Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Job Opportunities

2 Junior Java Developers in Alexandria, VA (NO CLEARANCE NEEDED).
The Advanced Intelligence Solutions Operation (AISO) has an opening for a Software Developer to provide software engineering services for an enterprise intelligence system.

** This position requires the ability to acquire a TS/SCI DoD security clearance **

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are seeking a Software Developer to join a small but growing team that supports a diverse set of Government Programs. The Software Developer will:

* Support sophisticated enterprise architectures to meet challenging mission goals, scalability requirements and that allow for a flexible system evolution and agile development. Typical system requirements include large data sets, large numbers of users and various distributed computing and middleware services.
* Be a key member of the team working on a Government Program that bases the entire architecture on a central enterprise wide implementation of Oracle 9i/10g and other databases.
* Support development, operation and maintenance of new and legacy applications.

The selected candidate will work with a team that is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of several development efforts using Java. Responsibilities will include support to the design, implementation, and integration of software solutions. Must be able to work in a dynamic highly flexible, team-oriented environment with individual responsibilities for internal and customer deliverables and schedule. Willingness to learn new techniques and an ability to accomplish tasks through research and self-study.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate must have 1 to 3 years of experience and good skills at developing Web GUIs with a through understanding of HTML, JavaScript, Web 2.0, and CSS.

Candidate must have exposure to Java, Servlets, Widgets, JSP either in a professional environment or from school based instruction. Candidate should be able to perform technical tasks independently.


Candidate must have good skills at developing Web GUIs with a through understanding of HTML, JavaScript, Web 2.0, and CSS. Candidate must have exposure to Java, Servlets, Widgets, JSP either in a professional environment or from school based instruction. Candidate should be able to perform technical tasks independently.

Candidate should exhibit the following qualities within the work environment:
* Ability to think independently and contribute to the overall effort without much direction;
* Ability to work well within a team environment;
* Ability to work well under pressure.

Education: BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or relevant development experience.


ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

AJAX, YUI, Groovy, Grails, REST, SOAP, XML, Ozone, Hibernate, Spring Framework, Web Services, Oracle SQL, BEA Weblogic/J2EE application server (or similar).

The successful candidate should have experience designing, building, and maintaining Web-based information systems utilizing a combination of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software, .Net, Oracle and SQL Server, detailed knowledge of current software development practices, trends, and standards, and have experience with object-oriented languages and methodologies to support the design, development, and maintenance of software applications and systems.

Following skills are highly preferred:

•Strong JAVA software development skills with demonstrated experience on successful JAVA development projects
•Experience with database development and design, preferably in Oracle
•Experience using open source JAVA development tools such as: Eclipse, JBoss, Ant, etc.
• Agile development
• Database design and implementation to include Oracle 9i and 10G and SQL Server
• MS SharePoint Services
• MS Windows
• .Net
• SOA
• XML, HTML

2 Mid Level and 2 Senior Java Developers in Alexandria, VA (TS/SCI NEEDED).

The Advanced Intelligence Solutions Operation (AISO) has an opening for a Mid Level Software Developer to provide systems integration and software engineering services for an enterprise intelligence system.

** This position requires an active DoD TS/SCI clearance **


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are seeking a Mid Level Software Developer to join a small but growing team that supports a diverse set of Government Programs. The Software Developer will:

* Support sophisticated enterprise architectures to meet challenging mission goals, scalability requirements and that allow for a flexible system evolution and agile development. Typical system requirements include large data sets, large numbers of users and various distributed computing and middleware services.
* Be a key member of the team working on a Government Program that bases the entire architecture on a central enterprise wide implementation of Oracle 9i/10g and other databases.
* Work directly with the customer to ensure that the applications meet operational requirements.
* Support development, operation and maintenance of new and legacy applications.

The selected candidate will work with a team that is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of several development efforts using Java. Responsibilities will include support to the design, implementation, and integration of software solutions. Must be able to work in a dynamic highly flexible, team-oriented environment with individual responsibilities for internal and customer deliverables and schedule. Willingness to learn new techniques and an ability to accomplish tasks through research and self-study.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate must have good skills at developing Web GUIs , Rich Internet Applications with a through understanding of HTML, JavaScript, Web 2.0 and CSS. Candidate must have exposure to Java, Widgets, Servlets, JSP either in a professional environment or from school based instruction. Candidate should be able to perform technical tasks independently.

Candidate should exhibit the following qualities within the work environment:
* Ability to think independently and contribute to the overall effort without much direction;
* Ability to work well within a team environment;
* Ability to work well under pressure.

Education: BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or relevant development experience.


ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
AJAX, YUI, Groovy, Grails, REST, Ozone, SOAP, XML, Web Services, Perl, Shell Scripting, Oracle SQL, BEA Weblogic/J2EE application server (or similar).

The successful candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience designing, building, and maintaining Web-based information systems utilizing a combination of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software, .Net, Oracle and SQL Server, detailed knowledge of current software development practices, trends, and standards, and have experience with object-oriented languages and methodologies to support the design, development, and maintenance of software applications and systems.

Following skills are highly preferred:
•Strong JAVA software development skills with demonstrated experience on successful JAVA development projects
•Experience with Web 2.0 / rich internet applications
•Experience using open source JAVA development tools such as: Eclipse, JBoss, Ant, etc.• Agile development
• Database design and implementation to include Oracle 9i and 10G and SQL Server
• MS SharePoint Services
• MS Windows
• .Net
• SOA
• XML, HTML

1 Senior Systems Engineer in Alexandria, VA (TS/SCI NEEDED).

The Advanced Intelligence Solutions Operation (AISO) has an opening for a Senior Systems Engineer to lead a medium sized project of significant complexity.

** This position requires an active DoD TS/SCI clearance **

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join a small but growing team that supports a diverse set of Government Programs. The Systems Engineer will:

* Support systems engineering activities which include any of the following: Concept of Operations Formulation, Requirements Definition, Analysis and Engineering, System Architecting, System analysis and design, Interface and Data Architectures, Validation and Verification, System Integration, System & Op. Performance Analysis. Lifecycle Cost Analysis & Estimation, Decision Analysis and Resolution.
* Be a key member of the team working on a Government Program that bases the entire architecture on a central enterprise wide implementation.
* Work directly with the customer to ensure that the applications meet operational requirements.
* Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establishes goals to meet objectives.
* Provide solutions to a variety of problems that may arise in a expeditious, efficient, and timely manner.
* May supervise a team of multi-disciplinary personnel to ensure congruence of the various hardware, software, communications and interface approaches.

The selected candidate must be able to work in a dynamic highly flexible, team-oriented environment with individual responsibilities for internal and customer deliverables and schedule. Willingness to learn new techniques and an ability to accomplish tasks through research and self-study.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidate must have Comprehensive understanding of systems development lifecycle and systems engineering role throughout the lifecycle.

Candidate must be able to plan and execute highly complex engineering activities for all life cycle activities for small to medium-scale projects.

Candidate should be able to perform on complex problems act perform technical tasks independently to determine methods and procedures to be used on new assignments.

Candidate should exhibit the following qualities within the work environment:
* Ability to think independently and contribute to the overall effort without much direction;
* Ability to work well within a team environment;
* Ability to work well under pressure.

Education: Bachelor's degree in mathematics, computer science, engineering, or similar discipline from an accredited college/university and 10 years experience.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Systems Engineering with SE degree or certification
• Engineering experience with a MS or PHD would be a real plus.
• Direct participation in SEI CMMI process improvement activities in a systems engineering environment
• Familiarity with CMMI Level 3 processes.
• Integration of Identity Management Systems, knowledge of biometrics.


Eric Malguy | SAIC
Deputy Program Manager | Advanced Intelligence Solutions Operations
phone: 703.562.8269 | fax 703.253.10.61
mobile: 703.389.62.71 or 703.328.35.82 | email: eric.g.malguy@saic.com


Project Manager / Product Evaluation Expert for Enterprise Identity Management Applications
(Federal Government Contracting opportunity)

The selected candidate(s) will compile data concerning processes and systems, extant, that provide access to business and mission oriented automated processes. Once compiled, the candidate(s) will performa gap analysis against the target archiecture for the . The candidate(sw) will then perform duties as Requirements Analyst(s) preparing documentation for acquisition and development activities in support of and management support activities during deployment.

