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Behind the Screens: IT@ND
Hosted by Andy Jonatzke · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
Behind the Screens: IT@ND Welcome to Behind the Screens: IT@ND, the University of Notre Dame podcast where hosts Scott Russell (IT Director for the College of Arts & Letters) and Krista Moats (Manager, IT Communications and Marketing: Office of Information Technology) give you a behind-the-scenes look at what IT consultancy is all about. Whether you're deep in the IT world or just curious about how technology powers a university, this podcast is for you. Each episode gives insight into Information Technology at Notre Dame — with focus on how IT consultants support the University, breaking down the challenges they face and the innovative solutions they create. From interviews with experts driving key campus projects to practical tips for making the most of your tech, this podcast explains how IT teams work behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly across campus. Behind the Screens: IT@ND delivers insights and strategies to help you stay ahead.
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What is Behind the Screens: IT@ND about?
Behind the Screens: IT@ND Welcome to Behind the Screens: IT@ND, the University of Notre Dame podcast where hosts Scott Russell (IT Director for the College of Arts & Letters) and Krista Moats (Manager, IT Communications and Marketing: Office of Information Technology) give you a behind-the-scenes look at what IT consultancy is all about.
Who hosts Behind the Screens: IT@ND?
Behind the Screens: IT@ND is hosted by Andy Jonatzke. The show has published 31 episodes to date.
What has Behind the Screens: IT@ND covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Why Great IT Partnerships Start With Shared Empathy" (11 September 2026, 40 minutes), "The Service Desk Is No Longer Just Password Resets - Here's Why" (17 August 2026, 61 minutes), and "The Hidden Challenges of Scaling University IT Across Continents" (23 June 2026, 45 minutes).
How often does Behind the Screens: IT@ND publish?
Behind the Screens: IT@ND publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 31 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Behind the Screens: IT@ND?
Booking probability for Behind the Screens: IT@ND is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Behind the Screens: IT@ND requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Behind the Screens: IT@ND's contact route on record: verified email.
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About the host
Andy Jonatzke hosts Behind the Screens: IT@ND, a technology podcast with 31 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Aug 17, 20261h 1m
Notre Dame’s Service Desk is no longer just the place you call when a password breaks. It’s becoming the front door to IT across campus, and Hannah Elliott and Mike Voss reveal how a reimagined support model is scaling...
- Jun 23, 202645 min
Discover how Notre Dame is expanding its international IT presence, strengthening partnerships, and embracing innovative technologies under the leadership of Loris Vicenanza. This episode offers insights into managing...
- Apr 15, 202650 minS2
<b>Most campus tech upgrades are about to get a lot more expensive—and that's not all. Jen Parker reveals how supply chain chaos, chip shortages, and market disruptions are causing steep price hikes for...
Episode #12
Introducing Device Care ND
Mar 24, 202644 minS2<b>Most universities face the same question: how do we protect our data without turning our devices into Big Brother? Notre Dame’s new Device Care ND program offers a bold, holistic approach that balances security with...
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- Dec 19, 202531 minS2
<b>This special holiday episode of Behind the Screens IT at ND features hosts Diana (IT support technician) and Scooter (Director of Information Technology for the College of Arts and Letters), along with producer Andy...
- Dec 8, 202554 minS2
<b>In this episode of "Behind the Screens IT at ND," hosts Diana and Scooter delve into the crucial strategic initiative of Data Storage Stewardship at the University of Notre Dame. They are joined by Cloud...
- Nov 4, 202557 minS2
<b>In this episode of Behind the Screens, the hosts Scooter and Diana welcome guests Lauren Freda and Guadalupe Cisneros Ortega, who share their experiences in information security at the University of Notre Dame. They...
- Oct 20, 20251h 8mS2
<b>In this episode of Behind the Screens: IT at ND, host Scooter, Director of IT for the College of Arts and Letters, speaks with ArchIT team members Amelia Brubaker and Brock Burden about the unique challenges of...
- Oct 6, 202540 minS2
<b>In this episode of Behind the Screens: IT at ND, Diana and Scooter sit down with campus tech superheroes Beth Padgett and Neil Kovatch — the dynamic duo powering the tech behind Student Affairs at Notre Dame. With...
- Sep 22, 202554 minS2
<b>🎙️ Behind the Screens is back—and this time, we’re getting creative with Adobe! Join hosts Scooter and Diana as they chat with tech-savvy guests Steve Varela and Crystal DeJaegher from Notre Dame’s Teaching and...
- Sep 8, 20251h 6mS2
<b>Summary<br />In this episode of Behind the Screens, the team takes you inside the hustle and excitement of Notre Dame’s back-to-school season. From tackling service desk challenges to celebrating big wins, they pull...
- Aug 26, 20251h 7mS2
<b>This episode of "Behind the Screens IT@ND" features a conversation with Tracy Weber, Assistant VP of Enterprise Solutions and Delivery, and Jami Radcliffe, Enterprise CRM Administrator, both from the University of...
Episode #3
Behind the Breakthroughs: The Essential Role of IT Consulting in Notre Dame's Science & Engineering
Aug 11, 202544 minS2<b>In this episode of Behind the Screens, the hosts Scott and Diana engage with Clay Berkley and Gwen Hagey-Shirk, senior IT solutions specialists at Notre Dame. They discuss their extensive experience in IT, the...
- Jul 28, 20251h 8mS2
<b>In this episode of 'Behind the Screens,' we delve into the world of IT consultancy at Notre Dame with Mark Schult. Mark shares his journey from technician to consultant, highlighting the importance of collaboration...
- Jul 14, 202543 minS2
<b>"Behind the Screens IT at ND: Episode 16" features hosts Diana and Scooter, who welcome Rose Michalski, IT Support Services Associate Program Director, and Andrew Yocum, Associate Director of Integration Services...
- Jun 30, 202553 minS1
<b>This podcast episode features an interview with Jane Livingston, Vice President and Chief Information Officer for the University of Notre Dame, discussing her leadership philosophy of "people first, technology...
- Jun 15, 202541 minS1
<b>In this episode of Behind the Screens, the team welcomes Diana Garcia, a new IT support technician, who shares her journey from studying neuroscience to working in IT. The conversation explores her experiences at the...
- Jun 2, 202556 minS1
<b>In this episode of Behind the Screens IT at ND, hosts Scooter and Krista welcome Jennifer Parker, a Senior CWP Specialist, to discuss the Campus Workstation Program (CWP) at the University of Notre Dame. Jennifer...
Episode #12
London Calling: IT at the ND Global Gateway
May 16, 202537 minS1<b>Behind the Screens: IT@ND welcomes Abdikhaaliq Osman, IT Solutions Coordinator for the University of Notre Dame London campus. Osman provides insights into his role supporting the London location, which he describes...
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Hannah Elliott
automotive journalist, International Justice Mission
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Jen Parker
book publisher, Australian Naval Institute
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Ryan Palmer
Senior Manager of Partnership Marketing, Sarah Lawrence College Center for the Urban River at Beczak
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Tracy Weber
Assistant VP of Enterprise Solutions and Delivery, University of Notre Dame
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