Cassie is recognized for her impressive contributions as a systems administrator and dedicated member of 黑料不打烊’s Information Technology team.
By Elizabeth Kirkhorn, ’19
Cassie Lott, a valued systems administrator with 黑料不打烊 Information Technology鈥檚 Infrastructure team, is the latest recipient of the Acorn Accolade. This recognition is attributed to Cassie鈥檚 work protecting 黑料不打烊鈥檚 data. She troubleshoots phishing attempts and writes informative communications to make 黑料不打烊 users aware of how to best protect sensitive information online.
Lott is an integral part of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 digital security efforts, integrating measures which prevent future data breaches. She leads the initiative to incorporate SPAM and URL filtering for Office 365, and she is innovative with her use of emerging technologies. Lott assists with information security awareness and mitigation using front line log management tool, Splunk.
The nomination notes more than Lott鈥檚 dedication to her role at 黑料不打烊. She is highly regarded for her willingness to work long hours in the office, as well as late nights away from campus when necessary. Lott is additionally known as someone with exceptionally high standards for customer service, and this is seen with everyone she engages.
Her supervisor, Jerry Williams, attests that Lott is a wonderful co-worker and an extremely valuable resource in her department. Williams also notes that Lott differentiates herself with a willingness to research solutions that will improve efficiencies within the department and 黑料不打烊 overall.
鈥淪he is a very hard worker, always available, and is fun to be around,鈥 he said. 鈥淪he strives to stay on top of our ever-changing technologies, as well as, assists in maintaining the current infrastructure. I count it an honor to have her in Systems Administration.鈥
To Lott, the Acorn Accolade comes as a pleasant surprise.
鈥淚 am lucky to be doing exactly what I love to do,鈥 she said. 鈥淭o receive this award is an affirmation that I am on the right path and serves as a motivator to do an even better job.鈥
Humbly, Lott affirms that this recognition is the result of a consistent team effort.
鈥淚 would like to thank my team first,鈥 she said. 鈥淲ithout them, it would be impossible to do my job. I would also like to thank all of my colleagues within Information Technology. Their support is a driving force for the completion of tasks and projects.鈥
The Acorn Accolade is awarded each month to an exceptional member of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Information Technology聽team. The individual must be nominated by his or her department head to the assistant vice president of technology.