Candidate must have 8+ years of relevant technical and business process experience
Candidate must have previous experience supporting complicated projects with complicated business drivers and multiple stakeholders
Candidate must have excellent writing and communications skils

1.Develop and conduct enteprise authentication and access survey
2.Compile comprehensive findings of survey
3.Perform Gap Analysis against supplied target Architecture
4.Translate Gap Analysis findings into requirements matrix for SOW/PWS extractions
5.Assist Procurement officials in analyzing vendor responses; assist procurement officials in managing Project deployment

Required skills

IT Governance (5 yrs minimum)
Project Management (8 yrs minimum)
Consulting - Data collection & Analysis / System Lifecycle (3 yrs minimum)
Analyst - (5 yrs minimum)

Desired skills
SOA Architecture, System Engineering, Tivoli - TIM/TAM, Quality Assurance, Requirements Management

Other requirements
U.S. Citizenship required
Must meet requirements for security clearnance

Contact:
Joe Cheadle, Project Coordinator (AEEC LLC.)
jcheadle@americanconsultants.com
(www.americanconsultants.com)


Agilex Technologies
There are few open positions available at Agilex technologies. Agilex interested in hiring UVA grads. Open positions posted on agilex.com career section. What is the best way to reach out to Alumni network? If anybody is interested in any of the open positions, please have them send their resumes to me.

Thanks,
Hasantha Witage
MSMIT 07
Hasantha.Witage@agilex.com

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has multiple IT job openings. In fact we currently are recruiting for *forty* IT positions and think UVA students and graduates would be great candidates for us. The BLS is interested in recent IT graduates and December 2009 IT graduates, either undergraduate or graduate level, for our entry level positions. Applicants are required to send a resume, transcript (unofficial is okay), and Veteran’s documentation, if applicable to ITJobs@bls.gov by December 6, 2009. The BLS has also worked with NACELinks to post our job announcement onto the UVA job posting site. Candidates should be able to directly apply through that site as well.

Attached are flyers that give you more details of the job openings. Please let me know if you have any questions and if there is more I could do to promote these job openings to your students.

Thank you in advance for forwarding this information to the McIntire students and the Engineering and Applied Science students. I hope to stay in contact in the future so our organizations can maintain a productive relationship.

Capital One
Level: Application Architect, Sr. Manager

Responsible for the functional design and architecture of application systems across all technologies and platforms. Provides team with technical supervision and drives project and service delivery. Delivers technical architectures that satisfy business domain or project objectives and align with corporate/division architecture direction.

Responsibilities:
• Converts specifications about business problems into a sequence of detailed programming instructions to solve business problems through automation support.
• Translates user requirements to process and data requirements. Designs application's technical infrastructure, such as specific databases, programming languages, utilities, and testing approaches.
• Provides broad understanding of platforms and applications across all technologies. Contributes to the ongoing maturity of the architecture discipline and improvement of architecture delivery.
• Constructs program flow charts to describe the processing of data and development of precise steps and processing logic across all platforms.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• 2 Years experience in Computer system architecture
• 2 Years experience in Business analysis
• 2 Years experience in IT Project Management

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Business
• Architecture certifications or other technical certifications
• 5 Years experience in Computer system architecture
• 5 Years experience in Business analysis
Capital One will not file non-immigrant visa petitions for alien workers.
As a recipient of TARP funding subject to the ARRA, Capital One will not sponsor new H-1B petitions or transfer existing H1B visas for new hires to Capital One.
Kadix Systems
Please pass along the following job opportunities with Kadix Systems (http://www.kadix.com/) and have people contact Neilam Chaudhari at nchaudhari@kadix.com with interest or questions:

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) – Ft. Meade Area, MD
-- MUST HAVE ACTIVE OR REINSTATABLE TS/SCI W/ POLYGRAPH CLEARANCE
-- CISSP OR ISSEP Certification is and 5+ years relevant experience is required

SQL Server/Oracle DBA/Developer – Ft. Meade Area, MD
-- MUST HAVE ACTIVE OR REINSTATABLE TS/SCI W/ POLYGRAPH CLEARANCE
-- 4 + years of experience in SQL Server Database Administration/Development

SharePoint C#/ASP.net Architect/Developer – Ft. Meade Area, MD
-- MUST HAVE ACTIVE OR REINSTATABLE TS/SCI W/ POLYGRAPH CLEARANCE
-- 4 + years of experience in OO Development with minimum of years C#/ASP.net experience
-- Must have strong SharePoint Development/Architecture skills

Senior Information Security Analyst- Multiple positions – Washington, DC
-- Minimum of 3 year experience with system administration or system engineering in any of a variety of environments
-- Minimum of 3 years experience performing network mappings and vulnerability scans on systems of varying complexity
-- Strong understanding of network topologies, TCP/IP, and boundary protection appliances
-- Familiarity with subnetting, DNS, encryption technologies and standards, VPNs, VLans, and other network routing methods
-- Knowledge of network architectures, current networking technologies and features, security requirements, application features, and other security issues
-- Ability to work in highly collaborative, team environments under aggressive timelines
-- 1 year experience with the C&A methodology according to the NIST series of publications including 800-37, 800-18, 800-30, 800-34 and 800-53 preferred
-- Knowledge of DHS 4300A and relevant policies preferred
-- CISSP certification desired
-- DoD Secret Clearance Required

Information Security Analyst- Multiple positions – Washington, DC
-- Knowledgeable in OMB Circulars A-130, A-123 Appendix III, and FIPS-199.
-- Minimum of 2 years experience with information security policies and procedures.
-- Strong understanding of audit finding sources, interpretations, solutions, and remediation methods
-- Ability to work both independently and in highly collaborative, team environments
-- DoD Secret Clearance Required

J2EE Architect – Washington, DC
-- 5+ years of experience in an IT Architectural role
-- Programming knowledge (J2EE, EJB, Struts, Spring)
-- Knowledge of Web Services (WSDL, SOAP, XML)
-- Understanding of both J2EE Front End and Back End, and how they work together
-- Application migration from Client-server to Web based services
-- Implementation experience using BPM engine, Registry, Repository, and/or ESB
-- Strong communications and a team player
-- High profile role, working with cutting edge technology and helping to shape DHS standards and policy
-- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a clearance

News

McIntire and Darden Co-Host Second Annual Virginia Value Investing Conference
Tags: Headline News
What sort of financial regulation might help to prevent another financial crisis? How will financial markets ever wean themselves from government “life support?” What will happen if the Chinese stop funding America’s debt?
http://www.commerce.virginia.edu/news_events/archive/2009/10/26/mcintire-and-darden-co-host-second-annual-virginia-value-investing-conference.aspx

Can Tech Startups Discover the Next Springsteen?
UPlaya, SellaBand, and Amie Street have become the new talent scouts for the music industry, finding and promoting promising new artists

http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/nov2009/id2009116_540817.htm

2nd Annual Executive Residency - Knowledge Continuum

How do successful leaders use networks? What sorts of problems most often derail IT projects? Is Twitter strategic?

These were just a few of the questions pondered by the participants attending McIntire’s second annual “Knowledge Continuum,” a two-day executive residency designed to provide alumni of McIntire’s M.S. in MIT Program and other IT professionals with a continuation of their academic learning experience. The Continuum was held Oct. 29-30 in the McIntire School of Commerce’s Rouss & Robertson Halls.
http://www.commerce.virginia.edu/news_events/archive/2009/11/13/mcintire-offers-second-annual-“knowledge-continuum”-for-m-s-in-mit-alumni.aspx

November Upcoming Events

Richtech Tech Summit
Social Media in the Workplace – featuring McIntire Faculty, Peter Gray
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
More details below

NoVA Graduate Alumni Happy Hour
The Liberty Tavern
11/19/09 – Thursday
3195 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 465-9360
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

NoVA Graduate Alumni Happy Hour
TBD
12/01/09 – Tuesday
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Richmond Graduate Alumni Happy Hour
TBD
12/08/09 - Tuesday
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

November Reading List

List of new readings for November’s Reading List:

Maria Villar, “Establishing Effective Business Data Stewards,” BI Journal, 14(2) 2009.
TDWI Research Report, “Data Governance Strategies,” 2008. www.tdwi.org
TDWI Research Report, “Operational Data Integration,” 2009. www.tdwi.org
Archived webcast: http://www.bettermanagement.com/seminars/seminar.aspx?l=15174 The Great Debate: Gut Instinct vs. Analytics (video interview): Malcolm Gladwell, Author; Tom Davenport, Author and Distinguished Professor, Babson College

Barb Wixom’s podcast regarding her work with the Teradata University Network and upcoming Business Intelligence Congress:

http://www.b-eye-network.com/listen/11789

Meet 'The Fixer' for Troubled IT Projects

Consultant Jason Coyne shows up at your IT project for one reason: To cure it or kill it. In this Q&A with CIO.com, Coyne explains why he's one part doctor, one part marriage counselor, and how he helps IT teams at odds with a vendor or integrator recover from near disaster.
http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/5818019/99276460/231153/0/



