Thursday, May 27, 2010
Blog from 2005 M.S. in MIT Alumnus
Don't miss Andy Rudin's (M.S. in MIT 2005) new blog, "Will the Next Sales Achiever Need an MBA?" Follow the blog today by visiting http://xeeURL.com/A02339.
Job Opportunity
Deloitte LLP is looking for experienced hires in multiple lines of business. Please use the link below to search for the position that matches your skills and career goals. If any jobs interest you contact Jason Brewer (jbrewer@deloitte.com).
http://careers.deloitte.com/united-states/experienced-professionals/experienced.aspx
http://careers.deloitte.com/united-states/experienced-professionals/experienced.aspx
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Job Opportunity
Technical Deployment Project Manager
Status: Temporary Employee
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
FLSA/Class: Exempt
Project: June 21 – December 21
Grameen Foundation’s Technology for Microfinance (Tech4MF) team is transforming technology from a barrier into an accelerator for microfinance institutions. The team focuses on educating MFI leaders on the long-term strategic value of information systems, training their staff to successfully align information technology with their business operations, and building a network of locally based technology providers and a worldwide online community to support these institutions. At the heart of the program is Mifos™, our open source software platform that gives MFIs a cost-effective, flexible management information system (MIS) that can support their needs today and into the future.
Mifos has been deployed successfully at MFIs worldwide in countries such as India, Philippines, Tunisia, and Lebanon. The Tech4MF team is now embarking on two new Mifos enterprise deployments at MFIs in Nairobi, Kenya.
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking an experienced technical project manager to manage the end-to-end deployments from June - December. This role will oversee the implementation process through the entire lifecycle from project planning through configuration, feature delivery, legacy data migration, user acceptance testing and a production pilot at a sample of branches. Additionally, reflective of most start-up environments, this is very much a hands-on position, with technical project management and in-the-trenches tactical work required.
The ideal candidate should have a proven ability to manage the full lifecycle of a systems integration software deployment, ideally in an international context. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with application configuration and integration with other software solutions, excellent communication and collaboration skills, managing multiple projects at once, and comfort operating independently with remote management.
This is an amazing opportunity to put your experience and passion to work in the fight against global poverty.
This role will report to the Professional Services Director located in Seattle, Washington. The engagement will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Reporting and relationships: The Technical Deployment PM will report to the Director of Professional Services, Technology for Microfinance team.
Availability: The Technical PM will be expected to work a standard workweek of 37.5 hours plus additional hours as necessary to get the job done. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and may require travel of up to 20% regionally.
Essential Job Functions:
• Lead the technical implementation of Mifos at two MFIs, ensuring both MFIs go live on-time and on-budget. Key responsibilities include:
o Manage the overall project planning and schedule
o Infrastructure assessment and remediation planning
o Product configuration
o Integration of Mifos and core operational business processes
o Oversee development of data migration scripts and ensure successful data migration
o Ensure feature and report delivery
o Facilitate end-user training
o End user acceptance testing and live pilot
• Coordinate and manage the execution of the activities of GF and MFI project team members and consultants. For example,
o Work closely with on-site T4MF accounting consultant responsible for accounting package selection, configuration and integration with Mifos.
o Work closely with other T4MF Professional Services team members who will conduct IT Strategy analysis, conduct Business Process Management workshops, and document Mifos business case
o Manage remote engineering staff in India to generate custom reports
o Manage remote engineering staff in India to develop data migration scripts and oversee successful migration of legacy data
o Work closely with engineering staff in the US who will build custom features.
• Plan and manage the necessary human resources for the project. Work closely with the IT team at each MFI to ensure on-the-job skill transfer so that the MFI is successful managing the technology platform after pilot. Identify needed technical resources (power users) at the MFI to operate the software and provide internal help desk support.
• Become knowledgeable regarding Mifos functionality, foundational technology, and active in the open source community - able to install and configure Mifos locally.
• Share and document challenges, learnings, and best practices to other GF Technology Program Managers.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Deep commitment to eradication of poverty and alignment with Grameen Foundation’s mission
• Strong project management experience in technology; technology-related international development preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and execute software application implementations at customer site (strong project management, client management, training, with full implementation lifecycle) with limited supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate priorities, delivery expectations, risks and concerns to multiple stakeholders
• Strong technical skills - solid understanding of SQL, ability to read and understand data models and relational databases, and familiarity with web technologies a plus.
• Strong relationship management skills to build deep, learning relationships with key customer - comfortable presenting to a room of business executives and discussing needs with villagers in rural locations.
• Proven ability to lead and succeed in a collaborative, startup-paced environment
• Exceptional communication skills – Fluency in English, knowledge of local Kenyan dialects a plus.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in computer science, or related field, a plus.
• Five or more years of related systems integration project management experience or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
This position does not require unusual demands for physical effort. This position may occasionally require physical effort to lift and transport boxes weighing no more than 50 pounds.
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of places such as offices, meeting or training rooms, residences, or commercial vehicles; e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations and traffic signals.
Additional Comment:
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Interested candidates may apply by email to jobs@grameenfoundation.org. Please put “IT PM - Kenya” in the subject line. No Calls Please.
Status: Temporary Employee
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
FLSA/Class: Exempt
Project: June 21 – December 21
Grameen Foundation’s Technology for Microfinance (Tech4MF) team is transforming technology from a barrier into an accelerator for microfinance institutions. The team focuses on educating MFI leaders on the long-term strategic value of information systems, training their staff to successfully align information technology with their business operations, and building a network of locally based technology providers and a worldwide online community to support these institutions. At the heart of the program is Mifos™, our open source software platform that gives MFIs a cost-effective, flexible management information system (MIS) that can support their needs today and into the future.
Mifos has been deployed successfully at MFIs worldwide in countries such as India, Philippines, Tunisia, and Lebanon. The Tech4MF team is now embarking on two new Mifos enterprise deployments at MFIs in Nairobi, Kenya.
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking an experienced technical project manager to manage the end-to-end deployments from June - December. This role will oversee the implementation process through the entire lifecycle from project planning through configuration, feature delivery, legacy data migration, user acceptance testing and a production pilot at a sample of branches. Additionally, reflective of most start-up environments, this is very much a hands-on position, with technical project management and in-the-trenches tactical work required.
