Gwaza, Nyasha

Detailed Profile

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