"...the CIO should have a dual background. A CIO needs to have deep understandings of both the technology and the business. Balancing the two sides is essential because it likely is not enough to lead an IT organization, especially a large and complex one, without any relevant IT experience. Moreover, CIOs in this position may find themselves struggling to find the right perspective to inspire and lead IT managers, analysts, and developers. "

http://www.cio.com/article/504149/CIO_Background_Check_IT_Experience_Mandatory_?source=CIONLE_nlt_enterprise_2009-10-07

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Job Opportunity - Advance Auto Parts

Systems Engineer III

Reports to: Mahender Bongu, Manager – Systems Engineering
Pay Type: Full-time,
Grade: 17
Location: Roanoke, VA-24012

QUALIFICATIONS: (Minimum of six (6) months in current position)
· Four plus years of solid WebSphere Administration experience. Experience installing, configuring, tuning and troubleshooting WebSphere applications and databases.
· Should be familiar with IBM Web Sphere Application Server V6.0.X, IBM HTTP Web Server, eCommerce Server, Search Servers, reverse proxy servers in AIX and Linux environment.
· Required: Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (Math, Engineering, CS, CIS, etc.)
with Four years of experience as a WebSphere Administrator

Or a Bachelor’s Degree from a four year college or university in Computer Science or related field (Math, Engineering, CS, CIS, etc.) with seven years of experience as a WebSphere Administrator

Or experience of 9-12 years as an Administrator with middle tier products.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES- WebSphere admin

· Install IBM Web Sphere Application Server V6.0.X, IBM HTTP Web Server, eCommerce Server, Search Servers, reverse proxy servers in AIX, Linux environment. Deploy enterprise applications in various environments, DEV through PROD
· Setup applications from Web sphere Application Server 6.0 Network Deployment on multiple servers. Must have strong experience in high volume enterprise level Web Sphere Admin function in distributed computing environment including Load balancers by implementing session persistence
· Analyze all aspects of the existing infrastructure and recommends modifications that will enhance system reliability, availability, serviceability and scalability
· Implement horizontal and vertical clustering, Work Load Management (WLM) to make the application Highly Available. Involvement in Performance Monitoring and Tuning of Applications.
· Automate application deployment, startup, shutdown and enhancements using RSync, JACL scripts for (recycling the application server, deploying customer applications, logs rotation, monitor applications state, etc.).
· Installed EARs, WARs and configured application specific JVM settings. Configure Web Sphere resources including JDBC providers, JDBC data sources, and connection pools. Creating Version 6 Data Source depending on the enterprise application needs.
· Enabled security for the Admin Console and the application components by creating user registry in LDAP and setup VeriSign SSL certificates
· Monitor for Application core dumps, or forced thread dumps to check for system objects using thread analyzer. Administer various Log files using log analyzer, Product logs, Installation logs, Administer server logs, Application server logs.
· Troubleshoot and debug any errors occurring in application server environment, application debugging, heap analysis and error doc gathering required (i.e. Thread dump, heap dump). Must be able to analyze and tune Web, App server configurations (plug-in, httpd.conf...etc...)
· Working knowledge of JMS, J2EE environment and IBM Rational Applications Developer
· Self-motivated and able to carry on critical system tasks to support development, QA, Staging and production environments - Teamwork attitude in order to work closely with application development, Unix SAs, Networking and business teams.
· Provide 24x7 on-call support of middleware applications as part of rotating team coverage



HOW TO APPLY:
Apply by submitting a Job Posting Application to Wayne Griffin - HR Mgr., no later than , 2008 . To complete a Job Posting Application online: Go to the Intranet and select Career Ops. Contact your HR Representative if you have any questions.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Job Opportunities with Kadix Systems

Job opportunities with Kadix Systems (http://www.kadix.com/)

Contact Neilam Chaudhari at nchaudhari@kadix.com with interest or questions:

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) – Ft. Meade Area, MD
-- MUST HAVE ACTIVE OR REINSTATABLE TS/SCI W/ POLYGRAPH CLEARANCE
-- CISSP OR ISSEP Certification is and 5+ years relevant experience is required

SQL Server/Oracle DBA/Developer – Ft. Meade Area, MD
-- MUST HAVE ACTIVE OR REINSTATABLE TS/SCI W/ POLYGRAPH CLEARANCE
-- 4 + years of experience in SQL Server Database Administration/Development

SharePoint C#/ASP.net Architect/Developer – Ft. Meade Area, MD
-- MUST HAVE ACTIVE OR REINSTATABLE TS/SCI W/ POLYGRAPH CLEARANCE
-- 4 + years of experience in OO Development with minimum of years C#/ASP.net experience
-- Must have strong SharePoint Development/Architecture skills

Senior Information Security Analyst- Multiple positions – Washington, DC
-- Minimum of 3 year experience with system administration or system engineering in any of a variety of environments
-- Minimum of 3 years experience performing network mappings and vulnerability scans on systems of varying complexity
-- Strong understanding of network topologies, TCP/IP, and boundary protection appliances
-- Familiarity with subnetting, DNS, encryption technologies and standards, VPNs, VLans, and other network routing methods
-- Knowledge of network architectures, current networking technologies and features, security requirements, application features, and other security issues
-- Ability to work in highly collaborative, team environments under aggressive timelines
-- 1 year experience with the C&A methodology according to the NIST series of publications including 800-37, 800-18, 800-30, 800-34 and 800-53 preferred
-- Knowledge of DHS 4300A and relevant policies preferred
-- CISSP certification desired
-- DoD Secret Clearance Required

Information Security Analyst- Multiple positions – Washington, DC
-- Knowledgeable in OMB Circulars A-130, A-123 Appendix III, and FIPS-199.
-- Minimum of 2 years experience with information security policies and procedures.
-- Strong understanding of audit finding sources, interpretations, solutions, and remediation methods
-- Ability to work both independently and in highly collaborative, team environments
-- DoD Secret Clearance Required

J2EE Architect – Washington, DC
-- 5+ years of experience in an IT Architectural role
-- Programming knowledge (J2EE, EJB, Struts, Spring)
-- Knowledge of Web Services (WSDL, SOAP, XML)
-- Understanding of both J2EE Front End and Back End, and how they work together
-- Application migration from Client-server to Web based services
-- Implementation experience using BPM engine, Registry, Repository, and/or ESB
-- Strong communications and a team player
-- High profile role, working with cutting edge technology and helping to shape DHS standards and policy
-- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a clearance

Monday, October 5, 2009

Job Posting - Open Positions - Telepresence

Network Engineers (2)
Software Architects (2)
Data Architect
Software Engineer
QA Lead
Program Manager
OPS Realization Lead
OPS Realization Engineers (3)

If you know a qualified candidate who may be interested in one of these positions, please forward his or her resume to Joanne Jackson at j.jackson@tatacommunications.com
.

Three Quarters Remaining to Reach $2.5 Million

Thank you so much for your continued support! We are through the first quarter this fiscal. Three quarters remaining to reach our Annual Fund Goal of $2.5 Million. Please consider a Five Year Pledge. McIntire’s multi-year giving opportunities provide predictable cash flow, fund immediate needs, and aid in long-term planning. Thank you for those of you that have already pledged! We greatly appreciate it. Every amount makes a difference. Please contact Nicole Fitzwater, Fitzwater@virginia.edu, for more details.

If you are not interested in the five-year pledge, please consider making an online single gift by clicking on the below link.

www.commerce.virginia.edu/give

Upcoming Events

Richmond Happy Hour – Guest Appearance by Professor Nelson
October 7, 2009, Wednesday
Bar Louie
5:30 pm

UVA vs Indiana Homecoming Alumni Tailgate
October 10, 2009
Tailgate 1:30pm – 3:30 pm
Kick-off at 3:30 pm
Rouss & Robertson Halls

*McIntire has a block of tickets for the UVa vs. Indiana Homecoming game on Oct. 10. Visit http://hoosonline.virginia.edu/mcintiretickets to purchase your tickets today ($21/ticket). Join us at Rouss & Robertson Halls from 1:30-3:30 for an alumni tailgate. Visit http://hoosonline.virginia.edu/mcintiretailgate to RSVP.


NoVA Happy Hour
October 14, 2009, Wednesday
Location TBD – will send an update next week
5:30 pm

Fall Forum
October 23, 2009
Value Investing Conference


Second Annual Knowledge Continuum
Two day Executive Residency
October 29 – 30, 2009
Rouss & Robertson Halls
Contact Nicole Fitzwater to register, Fitzwater@virginia.edu

Overall learning objective: To develop leadership competence and actionable knowledge in areas related to the management of information technology.

Specific learning objectives include the following:

IT Architecture & Emerging Technologies (Grazioli)

Project Management (Nelson): We will examine the latest findings from a meta-retrospective of 130 projects with a focus on evolving perspectives on evaluating project success, agile project management, managing project momentum, and contemporary best practices.

