Curriculum Vitae

Matt
Mullins

System Administrator II · University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing

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About

I am an experienced IT professional with a background in academic IT, skilled in system administration, user support, and technology-driven improvement. I an adept at building strong professional relationships and consider myself the opposite of the traditional IT stereotype. My main career goal is to use the knowledge I’ve gained from both my education and prior work experience to make a positive impact on the lives of those around me.

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Experience

University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing

System Administrator II

Oct 2022 — Present Current

  • Serves as subject matter expert for College of Nursing IT systems and processes within UC's university-wide IT unit, Digital Technology Solutions (DTS)
  • Administers large-scale systems and services such as print servers, file storage servers, and web servers
  • Responsible for endpoint management of all CON-owned computers and mobile devices using automated administration platforms such as Jamf and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (300+ endpoints)
    • Procurement and configuration of new computers for faculty and staff
    • Application and OS patching/updates
    • Content delivery and accessibility
  • Oversees IT asset management for all College of Nursing owned technology
  • Manages CON's inventory of AR and VR devices
    • Administers ArborXR, UC's only academic-focused XR device management platform
    • Assists CON faculty, staff, and students with VR/AR case studies aimed at augmenting the nursing simulation experience
  • Assists with resolution of advanced/tier 3 IT incidents
    • Utilizes the ServiceNow platform for incident and service request management
  • Responsible for software and hardware procurement at the College of Nursing in collaboration with College of Nursing leadership team
    • Facilitates ongoing communication with external vendors to ensure application reliability and efficacy
  • Collaborates with teams/units in other colleges on projects that create new tools, processes, and opportunities for members of the UC community
    • Currently spearheading the implementation of Exxat for clinical placement coordination among the various healthcare-focused colleges
  • Oversees day-to-day management of CON-IT student workers and Co-Op students, fostering a culture of professionalism and expertise alongside the DTS Academic Health Center Endpoint Support team

University of Cincinnati, Learning Technology Support

Computer User Support Specialist I

Apr 2017 — Oct 2022

  • Supported UC faculty, staff, and students experiencing eLearning-related technology issues
  • Provided administration for large-scale, mission-critical applications used daily by faculty, staff, and students
    • Maintained automation of user account creation and enrollment data via Microsoft SSIS
    • Created custom SQL code for case-by-case enrollment needs
  • Analyzed support data to identify trends and knowledge gaps
  • Trained LTS student workers, Co-Ops, and new full and part-time employees
  • Assisted in fostering a partnership between Instructure and the University of Cincinnati
    • Participated in bi-weekly meetings with UC's Instructure Customer Success Manager
    • Identified areas of growth for both phone and chat tier 1 advisors
  • Engaged with both internal and external committees
    • Chair, UC Video and Digital Media Subcommittee, 2021–2022
    • Chair, IT@UC Social Committee, 2018–2019
    • Voting Member, IT@UC Staff Council, 2019–2021

University of Cincinnati, Learning Technology Support

Student Support Technician

Sept 2015 — Apr 2017

  • Served as the main point of contact for Learning Technology Support service requests
    • Course re-enables
    • Organization creation and enrollment
    • Meta course creation

University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing

Student Support Technician

Dec 2013 — Sept 2015

  • Assisted all UC College of Nursing faculty, staff, and students with technology issues via email, phone support, and in-person troubleshooting
  • Maintained classroom and laboratory technology including projectors, simulation manikins, A/V equipment, and classroom computers
  • Maintained a standard OS image to ensure a common platform among faculty computers
  • Trained newly hired students and Co-Ops
  • Organized and properly disposed of excess technology resources
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Technical Skills

System Administration

  • Server configuration (Windows/Linux)
  • Endpoint management (MECM/Jamf)
  • Security & vulnerability remediation
  • Computer networking
  • Root cause analysis
  • Active Directory

Platforms & Tools

  • Microsoft 365
  • Teams
  • OneDrive
  • ServiceNow
  • Jamf
  • MECM
  • SSIS
  • ArborXR

AI Tools

  • Anthropic Claude
  • OpenAI ChatGPT
  • Microsoft Copilot

Hardware & A/V

  • PC building & troubleshooting
  • Windows · macOS · Linux
  • Projectors
  • Speakers & A/V equipment

Programming

  • Java
  • C#
  • Python
  • HTML/CSS
  • SQL

Creative Software

  • Blender (3D Modeling)
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Lightroom CC
  • Adobe Premiere Pro CC
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Professional Skills

IT Business Processes

  • Risk management & remediation
  • IT Service Management (ITSM)
  • IT governance & compliance
  • Data reporting & trend analysis
  • Vendor management
  • Resource planning

Communication

  • Translates complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
  • Skilled at communicating effectively across diverse IT environments
  • Outgoing & collaborative

Languages

  • English (Native)
  • American Sign Language (Basic)
  • Japanese (Basic)
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Education

University of Cincinnati

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

2019

A broad, hands-on program covering the full stack of modern IT practice — from server and network infrastructure to application and database development. Coursework included system administration, application development, computer networking, database administration, and web development, providing both the theoretical foundation and the practical fluency to work across mixed environments.

Concurrently held student technician roles within UC's IT organization throughout the degree, applying classroom concepts directly to live university systems and gaining early exposure to enterprise-scale support, automation, and endpoint management.

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Certifications & Publications

Certifications

  • Jamf Certified Technician Jamf Software · June 2024

    Demonstrated expertise in macOS and iOS management.

Publications & Presentations

  • Rota, M., Catalano, L., Mullins, M., Lopez Rosado, J., Muncy, D. Creating Immersive Nursing Simulations Using Virtual Reality. University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees Meeting, Cincinnati, Ohio, August 2023.
  • Foster, P., Zlatic, D., Collins, C., Mullins, M. Using 3D Printing to Visualize Student Activity in Blackboard. Ohio Higher Education Computing Council Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, May 2016.