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#4712 From: "Chuck Clevenger" <chuckc513@...>
Date: Thu Nov 1, 2007 9:31 pm
Subject: Junior Technical Writer career opportunity
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Junior Technical Writer

 

Seapine Software is the leading provider of quality-centric application lifecycle management solutions. We've been named to the SD Times 100 list of most influential software development companies for the past four years. Seapine's TestTrack Studio won the Jolt Product Excellence award for Bug and Defect Tracking Tools in 2007. If you have a passion and talent for writing, we currently have an opportunity for a highly motivated and technically savvy junior technical writer to join our award-winning technical publications team.

 

If you'd like to work for a company that's more than just another software firm, Seapine Software, conveniently located in Mason, may be what you're looking for. We are introducing new products to a global marketplace and we are looking for a detail-oriented, passionate individual who is a quick learner, can manage multiple activities, and delivers high quality work on time.

 

You will work with the technical publications team to develop and maintain product documentation for Seapine's suite of software tools. Product documentation includes user guides, knowledgebase articles, technical white papers and articles, best practices, FAQs, and other projects as required.

 

Responsibilities

 

·         Create, develop, and maintain technical documentation for Seapine's suite of software tools.

·         Gather information from technical design documents, subject matter experts, and hands-on use of products.

·         Work as part of a team, writing in a common style, to clearly and concisely document products and services. Must be able to follow established technical publications writing style.

·         Create flow charts, diagrams, and relevant examples.

·         Review and proofread materials written by team members.

·         Manage competing deadlines and prioritize projects appropriately.

 

Requirements

 

·         Minimum of 1-3 years writing experience in a technical field, with an emphasis on end user documentation in a software development or systems engineering environment.

·         Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, or related field.

·         Excellent written language skills and proven ability writing concise and easy-to-understand documentation.

·         Experience working within an organized technical writing process that includes style guidelines, editorial cycles, source control, and bug tracking.

·         Knowledge of documentation tools including word processing, online help, and screen capture applications. Adobe FrameMaker and Quadralay WebWorks experience is a plus.

·         Strong technical aptitude and interest; Experience documenting APIs or SDKs is a big plus.

·         Superior communication and analytical skills.

·         Strong organization, editing, and proofreading skills.

·         Excellent ability to work either in a team environment or individually when required.

 

All candidates must provide writing samples at time of interview.

 

More Information:

This is a full-time, salaried position.


U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Resident or Green Card required - no sponsorship

No relocation expenses will be paid

 

We respect the confidentiality of all candidates who contact us, especially those currently employed

For more information about Seapine, visit http://www.seapine.com.

Interested? Please email your resume to 13809@....

 

(It is Seapine's practice to acknowledge each candidate who applies. If you don't receive an acknowledgement, check your email spam filter settings.)

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/AA M/F/D/V


#4711 From: "pamgewin" <pamgewin@...>
Date: Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:45 pm
Subject: IT Professional Networking Event!! - November 15 - The Polo Grill
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Please join Resolvit and count your blessings for our last IT
Professional Networking Event for 2007.  As the year winds down, it
is important to stop and say Thanks!

That's what we'll be doing at the Polo Grill, 5035 Deerfield Blvd,
Mason, OH 45040
(513) 701-7656 on Thursday, November 16th from 5 – 7.

We will also be collecting non-perishable items for the Free Store
Foodbank so please do not come empty-handed!  We'll also try to make
sure you don't leave empty-handed with exciting giveaways! (It's a
surprise!  Bring business cards for the drawings!).

PLEASE …. RSVP to pgewin@... , letting us know whether you
can ATTEND.

If you have any questions please give us a call at 513-619-5900…You
may ask for Pam, Blair, Emily or Jeff!!

Bringing Cincinnati's IT community together has never been so much
fun!!

#4710 From: Lisa Kaminski <lisa_kaminski@...>
Date: Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:23 am
Subject: FW: We're looking for a new PSG Assistant Project Manager in Cincinnati
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Please spread the word that weˇÇre looking for talented peopleˇÄ

Thanks!


What have you done to achieve your dream today?

_____________________________________
Lisa Kaminski
eInstruction
621 E. Mehring Way, Suite 228 ˇü Cincinnati OH 45202
p 513-241-3415 x515 ˇü f  513-241-5091 ˇü c 513-807-5472
lisa.kaminski@...<mailto:lisa.kaminski@...>

________________________________
From: Lisa Kaminski
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 5:00 PM
To: eiEmps
Subject: We're looking for a new PSG Assistant Project Manager in Cincinnati

IˇÇve attached the job description - if you know someone you believe would
be a good fit or are interested in learning more, please let me know.

lisak


What have you done to achieve your dream today?

_____________________________________
Lisa Kaminski
eInstruction
621 E. Mehring Way, Suite 228 ˇü Cincinnati OH 45202
p 513-241-3415 x515 ˇü f  513-241-5091 ˇü c 513-807-5472
lisa.kaminski@...<mailto:lisa.kaminski@...>


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which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged,
confidential, and/or proprietary to eInstruction and its affiliates. If the
reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified
that any dissemination, distribution, forwarding or copying of this
communication is prohibited without the express permission of the sender. If you
have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately
and delete the original message.

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which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged,
confidential, and/or proprietary to eInstruction and its affiliates. If the
reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified
that any dissemination, distribution, forwarding or copying of this
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have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately
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#4709 From: "Aries Newton" <anewton@...>
Date: Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:59 pm
Subject: FW: Opportunity Young Black Males
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You might know someone who is interested.

 

 


Pass along this information, someone might be blessed.

Daisy

Do you know any Black Males (who are Seniors in high school) who want to
go to college for FREE. The black colleges are looking for future Black
Male Teachers and will send them to Universities/Colleges FOUR (4) YEARS
FREE; THIS IS FOR MALES ONLY.

1. Have parents fill out this application.
2. Read the Mission Statement. There are Ten (10) different South Carolina Colleges or Universities including:

Benedict College

http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/benedict.htm

Claflin University

http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/claflin.htm

Clemson University

http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/clemson.htm

Morris College

http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/morris.htm

South Carolina State University

http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/southcarolinastate.htm

Greenville Technical College

http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/greenvilletech.htm

Midlands Technical College

http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/midlands.htm

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/orangeburgcalhountech.htm

Tri-County Technical College

http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/tricountytechhtm

Trident Technical College

http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/schools/tridenttech.htm

 


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#4708 From: "Wayne Hicks" <wayne.hicks@...>
Date: Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:47 am
Subject: An Invitation to Be At The Table for a Special Community Forum
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From: Jenny C. Laster

HELP!  I need you to spread the word for me. The Chamber is making a
serious effort to include African Americans in the dialogue about the
region. Too often we sit back and complain and play "ain't it awful." My
personal goal is to prove that people of color are just as serious as
everyone else about the quality of life in Cincinnati. I am asking you
to please send the attached flyer to all of your email groups,
regardless of color, but please send it to as many African Americans as
you can.

