA-Mentoring! Jimmy is a Computer Systems Engineer in the IT Support Services group and a dedicated member of the Mentoring@LBNL team. The Mentoring@LBNL initiative is driven by a … [Read more...] about Jimmy Mai and Mentoring@LBNL Team Receive 2023 Director’s IDEA Award
DOE Omni Interns Join IT
The DOE Omni Technology Alliance Internship Program provides paid summer internships across the DOE complex for talented undergraduate and graduate students studying cybersecurity, information technology, and related fields. This year, Omni student interns Jeaneille Amoako, Kendra Harris, and Robin … [Read more...] about DOE Omni Interns Join IT
Bobby Zavieh, IT Workstation Support Lead, Retires
Bobby (Babak) Zavieh, IT Workstation Support Lead, officially retires on June 26, 2023, after 20 years at Berkeley Lab. Well-known for supporting the Lab community with computer workstation requests (and woes), Bobby is described by his colleagues as friendly, funny, highly knowledgeable, and … [Read more...] about Bobby Zavieh, IT Workstation Support Lead, Retires
3Q4: Ben Sanders and Ben Souza
Michael Smitasin, Cybersecurity Engineer
The Cyber Security group is responsible for developing and implementing an information security management plan for Berkeley Lab and working with research and operations divisions to ensure that security objectives defined by leadership are met. Michael Smitasin is a Cybersecurity Engineer in the IT … [Read more...] about Michael Smitasin, Cybersecurity Engineer
Meghan Zodrow, Graphic Designer & Problem Solver
The IT Creative Services group is responsible for providing a comprehensive range of services in visual communications and resources to support Berkeley Lab’s mission. Creative Services is well known for their artful design and illustration products such as branding and identity packages, book and … [Read more...] about Meghan Zodrow, Graphic Designer & Problem Solver
Visible Spectrum: Erin Scharfstein
Meet Erin Scharfstein, an IT Division Administrator who heads projects such as streamlining the IT hiring processes and running the ScienceIT course program. Erin also co-chairs the All Access Employee Resource Group which advocates for the needs of those with disabilities. Visible Spectrum is a … [Read more...] about Visible Spectrum: Erin Scharfstein
Hildana Gebrearegawi, IT Intern & Help Desk Specialist
The IT Support Services Internships Program provides technical on-the-job training and opportunities for college students from the local San Francisco Bay Area. The goal is to build strong, innovative teams with talented people and mentor the next generation of technology enthusiasts and IT problem … [Read more...] about Hildana Gebrearegawi, IT Intern & Help Desk Specialist
Kenneth Harper, IT Intern & Help Desk Specialist
Robust technical computer support and infrastructure is an integral part of the toolkit of operations services offered by the Information Technology (IT) Division to support Berkeley Lab's research portfolio. As technological growth continues at a rapid pace, IT staff aim to keep up with emergent … [Read more...] about Kenneth Harper, IT Intern & Help Desk Specialist
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