August 2010 Newsletter

08/03/2010		VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage Class at Platform Lab
9:00 AM		Dates August 3rd - August 6th Overview This hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware® vSphere™, which consists of VMware ESXi/ESX™ and VMware vCenter™ Server. Upon completion of this course, you can take the examination to become a VMware Certified Professional. The course is based on ESXi 4.0, ESX 4.0, and vCenter Server 4.0. Students who complete this course may enroll in any of several more-advanced vSphere courses. See www.vmware.com/education for options. Objectives • Install and configure ESX • Install and configure vCenter Server • Configure and manage ESX networking and storage using vCenter Server • Deploy and manage virtual machines • Manage user access to the VMware infrastructure • Increase scalability using vCenter Server • Monitor resource usage using vCenter Server • Apply patches using VMware vCenter Update Manager • Manage higher availability and data protection using vCenter Server • Best practices and lab exercises are interspersed throughout the course. Course Datasheet Course Registration Platform Lab Hotels Platform Lab hosts numerous VMWare training classes, most are taught by one of VMware's preferred national trainers, J.D. Corder.
08/04/2010		Scioto Ridge Job Networking Group
6:30 PM		Professional job networking group for mid career professionals helping you to expand your network of professional business contacts. We connect you to other SRJNG members who are in job transition and can become part of your personal support group. Members are notified of job openings from other members, speakers, recruiters, and HR professionals. SRJNG strives to provide its members with a motivational, inspirational, and devotional influence in their life. Cost: %5.00 cost/or per chapter meeting; $10 per month membership. For more information and registration information, please click here.
08/12/2010		VMware Users Group - Public Sector
9:00 AM		This event, previously scheduled for August 5th, has been moved to August 12th. This quarterly VMware Users Group focuses on the public sector. This is a great opportunity to meet with your peers to discuss virtualization trends, best practices and the latest technology. Register Today to join us for this free informative event. Space is limited, so respond as soon as possible to reserve your seat.
08/12/2010		iPad: Essential Tool for Business or Pleasure
10:30 AM		Some of us are a little too connected these days but for those of us who need to be able to work from almost any location and at any time the iPad provides the functionality for a professional to perform many of their basic tasks This session will focus on the myths and the realities of using the iPad for business, like getting work done in the middle seat in coach on a cross country flight while the person in front of you has their seat at full recline, as well as other topics such as: - The difference between iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone - iPad "Essential Apps for Business" - Social Media and iPad - How the iPad is different from a laptop - fun ways to use the iPad This event is offered FREE and open to the public! SPEAKER Anthony Trippe is Director of IP Analytics and joined 3LP Advisors in 2008. Previous to 3LP Advisors Anthony was Sr. Innovation Manager at CAS where he was responsible for creating new product ideas around the areas of chemical, life sciences and patent information. Mr. Trippe has a long history of working in the patent information field and has been a sought after speaker for many years on the topic of patent analysis and visualization. He has a background in organic chemistry, and received a Master's degree in synthetic organic chemistry. For more information, or to register for this even, please click here.
08/16/2010		Future of Work Series 2: The Visible and Invisible Job Market
5:30 PM		Join Tech Columbus' CareerTrack on August 16th from 5:30-8:00 to learn how to find the best way to prospect for the advertised and often unadvertised job/career openings.Presented by Chris Ferguson of Robert Half Technologies & Janice Worthington, Worthington Career Services Today’s employment market requires you to be especially proactive and resourceful. You’ll have to do much more than scanning help wanted ads in the Sunday paper, or going online to Monster, CareerBuilder or Ladders. These approaches have a place, but you need to be creative about prospecting for job openings, especially those that are unadvertised. There is both a visible and an invisible job market. The visible market is just the tip of the iceberg and includes jobs you can find listed in: Sunday paper want ads Online job sites Employment sections of a company’s website Search firms or employment agencies You’ll have to use reactive, formal approaches to respond to these opportunities. It can be difficult to get noticed because of the sheer number of applicants you’re likely to compete with. And many jobs are filled by the time they’re advertised. Most job seekers have better luck finding a position within the invisible market, which is unadvertised. You need a proactive, informal, approach to uncover opportunities such as: Internal openings that companies fill through staff recommendations New positions that a company might create specifically for you Modifications to existing positions to fit your skills Jobs that are soon to be added at expanding companies (you may be able to uncover potential opportunities by studying business journals or other media) You must use your networking skills to reach the key decision makers who wield power in the invisible job market. And remember that you cannot fail at prospecting unless you fail to prospect. You will also learn How to Use Business First in your Job Search presented by Cat Bauman of Business First Searching for a new career or looking for that next step on the ladderof success? Join Cat Bauman for an interactive session that will teach you how Columbus Business First can assist you in finding job leads and networking opportunities. Learn how to navigate the Business First Recognize warm job leads in news stories and features before anyone else See how you can use Business First to network and get connected in the Columbus business community Hear specific examples of how job hunters have used Business First as a tool to grow their careers For more details and to register for the event, click here
08/17/2010		Central Ohio VMware Users Group
9:00 AM		Please join us for the upcoming Central Ohio VMware User Group meeting Tuesday, August 17th. This is a great opportunity to meet with your peers to discuss virtualization trends, best practices and the latest technology. Register Today to join us for this free informative event. Space is limited, so respond as soon as possible to reserve your seat.
