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Getting Help

Ask for Help

Sending e-mail to gsithelp [at] u.washington.edu is the best method for getting help from GS-ITS. This method creates a request in our tracking system so we can ensure your question is addressed as quickly as possible. You should receive a confirmation by email that we've received your request within a few minutes. If you do not receive a confirmation or you would prefer to speak with us on the phone or in person, please call or stop by our office.

GS-ITS Office

E-mail
gsithelp [at] u.washington.edu
Phone
(206) 685-7352
Location
Foege Building S250A

Request Creation Tips

  1. Include your name, lab group, location, and phone number.
  2. Clearly state the problem and when it started occurring. If you've received any error messages, include those.
  3. On what system or systems does the problem occur?
  4. If you've attempted to fix the problem yourself, let us know what you've tried.
  5. How soon do you need the problem fixed? Does this problem impact a time sensitive project?

Request Escalation

If you feel your request is not being completed in a timely or correct manner, please contact Simon Hearsey, Director of IT Services. The IT Services Director reports to the Director of Admin and Finance, Paula Kassos.

Anonymous Feedback

Send feedback to the IT Director. Anonymous or not, any feedback on Genome Sciences IT services is welcome.

GS-ITS Staff Directory

Simon Hearsey
Director, IT Services
Office: Foege S343D
Phone: (206) 221-5279

Troy Amburg
Technical Lead and Systems Administration
Support requests via RT
Phone: (206) 685-4035

Alexander Safir
Customer Service and Systems Support
Office: Foege S250A
Phone: (206) 685-7340
Support requests via RT

Charles Winston
Customer Service and Systems Support
Office: Foege S250A
Phone: (206) 685-7162
Support requests via RT
Brian McNally
Systems Administration
Support requests via RT
Phone: (206) 543-7363

Skylar Thompson
Systems Administration
Support requests via RT
Phone: (206) 685-7354

Jim Cobb
Special Projects
Phone: (206) 685-6910

Stephen Fralich
Special Projects
Phone: (206) 221-4714