Episode 8
Driving UT Forward, Foundational Technologies
In this episode of ET Talk, Cole Camplese is joined by Dave Moss, Executive Director of Campus Solutions, and Vinod Shodavaram, Senior Information Technology Manager. They discuss the often-invisible foundational systems that power the University, including identity and access management, cloud and virtualization platforms, and the mainframe services that continue to support critical student and business operations.
The conversation focuses on the challenge of modernizing at the pace of campus while maintaining reliability and trust built over decades of institutional investment. Dave and Vinod reflect on UT’s gradual shift from on‑prem infrastructure to cloud and hybrid models, the realities of technical debt, and why operational stability is a prerequisite for innovation at scale.
Turning to AI and automation, they explore how new tools are transforming IT from a delivery function into an enabling platform that empowers staff, faculty, and students to build safely within strong guardrails. From AI‑assisted infrastructure development to campus solutions with real human impact, the episode offers a candid look at how Enterprise Technology at UT is preparing for a future defined by speed, scale, and shared innovation.