IT Jams | SLAC IT

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Oct15

Join us to learn more about the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program, launching on October 1, 2025.

Sep3

Join us to learn about the upgrade to Office 365 and tips to enhance your productivity

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Aug6

Learn how to guide and support new hires IT journey during their critical first weeks.

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Jul9

Tips and tricks on how to use your SLAC iPad to boost productivity.

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Jun18

Join us to learn key strategies for managing IT projects.

Jun4

Join us for an update on the progress of the five key initiatives to modernize SLAC's digital infrastructure.

May14

Join us for an update on the progress of the five key initiatives to modernize SLAC's digital infrastructure.

Apr30

Join us to unveil the power of AI to optimize tasks and workflows, and achieve more in less time. See presentations slides.

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Apr16

Join us for an IT Jam introducing SLAC IT's new On-Demand Cloud service. . Learn how this service can simplify your cloud adoption and optimize your work, whether scientific or operational.

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Apr2

Join SLAC CIO Jon Russell for an IT Jam dedicated to solving this challenge with our new Role-Based Access initiative.

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Mar26

Learn about the new process for onboarding non-employees at SLAC and the enhanced role of sponsors, who will be key to ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.

Mar19

Join us to discover how SLAC is effectively addressing policy, planning, oversight, and control over the management of operational data. Learn how these efforts are aimed at enhancing decision-making processes to advance the lab's priorities. View presentation slides (Stanford login...

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Mar5

Join us to learn how to upgrade to Windows 11 before Windows 10 support ends in October. *Slides available

Feb26

Learn about how SLAC is embarking on an ambitious transformation of our business systems. *Recoding and slides available.

Feb19

Join us to learn how dashboards can enhance decision-making and provide real-time insights across SLAC. *slides available

Feb12

Join us to learn how SLAC IT is implementing AI-powered technologies to enhance enterprise search capabilities.

Jan29

Join the AV team as they introduce the new Neat equipment and the latest Zoom features. Learn how to make the most out of your hybrid meetings. --- For more information please visit the Audio Visual Program web page...

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Nov20

Discover how this new platform enhances centralized code management and strengthens security measures. We'll delve into the ways GitHub Enterprise streamlines development workflows, enables automation, and supports scalable software delivery. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about optimizing our software...

Nov13

Learn from Reich Bautista of the SLAC IT SNOW Team about their journey in implementing agile processes within ServiceNow and the significant efficiencies they have achieved. Discover actionable insights to optimize your own IT workflows. View presentation slides (Stanford...

Oct9

Join this session to learn how to get your Yubikey, set it up, and master tips and tricks to boost your security and efficiency. Stay after the session for a distribution event in Building 50. View presentation slides (Stanford...

Sep11

Join Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Michelle Jost, for an in-depth discussion on SLAC's new IT policy for foreign travel. This session will cover key changes, compliance requirements, and best practices to ensure a smooth and efficient travel experience. ...

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Aug28

Join SLAC IT and TID for an overview session on migrating your non-science data from the Andrew File System (AFS), a distributed file system that has served SLAC since the mid-1990s. This presentation will cover the available migration options, highlighting...

Aug14

Join us to meet the AV team and explore the new, user-friendly AV webpages. Learn about the AV services and the new streamlined request forms. The AV team will also provide updates on Kavli and demonstrate the latest videoconferencing technology...

Jul17

Join us to discover the advantages of using YubiKey for Multi-factor Authentication and learn how to get your own YubiKey for a faster and safer login experience.

Jun19

Tailored for application owners, this technical discussion by the SLAC IT IAM team will focus on the technical requirements and strategies for enabling web single sign-on (SSO), helping you streamline user authentication View presentation slides (Stanford login required)

Jun5

Join Jon Russell, SLAC Chief Information Office, as he discusses SLAC IT Strategic goals, the plan to accomplish them, and a new governance model. --------- Jon presented the following topics: SLAC IT Strategic Priorities (login required) Governance Boards and...

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May29

Join Data Analyst Vicky Hoang as she explores how LCLS-II-HE is using Tableau to unlock new data insights and automate old processes. We'll discuss the technical challenges, strategies, and the continuous improvement and adoption processes to help maintain the effectiveness...

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May22

Learn about this new program that provides groups around the lab with a dedicated IT point of contact, to provide support, information, and alignment. View presentation slides (Stanford login required)

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May8

Explore the world of data center operations with Rad Kosinski, SLAC IT Data Center & Business Continuity Operations Manager, and learn how the data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software is helping SLAC IT manage its data center. This session...

Apr24

Join the Service Desk team as they share some new cool features in Zoom to collaborate better, such as an enhanced whiteboard and surveys. View presentation slides (Stanford login required)

Apr10

Join IT Client Services Director, Kevin Purcell, as he shares the behind-the-scenes efforts that keep the lab running, even in the wake of unexpected challenges like the recent series of power outages. Explore the strategies, processes, and teamwork used to...