08/17/2010		Android Columbus Expo
5:30 PM		Let's cultivate the mobile business and innovation in Columbus. Android Columbus group is moving forward to be part of the mobile community connecting enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and developers in Android. REGISTRATION Tuesday August 17, 2010 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm TechColumbus, 1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212 This event is FREE for general admission. However, please also feel free to take the opportunity to support the Android Development Community in Columbus monetarily by buying $25 (Silver) or $50 (Gold) tickets. Agenda 5:30-6:00pm Networking 6:00-6:30pm Featured Speaker Presentation on Mobile Business Opportunity (Mobile Payment and How to capitalize on your Mobile Innovation). Featured Speaker: Scott Gamble Scott is the Co-Founder and Organizer at Central Ohio Mobile Monday and the Senior Director, Digital Marketing Capabilities at Alliance Data Scott is digital marketing and retail payments industry executive with extensive experience in technology, marketing and product development. Currently focused on developing and deploying emerging technologies at Alliance Data - a leading provider of transaction-based loyalty and marketing solutions. Extensive experience in development of mobile commerce, payments and marketing capabilities. Scott's specialties include: Innovation. Mobile marketing, payments and commerce. Strategic business development. New client relationship development and management. New entity creation. Payments industry. Legal and compliance. Electronic commerce. 6:30-7:00pm Mobile App Demo/Company Showcase - ChumpDump - eProximity - eEvent - more to come.. PLEASE email me ASAP if you would like to showcase your Android App: andisie777@gmail.com Please also feel free to take the opportunity to support the Android Development Community in Columbus monetarily by buying $25 (Silver) or $50 (Gold) tickets. For more information, or to register, please click here.
08/18/2010		Ohio Web Leaders
8:00 AM		The Ohio Web Leaders (OWL) is an innovative group of marketing professionals located in Ohio who have a passion for helping businesses use the Web to drive their growth. By forming OWL and bringing similar professionals together with similar goals, we can learn and network with one another. For more information on OWL, please visit their website.
08/19/2010		TechColumbus New Member Mixer
5:30 PM		OPEN TO ALL TECHCOLUMBUS MEMBERS - SPOTLIGHT YOUR COMPANY. At this informal networking event, you will meet new TechColumbus members, learn more about opportunities available to you as a member of TechColumbus, and discover ways in which to expand your network within the community. You will have the opportunity to introduce yourself and your company to the group. Join us in welcoming our new members and network with some of our current members. We hope you will join us as we connect, learn, and grow. 5:30pm-6pm: Networking 6pm-7pm: TechColumbus presentations and attendee introductions 7pm-7:30pm: Networking and Tours of TechColumbus Hors d' oeuvres and beverages will be served. This event is only open to current employees of Techcolumbus member companies. There is no charge for this event, but registration is required. For more information, or to register for this event, please click here.