Driving Results through Social Networks (Cross): Title: Leading In A Connected World:
Networks of both formal and informal relationships are increasingly the means by which organizations create value and drive innovation. However, most leaders have only a vague idea of the networks around them and often don’t consider the possibility of trying to manage them to boost their organizations’ performance. Our research over the past decade has shown that leaders who are in the top 20% performer category throughout their careers tend to tap into networks to compensate for weaknesses in formal structures and obtain a multiplier effect on key talent and expertise in their organization. This session will describe how successful leaders obtain performance impact through networks and specific ways that CIOs have been driving these ideas into their organizations.


Twitter (Gray): “Is Twitter Strategic? An analysis of core ideas behind a new generation of social technologies to help managers think through the ways in which Twitter could contribute to competitively important goals (or not).”

Leadership Presence Workshop (The Ariel Group): Successful leaders build trust, command attention, develop relationships, and engender followership. In short, they possess presence or the ability to connect authentically with the hearts and minds of their audience in order to motivate or inspire them toward a desired outcome. Through experiential exercises from the theater, participants learn how great actors develop powerful communication skills and how these skills apply directly to their leadership roles.

Richmond Happy Hour
November 5, 2009, Thursday
Location TBD
5:30 pm


NoVA Happy Hour
November 19, 2009, Thursday
Whitlow’s
5:30 pm

October Reading List

List of new readings for October’s Reading List:

Mapping and Managing Momentum in IT Projects
By R. Ryan Nelson
MIS Quarterly Executive

IT Risk as a Language for Alignment
By George Westerman
MIS Quarterly Executive

The Business Value of Agile Software Methods: Maximizing Roi With Just-in-time Processes and Documentation (Hardcover)
by David F. Rico
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/1604270314

Software with a Golden Ear? The statistics of Hit Songs
By David Meredith
UVA Today
http://uvatoday.org/blog/?p=1344

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Job Opening at the Motley Fool - Network Engineer

The Motley Fool has an opening for a full-time network engineer. The job posting is linked to below:

https://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=TMF&cws=1&rid=194

Resumes can be sent to: resumes@Fool.com

For more information about what it’s like to work at the Fool, see http://www.fool.com/jobs/workplace/workplace01.htm

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Five-Year Pledge Campaign

Thank you so much for your continued support! Our alumni came up with a great idea – five-year pledge forms! McIntire’s multi-year giving opportunities provide predictable cash flow, fund immediate needs, and aid in long-term planning. Thank you for those of you that have already pledged! We greatly appreciate it. Every amount makes a difference. Please contact Nicole Fitzwater, Fitzwater@virginia.edu, for more details.

If you are not interested in the five-year pledge, please consider making an online single gift by clicking on the below link to get us started this fiscal (FY10).

www.commerce.virginia.edu/give

Upcoming Events

Richmond Happy Hour
September 15, 2009, Tuesday
Bar Louie’s
5:30 pm

NoVA M.S. MIT Golf Fundraiser
September 18, 2009 – Friday
2:00 p.m., Shot Gun Start
South Riding Golf Course
$110 per player or $400 per foursome, hole sponsorships available
Register with Nicole Fitzwater, Fitzwater@virginia.edu

NoVA Happy Hour
September 22, 2009, Tuesday
Location TBD
5:30 pm

Richmond Happy Hour
October 7, 2009, Wednesday
Location TBD
5:30 pm

UVA vs Indiana Homecoming Alumni Tailgate
October 10, 2009
Two hours prior to kick-off (Game time TBD)
Rouss & Robertson Halls
*Group football tickets available through McIntire, contact Nicole Fitzwater, Fitzwater@virginia.edu

*Due to budget reasons, the tailgate this year is for all McIntire Alumni. We know the NoVA M.S. MIT 2010 students have class that day. If you would like to attend another football game, we will be able to purchase group tickets together for you. Contact Nicole Fitzwater, Fitzwater@virginia.edu

NoVA Happy Hour
October 14, 2009, Wednesday
Location TBD
5:30 pm

Fall Forum
October 23, 2009
Value Investing Conference

Second Annual Knowledge Continuum
October 29 – 30, 2009
Rouss & Robertson Halls
Ryan will provide more information soon. New speakers have been added to the agenda!!!!
Contact Nicole Fitzwater to register, Fitzwater@virginia.edu

Winter Warming Reception
January 23, 2010
Bechtel Conference Center

* Thank you to everyone that attended the Summer Family picnics in Charlottesville and NoVA! Both were a huge success and great to see everyone!

Commerce Career Services Update

Focus on the Future
http://career-resources.dice.com/articles/content/entry/focus_on_the_future

Director of IT opportunity from the Work In Sports website
http://www.workinsports.com/jobs/apply.asp?idx=45031#joinfrm

Recent Tech Job Listings
http://www.justtechjobs.com/?RefID=CJ

September Reading List

List of new readings for September’s Reading List:

Get More From IT – for Less
http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/ideacast/2009/04/get-more-from-it-for-less.html

Agile Leadership and Management of Change: Project Lessons from Winston Churchill and Battle of Britain, by Mark Kozak-Holland (speaker at next CMIT program): http://www.lessons-from-history.com/node/15

“Emerging Outsourcing Models Require New Sourcing Tactics,” by Bill Martorelli, Forrester Research, April 16, 2009.

RFPs the Agile Way: http://www.ddj.com/architect/218101915

PMI ISSIG Webinars:
o A Project Management Primer for Software Testing & Quality, Robert Galen (January 29, 2009)
o Work Breakdown Structures – Development and Use, Michael E. Thorn (available beginning August 27, 2009)

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Development Update

Thank you so much for your support in FY09! We have a great update to report! We made our goal! We raised $2.471 Million in FY09 for the McIntire Annual Fund, compared to $2.244 in FY08.

M.S. MIT Alumni participation increased by 12.5% from FY08 to FY09! My participation goal for FY10 is 37% and I am confident we can reach it!

Please consider making an online gift by clicking on the below link to get us started this fiscal (FY10).

www.commerce.virginia.edu/give

Upcoming Events

Thank you to everyone who came to our first Alumnae event at Barb's house last Tuesday!!

Charlottesville Picnic
July 25, 2009
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
ACAC Adventure Central
200 Four Seasons Dr.
Charlottesville, Va. 22901

NoVA Picnic
August 8, 2009
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
J.R.’s Festival Lakes
42830 Ft. Evans Rd.
Leesburg, Va. 20176

NoVA M.S. MIT Golf Fundraiser
September 18, 2009 – Friday
2:00 p.m., Shot Gun Start
South Riding Golf Course

UVA vs Indiana Homecoming Alumni Tailgate
October 10, 2009
Two hours prior to kick-off (Game time TBD)
Rouss & Robertson Halls
*Group tickets available through McIntire

Fall Forum
October 23, 2009

Second Annual Knowledge Continuum
October 29 – 30, 2009
Rouss & Robertson Halls

Winter Warming Reception
January 23, 2010
Bechtel Conference Center

**Happy Hours TBD and will be posted in August Reading List and Alumni Update

Commerce Career Services Helpful Links

Interviewing? Here’s some helpful tips:
http://technology.theladders.com/career-advice/Resume-Tips-What-to-Bring-Job-Interview?et_id=1140574944&sign=y&link_id=536

IT Career Trends (including best/worst cities for IT jobs):
http://www.cio.com/article/495616/Career_Watch_the_College_Job_Forecast

July Alumni Reading List

List of new readings for July’s Reading List:

The Anatomy of the Twitter Attack
http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/07/19/the-anatomy-of-the-twitter-attack/

IT Job Seekers: Can You Answer an Interviewer's 12 Gotcha Questions?
http://www.cio.com/article/497172/IT_Job_Seekers_Can_You_Answer_an_Interviewer_s_Gotcha_Questions_?page=1

Understanding Privacy by Daniel J. Solove (Hardcover - May 30, 2008) … CMIT speaker on July 17, 2009

“Emerging Outsourcing Models Require New Sourcing Tactics,” by Bill Martorelli, Forrester Research, April 16, 2009.

How social media can make history
http://www.ted.com/talks/clay_shirky_how_cellphones_twitter_facebook_can_make_history.html

Cross, R., & Thomas, R. (2009). Driving results through social networks: How top organizations leverage networks for performance and growth. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

June Reading List

List of new readings for June’s Reading List – all readings this month are from Forrester:

Forrester: TechRadar - Web 2.0
Forrester - Web 2-0 Tech Radar.pdf (1.494 Mb)
Forrester TechRadar™ For Vendor Strategists: Enterprise Web 2.0 by G. Oliver Young

Executive Summary
Vendors looking to sell into the market for enterprise Web 2.0 collaboration tools face a distinct landscape of technologies and ecosystem players. Navigating this maze will be critical to building long-term client customer value and profitable business. Tracking the maturity of enterprise Web 2.0 technologies is critical to timing strategic initiatives and tactical actions. In a careful examination of the marketplace and trends for enterprise Web 2.0 tools, we reveal that organizations find wikis valuable, forums stable (though underutilized) and blogging success mixed. Enterprise social networking tools stand ready to redefine workplace collaboration, becoming the major battleground in the fight to sell Web 2.0 tools to the enterprise.