Be At The Table
Saturday, November 3, 2007
10:00 a.m. - noon
New Vision United Methodist Church
4400 Reading Road (across from Sugar & Spice)

If you are interested in "being at the table" as decisions are made
regarding the future of Greater Cincinnati, this is an opportunity you
will not want to miss!
Be at the table, let YOUR voice be heard as we discuss.  This is an
opportunity to join a group of passionate leaders from a variety of
sectors of society in Greater Cincinnati to organize an action agenda
for the four primary counties of Southwest Ohio (Butler, Clermont,
Hamilton and Warren). Developing a shared agenda is a novel approach to
regional civic leadership and it includes a strong bias toward action.

Be in on the action! Reserve your place at the table; email
jennylaster2655@ gmail.com

Please forward this email to friends, family, co-workers, enemies, and
anyone you can think of who should be at the table. Feel free to make
copies and drop this at your church, school or favorite watering hole.
Let's see if the network works!

Of course, I expect to see you there! I need your physical support on
Nov. 3.

Thanks,
Jenny Laster

#4707 From: "Wayne Hicks" <wayne.hicks@...>
Date: Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:48 pm
Subject: CAA 2007 Annual Luncheon Invitation
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From: Tonya Pate [mailto:tpate@...]

We hope you have already received a mailed invitation to join us at our 43rd Annual Meeting and Luncheon, taking place on Friday, November 2, 2007 at the Westin Hotel from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.  Registration begins at 11am.  If you have already replied with your ticket order or sponsorship intent, thank you for your support.  If you have already received an email invitation, we apologize for the duplication.    

We are honored to host Juan Williams, one of America's leading journalists - Washington Post columnist, NPR senior correspondent, and FOX News commentator - as our keynote speaker.   We hope you plan to join us as we recognize exceptional community leaders, share our annual report, and provide an opportunity for you to network with over 400 corporate, community, and civic professionals who support the work of the Community Action Agency.

Attached is CAA's Invitation package in pdf format for your convenience in replying.  Please RSVP to Beth Cook by October 26 if you have not done so already.  Beth may be reached at 513.569.1840 x 1058 or bcook@.... 

Thank you,

The Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency

 

 

 

#4706 From: "Lawrence McCullough" <lawrence.mccullough@...>
Date: Wed Oct 17, 2007 4:04 pm
Subject: 5 Reasons to Deploy a Corporate Social Network
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This is good  business information.
http://www.cioinsight.com/slideshow/0,1206,pg=0&s=300&a=216593,00.asp
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Lawrence McCullough
Senior SAP Security Consultant
McCullough & Associates
1943 Poplar Drive
Loveland, Ohio 45140
Office  - 513 -290-9791
Cell    -  513-295-7495
Fax     - 800  -547-2026
Profile site Linkin
http://www.linkedin.com/in/mcculloughassoc2002
lawrence.mccullough@...
www.mcculloughassociates.net

#4705 From: "R Patterson-Butler" <rpbutler@...>
Date: Wed Oct 17, 2007 6:23 pm
Subject: REMINDER - MS - Windows Vista Operating System Demo - Tomorrow - 10/18/07
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If you have not already done so, please click on the "RSVP now" link below to sign up for this Thursday evening's professional development meeting (October 18th, 2007).   BDPA-Cincy is providing a look at "Microsoft Windows Vista" presented by Mr. Kevin Robinson, Technical Account Manager, MCP, MCSA, MCSE and Certified ITIL Service Manager at the Microsoft Corporation's Charlotte, North Carolina offices. 

 

Via web cast, our presenter will guide us through a demo of Microsoft’s newest windows operating system to include:

 

A Management Overview

Security features

Collaborating in small groups

Options for improving your PC’s power

Data synchronization

Improved features

And much more…

 

Mr. Robinson is a passionate advocate for continuous improvement in Information Technology (IT) Service Delivery and Support. He has demonstrated this passion in over 25 years in the IT industry working in IT Service organizations with various global enterprises including Microsoft, IBM, Ciba-Geigy, and Marconi Commerce Systems and, as a consultant working with private and public sector entities (Wachovia, Ciba Specialty Chemicals, City of Greensboro, North Carolina A&T State University and many others). He has helped many clients produce positive quantifiable results using IT best practices.  Kevin's credentials include an array of IT certifications including MCP, MCSA, MCSE and Certified ITIL Service Manager; as well as an Engineering degree from Boston University.

 

Come and see it for yourself and ask Kevin the questions that you’ve been wanting to know about Microsoft Windows Vista as compared to the operating system that you currently use.


When:

Thursday October 18, 2007
Networking: 6 pm - 6:30 pm (bring your business cards!)
Presentation begins at 6:30 pm

Where:

The offices of Compuware - 4555 Lake Forrest Drive – 5th Floor Conference room – of the HQ Building at Pfeiffer Rd. and Reed-Hartman Hwy – Across from the Embassy Suites Hotel in Blue Ash, OH 45242)

Who:

Those in technology as well as friends and supporters of these organizations.

Cost:

This event is free, however we ask that you RSVP

SIGN UP:

RSVP now!

Attire:

Business Casual


For more information, call (513) 956-0636 or email info@...


 


#4704 From: "pamgewin" <pamgewin@...>
Date: Tue Oct 16, 2007 3:17 pm
Subject: REMINDER - IT Professional Networking Event - 10/25/07
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Don't be scared!  Join Resolvit for a howling good time!  Fun, Food,
Networking, and Bengal's tickets on October 25th (Thursday) from
5:00PM to 7:00PM at Palomino's in downtown!  (Bring business cards
for the drawings!!)

PLEASE …. RSVP to pgewin@... , letting us know whether you
can ATTEND.

If you have any questions please give us a call at 513-619-5900…You
may ask for Pam, Blair, Emily or Jeff!!

Bringing Cincinnati's IT community together has never been so much
fun!!

Thanks!
Pamela Gewin
Technical Recruiter
Resolvit
(513) 619-5900-office
(859) 620-7247-cell
Information Technology is just a part of IT!
"Living at risk is jumping off the cliff and building your wings on
the way down." Ray Bradbury
Resolvit is an Information Technology and Management consulting firm
providing systems programming, design and analysis support, and
engineering professionals to Fortune 1000 clients in Washington DC,
Greater Cincinnati / Northern  Kentucky, and Raleigh-Durham, NC.  For
additional information regarding our company and employment
opportunities, please visit our website: www.resolvit.com.  Resolvit
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

#4703 From: "Wayne Hicks" <wayne.hicks@...>
Date: Tue Oct 16, 2007 4:55 pm
Subject: HSCC Alumni Testimonials
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  Click here to see the testimonials that we have online -->
 
  Is your chapter represented fully?  
 
 We would like to publish testimonials from as many of the HSCC alumni as we can find.  If you have a moment can you reach out to any of  the HSCC alumni  you may still be in contact with and ask them to share  a testimonial on the HSCC experience?
 
    - what was it like to prepare for each competition?
    - what was it like to travel to the national conference for the competition?
    - what is your best memory of the experience
 
  That sort of thing.   Can you send  the testimonial along with a digital photo of  the student?    
 
peace,

Wayne Hicks, Executive Director
BDPA Education & Technology Foundation
v: 513.362-2703   f: 202.318-2194
www.linkedin.com/in/waynehicks 
email:
wayne.hicks@... 