08/20/2010		E Track Luncheon- The Funded and the Financially Focused
11:30 AM		TechColumbus and the TechStart team invite you to learn more about what it takes to transform personal passion into a successful business model that can lead to funding. Highlighting different companies that have been funded by TechColumbus & other angel investors and how raising capital elsewhere through personal funds, the 3Fs, and through sales – are separate, viable routes to success. You will also hear how funding alone won’t bring your innovative idea to market. e-Track Luncheons – TechColumbus commercialization experts and technology leaders from successful businesses and IT organizations share their knowledge and experience. E-Track is a professional development series designed for entrepreneurs and start-ups with panel discussions and networking opportunities. Lunch is provided Moderated by Rick Coplin: Rick Coplin, business development specialist, heads the Dublin TechColumbus satellite office, located in the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center (DEC). From this base of operation, Rick serves the tech entrepreneurial and startup communities of five counties including Franklin, Delaware, Marion, Union and Logan counties Event Details Date : 20th August 2010,11:30 am - 1:00 pm Location : 1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus Ohio Registration: Members - $8, Non Members-$15 To register for the event, click here
08/26/2010		BUSINESS BREAKFAST: Creating a Culture of Innovation – Demystifying the Process
7:30 AM		From new markets to mature markets and across every industry, innovation plays a critical role in an organization's success. A culture of innovation, when done right, gives you a competitive edge because it makes you more nimble with an increased ability to sense and respond to change. But a culture of innovation is more than new ideas. It needs to be repeatable, predictable, and sustainable. This only happens when you treat innovation like you treat all other capabilities in your business. This means having, amongst other things, a defined process. Your company's culture is a living, breathing and ever-evolving entity. It's defined more by your actions as a leader and the people you hire than by your words or wishful descriptions in the corporate handbook. More importantly, culture is the energy that fuels innovation. Our panel includes: Michael A. Teets - OCLC Vice President, Innovation Kameron deVente - VP Navigator Management Partners LLC Susan Alexander - Founder, Rosebud Coaching & Consulting Take Aways: Share Latest thinking in how to structure an organization to support innovation Talk about a systems approach to innovation ďż˝ what are the elements Stories from successful companies Qualities individuals demonstrate that supports success Conversations that support innovation vs. incremental improvement Agenda: 7:30-8am: Networking and refreshments 8am-9am: Presentation 9am-9:30: Q & A / networking Event Details Event Details Date : 26th August 2010,7:30 am - 9:30 am Location : 1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus Ohio Registration: Members - Free, Non Members-$20 To register for the event, click here
08/26/2010		Technology-based Business Innovation - City of Gahanna
5:30 PM		The City of Gahanna Department of Planning & Development and TechColumbus invite you to join us for a free networking mixer featuring resources and techniques to grow your business through technology-based business innovation. To showcase the technology resources and the innovation that is occurring in Gahanna, the event will take place at People to My Site and will provide you with useful tools for integrating technology into your everyday operations and increasing your client base, productivity, and efficiency. People to My Site is a fully-integrated, full-service marketing organization headquartered in Gahanna. PTMS offers a depth of internet, marketing, sales, design, and development experience and was a 2008 and 2009 recipient of the Columbus Business First's Fast Fifty Award. During this event, Jennifer Ridenour, PTMS CEO, will share valuable insight on building a technology-based business in Gahanna and suggestions on how to best utilize internet marketing to advance your business. TechStart, Central Ohio's Entrepreneurial Signature Program, is led by TechColumbus and supported financially by Ohio's Third Frontier Program and eighteen local partners. It provides early stage funding and mentoring assistance to entrepreneurs with promising tech businesses throughout 15 counties of Central Ohio. Representatives will provide information on program offerings, applicant eligibility, funds available and schedules for all available resources. The Department of Planning & Development manages the City of Gahanna’s business attraction, retention, and expansion activities. The Department is organized to provide a one-stop resource center for doing business in Gahanna. This event is for current and future entrepreneurs, government officials, community leaders and resource providers. Attendees will have an opportunity to network with others and learn about resources available through the City of Gahanna and the TechColumbus TechStart program. The event is free but registration is required Thank you to our event host: People to My Site For more information, or to register, please click here.
08/30/2010		VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage Class at Platform Lab
9:00 AM		Dates August 30th - September 3rd Overview This hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware® vSphere™, which consists of VMware ESXi/ESX™ and VMware vCenter™ Server. Upon completion of this course, you can take the examination to become a VMware Certified Professional. The course is based on ESXi 4.0, ESX 4.0, and vCenter Server 4.0. Students who complete this course may enroll in any of several more-advanced vSphere courses. See www.vmware.com/education for options. Objectives • Install and configure ESX • Install and configure vCenter Server • Configure and manage ESX networking and storage using vCenter Server • Deploy and manage virtual machines • Manage user access to the VMware infrastructure • Increase scalability using vCenter Server • Monitor resource usage using vCenter Server • Apply patches using VMware vCenter Update Manager • Manage higher availability and data protection using vCenter Server • Best practices and lab exercises are interspersed throughout the course. Course Datasheet Course Registration Platform Lab Hotels Platform Lab hosts numerous VMWare training classes, most are taught by one of VMware's preferred national trainers, J.D. Corder.