The ideal candidate should have a proven ability to manage the full lifecycle of a systems integration software deployment, ideally in an international context. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with application configuration and integration with other software solutions, excellent communication and collaboration skills, managing multiple projects at once, and comfort operating independently with remote management.
This is an amazing opportunity to put your experience and passion to work in the fight against global poverty.
This role will report to the Professional Services Director located in Seattle, Washington. The engagement will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Reporting and relationships: The Technical Deployment PM will report to the Director of Professional Services, Technology for Microfinance team.
Availability: The Technical PM will be expected to work a standard workweek of 37.5 hours plus additional hours as necessary to get the job done. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and may require travel of up to 20% regionally.
Essential Job Functions:
• Lead the technical implementation of Mifos at two MFIs, ensuring both MFIs go live on-time and on-budget. Key responsibilities include:
o Manage the overall project planning and schedule
o Infrastructure assessment and remediation planning
o Product configuration
o Integration of Mifos and core operational business processes
o Oversee development of data migration scripts and ensure successful data migration
o Ensure feature and report delivery
o Facilitate end-user training
o End user acceptance testing and live pilot
• Coordinate and manage the execution of the activities of GF and MFI project team members and consultants. For example,
o Work closely with on-site T4MF accounting consultant responsible for accounting package selection, configuration and integration with Mifos.
o Work closely with other T4MF Professional Services team members who will conduct IT Strategy analysis, conduct Business Process Management workshops, and document Mifos business case
o Manage remote engineering staff in India to generate custom reports
o Manage remote engineering staff in India to develop data migration scripts and oversee successful migration of legacy data
o Work closely with engineering staff in the US who will build custom features.
• Plan and manage the necessary human resources for the project. Work closely with the IT team at each MFI to ensure on-the-job skill transfer so that the MFI is successful managing the technology platform after pilot. Identify needed technical resources (power users) at the MFI to operate the software and provide internal help desk support.
• Become knowledgeable regarding Mifos functionality, foundational technology, and active in the open source community - able to install and configure Mifos locally.
• Share and document challenges, learnings, and best practices to other GF Technology Program Managers.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Deep commitment to eradication of poverty and alignment with Grameen Foundation’s mission
• Strong project management experience in technology; technology-related international development preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and execute software application implementations at customer site (strong project management, client management, training, with full implementation lifecycle) with limited supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate priorities, delivery expectations, risks and concerns to multiple stakeholders
• Strong technical skills - solid understanding of SQL, ability to read and understand data models and relational databases, and familiarity with web technologies a plus.
• Strong relationship management skills to build deep, learning relationships with key customer - comfortable presenting to a room of business executives and discussing needs with villagers in rural locations.
• Proven ability to lead and succeed in a collaborative, startup-paced environment
• Exceptional communication skills – Fluency in English, knowledge of local Kenyan dialects a plus.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in computer science, or related field, a plus.
• Five or more years of related systems integration project management experience or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
This position does not require unusual demands for physical effort. This position may occasionally require physical effort to lift and transport boxes weighing no more than 50 pounds.
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of places such as offices, meeting or training rooms, residences, or commercial vehicles; e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations and traffic signals.
Additional Comment:
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Interested candidates may apply by email to jobs@grameenfoundation.org. Please put “IT PM - Kenya” in the subject line. No Calls Please.
Job Opportunity
Mondial Assistance - Americas Zone
Zone Coordinator
Reporting to: CEO Mondial USA
Location: Richmond, USA
Posting Date: May 2010
You will support the Americas Zone CEO and his Zone Team monitoring the performance of the business units in the Americas Zone (North and South America) by defining, implementing and following up all required actions plans. This includes Zone Financials, business plans/strategies, project planning overall zone coordination for the CEO.
Candidates should have strong project planning and financial analysis skills (5-7 years); exposure to working with executives and senior-level leaders within a variety of business functions (IT, Underwriting, Risk Management, Operations). PC skills (Excel, Powerpoint, etc) required. International business experience a plus.
Job Description:
In supporting the zone management, you will:
Monitor the financial result of the business units of the Americas Zone (US, Mexico, Canada, and South America )
o Financial monthly closures,
o Monthly and quarterly business reviews,
o Budget and forecast meetings.
Serve as Project Management Officer for the Americas Zone organization: formalize monthly Zone meeting with Zone Committee, deliver Zone budget (Zone organization, projects), coordinate Zone strategic planning process and Zone strategic dialog meeting…
Facilitate and review the application of Governance processes in the zone:
o Screen BU requests prior to Zone Director sign-off (like M&A requests or every projects requiring Zone Director sign-off or Comex (Group Executive) approval,
o Review CEOs and Business Unit Executive Committees compensation review (including preparing/assessing CEO Target performance scorecards),
o Review CEO travel expenses
Identify and coordinate implementation of regional synergies, best practices and knowledge transfer
Serve as interface between the HQ divisions, the Americas Zone Director and the business units of the Americas Zone which may require participating to specific projects for the Americas business units or for HQ projects.
Support the organization of Americas Zone strategic dialog meeting and Zone regional annual meeting
Control the expenses related to Latin America zone countries where no physical operations are present.
Profile:
• Organization, strictness to monitor activities, tenacity
• Pro-activity, autonomy,
• Social relations skills
• Financial analysis
• Synthesis skills
• Knowledge of group activities
Working conditions:
• Office based in Richmond,
• Domestic and international travels are required to fulfill position responsibilities
Interested applicants can apply through the Mondial USA internet site: www.MondialUSA.com and look under “Careers”
Zone Coordinator
Reporting to: CEO Mondial USA
Location: Richmond, USA
Posting Date: May 2010
You will support the Americas Zone CEO and his Zone Team monitoring the performance of the business units in the Americas Zone (North and South America) by defining, implementing and following up all required actions plans. This includes Zone Financials, business plans/strategies, project planning overall zone coordination for the CEO.
Candidates should have strong project planning and financial analysis skills (5-7 years); exposure to working with executives and senior-level leaders within a variety of business functions (IT, Underwriting, Risk Management, Operations). PC skills (Excel, Powerpoint, etc) required. International business experience a plus.
Job Description:
In supporting the zone management, you will:
Monitor the financial result of the business units of the Americas Zone (US, Mexico, Canada, and South America )
o Financial monthly closures,
o Monthly and quarterly business reviews,
o Budget and forecast meetings.