 


#4702 From: "R Patterson-Butler" <rpbutler@...>
Date: Mon Oct 15, 2007 3:52 am
Subject: Professional Development meeting - THIS THURSDAY - Oct 18th
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Don’t forget, this Thursday evening, October 18th, BDPA-Cincy is providing a look at "Windows Vista" presented by Mr. Kevin Robinson, Technical Account Manager, MCP, MCSA, MCSE and Certified ITIL Service Manager in the Charlotte, North Carolina offices of  the Microsoft Corporation. 

 

Via web cast, Kevin will guide us through a demo of Microsoft’s newest windows operating system to include:

 

A Management Overview

Security features

Collaborating in small groups

Options for improving your PC’s power

Data synchronization

Improved features

And much more…

 

Come and see it for yourself and ask the questions that you’ve been wanting to know about the new Windows Vista.   



When:

Thursday October 18, 2007
Networking: 6 pm - 6:30 pm (bring your business cards!)
Presentation begins at 6:30 pm

Where:

The offices of Compuware - 4555 Lake Forrest Drive – 5th Floor Conference room – of the HQ Building at Pfeiffer Rd. and Reed-Hartman Hwy – Across from the Embassy Suites Hotel in Blue Ash, OH 45242)

Who:

Those in technology as well as friends and supporters of these organizations.

Cost:

This event is free, however we ask that you RSVP

SIGN UP:

RSVP now!

Attire:

Business Casual


For more information, call (513) 956-0636 or email info@...

 

 


#4701 From: Ronald Parks <barronsystemsgroup@...>
Date: Sat Oct 13, 2007 7:25 pm
Subject: SAP Senior Basis Developer - Telecommute - to 115K
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Barron Systems Group is a preferred vendor supplier on retainer with a FORTUNE 500 Global Solutions provider who is seeking an experienced and savvy Senior SAP Basis Developer with a sound and strong knowledgebase. This position requires 100% travel and is based in the Washington, DC or surrounding areas. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and I will respond back within one (1) business day. You must include the Job ID# for this position, B035143RP within the subject line of your email. US Citizens Only.
 
Contact Information
612-886-2368 (Office)
612-770-7805 (Cell)
BarronSystemsGroup – Yahoo Instant Messenger
BarronSystemsGroup@... – Skype Instant Messenger
 
Position Details
The Senior SAP Basis Developer will be responsible for analyzing business problems and translate into technical solutions in SAP environment. Analyze system architecture and procedures. Plan and coordinate system related activities. Understanding of technical resource and source to obtain and validate solutions & designs is essential in this position. Work as a team & take initiatives on activities & tasks. The chosen candidate for this position will possess strong knowledge of SAP technology and understanding of industry practice. This role uses consulting skills, business knowledge, and packaged solution expertise to effectively integrate packaged technology into the clients business. This individual provides hands-on leadership, direction and mentoring to the team as well as manages client relationships.
 
Major Field of Study: Mgmt Info Systems, Comp Science, Finance, Human Resources, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related. US citizen only as required by contractual provisions imposed by SAP Basis experience/knowledge Leadership skills Communication skills Knowledge in business process and organization structure Experienced on full lifecycle SAP engagements.
 
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree is required, Master degree highly preferred.
Experience with SAP project life cycle methodology is required.
SAP system integration exp involving the understanding of multi-mixed system environment.
Clear understanding and experience in LAN, WAN, PCs,
System & Administration, Solaris & Oracle database, Enterprise system operation and implementation experience is required.
5-7 years direct hands on experience with SAP Basis and at least 2 full project lifecycles.
5+ Yrs. SAP BASIS Administration Experience
Exp. in NetWeaver /WebAs Installations/Upgrades
SAP System Integration/Multi Mixed Systems
 
COMPENSATION
75K - 115K


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#4700 From: Lisa Kaminski <lisa_kaminski@...>
Date: Sun Oct 7, 2007 2:31 pm
Subject: FW: eInstruction is looking for an Inside Sales Partner in Cincinnati!
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All -

We are looking for an Inside Sales Partner to work with our eCˇÇs and
clients, based in Cincinnati, reporting to Kyle Lewis.  IˇÇve attached the
job description and encourage you to share this with people you know that you
believe would be a good fit.  Please encourage them to contact me directly or
send their resume to jobs@...<mailto:jobs@...>.

HereˇÇs to successful growth!

lisak




Ask me about the talented people weˇÇre looking for!

___________________________

Lisa Kaminski
Human Resources Director
eInstruction
621 E. Mehring Way, Suite 228 ˇü Cincinnati OH 45202
p 513-241-3415 x515 ˇü f  513-241-0706 ˇü c 513-807-5472
lisa.kaminski@...<mailto:lisa.kaminski@...>


________________________________
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which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged,
confidential, and/or proprietary to eInstruction and its affiliates. If the
reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified
that any dissemination, distribution, forwarding or copying of this
communication is prohibited without the express permission of the sender. If you
have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately
and delete the original message.

________________________________
This message is intended only for the use of the individual (s) or entity to
which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged,
confidential, and/or proprietary to eInstruction and its affiliates. If the
reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified
that any dissemination, distribution, forwarding or copying of this
communication is prohibited without the express permission of the sender. If you
have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately
and delete the original message.

#4699 From: Lisa Kaminski <lisa_kaminski@...>
Date: Sun Oct 7, 2007 2:33 pm
Subject: FW: We're looking for another talented Marketing Person!
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All -

WeˇÇll be adding a person to work in Marketing in Cincinnati (Position
description attached).  If you know someone you believe would be a strong
candidate, please let me know  - I promise to say THANK YOU nicely!

lisak


Cincinnati set a new heat record!!!  Are your 401(k) returns that hot?
____________________________________
Lisa Kaminski
Human Resources Director
eInstruction
621 E. Mehring Way, Suite 228 ˇü Cincinnati OH 45202
p 513-241-3415 x515 ˇü f  513-241-5091 ˇü c 513-807-5472
lisa.kaminski@...<mailto:lisa.kaminski@...>


________________________________
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which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged,
confidential, and/or proprietary to eInstruction and its affiliates. If the
reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified
that any dissemination, distribution, forwarding or copying of this
communication is prohibited without the express permission of the sender. If you
have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately
and delete the original message.

________________________________
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which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged,
confidential, and/or proprietary to eInstruction and its affiliates. If the
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that any dissemination, distribution, forwarding or copying of this
communication is prohibited without the express permission of the sender. If you
have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately
and delete the original message.

#4698 From: Lisa Kaminski <lisa_kaminski@...>
Date: Mon Oct 8, 2007 1:49 pm
Subject: I'm looking for an experience marketing manager to help make things happen - can you spread the word?
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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Marketing Project manager


eInstruction Corporation is the leading provider of interactive response systems
for the K-12 and postsecondary markets, based in Denton, Texas.  A wholly owned
subsidiary, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is the leading provider of timesaving
educational software products for test preparation and administration, lesson
planning, and student performance assessment for educators and educational
publishers.

