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Information Technology – In praise of unsung IT heroes!

June 8, 2010/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by admin

Next time an IT person helps you out, or even listens to your whining without complaint, offer to take that person to lunch. Or, at least, say thank you and really mean it.

Gawd, it’s so easy to be negative, which is why an article praising the efforts of unsung IT heroes caught my attention.

The message is simple, short, and sweet: despite all the project failures, legions of IT workers do a great job every day. They suffer the sins, inexperience, and bad attitudes of non-technical colleagues who act like IT people are their personal servants.

Job Tips and Job News – Cloud computing momentum: What it means for CIOs and IT departments

June 8, 2010/0 Comments/in Technology/by admin

Cloud computing has gone from being scoffed at by CIOs to being one of the top two CIO concerns of 2010. TechRepublic and ZDNet recently did a Webcast in which ZDNet Editor in Chief Larry Dignan and I discussed the full range of issues that IT leaders face when considering if and how to implement cloud computing.

Some of specific topics included:

The different flavors of cloud computing
Security concerns
Compliance with the cloud
Cloud-washing
Private cloud vs. public cloud
Bringing legacy code to the cloud
How the cloud will affect IT jobs

IT Staffing – Increased IT Hiring on Horizon, Survey Suggests

June 7, 2010/0 Comments/in Information Technology, Information Technology Field, Information Technology Organizations, IT, IT Budgets, IT Hiring, IT Industry, IT Job Growth, IT Job News, IT Professionals, IT Spending, IT Staff, IT Staff Augmentation, IT Staffing, IT talent, IT Workers, Technical Staffing, Technology Budgets, Technology Projects, Uncategorized/by admin

Although companies such as HP may be slashing their workforce, a survey finds the majority of HR heads are planning on making IT hires in the next six months.

Although companies such as HP may be slashing their workforce, a survey finds the majority of HR heads are planning on making IT hires in the next six months.

More than three-quarters (78 percent) of human resources managers or recruiters who have responsibility in recruiting technology positions are looking to hire IT workers in the next six months, according to the 2010 IT Hire Intelligence Survey conducted by Monster.com, an online career and recruitment resource on behalf of technology services provider Technisource. In addition, the majority of survey respondents said they are confident that their company’s performance will improve across the same time period.

Among the key findings, 76 percent of respondents have confidence that their company’s performance will improve in the next six months, while 78 percent of respondents plan to hire IT staff in the next six months. When asked what technology-oriented positions IT hiring managers were looking to fill, applications and infrastructure positions took the lead.

Job Tips and Job News – Forrester’s IT Forum: Business Technology (BT) Will Be Driven By CEO-CIO Partnership

June 7, 2010/0 Comments/in CIO, IT Consultant, IT Consulting, IT Department, IT Hiring, IT Job News, IT Professionals, IT Spending, IT Staff, IT Staff Augmentation, IT Staffing, IT talent, IT Workers, technical recruiting, Technical Staffing, Technology, Technology Budgets, Technology Projects/by admin

Many future chief executive officers (CEOs) will come from the ranks of 21st century business-minded chief information officers, Xerox Chairman and CEO Ursula Burns told more than 1,100 attendees at Forrester’s IT Forum, Forrester’s flagship IT event spanning 12 roles across IT and technology marketing professionals.

Burns was among the senior business leaders — including CIOs from JetBlue, Nike, Sony, and Starbucks — that demonstrated how technology can transform the business.

“For too long, the emphasis in information technology has been on the technology — the latest and the greatest — with all too little attention on the information our businesses need to run more efficiently and effectively,” Burns said. “Forrester has taken the notion one huge step forward — putting the emphasis not on information but on business.”

George F. Colony, Forrester’s chairman and CEO, told the audience that the CEO is essential to the success of business technology (BT). For BT to succeed, according to Colony, the CEO must provide a clear high-level direction for the company, be a catalyst for bringing the business and technology together, and keep business and technology focused on strategic initiatives that drive the business forward. For their part, it is essential that CIOs be proactive, bring best practices and develop a point of view on priorities.

Job Tips and Job News – The Power of Headhunters

June 6, 2010/0 Comments/in job search, Job Seekers, Job Tips, Uncategorized/by admin

When seeking jobs, having the support of a headhunter or recruiting firm can be an asset. Although most jobs nowadays are sourced through networking, recruiters are the second most important source for companies to find valuable employees.

