Infrastructure
Infrastructure provides the foundational IT environment that supports Oregon State University’s teaching, research, and outreach missions. We centralize critical systems and services—from physical and virtual platforms to secure data storage solutions—ensuring that the technology powering OSU’s operations is both reliable and future-ready.
What We Do
Infrastructure is dedicated to building, maintaining, and evolving a robust and flexible IT core.
From optimizing virtualized environments and managing complex storage architectures to guiding the university’s journey into the Azure cloud, we make sure OSU’s technology foundation is stable, secure, and ready to support the entire community.
By delivering expert guidance on Linux and Microsoft platforms, managing on-premises and Azure-based storage, and enabling seamless backup and recovery solutions, we create an adaptable environment that scales as the university’s needs evolve. With a steadfast focus on performance, security, and innovation, Infrastructure ensures that OSU’s digital backbone is always ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
Who We Are
We are a team of skilled engineers, analysts, and administrators committed to building and sustaining the digital infrastructure that powers OSU’s success. Driven by a passion for technology, innovation, and service, we collaborate closely with the university community to understand their evolving requirements and deliver solutions that strengthen OSU’s digital future.
We provide:
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Expert management of Linux and Microsoft platforms
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Scalable on-prem and cloud-based storage solutions
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Comprehensive backup and recovery strategies
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Architecture and access to Azure services
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Responsive, forward-thinking support that enables university growth
Our Team
The Infrastructure department is comprised of two teams: Cloud Infrastructure and On-Prem Infrastructure. Each of these teams specializes in a specific subject matter area/technology, while also working together as a cohesive group led by Director Dion Baird.
Allison Majnarich Operation Systems Network Analyst: Billing
Dion Baird Director, Infrastructure
Doug Hopt Telephony (PBX) Administrators
Francisco Orozco Jr Telephony (PBX) Administrators
Joseph Duncan Infrastructure Manager
Kate Birney Cloud Platform Architect, Infrastructure
Kenneth Price Jr. Cloud Administrator
Kenneth Price Jr. Cloud Administrator
Mark Cohen Platform Analyst & Microsoft365 Admin
Mark Hammerschmith Windows & Linux Server Administrator, Infrastructure
Martin Norred VetMed Infrastructure
Michael Boe Analyst/Queue Manager
Mike Akey Network Analyst, Linux Admin
Nathan Power Cloud Platform Architect, Infrastructure
Contact Us
If you're looking to get in touch with Infrastructure, find support for our services, or have a general inquiry, please reach out via support ticket.