Meet the ITS Staff

Jonathan Carroll ’91 is the Chief Information Officer for Fairfield University. Mr. Carroll was appointed in December 2016, bringing more than 25 years of information technology industry experience. Mr. Carroll oversees academic computing, enterprise applications systems and services, networking and telecommunications, information security, data center operations and user support training and outreach.

Mr. Carroll is a 1991 graduate of Fairfield University and has served in a number of IT leadership roles at University of Connecticut Health involving IT operations, security (ISO), academic technology and infrastructure and systems development. His background also includes other industries and companies such as IBM and United Technologies. Most recently, Mr. Carroll served as the Chief Information Officer for UCONN Health.

Mr. Carroll holds a bachelor’s degree in information systems from Fairfield University and an MBA from Quinnipiac University.

The Director of Enterprise Computing is Tom Armstrong. Enterprise Computing provides management, staff and faculty with both administrative and academic technology solutions. It offers access to innovative services with an array of solutions including web applications, reporting, and document imaging. In addition, Enterprise Computing supports the university’s system of record, Ellucian Banner and plays a critical role in the implementation of Workday.

The Enterprise Computing staff includes the programming team, technical/functional analysts, and database administrators and the Academic Computing team who seek to provide innovative, cost effective and stable systems in support of Fairfield’s mission.

The Director of Support Services is Marie Ernye. Support Services manages the Technology Help Desk and the Desktop Support Group. The Help Desk is the recommended first step for students, faculty and staff upon hitting any technology-related issue at Fairfield University. Whether a password reset, computer/printer error, or general technical inquiry, initiating help is one phone call, email and/or web form away (your choice!). The Desktop Support group focuses on second-tier support for technology issues introduced by the Technology Help Desk, and manages PC/Mac device setup, delivery and deployment in addition to troubleshooting campus hardware and software issues. Support Services staff also manages the Technology Classroooms and Public Computer labs on campus.

The Director of Infrastructure Services is Steven Mann. Infrastructure Services manages all Data Networking, Voice Networking and Phone support, along with Campus IT Infrastructure efforts at Fairfield University. Our service catalog includes Account/Identity Management, Outlook Email support, Data Center Services, and the support of many core Infrastructure Systems.