The companyˇÇs rapid growth makes it imperative to attract highly
qualified individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, productive, and
informal environment.
Position Summary
Plans, coordinates, and develops senior level support materials for the sale and
distribution of products and services through independent education consultants
and dealers. Leads the work of others - from concept inception through final
production - to deliver effective marketing campaigns, advertising, brochures,
sales kits and other promotional materials. Works with a wide degree of
creativity under minimal supervision and minimal range of decision-making.
Regularly updates manager and escalates issues to manager, as appropriate.
Responsibilities
*         Responds to customer requests and questions, and consults with
customer to define need, recommend alternate or specific solutions.
*         Works with manager to determine and obtain approval on budgetary
requirements and limitations.
*         Leads project teams effectively on assigned projects, from
conceptualization through completion, ensuring timely and quality delivery of
final materials.
*         Performs all logistical elements (organization, distribution, and
production) of marketing support materials for eCs and dealers.
*         Interacts with key departments and resources in the development,
review, and approval of sales and marketing materials.
*         Ensures consistency and accuracy of messages and adheres to
established corporate and department standards in review cycle of material
development.
*         Supports various sales activities through the development of sales
collateral, ancillary materials required for proposals, sales presentations,
conferences, special events, seminars, etc.
*         Composes copy and works in collaboration with designers on layout, as
required to ensure timely and quality delivery of final support materials.
*         Monitors special projects and marketing activities and regularly
reports progress/status to management in writing and verbally.
*         Provides additional support, as needed, to other distribution
channels.
*         Fosters relationships and favorable contacts with internal and
external sales representatives.
*         Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Core Performance Factors
The core performance factors described below are the essential abilities that
translate into desired on-the-job behaviors that contribute to the employee
successfully carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities of this
position.
1.      Use Technical/Functional Expertise: Possesses up-to-date knowledge in
the profession and industry; regarded as an expert in the technical/functional
area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.
2.      Innovative:  Generates new ideas; goes beyond the status quo; recognizes
the need for new or modified approaches; brings perspectives and approaches
together, combining them in creative ways.
3.      Analyze and Solve Problems: Gathers relevant information systematically;
considers a broad range of issues or factors; grasps complexities and perceives
relationships among problems or issues; includes others in problems-solving
issues when appropriate.
4.      Make Sound Decisions:  Makes timely and sound decisions; makes decisions
under conditions of uncertainty; evaluates short- and long-term consequences
when making decisions.
5.      Work Efficiently:  Allocates oneˇÇs own time effectively; handles
multiple demands and competing priorities; manages meetings effectively.
6.      Prepare Written Communication:  Conveys information clearly and
effectively through both formal and informal documents; reviews and edits
written work constructively.
7.      Show Work Commitment:  Sets high standards of performance; pursues
aggressive goals and works hard to achieve them.
8.      Demonstrate Adaptability:  Handles day-to-day work challenges
confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting
priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of
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and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluates products,
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10.  Drive for Results: Drives for results and success; conveys a sense of
urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
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years.
*         Demonstrated advanced knowledge of sales and marketing processes.
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and creative - in a clear, focused, and concise manner. Expected to provide
examples of work (e.g., marketing collateral) that demonstrate ability to create
and implement projects from various concepts.
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concise manner.
*         Proven experience coordinating multiple projects or assignments
simultaneously and completing assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis.
Cite examples of project management experience in planning, executing, and
maintaining marketing initiatives from start to finish.
*         Proven experience working independently with little direction,
including identifying and resolving problems where independent decision-making
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self-initiative.
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organizational skills. Must provide examples of handling difficult situations
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*         Demonstrated strong proficiency and experience with complex computer
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preferred.
*         Direct response marketing and print advertising experience a plus.
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respect the privacy of individuals.
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needed to achieve product and organizational goals.
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#4697 From: "pamgewin" <pamgewin@...>
Date: Fri Oct 5, 2007 4:50 pm
Subject: IT Professional Networking Event!! - 10/25/07
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Don't be scared!  Join Resolvit for a howling good time!  Fun, Food,
Networking, and Bengal's tickets on October 25th (Thursday) from
5:00PM to 7:00PM at Palomino's in downtown!  (Bring business cards
for the drawings!!)

PLEASE …. RSVP to pgewin@... , letting us know whether you
can ATTEND.

If you have any questions please give us a call at 513-619-5900…You
may ask for Pam, Blair, Emily or Jeff!!

Bringing Cincinnati's IT community together has never been so much
fun!!

Thanks!
Pamela Gewin
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Information Technology is just a part of IT!
"Living at risk is jumping off the cliff and building your wings on
the way down." Ray Bradbury
Resolvit is an Information Technology and Management consulting firm
providing systems programming, design and analysis support, and
engineering professionals to Fortune 1000 clients in Washington DC,
Greater Cincinnati / Northern  Kentucky, and Raleigh-Durham, NC.  For
additional information regarding our company and employment
opportunities, please visit our website: www.resolvit.com.  Resolvit
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

#4696 From: "Chuck Clevenger" <chuckc513@...>
Date: Fri Oct 5, 2007 5:00 pm
Subject: Software QA Analyst/Testers opportunity - Mason, OH
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Software QA Analyst/Testers

Would you like to work in a software QA environment where the quality
assurance analyst is a respected member of the development team?
Would you like to take your career to the next level and have an
opportunity to grow beyond that?

If so, consider Cincinnati-based Seapine Software—because this is
not `just another' QA position.

Due to the continued success of our current products, and the
introduction of several new application lifecycle management (ALM)
products, we are looking for an experienced QA analyst to join our
testing team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate,
self-motivated QA professional.

Your primary responsibility will be testing our commercial software
products. This includes:

• Creating test plans and schedules
• Performing software tests and recording test results
• Collaborating with the development team to create better
software
• Coordinating testing efforts with other QA team members
• Working with the development team to make sure problems are
resolved


Why Seapine Software?

Our success in the market speaks for itself.

• With over 8,500 customers worldwide, Seapine is the leading
provider of quality-centric application lifecycle management solutions
• Our solutions (issue/defect tracking, source code management,
automated software testing, and test case management) are used in a
range of industries and business environments and our presence
continues to grow daily—and growth means new career opportunities
• Our customers include many high-profile companies, including
Epic Games, makers of Gears of War
• Seapine's TestTrack Studio won the prestigious Jolt Product
Excellence award for Bug and Defect Tracking Tools in 2007
• Seapine Software has been named to SD Times 100 list of most
influential software development industry companies for the past four
years.
• We offer excellent benefits including fully paid
medical/dental insurance and a matching 401(k). Our work atmosphere
includes casual dress and flexible work hours.
• Most importantly, QA is not an afterthought to the
development process at Seapine– it is an integral part of who we are.

Our Requirements:

• At least 1 year software QA experience
• Working experience with Windows XP/2000/NT and UNIX
(Linux/Solaris)
• Experience with Mac OS X is a plus
• Experience with source control tools (e.g., Surround SCM,
PVCS, Visual Source Safe) is a plus
• Meticulous attention to detail


More Information:

This is a full-time, salaried position.  For more information, visit
our Web site at http://www.seapine.com.

We respect the confidentiality of all candidates who contact us,
especially those currently employed.

U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Resident or Green Card required - no
sponsorship


Interested? Email your resume to 11982@....

(It is Seapine's practice to acknowledge each candidate who applies.
If you don't receive an acknowledgement, check your email spam filter
settings.)


