Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
Division of Public Health Informatics and Surveillance
2810 Walton Commons West, Suite 200
Madison,
WI
USA
53718
thomas.dunnick@slh.wisc.edu
Biographical Sketch:
1975-1977 – Chemist, WSLH Environmental Inorganic Chemistry
1978-1987 – Chemist, WSLH Environmental Organic Chemistry
1987-2005 -- LIMS author and manager for WSLH Environmental Sciences Section
2006-2011 – Software architect for WSLH Division of Public Health Informatics and Surveillance.
Mr. Dunnick began his career as a WSLH Environmental Inorganic Chemist, later specializing in Gas Chromatographic analysis of various pesticides and PCB’s. During this time he also invested and increased his skills in IT related activities, and was a primary implementer of the Environmental LIMS.
In 1986 shifted his responsibilities from analytic to Environmental IT. In 2001 he authored and implemented the current Environmental LIMS system. His focus changed in 2005 from Environmental to Clinical areas, where he was involved with WEB and messaging technologies, particularly as they relate to Electronic Lab Reporting (ELR). In 2011 he retired from public service, but continues limited term employment with the WSLH as mentor and project consultant while pursuing his interests in open software, vintage electronics, and performance music.