TechWeek, 8-jan-2010

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VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage Class at Platform Lab
When: Tuesday 12-Jan-2010 9:00 AM
Where: Platform Lab Training Room
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Columbus Bootstrapping Entrepreneurs’ Meeting: Technology
When: Wednesday 13-Jan-2010 7:00 PM
Where: TechColumbus
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Dublin Bootstrapping Entrepreneurs’ Meeting: Technology
When: Thursday 14-Jan-2010 7:00 AM
Where: The Dublin Entrepreneurial Center (DEC)
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Fidelity Voice and Data Lunch and Learn
When: Thursday 14-Jan-2010 11:00 AM
Where: North Point Conference Center
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January ISACA Monthly CPE Luncheon
When: Thursday 14-Jan-2010 11:30 AM
Where: Brio Tuscan Grill – Polaris Location
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January Central Ohio ISSA Chapter Meeting
When: Wednesday 20-Jan-2010 7:45 AM
Where: J Liu's Restaurant and Bar
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"Elevator Networking™" Breakfast at TechColumbus
When: Wednesday 20-Jan-2010 7:00 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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Grow Your Business in the City of Powell
When: Tuesday 26-Jan-2010 5:30 PM
Where: Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club
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CareerTrack Launch Party
When: Thursday 28-Jan-2010 5:00 PM
Where: TechColumbus
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TechLife AfterHours - Hilliard
When: Thursday 28-Jan-2010 6:00 PM
Where: Old Bag of Nails Pub
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Leaders Luncheon: Cleantech – Building and Funding Successful Companies in the Emerging Market
When: Friday 29-Jan-2010 11:30 AM
Where: Techcolumbus
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SCID Workshop
When: Monday 01-Feb-2010 8:00 AM
Where: CETE/OSU
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2009 TechColumbus Innovation Awards
When: Thursday 04-Feb-2010 5:30 PM
Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center
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Business Breakfast: Advanced Selling Tips for the Economic Comeback with the VP of Signature Worldwide
When: Thursday 25-Feb-2010 7:30 AM
Where: TechColumbus
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Spotlight
Record Number of Semi-Finalists Vying for Top Awards at this Year’s TechColumbus Innovation Awards

As one more indicator of the strength of the region’s technology and innovation economy, forty percent more semi-finalists will be vying for the 13 first place awards at this year’s TechColumbus Innovation Awards.  More semi-finalists and more registered attendees indicate the continued advancement of Central Ohio as a center of innovation and growing technology hub. [Read More]


Tech News
Region’s Economy Expected to Grow in 2010 – Tech Sector Helps Lead Recovery

The Columbus Chamber released its annual Blue Chip Economic Forecast this week predicting that, while the region may experience a decline in employment during early 2010, these declines will be offset by employment growth later in the year.  The report predicts the strongest labor growth will be in the business and professional services sector which includes IT.  [Read More]

Cancer Vaccine Developed at OSU Proves Effective and Safe in Phase I Human Trials

A cancer vaccine developed by researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute has shown evidence of being effective and safe in a phase I clinical trials.  The vaccine targets a protein called HER-2, which is present at abnormally high levels in about one-third of breast cancers and in other cancer types. Its presence generally signals a poor response to therapy and a high likelihood that a cancer will recur.  [Read More]

Huntington Bank Donates Office Furniture and Equipment to Support Establishment of Green Incubator at the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center

Huntington Bank has made a generous donation in support of the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center (DEC) in the form of workstations and equipment to outfit offices which will soon house the entrepreneurs and startup companies who make the DEC their home.  Huntington donated 10 work areas, desks and storage systems to the DEC.  As is fitting, these recycled systems will be deployed primarily on the second floor of the DEC which is being established as a green incubator for businesses involved in clean and green technologies.  [Read More]

Administration’s Top Technology Advisers Attend 2010 Consumer Electronics Show

To demonstrate the importance the Obama administration places on technology, a contingent from the federal government is actively participating in this year’s International Consumer Electronics Show.  Top technology advisors, regulators and lawmakers are in Las Vegas this week to discuss and explore technology policies with the technology industry.  In attendance, among others, are national Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra and FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski.  Topics expected to be addressed include technology, policy agenda, net neutrality and expanded access to [Read More]