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#4695 From: "Frank Hill" <frank@...>
Date: Sun Oct 7, 2007 11:33 am
Subject: Improving Computer Performance and Efficiency
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Good Morning!
I am emailing you on the topic of Computer Performance and Efficiency because I find myself addressing this issue repeatedly with my customers
and I want to share some tips to help understand, improve and resolve maintenance and performance issues. I have written a short article and
created a video tutorial describing an approach to understanding and resolving performance issues.  The link to the short article is: http://www.hiltronics.com/computer_maintenance.htm

The video on performance is broken into 4 segments and is approximately 30 minutes in total. Note: The video is streamed and requires the Internet Explorer Browser. Also, please

wait for the video to start. Start time depends on the speed of your Internet connection. The video will tell you when to click the next button to move to the next segment.

Video Link http://www.hiltronics.com/Tutorial_Introduction.html

 

If you have questions about the content of the article or video, email me at frank@...

 

 

Happy Computing!

Frank


#4694 From: "Aries Newton" <anewton@...>
Date: Mon Oct 1, 2007 11:37 pm
Subject: FW: P&G is Hiring
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Info for you to pass on.

Proctor & Gamble just  acquired Gillette and therefore are hiring 250 for the new department for  computer work.
Starting salary is $14.95  Hours 8am - 4pm (some ten hour days) M-F. Possible raise after 6 months.  
Contact or visit the Human  Resources Department located in the TwinTowersdowntown.   
P & G also offers 100%  tuition reimbursement grade C and above.


 


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#4693 From: "Chuck Clevenger" <chuckc513@...>
Date: Mon Oct 1, 2007 4:51 pm
Subject: C++ Software Engineer opportunities, Mason, OH
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Software Engineer/Software Developer

Do you want more than just a job writing code? Are you looking for a cutting edge software engineering career? Would you like to work for an industry leader? You don't need to move to the Silicon Valley—the perfect opportunity may be waiting for you at Cincinnati-based Seapine Software.

But don't just take our word for it. Seapine was recently named to SD Times Magazine's annual SD Times 100 list for the fourth consecutive year. The SD Times 100 list recognizes the leaders and innovators of the software development industry--if you want to work for an industry mover and shaker, please keep reading.

We're not resting on our laurels. We introduced TestTrack TCM in 2006, QA Wizard Pro in 2007, and have aggressive plans for additional products. Our third international office was recently opened in the UK.

If you enjoy variety and challenge, Seapine is the place for you.

Responsibilities include:

·          Designing and implementing commercial software applications

·          Writing C++ code in a cross-platform environment

·          Working with team members to continually improve product functionality

If you are a self-motivated professional who can work independently, this is an excellent opportunity for you to learn new technologies and help bring new products to market.

Why Seapine?

Our success in the software market speaks for itself.

·          Software development is our core business, so software engineers are key employees at Seapine

·          With over 8,000 customers worldwide, Seapine is the leading provider of quality-centric application lifecycle management solutions

·          We're introducing new products to the market – meaning new opportunities for our development team

·          Seapine's TestTrack Studio won the prestigious Jolt Product Excellence award for Bug and Defect Tracking Tools in 2007

·          We offer excellent benefits including fully paid medical/dental insurance and a matching 401(k). Our work atmosphere includes casual dress and flexible work hours.

Our Requirements:

Qualified candidates must have the following:

·          BS in Computer Science (or equivalent)

·          Strong C++ skills

·          Windows programming experience

·          Ability to develop applications from design specifications

·          Strong verbal and written communication skills

·          A genuine passion for software development

Experience in the following areas is a strong plus:

·          Mac OS X, Linux/UNIX, or Solaris

·          Qt development

·          Multi-threaded applications

·          SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL

·          HTML and JavaScript

·          C#

More Information:

This is a full-time, salaried position. Visit our Web site at http://www.seapine.com for additional information.

We respect the confidentiality of all candidates who contact us, especially those currently employed.

U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Resident or Green Card required - no sponsorship

No relocation costs will be reimbursed

Interested? Email your resume to 10828@....

(It is Seapine's practice to acknowledge each candidate who applies. If you don't receive an acknowledgement, check your email spam filter settings.)

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#4692 From: "Wayne Hicks" <wayne.hicks@...>
Date: Mon Oct 1, 2007 5:04 pm
Subject: Important Banks Working Group Meeting
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September 30, 2007

We were asked to forward this important message to our membership:

It important to our city and the region that you attend and show your
support for the Banks plan at a Banks Working Group meeting on October 2
(Tuesday) at 3:00 pm. at the National Underground Railroad Freedom
Center.

Your show of support is vital to moving the Banks project forward, and
combating the special interests of a few downtown business owners.
These special interests of a few threaten those things that we've worked
so hard for over that past year --- the thousands of jobs, economic
development, and the economic inclusion and workforce inclusion of
minorities and women that the new Banks plan will bring.

The result of rejecting the plans of the Carter-Dawson team and the BWG
would be 1) a delay in the start of The Banks for at least another few
years, and could jeopardize the development ever being built, 2) the
Carter-Dawson developer team would be removed from the project and the
equal partnership including an African American developer would end, and
3) the progressive Economic Inclusion and Workforce Development policy
for The Banks project, which many of us have created and supported,
would go away.

That is why we need you to attend the Banks Working Group meeting on
Tuesday, October 2nd at 3:00pm, at the Freedom Center  and show your
support.  Here, the Banks Working Group will meet in a public session to
vote on the contract agreement that has been negotiated with the Carter
and Dawson developer team.  This contract includes the Policy for
Economic Inclusion and Workforce Development, that we have developed
together.  The contract would then go to the City Council and the
Hamilton County Commissioners for approval.   Your attendance at this
meeting, and show of support, is vitally important to sending a message
to these certain "downtown interests" that we will not do business the
same old way, and that this project must begin now.

Please pass the word that we need you at the National Underground
Railroad Freedom Center, in the theatre, on October 2nd (Tuesday), at
3:00 pm.


Pass on the information to a friend.

#4691 From: "R Patterson-Butler" <rpbutler@...>
Date: Sun Sep 30, 2007 5:39 pm
Subject: October Professional Development - MicroSoft Vista - 10/18/07
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Mark your calendars for Thursday evening, October 18th, to join the Cincinnati Chapter of Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA-Cincy) for a look at "Windows Vista" presented by Mr. Kevin Robinson, Technical Account Manager, MCP, MCSA, MCSE and Certified ITIL Service Manager with the Microsoft Corporation at their Charlotte, North Carolina office.  

 

Come gain an understanding and see a demo of the concepts, features, benefits and criticisms of this newest windows operating system for yourself!  Watch for more announcements about the details of this event; coming soon!  


When:

Thursday October 18, 2007
Networking: 6 pm - 6:30 pm (bring your business cards!)
Presentation begins at 6:30 pm

Where:

The offices of Compuware - 4555 Lake Forrest Drive – 5th Floor Conference room – of the HQ Building at Pfeiffer Rd. and Reed-Hartman Hwy – Across from the Embassy Suites Hotel in Blue Ash, OH 45242)

Who:

Those in technology as well as friends and supporters of these organizations.

