Josh Olson
- Chief Information Officer
- MBA, Michigan Technological University
- BS, Computer Information Systems, Northern Michigan University
Biography
Josh has a BS in Computer Information Systems from Northern Michigan University and an MBA from Michigan Tech. He holds certifications with the Global Information Assurance Certification organization (GPCS) and the ITIL v3 Foundation.
Contact
- jlkarau@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3577
- B29 EERC
Jarrod Karau
- Deputy Chief Information Officer
Biography
Jarrod has over 25 years of IT experience at Michigan Tech. He has a BS in Computer Science and an MBA from Michigan Tech and a Masters Certificate in Project Management from the University of Wisconsin Executive Education Center.
Contact
- cmbryan@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1111
- B42A EERC
Matt Bryan
- Director of IT Help Desk
Biography
Matt has over 10 years of IT experience at Michigan Tech. He has a BS in Social Science and an MBA from Michigan Tech. He holds multiple certifications including IT Service Operations, IT Lean, and a Master's Certificate in IT Service Management from Villanova University.
Contact
- dmchard@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2299
- B34 EERC
Dave Chard
- Director of Media Technology Services
Biography
David is a native of Ishpeming, MI, and served for four years in the U.S. Army and three years in the National Guard. He graduated from Northern Michigan University with a degree in Electronics Technology and has worked at Michigan Tech for over 25 years. Project experience includes: classroom and lab technology design, videoconferencing system design, managing RFP processes and vendors, research project support, digital signage, broadcast facility design, and essentially anything A/V.
Contact
- ergolde@mtu.edu
- 906-487-0090
- 211A Admin Building
Emmett Golde
- Director of Enterprise Application Services
Biography
Emmett has 27 years of experience in IT, 23 of which have been with Enterprise Application Services at Michigan Tech. He has a BS in Management Information Systems from Northwood University and an MBA from Michigan Tech.
Contact
- snhagan@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1727
- B27 EERC
Sean Hagan
- Chief Information Security Officer
Biography
Sean has enjoyed supporting higher education information technology for more than 20 years and has spent the last 10 years focused on information assurance, risk, and compliance. Prior to coming to Michigan Tech, Sean served as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for a statewide system of higher education and as CISO and Manager of Web Services for a multi-campus community college. Sean earned his bachelor degree from Northern Arizona University and is pursuing a master's degree. He holds multiple IT and cybersecurity-focused certifications.
Contact
Pat Hopp
- Director of IT Operations
Biography
Pat has been involved in Information Technology at Michigan Tech since starting as a student work study in 1996 and was first hired as a System Administrator in the Systems Administrative Services (SAS) department in 2000. Pat enjoys mentoring the next generation of Information Technology employees through his work with Michigan Tech Information Technology's large group of student employees.
Contact
- ajhughes@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1455
- 214 Admin Building
Alex Hughes
- Manager and Senior Business Systems Analyst
Biography
Alex has been at Michigan Tech for over 15 years. He has a BS in Management Information Systems from Michigan Tech and serves as chair on the Data Stewardship Council.
Contact
- dphuotar@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1060
- 310 Lakeshore Building
Damon Huotari
- Manager of Budget and Planning - IT
Biography
Damon holds a BS in Accountancy and a Certificate of Forensic Accounting from Ferris State University. He is currently pursuing an MBA at Michigan Tech with an expected graduation date in April 2024. He has over three years of working experience at the university in a diverse set of roles.
Contact
- kmmaki@mtu.edu
- 906-487-0073
- 127A EERC
Karen Maki
- Assistant Director of IT Business Operations
Biography
Karen has over 25 years of IT experience. She has a BS in Accounting from Michigan Tech. Prior to coming to Michigan Tech, Karen has over 12 years of banking experience.
Contact
- patti@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1752
- B28 EERC
Patti Myllyoja
- Assistant to the Chief Information Officer
Biography
Patti is the Assistant to the Chief Information Officer and provides support for the IT Leadership Team. She received an Associate's degree from Northern Michigan University and completed the University's Office Professional Development Program. She has been at the University for over 25 years and has served on various University committees, including Staff Council.
Contact
- g@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3593
- B39 EERC
Gowtham S
- Director of Research Computing
Biography
Gowtham, with a PhD in Engineering Physics from Michigan Tech, has 5+ years of IT experience. He is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Physics and Electrical and Computer Engineering, and teaches Scientific Computing courses (UN5390/UN5395) during the school year.
He is a member of the HPC Advisory Council, IEEE Computer Society, ACM Special Interest Group on High Performance Computing, science advisor to John Wiley & Sons, Inc., and Michigan Tech's NSF XSEDE Campus Champion.