09/02/2010		6th Annual Technology Forum and Golf Outing
1:00 PM		This Event is sponsored by TechColumbus.The 6th Annual Gary Ross Technology Forum and Golf Outing will be held Thursday, September 2 at the beautiful Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club in Powell, Ohio. Technology leaders and professionals from around Ohio will gather for an afternoon and evening of fellowship, golf, dinner, networking and an inspirational speaker on technology company leadership. All proceeds go to the charity of the winning team’s choice. Mike Sayre, current Board Member & former CEO of Pinnacle Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE AMEX:PNS), will speak on “Leading In and Out of Turbulent Times”. Mike will share his five top lessons learned over the past 30 years in leading numerous technology organizations through major transformations as well as turbulent economic times. For more information or to register, please click here.
09/07/2010		CISSP Prep Course
5:00 PM		Central Ohio ISSA will be kicking off their renowned CISSP Prep Class on September 7th and follow every Tuesday for the next 13 weeks. This course has helped dozens of people in the Columbus area prepare for and earn their CISSP designation. This course can also be used to earn CPEs for other certifications or learn more about information security. This course is run similar to a graduate-school course, and offers what we feel is an unparalleled opportunity to study the CISSP Body of Knowledge. Contact education@centralohioissa.org for more information, also check the Central Ohio ISSA website on the Education tab. To register, click here.
09/08/2010		VMware vSphere: Design Workshop [V4] Class at Platform Lab
8:00 AM		Dates September 8th - September 10th Overview This course explores a design methodology, criteria, and approach for designing a VMware vSphere™ 4 virtual datacenter architecture consisting of VMware® ESX™/ESXi 4 and VMware vCenter™ Server 4. This course, by discussing the benefits and risks of available design alternatives, provides information that supports making sound design decisions. This course also provides an opportunity to practice your design skills by working with peers on a design project. The course is designed for VMware pre- and post sales technical professionals responsible for designing vSphere architectures. Objectives • Identify design goals, requirements, and constraints • Identify useful information for making design decisions • Recognize and analyze best-practice recommendations • Analyze alternative design choices • Identify risks • Work in a design team on a design project Course Datasheet Course Registration Platform Lab Hotels Platform Lab hosts numerous VMWare training classes, most are taught by one of VMware's preferred national trainers, J.D. Corder.
09/10/2010		Ohio LinuxFest
8:00 AM		The Ohio LinuxFest is proud to announce that registration is now open for Ohio LinuxFest. The schedule has also been announced, and this year will feature a fantastic line-up of talks for new and experienced Linux users. The 2010 Ohio LinuxFest takes place in Columbus, Ohio at the Greater Columbus Convention Center from September 10 through September 12. As always, the main schedule takes place on Saturday. The schedule kicks off with a keynote from GNOME Foundation Executive Director Stormy Peters, followed by five tracks of talks from open source and Linux experts like Tarus Balog, Amber Graner, Catherine Devlin, Dru Lavigne, Paul Frields, and Jon 'maddog' Hall. This year's OLF also features a special medical track for those interested in the use of free and open source software in medicine. The final keynote will be a real treat for Linux and open source enthusiasts interested in free media. Christopher "Monty" Montgomery of Xiph.org will be talking about next generation open source media formats. Once again the Ohio LinuxFest is free to all, but space is limited. Sign up today at http://ohiolinux.org/. If you want to support OLF, the organizers have made a supporter package available for $65 that includes lunch and an OLF t-shirt. For those who want to attend Friday's OLFU sessions, a professional pass is also available for $350.
09/10/2010		SQL Server User Group Meeting
1:00 PM		SQL Server File Groups Brian Ezell, Database Administrator for the Ohio Department of Public Safety, will show us how SQL Server File Groups can be used to improve performance by splitting up large databases and can also be used to make partial restores available in a pinch. This presentation will cover how to setup them and use them in an efficient manner. Setting Up and Configuring SQL Server 2008 R2 Application and Multi-Server Management Charles Tournear, Senior Consultant at Result Data, will walk through the steps to setup and configure Multi-Server Management in SQL Server Management Studio. He will also demonstrate setting up a server for Application Management in SSMS; creating a Visual Studio application package; modifing the package in Visual Studio 2010 and then upgrading the application on SQL Servers. For more information, or to register for this event, please click here.