Cost:

This event is free, however we ask that you RSVP

SIGN UP:

RSVP now!

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Business Casual


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#4690 From: "Frank Hill" <frank@...>
Date: Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:12 pm
Subject: What are Web Services and why do we need to know about them?
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BDPAers, I am writing about Web Services to learn more about the technology. Writing on a topic helps me to crystallize the concept and form an opinion on when and how to use a technology.

 

What are Web Services?


Web Services are software components that allow software applications on different servers to exchange data across the internet.
Web Services, like many new technologies take a different approach to solving old problems. One of the most basic tasks in software systems is to have

one program to call another to perform tasks.  Web Services take this function to the next level by allowing

this kind of transaction over the internet. There were technologies available prior Web Services that performed this same functions over
distributed networks (Corba and DCOM).
CORBA is the acronym for Common Object Request Broker Architecture.

DCOM is the acronym for the Distributed Component Object Model, Microsoft’s offering to support communication among objects on different computers.

Web Services have an advantage over previous technologies because they are easier to implement and safely overcome firewall barriers.

That is, Web Services can more easily communicate through firewalls. Web Services are also platform independent. Applications running on Windows, Unix and Main Frame servers
can communicate with each other. From an implementation perspective, If you decided to take advantage of  a Web Service somewhere on the Internet you
can have it working in short period of time.

Previous technologies would require a much larger infrastructure improvement.

 

 

Practical Applications

 

Electronic Fax Machine – Faxes can be sent from the internet to remote fax machines and from fax machines to email using Web Services.  

Credit Card Validation – Credit Card processing transactions can be completed with Merchant Service gateways using Web Services ( A much simpler and easier interface)

Language Translation – With the world being flat, wouldn’t it be nice to understand what the rest of the world is thinking and doing?

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) News Feeds – Have news highlights delivered to your website or for that matter to you desktop computer with minimum effort

 

What’s Under the Hood?

 

Web Services use HTTP, the protocol we all know and love, along with XML to code and decode data. Web Services

also use SOAP to transmit messages. SOAP with stands for Simple Object Access Protocol.  SOAP is embedded within the HTTP protocol.

 

The trigger for Web Services looks very much like a standard web page request and response from the user perspective.

 

Let’s take the example of  the Electronic Fax application:

The client, you, enters a url www.MyFaxClient.com/faxit.aspx (Not real URL)

            The application presents you with a form, you enter your name, from/To phone numbers, fax message
            Your data is encoded into XML and sent to an application on a remote server, lets just say www.MyFaxServer.com/send-to-real-fax.asmx(Not real URL)

            The server application performs the transaction and returns a success or fail response back to client.

 

Web Service Example

 

The next level of learning anything is to build a prototype. I extracted this code from the Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 SDK and installed the client and server code on different servers to see how it works and improve my comfort level when working with the technology. The sample application is essentially a calculator where the client presents the user a form. When the button is clicked the server does the calculation and returns the results to the client for display. Click the link below and check-out the Web Service example.

 

http://www.bdpa-camp.org/client/MathServiceClient.aspx

 

The server part lives on the hiltronics.com server

 

Conclusion

 

I have shared an overview on Web Services. There are many more details on the topic. I encourage you to use google to get additional details.

In my opinion it is a very useful technology, however, it’s still maturing. The W3C organization continues to revise standards. Also, like most
technologies, one size doesn’t fit all. Making technology decisions requires careful thought and analysis. A wrong decision can cause “Big Headaches.”

 

The big plus is that it is much easier to implement compared to previous technologies.

 

 

 

Happy Computing!

Frank

 


#4689 From: "Wayne Hicks" <wayne.hicks@...>
Date: Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:11 am
Subject: FW: How To Add Your Resume to BDPA Resume Database
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How to add your resume to the BDPA resume data base:

From www.bdpa.org

1. Choose "Career Center" from the menu
2. Click "Job Seekers"

  https://bdpa.tms.hrdepartment.com/

If you have questions you should call Portia Westbrooks, Nat'l BDPA
Professional Development Director on (800) 727-2372.

peace,
Wayne Hicks * whicks@...
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#4688 From: "Wayne Hicks" <wayne.hicks@...>
Date: Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:11 am
Subject: Trip to Ripley, Ohio
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From: Lissa Urriquia [mailto:LUrriquia@...]
Hello Rise for Freedom Community Advisory Committee members:
The Cincinnati Opera Guild is planning a trip to Ripley, Ohio on Sunday, September 30 and is inviting you to participate.
 
This is a wonderful opportunity  to learn about the people portrayed in the new family opera Rise for Freedom: The John P. Parker Story which is set to premiere on October 13, 2007 at the Jarson-Kaplan Theater in the Aronoff Center for the Arts.
 
This trip also coincides with the Opera Rap presentation Portraying Local Heroes: Meet the Cast.  The cast of Rise for Freedom will be present as will director Sheila Ramsey and librettist David Gonzalez.
 
The historical points of interest in Ripley are the Rankin House, the Parker House and the Presbyterian church. 
 
The itinerary for the trip:
    12:15 p.m.    Leave Cincinnati (meet at front of Music Hall)
    1:45 p.m.      Arrive in Ripley
    2:00 p.m.      Tour Ripley sites
    4:00 p.m.      Opera Rap: Portraying Local Heroes: Meet the Cast
    5:15 p.m.      Leave Ripley
    6:30 p.m.      Arrive in Cincinnati
 
Cost $20
        This fee will cover the costs of the admission to the Ripley historic sites, boxed lunch, snacks, beverages and transportation.  Payment will be taken in advance; Visa, MC, AMex and Discover are all accepted forms of payment.
 
If you would like to participate in this trip, please RSVP by September 20 to Lissa Urriquia at 513-768-5561 or LUrriquia@...
 
Please let me know if you have any questions. 
 
Best regards,
 
Lissa Urriquia
Manager of Institutional Giving
Cincinnati Opera
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#4687 From: "Aries Newton" <anewton@...>
Date: Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:07 pm
Subject: High Tech Invisible Man
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Do you know this man?  Please read below...







"America's High Tech "Invisible Man"

By Tyrone D. Taborn


You may not have heard of Dr. Mark Dean. And you aren't alone. But almost everything in your life has been affected by his work.

See, Dr. Mark Dean is a Ph.D. from Stanford University. He is in the
National Hall of Inventors. He has more than 30 patents pending. He is a vice president with IBM. Oh, yeah. And he is also the architect of the modern-day personal computer. Dr. Dean holds three of the original nine patents on the computer that all PCs are based upon. And, Dr. Mark Dean is an African American.

So how is it that we can celebrate the 20th anniversary of the IBM personal computer without reading or hearing a single word about him? Given all of the pressure mass media are under about negative portrayals of African Americans on television and in print, you would think it
would be a slam dunk to highlight someone like Dr. Dean.

Somehow, though, we have managed to miss the shot. History is cruel when it comes to telling the stories of African Americans. Dr. Dean isn't the first Black inventor to be overlooked Consider John Stanard, inventor of the refrigerator, George Sampson, creator of the clothes dryer,
Alexander Miles and his elevator, Lewis Latimer and the electric lamp.
All of these inventors share two things:

One, they changed the landscape of our society; and, two, society relegated them to the footnotes of history. Hopefully, Dr. Mark Dean
won't go away as quietly as they did. He certainly shouldn't. Dr. Dean helped start a Digital Revolution that created people like Microsoft's Bill Gates and Dell Computer's Michael Dell. Millions of jobs in information technology can be traced back directly to Dr. Dean.