Serve as Project Management Officer for the Americas Zone organization: formalize monthly Zone meeting with Zone Committee, deliver Zone budget (Zone organization, projects), coordinate Zone strategic planning process and Zone strategic dialog meeting…
Facilitate and review the application of Governance processes in the zone:
o Screen BU requests prior to Zone Director sign-off (like M&A requests or every projects requiring Zone Director sign-off or Comex (Group Executive) approval,
o Review CEOs and Business Unit Executive Committees compensation review (including preparing/assessing CEO Target performance scorecards),
o Review CEO travel expenses
Identify and coordinate implementation of regional synergies, best practices and knowledge transfer
Serve as interface between the HQ divisions, the Americas Zone Director and the business units of the Americas Zone which may require participating to specific projects for the Americas business units or for HQ projects.
Support the organization of Americas Zone strategic dialog meeting and Zone regional annual meeting
Control the expenses related to Latin America zone countries where no physical operations are present.
Profile:
• Organization, strictness to monitor activities, tenacity
• Pro-activity, autonomy,
• Social relations skills
• Financial analysis
• Synthesis skills
• Knowledge of group activities
Working conditions:
• Office based in Richmond,
• Domestic and international travels are required to fulfill position responsibilities
Interested applicants can apply through the Mondial USA internet site: www.MondialUSA.com and look under “Careers”
Thursday, May 20, 2010
M.S. MIT Social Media Links
McIntire’s Social Media page is updated and live: http://www.commerce.virginia.edu/NEWS_EVENTS/SOCIAL/Pages/index.aspx
Please connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and our Alumni Blog.
Please connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and our Alumni Blog.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Two more Job Opportunities
Excella Consulting
The positions Excella Consulting is seeking are below. Anyone interested can contact me via aryn.myers@excella.com.
All-Level Dot Net and SharePoint Developers (US Cit or Green Card)
All Level Java/J2EE Developers (US Cit or Green Card)
Mid and Senior Level Business Analysts (US CIT) (we will consider junior BA’s who have at least two to three years experience)
Mid-Level Data Architects
Marketing Communications Manager and Office Administrator
Advance Auto Parts
Systems Engineer IV
Reports to: Mahender Bongu, Manager – Systems Engineering
Pay Type: Full-time,
Grade:
Location: Roanoke, VA-24012
QUALIFICATIONS: (Minimum of six (6) months in current position)
• Six years of solid PeopleSoft Administration experience. Experience installing, configuring, tuning and troubleshooting PeopleSoft applications and databases.
• Experience as a PeopleSoft system administrator for Peoplesoft version 8.x. Should be familiar with: PeopleTools, PS client/server software install, OAS, Oracle RAC, TUXEDO, JOLT, Unix and NT Operating systems, Crystal reports, NVision, SQL, SQR’s, COBOL etc.
• Required: Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (Math, Engineering, CS, CIS, etc.)
with six years of experience as a PeopleSoft 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 nine years of experience as a PeopleSoft Administrator
Or experience of 12-15 years as a PeopleSoft Administrator.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Installation, administration and tuning of PeopleSoft infrastructure components - Application server, Web server, Process Scheduler, Application Messaging.
• Knowledge of Change/Upgrade Assistant and Upgrade methodologies for application and tools upgrades is required. The applicant must have experience with atleast two upgrades.
• Configure, maintain and support various instances of PeopleSoft Financials, HR and ELM applications.
• The administrator should be able to implement LDAP, must be familiar with load balancing/failover of web and application servers
• Ensure adequacy of Disaster Recovery plans and processes for all databases including periodic testing and validation of the business Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Coordinate with respective Project Managers regarding Change Control, system implementations, upgrades and required enhancements to the PeopleSoft system for approved business initiatives.
• Applying patches and fixes related to PeopleTools and bundles/maintenance packs related to the applications, applying required tax updates and migrating projects (using STAT) across various environments.
• Installation and Configuration of Oracle RETEK - includes the individual modules RMS, RPM and RIB in AIX, also setup of Forms, Reports, and OC4J Services.
• Need to have knowledge of retail apps including forms, database skills, preferred java apps and skills as well as experience leading performance efforts and teams.
• Analyze all aspects of the existing infrastructure and recommends modifications that will enhance application performance.
• Enabled security for the Admin Console and the application components by creating user registry in LDAP and setup VeriSign SSL certificates
• 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.
• Should be able to work with various departments like networking, UNIX systems engineering, mid range, data security etc. to resolve issues.
• The applicant should show the willingness and be flexible to learn new technologies and adapt to the growing requirements of the organization.
• Creating environments and doing refresh of environments. Plan and work with DBA’s to schedule backups, job-scheduling etc.
• PeopleSoft trouble shooting skills related to PeopleTools and application configuration.
• This position requires the applicant to provide support after hours. Will be on-call on a bi-weekly basis and will be responsible to provide 24/7 support for production databases.
• Ability to communicate technical information in simple terminology, organize and prioritize tasks, work effectively under pressure and maintain high quality of work by following prescribed standards and procedures.
• Preferred Skills: Use of tools like STAT and UC4. UNIX scripting desired.
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.
The positions Excella Consulting is seeking are below. Anyone interested can contact me via aryn.myers@excella.com.
All-Level Dot Net and SharePoint Developers (US Cit or Green Card)
All Level Java/J2EE Developers (US Cit or Green Card)
Mid and Senior Level Business Analysts (US CIT) (we will consider junior BA’s who have at least two to three years experience)
Mid-Level Data Architects
Marketing Communications Manager and Office Administrator
Advance Auto Parts
Systems Engineer IV
Reports to: Mahender Bongu, Manager – Systems Engineering
Pay Type: Full-time,
Grade:
Location: Roanoke, VA-24012
QUALIFICATIONS: (Minimum of six (6) months in current position)
• Six years of solid PeopleSoft Administration experience. Experience installing, configuring, tuning and troubleshooting PeopleSoft applications and databases.
• Experience as a PeopleSoft system administrator for Peoplesoft version 8.x. Should be familiar with: PeopleTools, PS client/server software install, OAS, Oracle RAC, TUXEDO, JOLT, Unix and NT Operating systems, Crystal reports, NVision, SQL, SQR’s, COBOL etc.
