OneIT Employee Spotlight: August 2025

Lonnie Bateman

Job Title

Technology Analyst – Gold Team

In one sentence – what does your job entail?

Desktop support for the College of Education, Language and Translation, and Niner University.

How many years have you been with OneIT?

I have 31 years here at UNC Charlotte and 36 years total in Higher Education.

What’s the best advice you can give the next person taking your position?

Take joy in learning new technology, meeting people, and being a part of this campus community.

What are you most looking forward to post-retirement?

Taking some time off, traveling with family, and turning off my alarm.

What will you miss most about your job?

What I will miss most is the people.

What was one of your biggest accomplishments while working here that you are most proud of?’

I have had many students over the years who have worked for me, and those are often lasting relationships. Getting to marry some of them has been a highlight in my career.

If you could travel anywhere in the world (for free) where would you go and why?

Anywhere with my wife and family!

Are you Team Apple or Team Android?

Apple.