Forrester: The Mashup Opportunity
Forrester - The Mashup Opportunity.pdf (510.269 Kb)
The Mashup Opportunity

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mashups — custom applications that combine multiple, disparate data sources into something new and unique — are coming to the enterprise. Forrester projects that the enterprise mashup market will reach nearly $700 million by 2013; while this means that there is plenty of money to be made selling mashup platforms, it will affect nearly every software vendor. Mashup platforms are in the pole position and ready to grab the lion’s share of the market — and an entire ecosystem of mashup technology and data providers is emerging to complement those platforms. Those vendor strategists that move quickly, plan a mashup strategy, and build a partner ecosystem will come out on top.
by G. Oliver Young

July 26, 2006
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks
Are Mainstream, But The
Landscape Remains Diverse
by Henry Peyret

E X E C U T I V E S UMMA RY
Forrester surveyed 196 enterprise architects about their usage of enterprise architecture (EA)
frameworks. Fifty-five percent of companies use custom approaches; 30% use the Zachman Framework;
26% rely on a consulting company to supply an EA framework; and 16% use TOGAF. The survey suggests that firms lack a clear justification for picking any one EA framework. Forrester recommends choosing one of more than 20 pre-existing EA frameworks and tuning it to your organizational constraints and your EA objectives — depending on your enterprise’s EA experience, this is preferable to building a new one. After choosing a framework, make sure to evangelize its usage and justify the choice, as it will become one of the key communication tools for marketing EA.

August 1, 2008
Best Practices: Improving
EA Effectiveness
by Jeff Scott
for Enterprise Architecture Professionals

E X E C U T I V E S UMMA RY
Creating an effective enterprise architecture (EA) practice is challenging and frequently elusive for EA teams. Architecture initiatives require broad organizational support just to get started and, once started, often have long investment cycles. Small budgets, technical complexity, organizational momentum, personal preferences, and expectations of quick returns are just some of the hurdles EA leaders must overcome. We found that EA teams that focus on adding value in real time gain higher levels of organizational support and produce more business impact than those that focus on architectural purity and future benefits. These successful teams exhibit a strong external focus on stakeholder alignment coupled with an internal focus on team development, which creates a powerful foundation for value delivery.

March 11, 2009
Enterprise Architects Are Not
Proving Their Value
by Jost Hoppermann
for Enterprise Architecture Professionals

Executive Summary
Forrester surveyed 140 firms and their enterprise architecture (EA) groups in October 2008 — after the financial market meltdown — to identify the trends regarding EA organizations, resources, and governance processes. We also wanted to find the hot architecture domains and determine how well EA works with the business. The overall outcome? EA groups are well positioned to operate in good times. But the survey indicates that they have to reposition themselves more for the bad times that are with us.

April 7, 2009
EA’s Next Evolution: Business-Centric Architecture
by Jeff Scott
with Alex Cullen and Mimi An

Executive Summary
Making the leap from technology-centric architecture to business-centric architecture might be
enterprise architects’ biggest challenge yet. Business architecture is not simply another enterprise architecture (EA) view. It is an entirely different way to think about architecture with its own set of goals, processes, and deliverables. Though the shift to business technology will be difficult, the rewards will be great. Business architecture will provide the major vehicle for aligning IT capabilities with business outcomes. A well-defined business architecture will provide new business insights, uncover unseen opportunities, and guide business investments to where they deliver the most value. CIOs should direct their enterprise architects to sharpen their business skills, increase their business interactions, and develop their business architecture road map.

M.S. Commerce Global Immersion Experience Blog

Some of you might have seen this already, but I thought you might be interested in the MS-Commerce Global Immersion Experience Blog. The students are currently in Copenhagen and Beijing and will be continuing to add updates as the China group travels to Shanghai, Hong Kong and Guangdong Province, and the European contingent travels to Prague, Brussels and Western Denmark. Fun to see all they are doing and learning.

Job Opportunities - Advance Auto Parts

Three job opportunities with Advance Auto Parts: Project Manager 2, Business Analyst 2 and Manager, Systems Development.

These are newly created positions and would require relocation to Roanoke, VA.

Apply by submitting your resume to William Robinette (William.robinette@advance-auto.com), no later than July 17th, 2009.

Two Weeks Less in Fiscal - Please give!

Thank you for your continued support! We have less than two weeks remaining in this fiscal year to support the McIntire Annual Fund.

Thank you for considering to make your online gift at the below link:

www.commerce.virginia.edu/give

Upcoming Events

July 21st, Tuesday – Women’s Event hosted by Barb Wixom, “Sangria & Tapas Open House” at her home in NoVA, 4:00 – 9:00 pm
24 RSVPs so far!!!

July 25th – Cville Summer Picnic for students and alumni and M.S. MIT Cville 2004, Five-Year Reunion

August 8th – NoVA Summer Picnic for students and alumni and M.S. MIT NoVA 2004, Five Year Reunion

August – Nats Game TBD

Sept 18th, Friday – NoVA M.S. MIT Golf Fundraiser, 2:00 pm, Shot Gun Start, South Riding Golf Course

October 10th, UVA vs Indiana Homecoming Alumni Tailgate at McIntire

October 23rd, Friday, Fall Forum

Oct 29 - 30 – Second Annual Knowledge Continuum

Jan 23 – Winter Warming Reception Bechtel Conference Center

Stay Connected to Commerce Career Services Using Social Networking Sites

· Become our fan on Facebook: (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Charlottesville-VA/Commerce-Career-Services/48424260921?sid=7a9f783b1f2fabe5d63ef6d2f39d8919&ref=search)

· If you haven’t done so already, we encourage you to create a LinkedIn account: http://www.linkedin.com/ - Be sure to join McIntire & UVA Alumni groups

· If you use Twitter, be sure to follow our Director, Tom Fitch at http://www.twitter.com/tomfUVA for beneficial resources.

ARTICLE:

Tips for Executives Re-entering the Job Market
http://technology.theladders.com/career-advice/tips-executives-reentering-job-market


Here’s an article for those of you in a job search or for those who would like to become more familiar with using social networking in relationship to your career.


Job Hunting and Social Networking (Hint: social networking not just for fun!)
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9132611

IT Career Blogs to follow

In case you are interested, here are two blogs for those of you who would like to keep up with job search tips:

Interview Angel (by an MSMIT alum!):
http://www.interviewangel.com/

A blog from a Technical Director:
http://www.bestjobsever.net/

Commerce Career Services presents “Marketing Yourself”

Marketing Yourself: Finding Your Strengths to Build Your Brand

Thursday, July 23
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Rouss & Robertson Halls, Room 123

Identify the strengths you have to offer your current and future employers and how to market those strengths as a “brand.” This will be an interactive workshop targeted just for MSMIT students and alumni.

RSVP by July 8 to Amanda flora@virginia.edu

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Upcoming 2009 Events

May 16th, Saturday – Graduation Dinner Reservations at Maya and Shebeen, contact Nicole Fitzwater if interested

May 17th, Sunday – Graduation and Breakfast in the Grad Lounge for M.S. MIT NoVA 08 and Cville 09

M.S. MIT Golf Fundraiser – May 21st, Thursday, 2:00 pm Shot Gun Start, Spring Creek Golf Course, Encourage Alumni and Friends to Play!

June 6th – UVA Reunions Weekend

June 11th, Thursday – Big Easy Study Break during Residency, Rouss & Robertson Halls

July 21st, Tuesday – Women’s Event hosted by Barb Wixom, “Croquet & Tapas” at her home in NoVA, 4:00 – 8:00 pm

July 25th – Cville Summer Picnic for students and alumni and M.S. MIT Cville 2004, Five-Year Reunion

August 8th – NoVA Summer Picnic for students and alumni and M.S. MIT NoVA 2004, Five Year Reunion

Sept 18th, Friday – NoVA M.S. MIT Golf Fundraiser, 2:00 pm, Shot Gun Start, South Riding Golf Course

October 23rd, Friday, Fall Forum

Oct 29 - 30 – Second Annual Knowledge Continuum

October – M.S. MIT Tailgate and Football Game TBD

Jan 23 – Winter Warming Reception Bechtel Conference Center

Career Services – “Marketing Yourself and Knowing Your Brand” – Exercises to help participants identify a succinct way of selling themselves by summarizing their hard and soft skills. The workshop will also cover using social media as a way to market this brand to potential or current employers. Date TBD.