09/11/2010		Greater Cleveland PC Users Group
9:30 AM		Disasters happen, fires, storms, earthquakes, power grids go dark & as we saw 9 years ago on this meeting date, planes fly into 110 stories buildings & knocks them down. So much of our life is digital & stored on memory cards, hard drives & in the cloud. This includes financial records, address books, photographs, music, video & many other things that we don't think of as digital. For more information, please click here.
09/13/2010		JavaScript Craftsmanship: why JavaScript is worthy of TDD
6:00 PM		If you are doing any development that involves JavaScript you don't want to miss this presentation. I know Justin is working with JavaScript for quite sometime and uses tdd for JavaScript. Only yesterday, an experienced candidate told me in an interview that "JavaScript is just a scripting language, because it is not object-oriented." All-too-common is the perception that JavaScript is a second-rate toy language that is only suffered by "real" developers because no alternatives are available to web clients. While these misperceptions have dissipated greatly among highly engaged developers, the industry has been exceptionally slow to catch up. For more information, or to register for this event, please click here.
09/14/2010		CISSP Prep Course
5:00 PM		This course has helped dozens of people in the Columbus area prepare for and earn their CISSP designation. This course can also be used to earn CPEs for other certifications or learn more about information security. This course is run similar to a graduate-school course, and offers what we feel is an unparalleled opportunity to study the CISSP Body of Knowledge. Contact education@centralohioissa.org for more information, also check the Central Ohio ISSA website on the Education tab. To register, click here.
09/16/2010		Ohio Web Leaders (OWL) - Straight Talk on SEO
7:30 AM		Learn from Columbus SEO experts at our panel discussion about how search engine optimization is changing- and how you should be changing your strategy with it. We will hear from all types of SEO experts about how they approach SEO, and tools they use for successful campaigns. In this panel we will address: How do your current SEO tactics and techniques measure up in the changing industry? Are you focusing your efforts in the proper areas for SEO? Tips for how to keep up with changing trends Key takeaways for how to improve your SEO campaigns For more information, or to register for this event, please click here.
09/16/2010		Central Ohio Sharepoint Users Group Monthly Meeting - Lightning Talks
5:30 PM		COSPUG is open to anyone in the community who has an interest in SharePoint, our members include End Users, Administrators, and Developers. We hope to encompass topics that will be useful to all SharePoint users. When do we meet? COSPUG meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of every month. Come out for good food and great SharePoint content! For more information, or to register for this event, please click here.
09/16/2010		Columbus Perl Mongers
7:00 PM		Meeting at 2Checkout.com Inc Office in Hilliard. Agenda items include: - Rakudo * - Perl 6 - Intro to DBIx::Class For more information, or to register for this event, please click here.
09/16/2010		Ohio Network for Healthcare Information Assurance
10:00 PM		ONHIA is a consortium of IT professionals in the healthcare space that gather quarterly to discuss issues that relate to business continuity, disaster recovery and best practices. The end users from all industries who have interest in these topics are invited to participate. There is no cost for attendance, and all events are held at Platform Lab. Below is an agenda for this months meeting. 10:00 - 10:15 - Welcome! 10:15 - 11:00 - Kate Fulkert – Rethinking Testing 11:00 – 11:30 - Jeff Brathall – Data Vaulting 11:30-12:15 - Todd Francis – Quantum – Recovery, Backup and Archive 12:15 - 12:45 - Lunch Provided by –Todd Francis - Quantum 1:00 - 2:00Scott Lewis – Tempest Networking – Panel discussion on “Clearing the fog around Private Clouds” Panel Speakers: Bob Fields from Tempest Networking, Kevin Flanagan from and Alex Hamilton from Datacenter.BZ 2:00 - 2:45 - Mark Herron - Meaningful Use Overview: It’s not just an IT issue 2:45-3:00 - Cathy Sonnhalter – Ohio Health Information Partnership
09/17/2010		Social Networking: Business Boot Camp
10:00 AM		tekOrange, a Columbus based web agency is pleased to partner with Bizresearch, a Columbus Based Search Analytics provider to present Social Networking: Business Boot Camp. This 1 hour and 30 minute presentation details how social networking can be used to drive additional prospects to your web site and techniques for tracking each channel's conversation effectiveness. The event will discuss: •Social Networking phenomena •Social Network Sites and their business effectiveness •How to track how social media is working for you •How your social media can feed your SEO & PPC search marketing campaigns For more information or to register for this event, please click here.