• Required: Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (Math, Engineering, CS, CIS, etc.)
with six years of experience as a PeopleSoft 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 nine years of experience as a PeopleSoft Administrator
Or experience of 12-15 years as a PeopleSoft Administrator.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Installation, administration and tuning of PeopleSoft infrastructure components - Application server, Web server, Process Scheduler, Application Messaging.
• Knowledge of Change/Upgrade Assistant and Upgrade methodologies for application and tools upgrades is required. The applicant must have experience with atleast two upgrades.
• Configure, maintain and support various instances of PeopleSoft Financials, HR and ELM applications.
• The administrator should be able to implement LDAP, must be familiar with load balancing/failover of web and application servers
• Ensure adequacy of Disaster Recovery plans and processes for all databases including periodic testing and validation of the business Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Coordinate with respective Project Managers regarding Change Control, system implementations, upgrades and required enhancements to the PeopleSoft system for approved business initiatives.
• Applying patches and fixes related to PeopleTools and bundles/maintenance packs related to the applications, applying required tax updates and migrating projects (using STAT) across various environments.
• Installation and Configuration of Oracle RETEK - includes the individual modules RMS, RPM and RIB in AIX, also setup of Forms, Reports, and OC4J Services.
• Need to have knowledge of retail apps including forms, database skills, preferred java apps and skills as well as experience leading performance efforts and teams.
• Analyze all aspects of the existing infrastructure and recommends modifications that will enhance application performance.
• Enabled security for the Admin Console and the application components by creating user registry in LDAP and setup VeriSign SSL certificates
• 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.
• Should be able to work with various departments like networking, UNIX systems engineering, mid range, data security etc. to resolve issues.
• The applicant should show the willingness and be flexible to learn new technologies and adapt to the growing requirements of the organization.
• Creating environments and doing refresh of environments. Plan and work with DBA’s to schedule backups, job-scheduling etc.
• PeopleSoft trouble shooting skills related to PeopleTools and application configuration.
• This position requires the applicant to provide support after hours. Will be on-call on a bi-weekly basis and will be responsible to provide 24/7 support for production databases.
• Ability to communicate technical information in simple terminology, organize and prioritize tasks, work effectively under pressure and maintain high quality of work by following prescribed standards and procedures.
• Preferred Skills: Use of tools like STAT and UC4. UNIX scripting desired.
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.
Job Opportunities
Email Nicole Fitzwater - fitzwater@virginia.edu for job descriptions:
Cap Tech Ventures
Attached are various postings sent to us from Cap Tech Ventures; while Cap Tech is headquartered in Richmond, these positions are for the Northern Virginia office.
Please contact me at flora@virginia.edu if you have questions or for application instructions. (Your interest will be treated confidentially.)
Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts is hiring for the position listed in the attached Microsoft Word document for Program Manager.
Send all responses to: bambi.hicks@advance-auto.com
Dominion Digital.
http://www.dominiondigital.com/careers/careers_open_positions.aspx
Senior Process Consultant
Business Consultant
Quality Assurance Lead
Technology Consultant/Java Developer
Technology Consultant/.NET Developer
Technology Consultant/SharePoint Developer
Contact Anthony Wenzel with any questions. His email is awenzel@dominiondigital.com
DC AREA JOB FAIR:
For job seekers in the DC area, check out DC Alumni Only Multi-School Job Fair on Friday, June 18th.
JOB OPPORTUNITY (DC/Baltimore area):
BI/DW Architect (from an alum):
http://seeker.dice.com/jobsearch/servlet/JobSearch?op=302&dockey=xml/b/0/b00a077ee96c2f4fb62fa5cb9b2c91e9@endecaindex&source=19&FREE_TEXT=decisionpath&rating=99
(Most of the work will be done at our office in Gaithersburg, MD with frequent trips to the client in Baltimore. The project will last about a year and will start in the June timeframe.)
(If you would like to contact the alum directly, please contact me at flora@virginia.edu)
Blackboard
This position will be responsible for the maintenance strategy decisions for the Learn product, which is the flagship product of Blackboard with over 3500 clients and millions of users.
http://www.blackboard.com/Company/Career-Center/Openings.aspx
Program Manager, Maintenance Experience
Tracking Code
101749
Job Description
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Manager is a motivated, collaborative individual that is the internal advocate for the maintenance experience of our 3,000+ Learn client base. The Maintenance Experience team is focused on improving the total client experience of our maintenance program. We ensure maintenance reflects client need, is responsive, and delivered at a cadence that best matches client lifecycle needs with quality. The role of Program Manager will help shape the long term strategy of maintenance by working closely with both internal and external clients, understanding our business needs, and improving our existing processes and supporting tools.
The Program Manager will play an integral role in the success of the group. Specifically s/he will:
• Analyze the current maintenance program strengths and gaps and identifying improvements opportunities
• Create and execute a communication plan to inform and educate internal and external clients on changes to the maintenance strategy and schedule
• Fully understand our competitor’s strengths, weaknesses and value propositions in regard to their maintenance program including release strategy, client collaboration, and transparency of information
• Advocate for clients - specifically for the resolution of their critical issues
• Develop relationships with clients and client communities to help inform and transform the long term strategy and release decisions
• Gather and analyze data from multiple channels
• Have a strong customer focus, identifying their business problems with staying current on maintenance releases through a variety of techniques including face to face interviews, surveys, and focus groups
• Stay abreast of the current trends with a constant focus on better defining the role within Blackboard and enabling better ways of performing the responsibilities
Required Experience
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Bachelor's degree required with a minim of 8 years work related experience in at client facing role at an enterprise software company. Work experience in product management a plus.
• Proved track record at improving client experiences a must.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication, analytical and problem solving skills, and short term and long term planning skills.
• High standard of excellence with a positive, energetic attitude and demonstrated ability to work with all levels of the organization, in gathering information, communicating direction and obtaining buy-in from key stakeholders
• Previous experience working within a company delivering enterprise software.
Job Location
Washington, DC, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
ThinkNirvana
ThinkNirvana Inc (http://www.thinknirvana.com) hiring for the following positions in the DC metro area :
1. Mid Level Java/J2EE Software Engineer
2. Senior Level Java/J2EE Software Engineer
Attached is the job description: TN Java Req.doc
Please contact Pramesh Trivedi with any questions:
Pramesh Trivedi
pramesh@thinknirvana.com
703-587 6174
Cap Tech Ventures
Attached are various postings sent to us from Cap Tech Ventures; while Cap Tech is headquartered in Richmond, these positions are for the Northern Virginia office.