Article co-authored by M.S. MIT Alumni and Board Member, Doug Keating: Best Practices: Portal Strategy and Implementation

Doug Keating co-wrote an article that was recently published in a national magazine. Here is a link to the article:

http://www.aiim.org/Infonomics/What-Works-Portal-Strategy-Best-Practices.aspx

Professional Development Support for M.S. in MIT Alumni

Please check with your employers about potential hiring opportunities (full-time and summer) and let Nicole Fitzwater, Fitzwater@virginia.edu or Amanda Flora, flora@virginia.edu, know to support M.S. MIT Alumni with their search.

Technology Ladder link from Career Services: “12 Daily Practices to Boost Your Hire-ability”

For those of you who do not to subscribe to Technology Ladder, here are some useful tips if you are currently looking for a new position:

http://technology.theladders.com/career-advice/12-daily-practices-boost-hire-ability?et_id=1082891674&sign=y&link_id=536

Professor Stefano Grazioli Receives All-University Teaching Award (April 15, 2009)

University of Virginia Honors Great Teaching, please see link below:

http://www.virginia.edu/uvatoday/newsRelease.php?id=8316

May M.S. MIT Alumni Reading List

List of new readings for May’s Reading List:

1. Adventures of an IT Leader (Hardcover)
by Robert D. Austin (Author), Richard L. Nolan (Author), Shannon O'Donnell (Author)

2. Johnson et al., “Reinventing Your Business Model,” Harvard Business Review, December 2008.
http://hbr.harvardbusiness.org/2008/12/reinventing-your-business-model/ar/1

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Senior Program Manager - Lockheed Martin IS&GS - Defense

Senior Program Manager
Lockheed Martin IS&GS – Defense
Government: Military
Lockheed Martin has over 140,000 employees operating in 75 countries around the world.
Location: Arlington, Virginia, USA

Description: A Senior Program Manager is needed to help lead a 30 million dollar Business Process Improvement and IT Support Services Contract with an emerging Navy client. The position is contingent of contract award. IT support service areas include tier 1, 2 and 3 help desk and network engineering, web design and maintenance, business system (Oracle ERP and BI), IT logistics and information assurance. Contract will be base plus 4 option years on a cost plus award fee contract.

Qualifications: 10 years IT Program Management experience is required. Masters degree, Navy or other DoD management experience and PMP certification are desired.
Permanent U.S. Work Authorization required.

Compensation: 120 - 140K (Anticipated)

Other Information: Contract is in Arlington, VA. Expected start date is September 1st, 2009. Some travel is expected.

How to Apply?
Contact Name: Mr. Hunter Thomas
E-mail: hunter.thomas@afosr.af.mil
Please contact Mr. Hunter Thomas (MS MIT 05) via email if interested and forward resume.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Job Opportunities at Dynamics Research Corporation (DRC)

Please pass along these job opportunities from Dynamics Research Corporation (DRC), the parent company of my employer, Kadix Systems. Anyone interested should contact me directly at nc6s@comm.virginia.edu or (678) 357-7378.

PROJECT MANAGER
· Candidate must be a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
· Expertise in process analysis and process development, leading Process and Product Quality Assurance (PPQA) management support activities
· Expertise in project management and process development initiatives
· Experience in delivering training and in a variety of industry best practices and frameworks (i.e. CMMI, ITIL)
· Expertise in CMMI guidelines and principles; Knowledge of ITIL and COBIT framework and processes preferred.
· Expertise in Microsoft Project; project schedule development to identify milestones/issues.
· Location: Washington D.C., DRC Tracking Code 7149 **Must be able to clear basic Federal Government background investigation

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT COACH
· Solid knowledge of software processes, quality methods, software quality management, software measurement, software testing
· Experience with work product reviews, software process assessments, software requirements management, and software configuration management.
· BA/BS related degrees in a technical subject or equivalent experience
· Five years experience in software development or software quality assurance.
· Familiarity with and experience implementing software practices at CMMI Maturity Level 2 or 3.
· Familiarity with and experience working in software development environments at NSA.
· Certifications or training in quality assurance areas (e.g., CSQE, CSTE, Intro to CMMI or beyond).
· Location: Fort Meade, DRC Tracking Code 7350 **Must have an ACTIVE TS/SCI Security Clearance with Lifestyle Polygraph

Thanks,
Neilam Chaudhari
M.S. MIT, Charlottesville '09
678-357-7378

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Analyst Relations Program Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION
• The Analyst Relations Program Manager is a mid-level, external facing role that requires a unique blend of telecommunication industry exposure, understanding of the underlying technology, experience with the technology analysts’ ecosystem and ability to project manage marketing programs.
• The person must have a strong inclination towards technology and business consulting skills, they need to:
1. understand end customer needs, both carrier and enterprise customers
2. understand the analyst ecosystem
3. understand the competition in the service provider space
• This person will build the program to gain and retain the share of mind from various analyst by building and driving an integrated communication program
• The position represents the voice of the analysts within the company, by being able to communicate with these stakeholder within the company:
1. Senior management to present the program and help craft the outreach strategy
2. Product management and other subject matter experts to define the messaging framework
3. Corporate/Product marketing to define the program requirements and execution support

RESPONSIBILITIES
Create the framework of our analysts influence program based on our objectives and based on a deep understanding of the industry analyst ecosystem.
Define the core messaging framework and initial messages layers for all our products
Build the analyst influence program
Craft our analysts’ strategy in conjunction with other groups – product marketing, corporate marketing, strategy team, etc.
Make the business case to allocate resources for the program
Build a tiered analyst database and matching it with resources
Create organizational linkages and awareness around the program
Define the measurement criteria to track program performance
Execute the program
Build the program elements based on our communication needs
Collaborate with other internal groups to gain the execution support
Manage the external agency resources
Periodically review the program success and publish metrics

REQUIREMENTS
• Superior business consulting skills
• Technology consulting experience with top tier analyst firm – 3 years +
• Product/service management experience
• MBA
• Positive, high-energy, the ability to energize others, integrity, passion, leadership
• Superior communication skills


PREFERRED

• MBA from a tier 1 (top 20) program and at least 5 years total experience
• Knowledgeable in telecom network & managed service technology
• Engineering degree or product work experience a strong plus
• International experience
• This position is located in the US, preferably Northern VA.


If interested, please contact:

Cecil ADAMS
Product Marketing
Contact Center, Enterprise Voice,
Colocation, Hosting & Storage Services
Phone: +1 703-657-8398
Fax: +1703-657-8421
Cecil.Adams@tatacommunications.com

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Upcoming Events

Upcoming M.S. MIT Events

April 24th, Friday – Spring Symposium and Board Meetings
Perspectives on Global Commerce “Commerce in the 21st Century: Economics for a Crowded Planet,
Old Cabell Hall, 9:00 – 11:00 am

May 17th, Sunday – Graduation – Breakfast in the Grad Lounge for M.S. MIT NoVA 08 and Cville 09

M.S. MIT Golf Fundraiser – May 21st, Thursday, 2:00 pm Shot Gun Start, Spring Creek Golf Course

June 6th – UVA Reunions Weekend

June 11th, Thursday – Big Easy Study Break during Residency

July 25th – Cville Summer Picnic for students and alumni

August 8th – NoVA Summer Picnic for students and alumni

Sept 18th, Friday – NoVA M.S. MIT Golf Fundraiser

October 23rd, Friday, Fall Forum

Oct 29 - 30 – Second Annual Knowledge Continuum

October – M.S. MIT Tailgate and Football Game TBD

Jan 23 – Winter Warming Reception Bechtel Conference Center

March Reading List

List of new readings for March’s Reading List:

1. Putting the Service-Profit Chain to Work, Heskett et al. (1994), Harvard Business Review, (March-April), 164-174.
2. Linking Marketing Strategy to Customer Value: Implications for Technology Managers, Harmon and Laird.
3. Creating New Markets Through Service Innovation, Berry et al. (2007), MIT Sloan Management Review, (Winter), 56-63.
4. Finding the Right Job for Your Product, Christensen et al. (2007), MIT Sloan Management Review, (Spring), 38-47.
5. The One Number You Need to Grow, Reichheld (2003), Harvard Business Review, (December) 46-54.
6. “Having Trouble with Your Strategy? Then Map It”, by Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton, HBS 5165, 2000.
7. “Measuring the Strategic Readiness of Intangible Assets”, by Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton, HBS 5887, 2004
8. A controversial and much talked-about take on SOA: http://apsblog.burtongroup.com/2009/01/soa-is-dead-long-live-services.html

Current MSMIT Mod 4 Team Reaching Out to MSMIT Alumni

Current MSMIT Mod 4 Team Reaching Out to MSMIT Alumni

We are reaching out to MSMIT alumni to see if anyone works at a company or knows someone at a company who would like to benefit from strategic consulting.

