Victor Villegas

I supervise the OSU Extension Computing Technology Unit, providing onsite and remote support to 38 County Cooperative Extension Offices and 8 Regional Branch Agricultural Experiment Stations across the state of Oregon. I coordinate and provide training and support in web technologies, digital media production, social media, video conferencing and other online collaborative technologies. I'm a technologist at heart who enjoys helping people learn how to use technology to improve their work and better their lives. I like to think of myself as a bridge/translator between techies and users, with a knack for explaining technology in simple to understand terms, without the geek speak and techno-babel.

My claim to fame, however, is through my alter ego - DroneSinger - the "Weird Al" of drones, world's #1 composer of parody songs about drones. I create parody songs about drones to bring attention to drone culture and issues, while encouraging responsible and safe flying. I also use drones to get kids interested in STEM/STEAM education and do drone outreach and engagement, educating people on drone technology, research and applications. #DronesAreCool

Skills and Experience

• Tech Support
• Customer Service
• Social Media
• Communications & Marketing
• Virtual Collaboration
• Media Production
• Non-Profit & Small Business
• Drones (UAS - Unmanned Aircraft Systems)

Interests

• Alternative / Non-traditional / Informal Education
• Experiential & Life-long Learning
• Professional / Workforce Development
• Leadership
• Future Work
• Workforce / Economic Development
• Creativity & Innovation
• The Arts
• Edutainment via Music, Comedy, Puppetry/Ventriloquism
• Aeronautics
• Robotics
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Outreach & Engagement

Board Positions

• Professional Development Director – Association of Communications Excellence (ACE)
• Marketing Director, Social Media, Webmaster – OSU Professional Faculty Leadership Association (PFLA)