Robert Vaughan

Responsibilities

Robert Vaughan serves as the Information Technology and Facilities Coordinator for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction. His main job function is supporting the faculty and staff computers, network and server infrastructure, asset purchasing and compliance, and IT Security. He also served as the  Facilities Coordinator, after being in charge of the opening of  Hitt Hall. These responsibilities involve replacing damages in the two buildings as well as other building-related projects, including classroom equipment and furniture.

Background

Vaughan joined Virginia Tech in 2014 and most recently served as the IT Specialist for the College of Architecture and Urban Studies (now the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design) before joining the Myers-Lawson School of Construction in his current role. His prior experience includes working in IT in many capacities for over 30 years from selling computers to building and troubleshooting them. He also has worked in web design on and off since before the web as we know it existed, running a Computer Bulletin Board System for almost 10 years.