Rashad Woodley
About Rashad Woodley
Rashad Woodley is an IT Specialist currently working at Plug and Play Tech Center, where he has implemented cost-saving measures and managed AV tasks. He has a background in IT roles at Nationwide Insurance, The University of Toledo, and SoundHound Inc., and holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from The University of Toledo.
Work at Plug and Play Tech Center
Rashad Woodley serves as an IT Specialist at Plug and Play Tech Center since 2023. In this role, he has successfully moved audio-visual (AV) tasks in-house, resulting in savings of $80,000 per internal event and generating additional revenue of $3,000 to $5,000 for every external event hosted. He has conducted 11 events this year, contributing to a total of 45 events, which include Summits, All Hands meetings, Selection Days, and Quarterly Business Reviews. Woodley has also built out the AV system on the second floor with a budget of $20,000, which has helped the company avoid significant costs associated with renting contractors.
Previous Experience in IT
Prior to his current position, Rashad Woodley worked at SoundHound Inc. as a Corporate IT Technician from 2019 to 2022. He also held the role of IT Analyst at Nationwide Insurance for one year from 2016 to 2017 in the Columbus, Ohio area. Additionally, he served as an IT Technician & Client Services at The University of Toledo from 2016 to 2018. His diverse experience in IT roles has equipped him with a broad skill set in providing technical support and managing IT systems.
Education and Expertise
Rashad Woodley earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from The University of Toledo, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in computer science principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles. His expertise includes managing IT systems, providing user support, and implementing cost-effective solutions in various organizational settings.
Contributions to IT Management
In his current role, Rashad Woodley has created policies in JAMF to upgrade over 700 users to a compliant MacOS version. He has also performed audits on Jamf and G Suite licenses to minimize unnecessary expenditures, promoting cost-effectiveness within the organization. His efforts ensure operational continuity by providing IT support to users in both office and remote locations, including regions such as Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Valencia.