Cimorell, Tammy

Biography

Tammy Cimorell is the Senior Director of Engineering Technology Services (ETS), which provides many IT services and support for the College of Engineering. The challenges inherent in the IT needs of a college as large and complex as the College of Engineering provide continual opportunities to engage with faculty, students and staff to solve problems. Tammy’s focus on customer support is key to balancing these needs with ETS and college resources to support teaching and research activities moving forward.  

Tammy has had a progressive career in the information technology field after an educational background in computer science. Her career started in a state government agency before moving to Ohio State's College of Medicine and eventually to the College of Engineering, where she has remained for many years. Tammy has been a leader through many changes, not only with technology, but also with the evolution of IT support within the college itself. Initially focused on Engineering Administration, she was offered a role wider in scope when the college hired its first ever CIO, who recommended the creation of a central IT group for the College of Engineering. All college IT personnel were incorporated into one department, what is now known as Engineering Technology Services.               

As a member of ETS since its inception, Tammy has been a leader in the establishment of college-wide IT support functions and systems, while working to balance the unique needs of the college units. This environment enabled the college to continue its mission successfully through the pandemic with remote teaching and learning, and prepare for the growing IT needs of our college and those with whom we collaborate. Having served as interim CIO twice previously, Tammy looks forward to partnering with the departments and research units to position the College of Engineering for future success.

 

Expertise

Along with an educational background in computer science and many technical certifications along the way, Tammy is ITIL Foundation v.3 certified and a graduate of the OSU Women's Staff Leadership and Central Ohio IT Leaders programs.