Darrel Loveless

Senior Database Analyst 
Orthopaedic Surgery

First UTSW job: Database Analyst

Unusual memory: I remember a delivery being made from Dell and someone asked me what the delivery guy was holding in the box. I was like, “Oh, it’s my mouse.” The delivery guy threw the box onto the desk out of fright.

How co-workers describe me: Helpful. They always tell me I am willing to help them and never treat them like their questions are silly. I sometimes have to keep a straight face though. Some things have been pretty laughable, but I never call them out on it.

Recipe for success: The ability to get along with others. I see our differences and embrace them. We might not always like each other or believe the same things, but as co-workers you have to get along with each other. If not, it makes for very long days.

I wish I were an instant expert at: The art of “right clicking” – I constantly tell people: “Just right click.” It tells you every possible thing you can do at that moment no matter what system you are in. 

Claim to fame: Getting the Department of Surgery off of DOS (Disk Operating System) in 1994 and becoming the first department at UT Southwestern to have everyone on the network. 

Hobbies: Family, friends, and volleyball.

Surprising fact: I love Hallmark movies!

Final note: I am glad I listened to my sister 25 years ago when she told me to apply for a position here at UT Southwestern.