STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Eric Dziak was hired for the newly created technology coordinator position at the WIAA executive office in an announcement made by Executive Director Dave Anderson. He began his new position on Aug. 1.

“We are pleased to welcome Eric and the skills and experience he possesses to the office staff,” Anderson said. “His skills and extensive experience will enhance our technology efforts both internally and those that interface with our membership.”

The technology coordinator position will be responsible for the development of internal software applications and solutions that enhance the performance of the WIAA staff and member schools, as well as direct and coordinate the management of the WIAA website.

Dziak’s experience includes 12 years in the information technology field. Most recently, he was a quality assurance analyst for the past year at Wausau Financial Systems in Mosinee, Wis. Among his responsibilities were the development of coded tools and solutions for testing and creating software utilities for solution management.

He was the information technology manager at Encore Unlimited, LLC, in Stevens Point from 2005-12. In that position, he created and managed the information technology department which was responsible for the creation of the website, data center, IT security strategies, research and testing of IT solutions, a disaster recovery solution and the training of staff. 

He began his career in IT at the Copp’s Division of Roundy’s in Stevens Point in 2001, where he worked as an applications administrator until 2005. In his role, he built and managed inventory control for staff and the daily movement of perishable grocery inventory. In addition, he managed and was responsible for a number of system plans and conversions.

He received an associates degree in CIS-Programmer/Analyst from Mid-State Technical College in 2003. He currently resides in Stevens Point with his wife, Carley, and two sons, Andrew and Alex.