The goal of our capstone project is to present your company a business proposal that offers competitive advantage, after first developing a complete understanding of your business strategy and industry in the context of today's economy.

My team is comprised of myself and five colleagues - we are serious professionals with 10-25 years of solid business experience each.
The ideal company has these traits: - is publicly traded (or private & willing to share financials) - has annual revenues between $500M - $1B - can offer CIO/CFO/CEO level access for a few hours between April - July 2009

We need to obtain commitment from a company by the end of March, so if your firm would be interested (or if you know someone else who would be interested), please let me know right away.

Thanks for your help!

Christie Nader
christie_nader@yahoo.com
571-237-4288 (cell)

Monday, March 16, 2009

Job Opportunity - IT Project Manager

This position will report to the Director of IT Apps Development.

Here’s the link: https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1236965062039

Thanks much -

Bevan Hurlbert
IT Portfolio Manager
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
(804)367-1606
bevan.hurlbert@dmv.virginia.gov

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Graduation Details for NoVA 08 Alumni

We at McIntire are starting to work seriously on May graduation planning, so we need to know if you’re planning on coming! I need to put in orders for your academic regalia (cap, gown, and hood) very soon, so please email me no later than Monday, March 2nd, to let me know if you’re planning on being here. My plan is to have the regalia available for you to pick up at the Bechtel Center during NOVA ’09 class days in April and early May.

Plans are still being formed, but the basics of Sunday, May 17th, are these:

8-8:30ish – Breakfast for all graduates (C’ville ’09 and NOVA ’08) in Robertson Hall; getting everyone into their regalia
9:30 – Walk to Poe Alley to line up for the procession
10:00 – Lawn procession and graduation ceremony begins
Approx. 12:00 – McIntire diploma ceremony begins (location TBA, but we’re hoping for the Lawn!)

Much more information to come, but again, please respond no later than next Monday to say if you plan to attend. And please let me know if you have any questions.

Regards,
Ben

======================
Ben Jamieson
Program Manager, M.S. in Management of Information Technology
bjamieson@virginia.edu

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Upcoming M.S. MIT Events

UVA Men’s Basketball vs the Hokies
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
8:00 pm
$42 per ticket
Please RSVP to Nicole Fitzwater, Fitzwater@virginia.edu
**Still a few tickets left!

Washington Capitals vs the Thrashers
Thursday, February 26, 2009
7:00 pm
$40 per ticket
Please RSVP to Nicole Fitzwater, Fitzwater@virginia.edu

Globalization is Reality Are You Ready?
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
1900 Gallows Road, Vienna, VA
*For more information please contact Nicole Fitzwater

PMIWDC’s Quarterly Educational Breakfast for PMs, “Conversation to Commitment”
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
8:00 am
At the National Press Club in downtown Washington
*For more information please contact Nicole Fitzwater


I am working to plan as many events as I can for both students and alumni for this calendar year. Please take a look at the below:

March 4th, Wednesday - Wine Tasting Event on downtown mall from 5:30 – 7:00

May 17th, Sunday – Graduation – Breakfast in the Grad Lounge

May Golf Fundraiser – week of either May 11th or 18th – confirming with Spring Creek soon

June 6th – Overall UVA Reunions Weekend

June 11th, Thursday – Big Easy Study Break during Residency

July 25th – Cville Summer Picnic for students and alumni

August 8th – NoVA Summer Picnic for students and alumni

Sept/Oct – Fall Forum and Football Tailgate

Sept 18 – NoVA Golf Fundraiser

Oct 29 - 30 – Second Annual Knowledge Continuum

Jan 23 – Winter Warming Reception Bechtel Conference Center

Video Link from the “Managing Your Career” Workshop

If you missed the “Managing Your Career Workshop” offered in Charlottesville and NoVA, please click on below link for video of the workshop and slides:

http://echo.comm.virginia.edu:8080/ess/echo/presentation/2b76eaf9-6677-4fee-9bfd-e69e261576bd

Upcoming M.S. MIT Recruitment Events

Please see below list of upcoming M.S. MIT recruitment events that alumni are welcome to invite their colleagues to attend:

Class Visit on Saturday, Feb. 21 (Reston), 8:00 am to 10:30 am
Info Session on Thursday, Feb. 26 (Reston), 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Final Application Deadline is March 15. There are still good seats available!

Feature Article on Music Intelligence Solutions, Inc. from Feb. issue of The South Magazine (annual music issue)

David Meredith (M.S. in MIT ’03), CEO of Music Intelligence Solutions, has been busy building his one-of-a-kind music business—and getting the word out. Check out Music Intelligence Solutions’ new public beta website for music artists at http://artists.uplaya.com/, and read the feature article on David’s musical mission in the February 2009 issue of The South magazine at http://www.uplaya.com/news.html.

“Driving Results Through Social Networks”, by Rob Cross

Rob Cross’s new book is on his web site listed below and he has a new piece in the current issue of Sloan.
www.robcross.org<http://www.robcross.org/>

February M.S. MIT Alumni Reading List

List of new articles and books for February’s Reading List:

Financial Intelligence for IT Professionals, Karen Berman and Joe Knight, Harvard Business Press, 2008

“The Secrets to Successful Strategy Execution”, by G.L. Neilson, K.L. Martin, E. Powers, Harvard Business Review, HBS Reprint R0806C

“Can you say what your strategy is?” by D.J. Collis and M.G. Rukstad, Harvard Business Review, HBS Reprint R0804E

Judo Strategy: Turning Your Competitors’ Strength to Your Advantage, D.B. Yoffie and M. Kwak, Harvard Business School Press

Blue Ocean Strategy, by W.C. Kim and R. Mauborgne, Harvard Business School Press

Kindle 2: More Than a Pretty Face
http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/feb2009/id2009029_980088.htm

Friday, January 30, 2009

New Job Opportunity

I'm reaching out to you regarding a fantastic employment opportunity with a world leader in security solutions that span large enterprises, governments, small- and medium-sized businesses, and consumers.

The company was recently named Best Employer in CMP Media’s Software Development Reader’s Choice Awards along with being chosen the Best Software Company at the CompTIA Breakaway Conference.

The position is phenomenal, the company has a new management team that is
awesome and they looking to expanded the sales team. If you or someone you
know is interested in a high-level discussion to explore the opportunity, please send me a resume.

Opening - Federa call in DOD accounts.
1. The Package $$240-250K OTE 45/55 split.
2. The candidate Must have sold enterprize software...Security software sales is a plus.
3. The candidate must not be a job hopper. The company not interested in anyone who has had a new job every 18 months.

Scott Lawrence



Scott Lawrence
Executive Recruiter
Pacific Sands Recruiting
Office: 949-200-7920
Mobile: 714-612-0503
Fax: 949-335-5264
scott@pacificsandsrecruiting.com

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

15 Must-Read Winter Books for IT Pros

Another “15 Must-Read Winter Books for IT Pros”

http://www.cioinsight.com/c/a/Books/15-Essential-Winter-Books-for-IT-Pros/?kc=CIOMINUTE01162009CIO1

Job Opportunity with Rayboy Insider Search

Our firm specializes in Storage/Software Sales, Engineering, and Management talent. Currently we are searching on several high level technical opportunities in the DC metro area. Our client is a multi-billion dollar software company and a clear market leader for what they do. They are currently expanding their consulting practice to meet the immense customer demand they are experiencing in the Intel community. We are searching on two positions, both requiring an active TS/SCI clearance. One will support a very high profile customer in Maryland and requires a Full Scope poly. Another will support multiple Intel agencies and can be based remotely in DC/VA/MD- this does not require a poly although it is preferred. Both roles require hands on capability working with backup, recovery and archiving solutions. This is an opportunity to work with a tier-1 market leader interfacing with marquee accounts.

My client is urgent and looking to interview and hire ASAP. I'd like to connect with you to see if you, or anyone you know, might be open to considering a strong opportunity at this time if it was advancement from your current role. Please let me know the best time/number to contact you at for a confidential conversation. If you have someone in mind that you think would be open to hearing about this or other strong opportunities in the storage/software space please send me their contact information so I can reach out to them.

Amy Jackson
Senior Project Manager
Rayboy Insider Search

email: ajackson@rayboyis.com
phone: 407-625-2690
fax: 512-532-7300
web - www.rayboyis.com
active opportunities - http://www.rayboyis.com/index.php/hot-opportunities.html

At Rayboy Insider Search, our mission is to partner with our clients and candidates to help them achieve their goals by building long-term relationships based on trust, professionalism, and results. We specialize in the storage market and are industry insiders. We've focused exclusively on storage for the past 9 years and have placed over 400 top sales, technical, consulting, and management professionals with both large industry leaders and startup companies. We don't believe there is another search firm who knows the industry and can provide a better service than we can.

