Gwaza, Nyasha

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    Nyasha Gwaza

    Title

    Desktop Support Coordinator

    Phone

    608-890-2547

    Email

    nyasha.gwaza@wisc.edu

    Office

    280 Russell Labs

    Schedule

    • In the office – Russell Labs:
      • Mon. – Wed. – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
      • Thu. – Fri. – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
    • At Babcock Hall:
      • Thu. – Fri. – 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
    Russell Labs: Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri.
    Start 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am
    End 4:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 12:30pm 12:30pm
    Babcock Hall: Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri.
    Start       12:30pm 12:30pm
    End       4:30pm 4:30pm

    Best way to reach him: email help@russell.wisc.edu.


    Area

    Information Technology

    Supports

    All of Russell Labs

    Key Responsibilities Include

    Support for desktop, classroom technology, computing labs and networks as well as general computer consulting.  Specific services include:

    • Consulting on ordering new computer hardware and software
    • Choosing, ordering, setup and installation of new hardware and software
    • Troubleshooting and repairing computing hardware and software
    • Isolating and remediating computer malware (includes diagnosing and fixing computer viruses and spyware)
    • Reloading or upgrading computer operating systems
    • Maintaining existing network drives, including backups
    • Creating and maintaining departmental email accounts
    • Administering user accounts to Russell Labs IT resources
    • Installing and maintaining software on classroom and lab computers