For over 4 years Prof. Wilfredo Sequera was the head of the
Information and Technology Labs,
F – Laboratory,
The F - Laboratory is an academic unit from the Laboratory Unit of Simón Bolívar University which gives technical support through its various sections to all the science laboratories in the areas of computing, computer networks, data bases, graphic design, multimedia, information systems, artificial intelligence, robotics and other labs related to the science field.
General Services
1. Ensures the proper working conditions of the laboratory equipment,
2. Ensures order, cleanliness and safety in the laboratories,
3. Inspects laboratories to enforce order, cleanliness and safety standards,
4. Provides support and troubleshooting for software and hardware problems,
5. Maintains the inventory of laboratory supplies,
6. Diagnoses basic problems of computer equipment. Carries out minor repairs, or coordinates and refers the equipment to the laboratory technical staff,
7. Coordinates or performs software installation, diagnosis and repairs as necessary,
8. Writes the necessary technical documentation for the handling of new software,
9. Assists the teaching staff with problems related to the use of software and hardware.
10. Keeps current regarding new computer technologies that may result in improvements for the laboratories.
Staff Related Duties
1. Recruits and supervises the student help for the laboratory and promotes their training,
2. Hires and supervises the technical personnel for the laboratory and promotes their training,
3. Coordinates with the technical personnel the scheduled hours for maintenance and support for every laboratory,
4. Defines and supervises the procedures to be followed by the staff.
5. Initiates the disciplinary procedures that may be necessary due to the breach of any contractual rules by the personnel.
6. Approves and monitors absences of personnel under his supervision, whether for studies, health reasons, vacations, etc.
7. Supervises the supply and proper use of industrial safety equipment by the laboratory's technical staff
Management and Administration Duties
1. Develops policies and procedures to ensure the efficient operation of laboratories,
2. Makes decisions regarding conceptual, technical and physical changes in the laboratories,
3. Attends the weekly the Advisory Councils together with the rest of the laboratory heads and his immediate supervisor, the Director of the Laboratory Unit,
4. Participates in the planning of the annual budget of the laboratories together with the rest of the laboratories from other areas of scientific knowledge at the Simón Bolívar University,
5. Administers the monetary budget assigned to the Information Technology Labs,
6. Coordinates purchases of necessary supplies for laboratories,
7. Administers the petty cash funds for the Information Technology Labs, F – Laboratory,
8. Contracts external services to the laboratory which are necessary for the maintenance repair or installation of equipment, services which may not be performed with the internal resources of the F -Laboratory,
9. Plans, coordinates and the creation of new laboratories, making decisions regarding: physical spaces, infrastructure, electrical installations, network installations, furniture and others,
10. Manages and maintains the inventory of supplies stored at the F- Laboratory Office,
11. Collects and reports the statistics of laboratory activities,
12. Disposes of surplus equipment and software due to their obsolescence,
13. Coordinates and maintains the web page of the Information Technology Laboratories, F-Laboratory.
