Summary
Jen Cwiok is a seasoned system administrator and information professional with over a decade of experience managing digital systems for cultural institutions and teaching graduate courses in museum information management. Currently at Lyrasis and a visiting professor at Pratt Institute, she blends hands-on systems administration with expertise in collection cataloging, digital technology, and knowledge organization. Her long tenure at the American Museum of Natural History and earlier work as an archivist/information architect at Marvel underscore a rare combination of technical operations, archival practice, and metadata strategy. Jen’s background in MLIS and English informs her user-centered approach to information architecture, making complex digital collections discoverable and sustainable. She is drawn to projects that bridge preservation, access, and technical resilience in the cultural heritage space.
10 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
University of Georgia
Master of Library & Information Science - MLIS, Library and Information Science, Master of Library & Information Science - MLIS, Library and Information Science at Long Island University