Anthony Tompkins
Technical Specialist III
About
As a photographer, amateur storm chaser, poet and opinionated writer, Anthony is always looking for the perfect angle.
Interests
Amateur Radio - K5AJT
Storm Chasing and Spotting
Photography
Poetry / Journalism / Politics
Jeeps and off-road activities
Cycling, Hiking, Swimming and Yoga
Experience
- 4 year BS in Photojournalism, with a minor in computer science from UCO class of 1996
- 9 years working in the newsroom of the Edmond Sun from 1996 - 2005
- Over a decade working as a Technical Specialist at the University of Central Oklahoma in the College of Fine arts and Design from 2005 to the present (Technical Specialist III)
My expertise is in configuration, administration and troubleshooting computer hardware and software.
I work with both Macintosh and Windows environments. I am proficient in computer upgrades, maintenance and repair.
I'm mechanically inclined and not afraid to take on assembly or installation of just about anything related to computers, radios or general electronics, including networking equipment, audio/visual hardware, transmitting and receiving equipment and antenna hardware. With the right tools and accurate knowledge, there is nothing I won't try.
Office Hours
Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm.
My lunch hour varies depending on my current projects and workload.
Professional and Community Involvement
UCO: Campus Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT) member
FEMA: ICS 100,200,400 / IS 700
FCC: Extra Class Amateur Radio operator K5AJT
Edmond Amateur Radio Society (EARS) member
American Radio Relay League (ARRL) member
City of Edmond, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) storm siren test reporting group
National Weather Service Severe Storm Lab at Norman / SkyWarn Spotter (Storm Spotter network)
Red Dirt Jeeps (jeep and off-road community club) member
Frank's Jeeps (jeep and off-road community club) member
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