Platform Lab Announces January Tech Events

Platform Lab hosts a variety of events and activities for the Central Ohio tech community. The January line up has recently been announced and can be viewed on the Lab’s Web site   [Read More]

Member News
West Virginia Bureau for Child Support Enforcement to Streamline Processes and Improve Customer Service with Compass Software® from Northwoods

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Child Support Enforcement (BCSE) has begun a statewide project to implement Compass Software® from Northwoods Consulting Partners, Inc., to provide efficiencies in document and client-flow management. With over 450 employees and 53 locations statewide, the BCSE wanted to improve communications between its county and state offices, improve processing speed, and easily share documents between all offices. [Read More]

Member News
Windows XP Engineer

Expert level experience with Windows XP Operating System Expert in unattended Windows build via scripting and imaging In depth knowledge and understanding of writing and using multiple Windows scripts Expert with application integration to desktop environments, both Microsoft (Internet Explorer, Office, email, IM) and 3rd party apps (adobe reader, shockwave, activeX controls, messaging, etc)   Excellent verbal and written communication skills [Read More]

Student Services Coordinator

 Summary Provides service and support to students, faculty and corporate organizations. Assist with the management of the externship programs and placement services operations for all vocational offering Coordinates retention efforts with directors, faculty, staff and students. Assist the Director of Career Services with acquiring and documenting vocational placement and retention efforts as prescribed by ACCET accrediting guidelines.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: [Read More]

Sales Professional

Sales Professional HLS MedFreight ® (Healthcare Logistics Solutions) is an information services company focused on healthcare logistics. We take pride in being the first company to manage inbound freight for providers (hospitals, clinics, etc.) in the healthcare industry. We are a privately-held company located in Westerville, Ohio. Information technology has been key to our success and is the platform for our planned future growth. [Read More]

Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) / E-Business

Our client is searching for an experienced Oracle Applications DBA who has experience with the E-Business Suite.  This role involves: [Read More]

Database Analyst

We are assisting our client in a search for a database specialist to assist with reporting and database administration for the organization. [Read More]

Business Analyst

Growing Columbus company hiring business analyst to support ongoing development projects and initiatives.  Responsibilities include: Gathering and documenting business requirements for IS projects Documenting business processes Interacting with business users and other technology team members to ensure quality during the development process Leading requirements gathering for software change requests Required Skills [Read More]

QA Analyst

This could be the finest career development opportunity available anywhere! As a QA Analyst you will get to work in project teams testing software applications and interact with software developers as well as customers and sales representatives. This is an entry level position with a lot of opportunity for growth. Essential Functions Include: [Read More]

Chief Information Security Officer

Detailed Description: The CISO will lead the overall Security program for the Huntington. This position is responsible for identifying, evaluating and reporting on information security risks in a manner that meets compliance and regulatory requirements.   The CISO serves as the process owner of all ongoing activities related to the availability, integrity and confidentiality of customers, business partners, employees and business information, in compliance with the organization's information security policies. [Read More]

Senior .Net Developer

The qualified candidate will have a strong enterprise level C# / Asp.Net web development experience. This position includes front end, back end and database development. The selected candidate will be responsible for Full Life Cycle Development, including Analysis, Design, Development, Documentation, Implementation, and Support. Development will focus on the final phase of a multiphase multiyear project. The position requires a team player who can work as well independently and well as in a tem role. [Read More]

Quality Assurance Test Analyst

QA Test Analyst for a 2 – 4 month project. The qualified candidate will have a strong enterprise level test development and execution experience. This position includes test plan and script development, test execution; as well as leading and coordinating end user testing efforts. Testing will focus on the final phase of a multiphase multiyear project. The position requires a team player who can work as well independently and well as in a team role. Candidates should have a proven track record of being a self starter and able to work with minimal direction. [Read More]



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