Ron Rhoades

Ron Rhoades is an experienced IT professional currently serving as a Senior Systems Engineer at UPMC since July 2023, focusing on application engineering and data integration. Prior to this role, Ron worked as a Microsoft Customer Engineer and Subject Matter Expert at JDA TSG, providing support for Microsoft Premier customers. Ron has extensive experience in systems administration, having held the position of Senior Systems Administrator at New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., where responsibilities included migration to Office 365, Azure integration, and mentorship of junior staff. Previous roles include Director of Business Services at Precision Business Solutions, Director of Technology Support Services at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, and independent contracting work in network and systems engineering. Ron's education includes a Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science with a minor in Electrical Engineering Technology from PennWest California and a leadership program through the Cambria Regional Chamber.