William C. Covey, III
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Profession: Computer Technologist, specializing in
Supervision of programming and hardware support staff
Microcomputer configuration and deployment
LAN architecture design and deployment
Network security
Current Position: Head, Systems Department, University of Florida Libraries
Hired to supervise two computer programmer/analysts in 1985, became acting department head in 1986 and head in 1988. The department supports the Library mission with programming for both standalone and client-server applications; hardware configuration, purchasing, and support for all computer equipment; design and support of the seven Library LANs; configuration and administration of multiple Windows servers for SQL, Exchange email, file and print, and IIS/Web applications; and liaison with external network and computer groups, including current appointment as Library IT Security Manager. My position has technical oversight for $2-300,000 in annual IT expenditures. During my tenure, the Library grew from six personal computers and a few dozen mainframe terminals to the current infrastructure of almost 800 workstations, seven switched 100 MHz Ethernet LANs, and more than a dozen Windows and Linux servers. The department currently has four programmer/analysts; an analyst supervisor; network administrator; two hardware/network technicians; a user support specialist; Library Webmaster; and two supporting automation librarians.
Previous Position: Director of Systems Support 1983-1985
Advanced Microcomputer Solutions, Inc., Tampa, Florida
Responsibilities: 1) general management; 2) user liaison activities, including systems analysis and troubleshooting; 3) evaluation of microcomputer hardware and software; 4) configuration of customized computer systems; 4) training sales personnel to present a variety of hardware and software; and development and presentation of user training sessions.
Previous Position: Computer Research Specialist 1978-1983
Florida State University College of Business
Responsibilities: 1) end user consultation, problem solving, and training; 2) research data base design; 3) selection and use of statistical packages; 4) custom programming of research applications; 5) statistical/econometric modeling; 6) transfer of data between systems; 7) conversion of programs and packages between systems; 8) system configuration and selection; and 9) computer lab hiring and management. Most computer work done in a mainframe environment (CDC Cyber 170 series, under NOS and KRONOS).
Relevant Secondary Employment
Taught undergraduate introductory computer courses
Tallahassee Community College
University of South Florida
Major Committee Assignments
Chair, Network Technical Advisory Committee (University-wide)
Member, Network Infrastructure Committee (University-wide)
Educational History
BA Political Science 1973
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
MA Political Science 1977
University of Rochester, Rochester New York
Personal
Born 29 January 1952
Married