Please contact me at flora@virginia.edu if you have questions or for application instructions. (Your interest will be treated confidentially.)
Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts is hiring for the position listed in the attached Microsoft Word document for Program Manager.
Send all responses to: bambi.hicks@advance-auto.com
Dominion Digital.
http://www.dominiondigital.com/careers/careers_open_positions.aspx
Senior Process Consultant
Business Consultant
Quality Assurance Lead
Technology Consultant/Java Developer
Technology Consultant/.NET Developer
Technology Consultant/SharePoint Developer
Contact Anthony Wenzel with any questions. His email is awenzel@dominiondigital.com
DC AREA JOB FAIR:
For job seekers in the DC area, check out DC Alumni Only Multi-School Job Fair on Friday, June 18th.
JOB OPPORTUNITY (DC/Baltimore area):
BI/DW Architect (from an alum):
http://seeker.dice.com/jobsearch/servlet/JobSearch?op=302&dockey=xml/b/0/b00a077ee96c2f4fb62fa5cb9b2c91e9@endecaindex&source=19&FREE_TEXT=decisionpath&rating=99
(Most of the work will be done at our office in Gaithersburg, MD with frequent trips to the client in Baltimore. The project will last about a year and will start in the June timeframe.)
(If you would like to contact the alum directly, please contact me at flora@virginia.edu)
Blackboard
This position will be responsible for the maintenance strategy decisions for the Learn product, which is the flagship product of Blackboard with over 3500 clients and millions of users.
http://www.blackboard.com/Company/Career-Center/Openings.aspx
Program Manager, Maintenance Experience
Tracking Code
101749
Job Description
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Manager is a motivated, collaborative individual that is the internal advocate for the maintenance experience of our 3,000+ Learn client base. The Maintenance Experience team is focused on improving the total client experience of our maintenance program. We ensure maintenance reflects client need, is responsive, and delivered at a cadence that best matches client lifecycle needs with quality. The role of Program Manager will help shape the long term strategy of maintenance by working closely with both internal and external clients, understanding our business needs, and improving our existing processes and supporting tools.
The Program Manager will play an integral role in the success of the group. Specifically s/he will:
• Analyze the current maintenance program strengths and gaps and identifying improvements opportunities
• Create and execute a communication plan to inform and educate internal and external clients on changes to the maintenance strategy and schedule
• Fully understand our competitor’s strengths, weaknesses and value propositions in regard to their maintenance program including release strategy, client collaboration, and transparency of information
• Advocate for clients - specifically for the resolution of their critical issues
• Develop relationships with clients and client communities to help inform and transform the long term strategy and release decisions
• Gather and analyze data from multiple channels
• Have a strong customer focus, identifying their business problems with staying current on maintenance releases through a variety of techniques including face to face interviews, surveys, and focus groups
• Stay abreast of the current trends with a constant focus on better defining the role within Blackboard and enabling better ways of performing the responsibilities
Required Experience
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Bachelor's degree required with a minim of 8 years work related experience in at client facing role at an enterprise software company. Work experience in product management a plus.
• Proved track record at improving client experiences a must.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication, analytical and problem solving skills, and short term and long term planning skills.
• High standard of excellence with a positive, energetic attitude and demonstrated ability to work with all levels of the organization, in gathering information, communicating direction and obtaining buy-in from key stakeholders
• Previous experience working within a company delivering enterprise software.
Job Location
Washington, DC, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
ThinkNirvana
ThinkNirvana Inc (http://www.thinknirvana.com) hiring for the following positions in the DC metro area :
1. Mid Level Java/J2EE Software Engineer
2. Senior Level Java/J2EE Software Engineer
Attached is the job description: TN Java Req.doc
Please contact Pramesh Trivedi with any questions:
Pramesh Trivedi
pramesh@thinknirvana.com
703-587 6174
Career Services Update
Here is the link for last month’s webinar on “Managing Up”: http://streaming1.comm.virginia.edu/career/ManagingUp_NavigatingWorkingRelationships.wmv
Just Give Him 5 Sentences, Not ‘War and Peace’
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/21/business/21corner.html?src=me&ref=business
TIP FOR JOB SEEKERS
Social Media: It’s Not Just for Farmville Anymore
Like it or not, social media is becoming one of the most instrumental tools in a job search and professional development. Twitter, known more for tracking celebrity escapades, has helped people find jobs and internships and network professionally (See our handout “Twitter and the Job Search” under our Handouts). In a recent survey, 82% of employers indicated they would use LinkedIn in their recruiting efforts (NACE, 2009). If you are currently in the job market, now is the time to update or create an online identity through social media.
For more information on how to use social media or other online resources for your job search or general career development, contact Commerce Career Services. To stay in the know, become a fan of Commerce Career Services on Facebook and follow Tom Fitch on Twitter. If you have not done so already, join UVA’s MS in MIT Alumni group on Linked In.
Just Give Him 5 Sentences, Not ‘War and Peace’
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/21/business/21corner.html?src=me&ref=business
TIP FOR JOB SEEKERS
Social Media: It’s Not Just for Farmville Anymore
Like it or not, social media is becoming one of the most instrumental tools in a job search and professional development. Twitter, known more for tracking celebrity escapades, has helped people find jobs and internships and network professionally (See our handout “Twitter and the Job Search” under our Handouts). In a recent survey, 82% of employers indicated they would use LinkedIn in their recruiting efforts (NACE, 2009). If you are currently in the job market, now is the time to update or create an online identity through social media.
For more information on how to use social media or other online resources for your job search or general career development, contact Commerce Career Services. To stay in the know, become a fan of Commerce Career Services on Facebook and follow Tom Fitch on Twitter. If you have not done so already, join UVA’s MS in MIT Alumni group on Linked In.
CMIT Program at the Westfields Marriott - Business Intelligence
Please see below invitation for our next CMIT (Center for the Management of Information Technology) program.
It is at the Westfields Marriott on Friday, July 9th, on Business Intelligence: Competing on Analytics. We will have an alumni happy hour following the sessions. This will be an outstanding program with highly recognized speakers in the industry. We are offering a special M.S. MIT Alumni rate as well! Hope to see you there.
Please see below for more information.
Thank you!