More important, stories like Dr. Mark Dean's should serve as inspiration for African-American children. Already victims of the "Digital Divide" and failing school systems, young, Black kids might embrace technology with more enthusiasm! if they knew someone like Dr. Dean already was leading the way.

Although technically Dr. Dean can't be credited with creating the
computer -- that is left to Alan Turing, a pioneering 20th-century English mathematician, widely considered to be the father of modern computer science -- Dr. Dean rightly deserves to take a bow for the machine we use today. The computer really wasn't practical for home or small business use until he came along, leading a team that developed the interior architecture (ISA systems! bus) that enables multiple devices, such as modems and printers, to be connected to personal computers.

In other words, because of Dr. Dean, the PC became a part of our daily lives. For most of us, changing the face of society would have been enough. But not for Dr. Dean.. Still in his early forties, he has! a lot of inventing left in him.

He recently made history again by leading the design team responsible for creating the first 1-gigahertz processor chip.. It's just another huge step in making computers faster and smaller. As the world congratulates itself for the new Digital Age brought on by the personal computer, we need to guarantee that the African-American story is part of the hoopla surrounding the most stunning technological advance the world has ever seen.. We cannot afford to let Dr. Mark Dean become a footnote in history. He is well worth his own history book.


PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO EVERY BLACK PERSON YOU KNOW

 

 


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#4686 From: "Frank Hill" <frank@...>
Date: Tue Sep 18, 2007 3:54 pm
Subject: Hot Career Skills!
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BDPAers, this info comes from techrepublic.com. It contains 10 hot skills for IT professionals during the next five years. This may be of use to you in making career and training choices.
Have a great day!

Frank


1. Voice over IP

Many companies and consumers are already using VoIP for telephone services due to cost and convenience factors. According to a SearchVoIP.com article in June 2007, sales of pure IP PBX systems for the first quarter of 2007 increased 76% over the first quarter of the previous year.

More and more companies are expected to go to VoIP, to either supplement or replace their traditional phone lines. And because VoIP runs on the TCP/IP network, IT administrators will in many cases be expected to take responsibility for VoIP implementation and ongoing administration.

2. Unified communications

Along with the growing popularity of VoIP, the concept of unified communications-the convergence of different communications technologies, such as e-mail, voicemail, text messaging, and fax-looks to be the wave of the future. Users will expect to have access to all their communications from a single interface, such as their Inbox, and from a variety of devices: PCs, laptops, smart phones/PDAs, traditional phones, etc.

Convergence makes networks more complex, and IT administrators will need to develop skills for managing converged networks to compete in tomorrow's job market.

3. Hybrid networks

The day of the all-Windows or all-UNIX network is already past, and networks are likely to grow more, rather than less hybridized in the future. As new versions of Linux, such as Ubuntu, become friendlier for end users, we're likely to see some organizations deploying it on the desktop for certain users. However, it's likely that other users will continue to use Windows because of application requirements and/or personal preferences, and there may very well be Macintosh users in the mix as well, especially in graphics environments.

IT pros will no longer be able to get by with expertise in only one platform; you'll need to be able to support and troubleshoot different operating systems.

4. Wireless technology

Wireless networking is still in its infancy in the enterprise. Companies are (often grudgingly) establishing wireless LANs for the use of employees and visitors because it's the most convenient way for portable computers to connect to the network, but many organizations are still wary of wireless (rightly so), particularly its security implications.

But wireless isn't going away, and the future promises faster and more secure wireless technologies. You'll need to know about 802.11n, a new standard now in development and estimated to be released in late 2008, which will provide for a typical throughput of 74 Mbps with a theoretical maximum data rate of 248 Mbps and a longer range than current 802.11a/b/g standards (about 70 meters, or approximately 230 feet).

5. Remote user support

The trend is toward more employees working off-site: executives taking their laptops on the road, telecommuters working from home at least a few days per week, personnel in the field connecting back to the LAN, and so forth. The IT staff will need to be able to support these remote users while maintaining the security of the internal network.

It will be important to learn skills relating to different VPN technologies (including SSL VPN) and technologies for health monitoring and quarantining of remote clients to prevent those that don't meet minimal criteria (antivirus installed and updated, firewall enabled, etc.) from connecting to the LAN and putting the rest of the network at risk.

6. Mobile user support

Cell phones, Blackberries, and other ultra-portable devices are becoming ubiquitous and will likely grow more sophisticated in the future. Employees will expect to get their corporate e-mail on their phones and in some cases (such as Windows Mobile devices), to use terminal services client software to connect these small devices to the company LAN.

IT staff members will need to develop a plethora of skills to support mobile users, including expertise in configuration of mail servers and knowledge of security implications of the devices.

7. Software as a service

Web 2.0, the next generation of the Internet, is all about SaaS, or Software as a Service. SaaS involves delivering applications over the Web, rather than installing those applications on individual users' machines. Some IT pundits have warned that SaaS will do away with IT administrators' jobs entirely, but the more likely scenario is that the job description will change to one with less focus on deployment and maintenance of applications and more emphasis on broader-based planning, convergence, etc.

If SaaS takes off, the job market may also shift so that more jobs are concentrated in the application provider sector rather than in companies' in-house IT departments. In that situation, IT pros who have the skills relating to service provision and multi-tenant architecture will have a head start when it comes to getting and staying
employed.

8. Virtualization

Virtualization has been around for a while, but now, with Microsoft heavily investing in the technology with its Windows hypervisor (Viridian), which will run on Windows Server 2008, VMWare offering VMWare Server for free, and Red Hat and SuSE planning to include Xen hypervisor technology in the next versions of their server products, we can expect the concept of virtual machines to go to a whole new level in the next few years.

Managing a VM-based network environment is a skill that will be not just handy, but essential, as more and more companies look to virtualization to consolidate servers and save on hardware costs.

9. IPv6

Widespread adoption of the next generation of the Internet Protocol (IPv6) hasn't come about as quickly as originally predicted, in large part because technologies such as NAT prevented the depletion of available IP addresses from happening as soon as anticipated.

However, with the number of hosts on the Internet growing steadily, the larger address space will eventually be critical to further expansion. IPv6 also offers better security with IPsec, a part of the basic protocol suite. Perhaps the inevitability of the transition is best indicated by the fact that Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Mac OS X 10.3, and the latest versions of other operating systems have IPv6 enabled by default.

With an entirely different address notation, called CIDR, and addresses written in hexadecimal instead of the familiar four octets of decimal numbers used by IPv4, there will be a learning curve for IT administrators. The time to tune up your IPv6 skills is now, before the transition becomes mandatory.

10. Security

Smart IT pros have been developing their security skills for the last several years, but the future will bring new security challenges and new security mechanisms. Technologies such as VoIP and mobile computing bring new security issues and challenges. Authentication methods are evolving from a password-based model to multifactor models, and biometrics are likely to become more important in the future.

