Dain Whitacre
About Dain Whitacre
Dain Whitacre is a Desktop Support Engineer at Mutual of Omaha, where he has worked for 11 years. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and has managed disaster recovery programs for over 2000 devices while also training new engineers and leading a youth technology outreach program.
Work at Mutual of Omaha
Dain Whitacre has been employed at Mutual of Omaha since 2013, serving as a Desktop Support Engineer for 11 years. In this role, he manages the disaster recovery and preparedness program for over 2000 devices. His responsibilities include training new desktop support engineers and creating process flows to enhance the efficient management of assets.
Education and Expertise
Dain Whitacre holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Government & History from the University of Iowa, which he completed from 2008 to 2010. He furthered his education at Iowa State University, where he studied History and Political Science, earning a Bachelor's Degree from 2010 to 2012. Dain also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management from Bellevue University, studying from 2021 to 2023. He is a certified Extron technician, specializing in AV solutions.
Background
Dain Whitacre has a diverse academic background with a focus on political science and history. His educational journey spans multiple institutions, providing him with a broad understanding of these subjects. His professional experience as a Desktop Support Engineer has equipped him with practical skills in technology support and asset management.
Achievements
Dain Whitacre has made notable contributions in his role at Mutual of Omaha. He has successfully managed a disaster recovery and preparedness program for a large number of devices. Additionally, he has developed process flows that improve asset management efficiency and leads a youth technology careers outreach program, fostering interest in technology careers among young individuals.