Nicole
Center for the Management of Information Technology
Program Announcement:
July 9, 2010
8:30am - 3:30pm
(including continental breakfast & lunch)
Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles
Chantilly, VA
CMIT Presents:
Business Intelligence: Competing on Analytics
The upcoming CMIT program will feature four industry experts who will demonstrate how organizations can create a business intelligence and analytics capability that enables them to routinely make better decisions in every aspect of their business.
I hope that you are able to join us for this thought-provoking program and an opportunity to network with your peers.
Sincerely,
Ryan Nelson
Director, CMIT
Business Intelligence: Competing on Analytics
When:
July 9, 2010
8:30am - 3:30pm
Where:
Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles
Chantilly, VA
Click Here for Directions
Program Agenda:
8:30 - 9:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:30 - 10:30 Jeanne Harris, Accenture Institute for High Performance "Analytics at Work: Smarter Decisions, Better Results"
10:40 - 11:40 Thornton May, Futurist & Executive Director, IT Leadership Academy " The New Know: Innovation Powered by Analytics"
11:40 - 12:00 Panel Discussion - Moderated by Professor Barb Wixom
12:00 - 1:15 Lunch
1:15 - 2:00 John Elder, Elder Research Incorporated
2:10 - 2:55 Ken Harrop, CEO Infinitive Analytics
3:00 - 3:30 Panel Discussion - Moderated by Professor Barb Wixom
Program Website:
Business Intelligence: Competing on Analytics
Register Now!
Please click here to register by June 30th, 2010 and include the following information for each attendee:
• Name
• Title
• Company
• Email
• Phone Number
You will be called to confirm and arrange payment.
Registration Fees:
CMIT Member Companies – Contact Jenny Leslie
MS-MIT Alumni: $250
All Others: $400
It is at the Westfields Marriott on Friday, July 9th, on Business Intelligence: Competing on Analytics. We will have an alumni happy hour following the sessions. This will be an outstanding program with highly recognized speakers in the industry. We are offering a special M.S. MIT Alumni rate as well! Hope to see you there.
Please see below for more information.
Thank you!
Nicole
Center for the Management of Information Technology
Program Announcement:
July 9, 2010
8:30am - 3:30pm
(including continental breakfast & lunch)
Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles
Chantilly, VA
CMIT Presents:
Business Intelligence: Competing on Analytics
The upcoming CMIT program will feature four industry experts who will demonstrate how organizations can create a business intelligence and analytics capability that enables them to routinely make better decisions in every aspect of their business.
I hope that you are able to join us for this thought-provoking program and an opportunity to network with your peers.
Sincerely,
Ryan Nelson
Director, CMIT
Business Intelligence: Competing on Analytics
When:
July 9, 2010
8:30am - 3:30pm
Where:
Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles
Chantilly, VA
Click Here for Directions
Program Agenda:
8:30 - 9:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:30 - 10:30 Jeanne Harris, Accenture Institute for High Performance "Analytics at Work: Smarter Decisions, Better Results"
10:40 - 11:40 Thornton May, Futurist & Executive Director, IT Leadership Academy " The New Know: Innovation Powered by Analytics"
11:40 - 12:00 Panel Discussion - Moderated by Professor Barb Wixom
12:00 - 1:15 Lunch
1:15 - 2:00 John Elder, Elder Research Incorporated
2:10 - 2:55 Ken Harrop, CEO Infinitive Analytics
3:00 - 3:30 Panel Discussion - Moderated by Professor Barb Wixom
Program Website:
Business Intelligence: Competing on Analytics
Register Now!
Please click here to register by June 30th, 2010 and include the following information for each attendee:
• Name
• Title
• Company
• Phone Number
You will be called to confirm and arrange payment.
Registration Fees:
CMIT Member Companies – Contact Jenny Leslie
MS-MIT Alumni: $250
All Others: $400
Three Ivy Society Events for M.S. MIT Women Alumnae in NoVA/DC, Charlottesville and Richmond
About the Ivy Society
The Ivy Society is dedicated to promoting networking, mentoring, and philanthropy among women students, alums, and friends of the McIntire School of Commerce. Our mission is to support women enrolled at McIntire; to create a stronger bond among McIntire alumnae; to provide a setting for meaningful interaction and the sharing of experiences, opportunities, and ideas; and to highlight the importance and impact of women's philanthropy.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Charlottesville, Virginia
The McIntire Ivy Society invites you to join us for dinner and drinks with fellow McIntire alumnae and McIntire Professors Marcia Pentz (Communication Faculty) and Susan Perry Williams (Accounting Faculty).
Conversation throughout the evening will focus on the importance of women's networking and strategies for creating work-life balance. Whether you are searching for a new career, new clients, new friendships, or new tactics for managing your busy schedule, this Ivy Society event will be an opportunity for learning and connecting with like-minded women professionals. Please come to share your experiences and perspectives with the group.
When: Wednesday, May 26, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: West Main Restaurant | 333 West Main Street | Charlottesville, VA 22902 | 434-293-2605
A $30 cost to attend includes a three-course dinner, all tax, and gratuity. A cash bar will be available.
Limited spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register today at http://hoosonline.virginia.edu/cvilleivydinner.
Northern Virginia/D.C.
The McIntire School of Commerce and the McIntire Ivy Society
invite you to join fellow McIntire alumnae and hostesses
• Lauren Alexander (McIntire ’03), Senior Manager, Veris Consulting
• Ruth Bollinger (McIntire ’84), Management Consultant, RHB
• Jacquelyn Kittredge (McIntire ’84), Founder, e-bakery social media consulting
• Payal Maheshwari (McIntire ’06), Volunteer Consultant Program Manager, TechnoServe
for an evening of dinner, drinks, and discussion on non-profit careers and volunteer opportunities in the Northern Virginia/D.C. community.
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 9
La Tasca Tapas Restaurant | 2900 Wilson Blvd. | Arlington, VA 22201 | (703) 812-9120
Come network and socialize with fellow McIntire alumnae in the Northern Virginia/D.C. area. Discussion throughout the evening will focus on issues related to working for and volunteering with non-profit organizations in your local community. Whether you work in the non-profit realm, have extensive volunteer experience, or simply wish to find opportunities for getting more involved in the Northern Virginia/D.C. community, come and share your perspective!
A $40 cost to attend includes a three course dinner, sangria, tax, and gratuity.