Job Opportunity, Business Development Position

POSITION TITLE: Federal Sales Executive in DC Metro Area

Infinitive, a northern-Virginia based management consultancy, is in the process of expanding into the federal sector and is looking for a Sales Executive to lead our expansion into this market. Infinitive provides management consulting services to clients ranging from Fortune 50 to $100M in revenue to non-profits and does this with an approach of providing experienced local-based consultants. We have an outstanding track record of delivering high value management consulting services to our clients.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Sales & Business Development

Own and lead the Sales and Account Development process in the federal sector.
Develop and execute Sales Plan to penetrate the federal sector as a key leader of team selling efforts.
Promote and market Infinitive’s offerings through leveraging of personal network of contacts in the federal sector and relationship building.
Accurately forecast sales activities and set staffing goals accordingly.
Support company-wide sales efforts
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential client groups.


Build Infinitive
Work with the Executive team to implement the strategic goals and objectives of the company. Participate in the strategic planning process
Work closely with Infinitive’s leadership team to establish and build Infinitive’s Brand and culture locally.
Assist in the career development of employees.
Actively participate in coaching/mentoring relationships.
Assist with HR activities
Support company recruitment activities through sourcing and interviewing.
Assist with marketing activities

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree required
10 - 15 years plus of experience in delivering and selling complex, solutions-focused management consulting services in the federal sector.
Demonstrated track record of achievement at a senior level within an established management consulting firm
Strong “executive presence” and networking skills, with the ability to cultivate relationships into well-defined, high value opportunities.
A collaborative, team player with a passion to grow our people.
Establishes and maintains relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners.
Extensive business consulting experience preferred (Program and Project Management, Process Reengineering, Organizational Change Management, and/or Financial Business Analysis).

ABOUT INFINITIVE:
Infinitive is a northern-Virginia based management consultancy whose clients include global enterprises, large, and distinguished brands, and not-for-profit organizations. We deliver Change EngineeringSM –unique expertise that helps businesses drive operational and organizational change from within and realize sustainable performance improvements. Our seasoned consultants, industry experts, and hands-on business operators have fun helping clients solve problems. Our flexibility,”embedded” approach and innovative business model enable greater impact and benefits for our clients.
Infinitive has received many honors since its founding 5 years ago, including being named one of the “Best Small Firms to Work For 2008” by Consulting Magazine. This is a national recognition of the very best consulting firms to work for according to 13,000 survey participants across 290 companies. Additionally, Infinitive was recently awarded the Northern Virginia Family Service CARE (Companies As Responsive Employers) Awards
Infinitive just earned the rank of 1226 on the 2008 Inc. 5000 list, which celebrates the fastest-growing private companies in America. And in 2007, the company received an honorable mention in Washingtonian Magazine’s "Great Places to Work” and was named one of Washington SmartCEO’s Future 50 fast-growing companies in 2006.

If interested, please contact Nicole Fitzwater at fitzwater@virginia.edu

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Job Opportunity

Kaseman, LLC located in Crystal City, Arlington, VA is seeking a database designer that has at least 2 -3 years of designing databases.

Kaseman is a small private Government Consulting firm.

The position pay range is $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 annually.

Please have alumni who are interested in the above position send their resume expressing interest to Michelle Sylvertooth - Jackson at the following information below:

Michelle Sylvertooth - Jackson
PMO - Program Management Office
Kaseman, LLC
e-mail address: msjackson@kasemanllc.com
Mobile Phone: (719) 909-9163

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

2009 Fundraising Update

We sent the below giving email to all McIntire alumni in November and December. I am so excited to report, we received gifts from 140 new alumni, totaling over $14,000 to the annual fund and 10% of these new donors were M.S. MIT!

Thank you for your continued support! It is not too late to please help us kick off the 2009 calendar.

$20.09 Campaign
Alumni giving participation rates are considered an indicator in alumni satisfaction and play an important role in program rankings. Please help us kick off 2009 by making a gift online at the below link for $20.09. Your gift of $20.09 will go directly to the School’s Annual Fund and help us with our $2.4 Million Goal this fiscal to keep this new building running.

www.commerce.virginia.edu/give

Managing Your Career Workshop

Commerce Career Services Workshop
(exclusively for MSMIT Students & Alumni)

MANAGING YOUR CAREER
7:00 PM
Thursday, January 22
Bechtel Conference Center
Reston, Virginia


What you can expect from this workshop:
Clarification of career goals
Tips for marketing yourself
Ideas for how to be more effective in your current position

Upcoming M.S. MIT Events

Winter Warming Reception
Saturday, January 24, 2009
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Bechtel Conference Center
Reston, Virginia
Please join us for a networking reception following class for the M.S. MIT 09 NoVA Students (catering included).
*The group most likely will migrate to Champs after 7:00 pm.
No charge to attend.

Richmond Renegades vs The Cyclones
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
7:35 pm
Please join fellow M.S. MIT Alumni, Students, Friends and Family as we watch the local Hockey team take on the Cyclones
$25 per ticket
Please RSVP to Nicole Fitzwater, Fitzwater@virginia.edu

UVA Men’s Basketball vs the Hokies
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
8:00 pm
$42 per ticket
Please RSVP to Nicole Fitzwater, Fitzwater@virginia.edu

Washington Capitals vs the Thrashers
Thursday, February 26, 2009
7:00 pm
$40 per ticket
Please RSVP to Nicole Fitzwater, Fitzwater@virginia.edu

Events soon to come: Charlottesville Wine-Tasting, Spring Golf Fundraiser, Graduation Reception, Reunions, Summer Picnics etc…

Upcoming M.S. MIT Recruitment Events

Please see below list of upcoming M.S. MIT recruitment events that alumni are welcome to invite their colleagues to attend:

January 10th Class Visit (Reston)
January 16th Class Visit (Charlottesville)
January 21st Information Session (Richmond)
January 24th Class Visit (Reston)
January 29th Information Session (Reston)
February 5th Information Session (Richmond)

Article from two of our M.S. MIT Alumni

Best Practices in Change and Configuration Management for BI Projects
Stacy Bergert, Carl Wohletz, Jr.
DMReview.com

http://www.dmreview.com/specialreports/2008_118/10002359-1.html?ET=dmreview:e747:2122965a:&st=email

Ten Winter Books for IT Managers

Please click on below link from Baseline Briefing:

http://www.baselinemag.com/c/a/IT-Management/10-Winter-Books-for-IT-Managers/?kc=BLBLBEMNL01132009STR1

January Reading List

Article from Barb Wixom:

How Sprint Nextel Reconfigured IT Resources for Results,
Richard LeFave, Bill Branch, Carol V. Brown, Barbara Wixom
MIS Quarterly Executive – Volume 7, Number 4, 2008

Abstract
Following the merger of Sprint and Nextel, the merged IT organization reduced costs by $424 million more than a year ahead of schedule. These cost savings stemmed from a reconfiguration of IT resources that reduced both annual IT operational expenditures and capital IT expenditures. To facilitate the reconfiguration, Sprint Nextel IT leaders applied new and proven practices—a program management office, application rationalization, insourcing, multichannel communications, and thoughtful human capital management.
The way in which Sprint Nextel IT achieved its IT merger goals adds significantly to our understanding of mergers. Even more importantly, though, it exemplifies how Sprint Nextel developed an IT resource reconfiguration capability. Sprint Nextel’s experience provides insights into how IT leaders can build such a capability, which is crucial for today’s turbulent business environments.
*We have the pdf of this article and Barb has permission to distribute for educational purposes to M.S. MIT Alumni only. Please email fitzwater@virginia.edu if you would like a copy.

Second new reading:

TDWI, “Data Governance Strategies Research Report,” 2008. www.tdwi.org

Monday, January 5, 2009

Moderated Web Chats for McIntire Alumni

The McIntire School of Commerce is pleased to present a series of moderated web chats designed specifically for McIntire alumni.

Each month, McIntire alumni will receive an exclusive invitation noting the date and time for an online Q&A with expert faculty members and established alumni. Web chats will focus on industry-specific topics and timely subjects of interest. Participate in real time by entering our chat room during the designated time block each month. Participating in real time allows you to submit questions, share comments, and respond to the discussion as it unfolds. If you cannot participate in real time you may pre-submit questions and review the transcript at your leisure.

To view transcripts from October, November and December chats, please click on below link.

http://www.commerce.virginia.edu/giving/mcintirechat.asp