Dennis Bednarski
About Dennis Bednarski
Dennis Bednarski serves as a CAD Operations Systems Administrator at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2012. He oversees helpdesk operations, collaborates with various IT departments, and mentors junior team members.
Work at Faurecia
Dennis Bednarski has served as the CAD Operations Systems Administrator at Faurecia since 2012. In this role, he monitors the helpdesk database for entries related to engineering workstations and applications, prioritizing and responding to tickets as needed. He participates in the design and review of new systems and applications specifically tailored for the CAD community. His collaboration extends to network engineering, business applications, database administration, and other IT departments to ensure the reliability and scalability of engineering application systems.
Education and Expertise
Dennis Bednarski studied at Macomb Community College, where he earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electronics from 1979 to 1981. His educational background provides a foundation for his technical expertise in systems administration and engineering applications. He has developed skills in Unix shell scripting, file system configuration, and management, which are essential for his current role.
Background
Before joining Faurecia, Dennis worked as a Senior System Administrator at Collins & Aikman from 2004 to 2005. His experience in system administration contributes to his current responsibilities, where he provides guidance and mentorship to junior team members. He communicates with IT support departments across North America and Europe, enhancing collaboration and support within the organization.
Technical Responsibilities
In his role, Dennis conducts research on hardware and software to support procurement and system development efforts for the engineering community. He is responsible for editing Unix shell scripts and managing file systems. Additionally, he reviews and implements new operating system releases, maintaining fixes and vendor-supplied patches to ensure the continued support of engineering applications.
Training and Documentation
Dennis develops and maintains administrative training materials and systems documentation. His efforts ensure that team members have access to the necessary resources for effective system operation and troubleshooting. This focus on training and documentation supports the overall efficiency of the CAD operations team.