As threats become more sophisticated, shifting from teenage hackers defacing Web sites "just for fun" to well financed corporate espionage agents and cyberterrorists bent on bringing down the country's vital infrastructure by attacking the networks that run it, security skills must keep up.

 


#4685 From: "Janice A. Lee" <lee_janice_98@...>
Date: Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:25 pm
Subject: BDPA Cinti Chapter Meeting: Solid IT Product or Business Idea...CincyTechUSA!
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BDPA Cincinnati Chapter Professional Development Meeting

Have a Solid IT Product or Business Idea?

Mark your calendars for Thursday evening, September 20th to join
the Cincinnati Chapter of Black Data Processing Associates
(BDPA-Cincy) for an in-depth understanding of the efforts of
"CincyTechUSA" presented by Mr. Robert Scott and Mr. Mike
Venerable.

CincyTechUSA is a non-profit venture development corporation,
working to increase the number of Cincinnati-based technology
companies. Robert is a Vice President Executive on loan
to CincyTechUSA from Procter & Gamble.  Mike is an
Executive-in- Residence at CincyTechUSA, where he is leveraging
his extensive background as an executive and entrepreneur to coach
new business ventures. Robert and Mike are anxious to encourage
minority IT businesses as a part of the CincyTechUSA portfolio.

If you or someone you know has a technology based business or
business idea or you're just curious, you should plan to attend
this meeting to learn more about this opportunity and share what
you learn with others!

When:
Thursday September 20, 2007
Networking: 6 pm - 6:30 pm (bring your business cards!)
Presentation begins at 6:30 pm

Where:
The offices of Compuware - 4555 Lake Forrest Drive  5th
Floor Conference room of the HQ Building at Pfeiffer Rd.
and Reed-Hartman Hwy across from the Embassy Suites
Hotel in Blue Ash, OH 45242)


Who:
Those in technology as well as friends and supporters of these
organizations.

Cost:
This event is free, however we ask that you RSVP @ <http://www.bdpa-
cincy.org/ Member_Event. htm>


Attire:
Business Casual

Refreshment Served!

R Patterson-Butler
BDPA Cincinnati Chapter
Professional Development Director




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#4684 From: "pamgewin" <pamgewin@...>
Date: Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:10 pm
Subject: Business Objects Hotline - Cincinnati, Ohio
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RESOLVIT
Information technology is just a part of IT

HERE'S WHAT WE NEED…
Business Objects – Subject Matter Expert

Responsibilities for this team member within the Business Objects
Group will include:
Staff hot line during business hours taking calls for Business
Objects 5.1.9.
Complete security requests by using Supervisor to setup new users and
to add groups to existing users.
Assist users with report related questions and issues.
As time permits, complete report requests and testing of reports.


HERE'S WHAT WE'RE AFTER…
Successful candidates will possess:

Experience with Business Objects 5.1 series, preferably 5.1.9
Experience with Supervisors

HERE'S WHAT WE DO…
We're a progressive management and IT consulting firm that helps
clients' businesses grow with the power of our people—functional and
technical experts who bridge the gap between IT and the business that
it supports.

Our projects focus on software development and infrastructure support
in the vertical markets of: telecommunications, healthcare and
biotechnology, manufacturing and distribution, finance, media, and
government. Our project managers, programmers, designers, analysts,
and engineers support Fortune 1000 clients.

We've grown 121% over the last two years. How? We hire the best in
their fields—results-focused professionals with skills that are re-
deployable from one engagement to the next. And we keep our people on
staff and help grow their careers.

At Resolvit, you'll be one of the people growing our business. We'd
like to make you part of our success. Please contact me to discuss
your future!

Thanks!
Pamela Gewin
Technical Recruiter
Resolvit
(513) 619-5900-office
(859) 620-7247-cell
Information Technology is just a part of IT!
"Living at risk is jumping off the cliff and building your wings on
the way down." Ray Bradbury
Resolvit is an Information Technology and Management consulting firm
providing systems programming, design and analysis support, and
engineering professionals to Fortune 1000 clients in Washington DC,
Greater Cincinnati / Northern  Kentucky, and Raleigh-Durham, NC.  For
additional information regarding our company and employment
opportunities, please visit our website: www.resolvit.com.  Resolvit
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

#4683 From: "pamgewin" <pamgewin@...>
Date: Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:14 pm
Subject: Data Analyst - Cincinnati, Ohio
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RESOLVIT
Information technology is just a part of IT

HERE'S WHAT WE NEED…

Database Analyst
The Express HR project will implement solutions for streamlining
Human Resources employee transactions and reporting, providing self-
service capabilities for managers and employees, ensuring timely and
accurate Union Pension Health & Welfare and contract
calculations/payments.  Such functionality will provide managers and
employees access to essential company knowledge, information, and
services via a secured web-based personalized portal, as well as
automate the business transactions' workflow and communication
processes.

Responsibilities will include:

Providing support in getting data loaded for testing of the
applications along with assistance of data validation and overall
data integrity.
Providing database/integrations technical expertise, coordination,
follow-up, and issue resolution assistance within the multi-tier
Express HR system.
Supporting test and production environments, associated databases,
and end-to-end testing as necessary.
Generating and update system/technical and user documentation as
necessary.
Providing advice and decisions for data archiving, data/system
backups, storage estimates, Disaster/Recovery, audit reports,
security requirements, etc.
Providing input to the project manager for the development of project
plans and schedules.

HERE'S WHAT WE'RE AFTER…

Successful candidates will possess:

Degree in a data processing related field or relevant job experience.
Experience with Oracle database in a database programmer role.
2+ years of database SQL, especially UDB DB2.
Prefer experience with Business Objects.
2+ years of Linux/Unix and shell scripting.
Prefer working knowledge of any ETL tools.
Prefer knowledge of Payroll and Human Resources systems, and ability
to preserve confidentiality of information.
Task oriented with strong communication and organizational skills.

HERE'S WHAT WE DO…
We're a progressive management and IT consulting firm that helps
clients' businesses grow with the power of our people—functional and
technical experts who bridge the gap between IT and the business that
it supports.

Our projects focus on software development and infrastructure support
in the vertical markets of: telecommunications, healthcare and
biotechnology, manufacturing and distribution, finance, media, and
government. Our project managers, programmers, designers, analysts,
and engineers support Fortune 1000 clients.

We've grown 121% over the last two years. How? We hire the best in
their fields—results-focused professionals with skills that are re-
deployable from one engagement to the next. And we keep our people on
staff and help grow their careers.

At Resolvit, you'll be one of the people growing our business. We'd
like to make you part of our success. Please contact me to discuss
your future!

Thanks!
Pamela Gewin
Technical Recruiter
Resolvit
(513) 619-5900-office
(859) 620-7247-cell
Information Technology is just a part of IT!
"Living at risk is jumping off the cliff and building your wings on
the way down." Ray Bradbury
Resolvit is an Information Technology and Management consulting firm
providing systems programming, design and analysis support, and
engineering professionals to Fortune 1000 clients in Washington DC,
Greater Cincinnati / Northern  Kentucky, and Raleigh-Durham, NC.  For
additional information regarding our company and employment
opportunities, please visit our website: www.resolvit.com.  Resolvit
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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