Attendance is limited. Email laine@virginia.edu to reserve your spot.
Richmond, Virginia
The McIntire School of Commerce and the McIntire Ivy Society invite you to join fellow McIntire alumnae and hostesses
• Beth Blake (McIntire ’77), Consultant to the Securities Industry, Wells Fargo Advisors
• Allison Bloor (McIntire ’91), District Sales Manager, Paychex
• Diane Enroughty (McIntire MS-MIT ’04), Business Systems Analyst, Capital One
for an evening of dinner, drinks, and discussion on career transitions and professional development.
WHEN: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 15
WHERE: Europa Italian Cafe & Tapas Bar | 1409 East Cary Street | Richmond, Virginia 23219 | 804-643-0911
Come network and socialize with fellow McIntire alumnae in the Richmond area. Discussion throughout the evening will focus on ideas and resources for transitioning careers in today's corporate climate. Whether you are currently in transition, beginning to think about your next career move, or simply interested in hearing how fellow alumnae have navigated changing firms or changing industries, come and share your experiences!
A $30 cost to attend includes a three-course dinner, tax, and gratuity. A cash bar will be available.
Limited spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Email laine@virginia.edu to reserve your spot.
The Ivy Society is dedicated to promoting networking, mentoring, and philanthropy among women students, alums, and friends of the McIntire School of Commerce. Our mission is to support women enrolled at McIntire; to create a stronger bond among McIntire alumnae; to provide a setting for meaningful interaction and the sharing of experiences, opportunities, and ideas; and to highlight the importance and impact of women's philanthropy.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Charlottesville, Virginia
The McIntire Ivy Society invites you to join us for dinner and drinks with fellow McIntire alumnae and McIntire Professors Marcia Pentz (Communication Faculty) and Susan Perry Williams (Accounting Faculty).
Conversation throughout the evening will focus on the importance of women's networking and strategies for creating work-life balance. Whether you are searching for a new career, new clients, new friendships, or new tactics for managing your busy schedule, this Ivy Society event will be an opportunity for learning and connecting with like-minded women professionals. Please come to share your experiences and perspectives with the group.
When: Wednesday, May 26, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: West Main Restaurant | 333 West Main Street | Charlottesville, VA 22902 | 434-293-2605
A $30 cost to attend includes a three-course dinner, all tax, and gratuity. A cash bar will be available.
Limited spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register today at http://hoosonline.virginia.edu/cvilleivydinner.
Northern Virginia/D.C.
The McIntire School of Commerce and the McIntire Ivy Society
invite you to join fellow McIntire alumnae and hostesses
• Lauren Alexander (McIntire ’03), Senior Manager, Veris Consulting
• Ruth Bollinger (McIntire ’84), Management Consultant, RHB
• Jacquelyn Kittredge (McIntire ’84), Founder, e-bakery social media consulting
• Payal Maheshwari (McIntire ’06), Volunteer Consultant Program Manager, TechnoServe
for an evening of dinner, drinks, and discussion on non-profit careers and volunteer opportunities in the Northern Virginia/D.C. community.
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 9
La Tasca Tapas Restaurant | 2900 Wilson Blvd. | Arlington, VA 22201 | (703) 812-9120
Come network and socialize with fellow McIntire alumnae in the Northern Virginia/D.C. area. Discussion throughout the evening will focus on issues related to working for and volunteering with non-profit organizations in your local community. Whether you work in the non-profit realm, have extensive volunteer experience, or simply wish to find opportunities for getting more involved in the Northern Virginia/D.C. community, come and share your perspective!
A $40 cost to attend includes a three course dinner, sangria, tax, and gratuity.
Attendance is limited. Email laine@virginia.edu to reserve your spot.
Richmond, Virginia
The McIntire School of Commerce and the McIntire Ivy Society invite you to join fellow McIntire alumnae and hostesses
• Beth Blake (McIntire ’77), Consultant to the Securities Industry, Wells Fargo Advisors
• Allison Bloor (McIntire ’91), District Sales Manager, Paychex
• Diane Enroughty (McIntire MS-MIT ’04), Business Systems Analyst, Capital One
for an evening of dinner, drinks, and discussion on career transitions and professional development.
WHEN: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 15
WHERE: Europa Italian Cafe & Tapas Bar | 1409 East Cary Street | Richmond, Virginia 23219 | 804-643-0911
Come network and socialize with fellow McIntire alumnae in the Richmond area. Discussion throughout the evening will focus on ideas and resources for transitioning careers in today's corporate climate. Whether you are currently in transition, beginning to think about your next career move, or simply interested in hearing how fellow alumnae have navigated changing firms or changing industries, come and share your experiences!
A $30 cost to attend includes a three-course dinner, tax, and gratuity. A cash bar will be available.
Limited spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Email laine@virginia.edu to reserve your spot.
M.S. MIT Anniversary Events
This year, 2010, is our ten year reunion of the Executive format of the M.S. MIT program and 20 year reunion of the M.S. MIS/MIT program overall. Two big milestones. We are planning an important alumni engagement event in Charlottesville to celebrate this anniversary.
Please Save the Date for:
October 28 – 29, 2010 – Executive Residency – faculty to teach, topics TBD, Alumni Dinner in the evening
October 29, 2010 – CMIT and Networking Opportunity
October 30, 2010 – MS MIT Tailgate and Football Game – UVA vs Miami
Please Save the Date for:
October 28 – 29, 2010 – Executive Residency – faculty to teach, topics TBD, Alumni Dinner in the evening
October 29, 2010 – CMIT and Networking Opportunity
October 30, 2010 – MS MIT Tailgate and Football Game – UVA vs Miami
Professor Barb Wixom in the News
The articles feature a survey Professor Wixom did on the state of BI in academia:
Tags: Faculty News, Headline News
Although business intelligence (BI) is one of the hottest areas of enterprise IT, college professors around the world say they face a variety of challenges in training the next generation of BI workers, according to a new study. Study author Barbara Wixom, an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia, received responses from 85 institutions worldwide. Her study has been featured in an article that appears on several news Web sites.
NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/external/idg/2010/03/23/23idg-professors-cite-challenges-in-teaching-bi-46401.html
Computerworld: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9173948/Professors_cite_challenges_in_teaching_BI_in_college
ZDNet: http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=32194
CIO Magazine: http://www.cio.com/article/587908/Professors_Cite_Challenges_in_Teaching_BI
NetworkWorld: http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/032310-professors-cite-challenges-in-teaching.html?hpg1=bn
UVA Teacher of the Year:
Barbara Wixom
Photo by Jane Haley
April 28, 2010 — Her students say Barbara Wixom has the extraordinary talent to make winners out of ordinary people. Her consistently stellar evaluations support this enthusiasm.
She teaches with a personal passion, tying the classroom to real-world experiences and engaging students in challenging ways. Her expertise is widely acknowledged by corporate leaders, as well as her own colleagues, and she shares these connections for the benefit of her current students and alumni.
"She is strong, intelligent, down-to earth and a great leader," student Sherrie Khambata said. "I consider myself fortunate to know her as a teacher, a leader and a friend."
Barb Wixom is quoted in the following story:
SAS OnDemand for Academics will be free to all university students and professors around the world starting this fall. Professors say the move – and model – will have a big impact on business analytics education.http://www.itworldcanada.com/news/sas-stops-charging-students-profs-for-software/140463
Tags: Faculty News, Headline News
Although business intelligence (BI) is one of the hottest areas of enterprise IT, college professors around the world say they face a variety of challenges in training the next generation of BI workers, according to a new study. Study author Barbara Wixom, an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia, received responses from 85 institutions worldwide. Her study has been featured in an article that appears on several news Web sites.
NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/external/idg/2010/03/23/23idg-professors-cite-challenges-in-teaching-bi-46401.html
Computerworld: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9173948/Professors_cite_challenges_in_teaching_BI_in_college
ZDNet: http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=32194
CIO Magazine: http://www.cio.com/article/587908/Professors_Cite_Challenges_in_Teaching_BI
NetworkWorld: http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/032310-professors-cite-challenges-in-teaching.html?hpg1=bn
UVA Teacher of the Year:
Barbara Wixom
Photo by Jane Haley
April 28, 2010 — Her students say Barbara Wixom has the extraordinary talent to make winners out of ordinary people. Her consistently stellar evaluations support this enthusiasm.
She teaches with a personal passion, tying the classroom to real-world experiences and engaging students in challenging ways. Her expertise is widely acknowledged by corporate leaders, as well as her own colleagues, and she shares these connections for the benefit of her current students and alumni.
"She is strong, intelligent, down-to earth and a great leader," student Sherrie Khambata said. "I consider myself fortunate to know her as a teacher, a leader and a friend."
Barb Wixom is quoted in the following story:
SAS OnDemand for Academics will be free to all university students and professors around the world starting this fall. Professors say the move – and model – will have a big impact on business analytics education.http://www.itworldcanada.com/news/sas-stops-charging-students-profs-for-software/140463
Google and Innovation Webinar by Professor Grazioli
Webinar Link
Below please find the link to Professor Stefano Grazioli’s Webinar on his research on Google and Innovation that we hosted this year.
http://breeze.darden.virginia.edu/p24709912/
Below please find the link to Professor Stefano Grazioli’s Webinar on his research on Google and Innovation that we hosted this year.
http://breeze.darden.virginia.edu/p24709912/
May Alumni Reading List
Here are three new books, by three authors that will be presenting at the July 9th CMIT program:
• Analytics at Work: Smarter Decisions, Better Results, by Tom Davenport, Jeanne Harris, and Robert Morison - http://www.amazon.com/Analytics-Work-Smarter-Decisions-Results/dp/1422177696/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273508818&sr=1-1
• The New Know: Innovation Powered by Analytics, by Thornton May - http://www.amazon.com/New-Know-Innovation-Analytics-Business/dp/0470461713/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273508760&sr=8-1
• Handbook of Statistical Analysis and Data Mining Applications, by Robert Nisbet, John Elder IV, and Gary Miner
Other readings:
“Is the Rookie Ready: HBR Case Study and Commentary,” by Sarah Green, HBS # R0912B, (December 1, 2009).
“Managing Project Uncertainty: From Variation to Chaos,” by A. De Meyer et al., Sloan Management Review, (Winter 2002).
The Economist; A special report on managing information “Data, data everywhere” Feb 27th 2010
Johnson, M. W., et al. (2008, December). Reinventing your business model. Harvard Business Review.
Data Driven by Thomas Redman, Harvard Press
Article:
The Good Enough Revolution: When Cheap and Simple is Just Fine
http://www.wired.com/gadgets/miscellaneous/magazine/17-09/ff_goodenough?currentPage=all
• Analytics at Work: Smarter Decisions, Better Results, by Tom Davenport, Jeanne Harris, and Robert Morison - http://www.amazon.com/Analytics-Work-Smarter-Decisions-Results/dp/1422177696/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273508818&sr=1-1
• The New Know: Innovation Powered by Analytics, by Thornton May - http://www.amazon.com/New-Know-Innovation-Analytics-Business/dp/0470461713/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273508760&sr=8-1
• Handbook of Statistical Analysis and Data Mining Applications, by Robert Nisbet, John Elder IV, and Gary Miner
Other readings:
“Is the Rookie Ready: HBR Case Study and Commentary,” by Sarah Green, HBS # R0912B, (December 1, 2009).
“Managing Project Uncertainty: From Variation to Chaos,” by A. De Meyer et al., Sloan Management Review, (Winter 2002).
The Economist; A special report on managing information “Data, data everywhere” Feb 27th 2010
Johnson, M. W., et al. (2008, December). Reinventing your business model. Harvard Business Review.
Data Driven by Thomas Redman, Harvard Press
Article:
The Good Enough Revolution: When Cheap and Simple is Just Fine
http://www.wired.com/gadgets/miscellaneous/magazine/17-09/ff_goodenough?currentPage=all
Friday, May 7, 2010
M.S. MIT Ladies Networking Event in Reston
Thank you to all of the M.S. MIT Women Alumane that attended our Ladies Networking Event this month at Jackson's Restaurant in Reston, VA!
It was great to see everyone. We had women ranging from the Class of 2002 through even a new 2011 NoVA student. We had 25 women attend.
Looking forward to seeing all of you again soon and hope to have more join us at the next Women's Alumnae event!
It was great to see everyone. We had women ranging from the Class of 2002 through even a new 2011 NoVA student. We had 25 women attend.
Looking forward to seeing all of you again soon and hope to have more join us at the next Women's Alumnae event!
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