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Mar27

Join Karina Rodriguez from Cyber Security in exploring proactive measures to shield our lab from cyber threats. Gain insights into essential tools, effective methods, and governing policies for a comprehensive defense strategy. View presentation slides (Stanford login required)

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Mar13

Join us at this IT Jam to learn how using Apple Shortcuts can make things easier and more convenient with automation. No slides were presented. Here you can find more information: https://support.apple.com/guide/shortcuts/welcome/ios for iPad and iPhone: https://support.apple.com/guide/shortcuts/intro-to-shortcuts-apdf22b0444c/ios ...

Feb21

Join us for a Valentine's Day edition of IT Jams to explore how IT and the Budget Office have partnered to craft powerful dashboards in Tableau that transform data into actionable insights, paving the way for strategic financial management. ...

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Feb14

Discover the world of SLAC IT through the lens of Jasmine Golparast, a Year-Up intern, as she recounts her hands-on experience in project coordination. View presentation slides (Stanford login required)

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Jan24

Join the SLAC IT Vendor Management team as they discuss exciting new features in the IT Marketplace, such as a new shopping cart functionality, and new products. This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for...

Dec6

Karl Amrhein, IT Platforms System Administration Manager, will discuss various Unix/Linux topics, including the Linux roadmap, remote access and more!

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Nov29

Learn about the upgraded SLUO Registration tool and understand why this is foundational to the future of identity services View presentation slides (Stanford login required)

Nov8

Bobbi Woody-Mistriel will cover tips and tricks for Adobe Sign at our next IT Jams! This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. View presentation slides (Stanford login required)

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Oct11

Join Baris Harvey, for the IT Service Desk, to unveil a new IT onboarding experience that will be implemented soon. This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. View presentation slides (Stanford...

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Sep27

Gaven Ray, from the EndPoint and Collaboration team, will provide an overview of Jira and Confluence, including the latest updates. This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. View presentation slides (Stanford...

Sep13

Have you ever wondered how IT reviews and approves changes to our production services? Well, wonder no more! Join us for our next IT Jams session on August 30th, where Kevin Purcell, Director of IT Enterprise Applications & Platforms will...

Aug30

Unless you've been living under the accelerator, you've heard about multi-factor authentication (MFA). You may even have heard changes are coming. This talk will give a preview of the next set of changes coming related to MFA This hybrid event...

Aug16

Discover the power of collaboration and organization with Soledad Merlo from the IT Communications team as she takes you on a tour of Google's applications - Drive, Docs, Sheets, and more! This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC...

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Aug2

Join the Service Desk team as they present tips and tricks to make your Zoom meetings more productive. This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. View presentation slides (Stanford login required)

Jul19

Join Erwin Lopez, SLAC Chief Information Security Officer, as he presents the latest updates on cyber security initiatives and policies. This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. To register, please fill out ...

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Jun21

Have you ever wanted to delegate your mailbox or calendar to another user like an admin? Or easily insert Zoom meeting information into a calendar invite? Or obtain a shared mailbox and/or calendar that can be used by an entire...

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Jun7

Join Jon Russell, SLAC Chief Information Officer, as he discusses the key initiatives IT is working on to drive the lab's mission forward. This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. View...

May24

This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. Join Dave Kopa and Margarito Yanez-Soria from IT Vendor management to learn about procuring Software at SLAC. They will cover toolkits, Sitewide Licenses, and on-prem...

May10

This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. Join Uy Chu, IT EndPoint & Collaboration Manager, to learn how to use SLAC Cardinal Key simplify your login experience to Stanford applications like Zoom...

Apr26

This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. Join Anthony Balleza and Christian Espiritu from the IT Service Desk to learn how to up your communication game with Slack. They will cover the...

Apr5

This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. Join Isabella Parkinson, Director of Business Solutions, and Bernard Hecker, IT PMO manager, to learn about the new process to engage IT regarding any custom...

Mar29

This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. A lot is changing at SLAC in the world of cyber. Many of these efforts are grouped together under the label of zero trust architecture. ...

Mar15

This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. Join Mai Tran and Baris Harvey from the Service Desk will discuss the latest innovations in Customer support, including: New check-in process! Different ways for...

Mar8

This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. Join Bruce Vincent, Director of Identity Services, and his team as they showcase the work accomplished so far on Identity and Access Management at SLAC...

Mar1

This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. Stephen Hanna, Service Management & Business Intelligence Manager at SLAC IT will talk about Master Data Management, Data Integration, and Interoperability. To register, please fill...

Feb15

This hybrid event will be held onsite at SLAC and via Zoom for remote participants. Shannon Salyer, SLAC IT Client Experience Director, in her fast-paced, fun style, will give an overview of the Client Experience organization, the services we offer...

Feb8

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