09/20/2010		VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage Class at Platform Lab
8:00 AM		Dates September 20th - September 24th Overview This hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware® vSphere™, which consists of VMware ESXi/ESX™ and VMware vCenter™ Server. Upon completion of this course, you can take the examination to become a VMware Certified Professional. The course is based on ESXi 4.0, ESX 4.0, and vCenter Server 4.0. Students who complete this course may enroll in any of several more-advanced vSphere courses. See www.vmware.com/education for options. Objectives • Install and configure ESX • Install and configure vCenter Server • Configure and manage ESX networking and storage using vCenter Server • Deploy and manage virtual machines • Manage user access to the VMware infrastructure • Increase scalability using vCenter Server • Monitor resource usage using vCenter Server • Apply patches using VMware vCenter Update Manager • Manage higher availability and data protection using vCenter Server • Best practices and lab exercises are interspersed throughout the course. Course Datasheet Course Registration Platform Lab Hotels Platform Lab hosts numerous VMWare training classes, most are taught by one of VMware's preferred national trainers, J.D. Corder.
09/20/2010		SCID Workshop
8:00 AM		Workshop participants will acquire knowledge and skills through individual and small group hands-on experiences. These experiences will enable you to develop high quality competency-based instructional materials such as competency profiles, learning guides, learning aids, job aids and modules. These materials are appropriate for secondary and postsecondary career and technical education, business-industry training, as well as for private and government training programs. For more information or to register for this event, please click here.
09/20/2010		Columbus Ruby Brigade Monthly Meeting
6:00 PM		Who we are We are the Columbus Ruby Brigade, a bunch of professionals, students, and geeks who are simply excited about Ruby and Rails and the joy they have brought to development. What we do Currently our only purpose is to get together and geek out about one of the best languages ever developed. We talk about the zen of programming. When we get tired of talking about it, we invite others in to talk about it to us. Networking and socializing are just great perks that come along with the territory. For more information, or to register for this event, please click here.
09/21/2010		VMware Users Group
8:00 AM		Please join us for the upcoming Central Ohio VMware User Group meeting Tuesday, September 21st. This is a great opportunity to meet with your peers to discuss virtualization trends, best practices and the latest technology. Register Today to join us for this free informative event. Space is limited, so respond as soon as possible to reserve your seat. Agenda: 08:30 a.m. Check-In, Networking, Morning Refreshments 09:00 a.m. Veeam: The New Standard for Data Protection 09:45 a.m. Break 10:00 a.m. Understanding ESX/ESXi Equivalency. Are we there yet? By Tom MacKay, VMware Staff Systems Engineer 11:00 a.m. VMworld 2010 Recap by Tom Miller, VMware Senior Systems Engineer 11:45 a.m. VMware Announcements, Q&A, Wrap Up
09/21/2010		CISSP Prep Course
5:00 PM		This course has helped dozens of people in the Columbus area prepare for and earn their CISSP designation. This course can also be used to earn CPEs for other certifications or learn more about information security. This course is run similar to a graduate-school course, and offers what we feel is an unparalleled opportunity to study the CISSP Body of Knowledge. Contact education@centralohioissa.org for more information, also check the Central Ohio ISSA website on the Education tab. To register, click here.
09/22/2010		PMI Group - Enterprise 2.0 and the Project Manager
7:30 AM		Technology shifts, social media, agile, and changing communication modes are but some of the new challenges facing PM’s in a Enterprise 2.0 world. Join Ben in a highly interactive discussion about some these trends and some implications for PM’s and the projects they lead. Ben Blanquera is the Vice President of Information Services for Progressive Medical, Inc . In his role Ben is responsible for project/portfolio management, application development, business intelligence, and business analysis. Progressive Medical, Inc. is a nationwide, managed care and health care cost containment company. It coordinates care for workers' compensation, auto-no-fault and personal injury protection cases. Progressive Medical is a Inc. 500 Hall of Fame company. Ben is also the founder of TechLife Columbus – a “grassroots tribe” to build connectivity and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in Central Ohio. Ben also writes a blog chronicling the Columbus Tech community – www.columbustech.blogspot.com For more information, or to register for this event, please click here.
