Chas Ellerbrock is a seasoned professional in information technology with extensive experience at The Ohio State University since May 2008. In the role of Research Systems Engineer for the College of Engineering, Chas implements virtual desktop infrastructure solutions tailored for high performance computing, academic classes, and specialized environments. Previous roles include Senior Systems Manager and Lead Systems Manager in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering, overseeing all IT operations, as well as Instructional Technology Specialist for the Fisher College of Business, supporting distance learning applications. Chas has also worked as an Assistant Systems Administrator, managing multiple LANs and servers, and has contributed to special projects as a Consultant for ScheduleSurgery.com and as a Project Manager for the RAND Corporation's SOPARC grant. Chas's career began as a Deployment Specialist at Sophisticated Systems Inc., and Chas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Management Information Systems from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.