Debbie Hill Celebrates 30 Years of UA Accomplishments
Tuesday, Dec. 11 will be Debbie Hill’s last day as Manager of Enterprise Operations at the University of Akron Computer Center. Her career with the University began in 1978, and since then she has contributed to many important and successful projects of the ITS division.
Hill has always worked in the Computer Center, but her roles have changed over the years. She held the titles of Programmer Analyst and Software Specialist until her transfer to Operations in 1994.
“There were three accomplishments I wanted to complete as Manager of Operations,” Debbie says. The first two tasks were creating an automated tape library system and installing a UPS system for the computer room. Both projects were successful and have been updated since their initial completion. On the third goal of redesigning a computer room, Hill remarks, “I was hoping to accomplish this in 2007, prior to my retirement, with the conversion of the tape library to a server room. The project was approved, but has been postponed to 2008.”
Debbie hopes to spend the winter in Florida and is looking forward to visiting with friends and family, but will not forget the ties made at UA. “I will miss the people. The people are what made this career enjoyable. Many friendships were made and will hopefully stay into retirement.”