09/23/2010		2010 Business Continuity Seminar
8:00 AM		Is Your Business Prepared for When “What if” Becomes “What now?” You can’t predict when or how an emergency situation will affect your business. Whether your organization is large or small, a solid business continuity plan is a necessity to best handle business interruptions. Natural disasters represent only 1% of all serious business interruptions. The rest are due to market forces, humanly generated problems, terrorism, and secondary infrastructure failure resulting from a primary disaster. Cost $39 Each participant will receive a copy of the Guide to Business Continuity Planning CD (a $50 value). Pre-registration is required: 216.431.3076 Visit www.redcross-cleveland.org for 2011 dates and other upcoming events.
09/23/2010		Central Ohio .NET Developers Group
6:00 PM		Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Microsoft building on Polaris Parkway in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings start at 6:00pm and go until 8:00pm. Anyone interested is also invited to attend the geek dinner afterwards. For more information, or to register for this event, please click here.
09/24/2010		E Track Luncheon- Value Proposition "No Pain, No Gain"
11:30 AM		There are always alternative choices to your product. One of the toughest tasks is communicating to customers and investors how your product/service is unique and what is in it for them? Join us for a panel of several Central Ohio companies that know how to address these questions and have identified a real pain for their customers. Speaker Details: Chris Anderson, Business Development Specialist Christopher Anderson (Chris) has a proven track record of helping start-up companies get off on the right foot, connecting them with the right resources and guiding their formation efforts. Chris is a business development specialist on TechColumbus’ TechStart team, serving businesses and entrepreneurs in Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Hocking, Perry, Pickaway and Ross counties. e-Track Luncheons – TechColumbus commercialization experts and technology leaders from successful businesses and IT organizations share their knowledge and experience. E-Track is a professional development series designed for entrepreneurs and start-ups with panel discussions and networking opportunities. Lunch is provided. For more information, or to register for this event, please click here.
09/28/2010		CISSP Prep Course
5:00 PM		This course has helped dozens of people in the Columbus area prepare for and earn their CISSP designation. This course can also be used to earn CPEs for other certifications or learn more about information security. This course is run similar to a graduate-school course, and offers what we feel is an unparalleled opportunity to study the CISSP Body of Knowledge. Contact education@centralohioissa.org for more information, also check the Central Ohio ISSA website on the Education tab. To register, click here.
09/29/2010		TechTomorrow: A CIO Leadership Exchange
8:00 AM		TechTomorrow: A CIO Leadership Exchange Are you prepared for what’s next in the new reality? TechTomorrow is a 3-Day CIO Leadership Exchange Event for CIOs from across the nation that explores the realities of the post-recession economy. - What steps must we take today to capitalize on the opportunities of tomorrow and avoid the pitfalls? - How can IT add the greatest value and be a driver of top line growth? - How has the role of the CIO changed, and what is necessary for success? For more information, or to register, please click here.
09/29/2010		agileLUNHCBOX - Test Driven Development with Jon Kruger
12:00 PM		The combination of technical and business oriented topics: Test-Driven Development In Action (more technical in nature, with code demos) Test-driven development is a development technique where you write unit tests before you write your actual implementation code. Does that sound crazy to you? Well, if crazy means ending up with more maintainable, higher quality, well designed code and a lower stress level, then you've come to the right place. Come along for the ride and I'll show you how to get started down the path to TDD enlightenment and how behavior driven development can help you ensure that you write code that actually does what the business wants it to do with drastically reduced bug counts. Why Should You Care About Test-Driven Development? (more business-focused) What is test-driven development, and why should you care about it? What is the ROI on unit testing? Is TDD going to make your projects take longer? What do you need to get your team started with TDD? Test-driven development is an essential part of many successful Agile projects and has revolutionized the way that I write software. Come get your TDD questions answered and find out how TDD can help you write better software. For more information, or to register for this event, please click here.
10/01/2010		JRuby Conf 2010
8:00 AM		EdgeCase and Engine Yard are pleased to announce JRubyConf 2010 in Columbus, OH this October 1-3. JRubyConf is the leading forum where you can learn how the Ruby language is fast becoming a force in the enterprise via JRuby. JRubyConf offers two full days of general conference sessions and an additional day of advanced tutorials for Ruby and Java developers that demonstrate the growing value of Ruby in the enterprise, all while you experience firsthand what being a part of the Ruby community means. Oh, and we’ll have a private whiskey tasting event somewhere in between :) For more information, or to register for this event, please click here.