Engineering IT Team

Leadership

Joshua "Josh" Thomas

Director of Information Technology and Analytics

Josh brings over 20 years of experience delivering data-driven solutions in higher education technology and data services. As the Director of IT and Analytics at Engineering, he is responsible for IT service management, data governance and strategy, organizational development, and the modernization…

Wade Komisar

Director of Operations

Wade brings a wealth of information from his 40 years of working in Information Technology. Wade identifies as an Upstate New Yorker, despite being born in NYC. He was raised in Clinton, Endwell, and Delmar, and attended college in Poughkeepsie. Wade and his wife, Cora, lived in Brooklyn (way before…

Robin Mack

Director of User Support

Robin has spent more than 40 years in guiding, leading, and encouraging his team with helping people and always with a smile! You might catch Robin listening to Lead Guitarist Mark Knopfler for Dire Straits, or sipping on top shelf bourbon. Where ever you find him, he will always have a story to…

John Quinn

Director of Data and Platform Services

John brings a visionary approach to data strategy and analytics with nearly a decade of experience at UVA. As Director of Data and Platform Services, he transforms complex datasets into actionable insights and creates innovative applications and processes to improve operations across the School of…

Mitch Rosen

Director Data Governance & Risk Mgmt

Mitch has enjoyed decades of leadership in Information Technology all while enjoying the tunes of Grover Washington, Jr. / Boney James. You may find Mitch at the City Market, watching basketball or catching up on the news!

Lisa Stanton

Manager of Service Operations

Lisa excels in mentoring colleagues, building relationships, and leading by example. With extensive experience in IT, fiscal oversight, and emergency services, she brings unique perspectives and innovative solutions to any situation. Lisa is passionate about implementing effective and logical…

Client Support

Arthur Byrne

Computer Systems Engineer

Arthur strives to be all things Apple, and has an excellent memory that draws from 23 plus years of service in Information Technology. He states it is less stressful than restaurant work! You may not find Arthur outside but you will find him jamming out to the Beatles and eating fondue. There is no…

Quayshawn Cooper

IT Support Specialist

Shawn Gimbert

IT Systems Engineer

Gary Li

Senior IT Specialist

Gary defines his life by "Want what you have. Do what you can. Be who you are."* Words to live by. Gary enjoys hiking and cheering on UVA Cavaliers Men's basketball *Forrest Church

Shawn Ritchie

IT Support Specialist

Shawn is passionate in sharing his love for all things tech, during his 10yrs of IT! Shawn has spent his life cheering on the 49er's and riding roller coasters. You may find Shawn online playing video games when he isn't on some wild and crazy roller coaster with his friends!

Bryan Robinson

IT Support Specialist

Ryan Thompson

IT Systems Engineer

Ryan is a great team player, he readily shares both his knowledge and his mistakes based on 28 plus years of service in Information Technology.

James "JO" Whitlow

IT Support Specialist

JO has a love/hate relationship after 28yrs of Information Technology. JO enjoys the sounds of Pearl Jam when he isn't hiking, watching basketball or eating pizza. He often wonders what you would choose to learn if it you could learn it instantly... let him know your thoughts on that!