UC Santa Barbara has a robust project management practice. Our dedicated team of efficiency experts finds streamlined ways to get projects from start to finish, all while detecting potential process and project improvements.
Recent projects
Secure UCSB
A comprehensive campuswide initiative designed to modernize and strengthen the university's cybersecurity defenses. Focused on implementing advanced security tools, safeguarding sensitive research and personal data, and standardizing security compliance across all departments, this project aims to protect the campus community from evolving cyber threats.
Financial Management Modernization
A major initiative dedicated to transforming and streamlining the university’s financial, budgeting, and accounting infrastructure. Accomplishments included unifying campus-wide reporting, integrating research fund tracking, and providing departments with accurate, real-time financial tools to support UCSB's academic and research missions.
AWS Lift & Shift Server Migration
An infrastructure project focused on migrating the university's on-premises legacy applications and servers directly into Amazon Web Services (AWS). The project aims to rapidly decrease local data center dependencies, reduce hardware maintenance costs, and minimize downtime for critical campus operations.
UC Santa Barbara’s IT initiatives support campuswide goals by advancing strategic priorities, improving technology services, strengthening our digital experience, and enabling more effective collaboration across departments. These efforts often span multiple teams, systems, or service areas and are designed to create long-term value for the campus community.