Roger Desravines Jr
About Roger Desravines Jr
Roger Desravines Jr. is a Linux Technical Support Specialist at Yale University, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in technical support and computer repair, with previous roles at institutions such as the Simsbury Board of Education and Access Health CT.
Current Role at Yale University
Roger Desravines Jr. currently serves as a Linux Technical Support Specialist in Research Services at Yale University. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the technical support infrastructure within the university's research departments. In addition to this role, he has also been working as a Faculty Support Specialist at Yale University since 2017, providing essential support to faculty members and ensuring the smooth operation of academic technologies.
Previous Experience in Technical Support
Prior to his current roles at Yale University, Roger Desravines Jr. gained extensive experience in technical support across various organizations. He worked as a Desktop Support Provider at Yale School of Medicine from 2014 to 2015, where he provided desktop support services. He also served as a Technical Account Manager IT at Access Health CT for six months in 2013, and as a Desktop Support Tech Level 2 at Travelers for five months in the same year. His early career included a position as a Technical Support Technician at The Answer Group in 2005.
Education and Qualifications
Roger Desravines Jr. earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Graphics and New Media from Johnson & Wales University. His studies spanned from 2003 to 2008, providing him with a solid foundation in computer graphics and media technologies, which has been beneficial throughout his career in technical support and IT services.
Work at Simsbury Board of Education
From 2015 to 2016, Roger Desravines Jr. worked as a Computer Repair Technician at the Simsbury Board of Education. In this role, he was responsible for repairing and maintaining computer systems, ensuring that educational technology was functional and accessible for students and staff.