What can a recruiter do for you and for your job search? When we think of the effects of networking, and how they affect job search, a recruiter presents similarities with a different edge. Establishing relationships with people and connecting one-on-one has been demonstrated as an important step to find opportunities. In that same manner, a headhunter will focus on learning all regarding your profile, and when identifying a fit with the position, will become a promoter of your candidacy within a firm. There is a lot to say about someone marketing your services. It is a great advantage to have someone on your side, talking well about your skills, career progress and how you can become an asset for a firm.

Well-established recruiters manage relationships on a daily basis. When becoming respected professionals, their endorsement is a great tool to count with. Thus, it is important for candidates to understand that the image projected to a recruiter is as important as the one projected for an employer.

IT Staffing – Increased IT Hiring on Horizon, Survey Suggests

June 3, 2010/0 Comments/in Information Technology, Information Technology Field, Information Technology Organizations, IT, IT Budgets, IT Department, IT Hiring, IT Industry, IT Job Growth, IT Job News, IT Jobs, IT Spending, IT Staff, IT Staff Augmentation, IT Staffing, IT talent, IT Workers, technical recruiting, Technical Staffing, Technology, Technology Budgets, Technology Projects/by admin

Although companies such as HP may be slashing their workforce, a survey finds the majority of HR heads are planning on making IT hires in the next six months.

More than three-quarters (78 percent) of human resources managers or recruiters who have responsibility in recruiting technology positions are looking to hire IT workers in the next six months, according to the 2010 IT Hire Intelligence Survey conducted by Monster.com, an online career and recruitment resource on behalf of technology services provider Technisource. In addition, the majority of survey respondents said they are confident that their company’s performance will improve across the same time period.

Among the key findings, 76 percent of respondents have confidence that their company’s performance will improve in the next six months, while 78 percent of respondents plan to hire IT staff in the next six months. When asked what technology-oriented positions IT hiring managers were looking to fill, applications and infrastructure positions took the lead.

Contract-to-hire Sr. JDE Business Analyst Opportunity with Great Company in Dallas, TX

May 19, 2010/0 Comments/in Dallas IT Jobs/by admin

We pay for referrals, so if this opportunity is not a good match for your skills or you are not available but know someone who is, please forward this link to them.

Senior JDE Business Analyst

Responsibilities

Participate in the implementation of new clients on to our JDE platform by analyzing client requirements, designing, testing and implementing solutions to support the client on-boarding to client company’s JDE platform. Functions as a liaison between the Client Accounting group and the JDE development team. Manage all aspects of one or more multiple small to large client implementations.

· Responsibilities will also include the following:

· Develop and coordinate technical requirements for data transmissions between J.D. Edwards and client’s accounting system

· Analyze business process and complex client requirements for process refinement or to determine system configuration

· Develop technical specifications for client data migration from their existing system to the client company’s JDE platform and reporting requirements

· Work closely with development and user teams to test proposed system configuration and customizations

· Coordinate, support and help resolve J.D. Edwards help desk cases including: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Job Cost, Reporting, Purchase Order, and system interfaces

· Develop relationships with key users in Global Corporate Services group Identify potential solutions to meet business requirements

Qualifications

· Bachelors Degree

· 10 years excellent working knowledge of J.D. Edwards E1 (v.8.12)

· 7 years experience in a business analyst role

· Knowledge of Accounting principals

· Real Estate knowledge a plus

· Implementation experience

· Ability to manage multiple projects at one time

· Knowledge of integration processes and their technical requirements

· Experience with documenting client requirements

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to explain complex technical information clearly to end users

· Must be able to perform duties without close supervision

· Team-oriented with strong interpersonal communications skills

· Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

· Knowledge of SQL

· J.D. Edwards Report Writer

· Crystal Reports

· AS/400 knowledge a plus

If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

1) Do you have an updated Word copy of your resume?

2) What is your availability to start?

3) Are you open to a contract-to-hire position?

4) What is your current salary or pay rate?

5) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

6) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

We pay for referrals, so if this opportunity is not a good match for your skills or you are not available but know someone who is, please forward this link to them.

Regards,

Mike Hanes
ProVisionTech

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Contract-to-hire Senior JDE Developer Opportunity with Great Company in Dallas, TX

May 19, 2010/0 Comments/in Dallas Contract-to-hire IT jobs, Dallas IT, Dallas IT Jobs, IT Professionals, Job Seekers/by admin

We pay for referrals, so if this opportunity is not a good match for your skills or you are not available but know someone who is, please forward this link to them.

My name is Mike and I’m a recruiter at ProVisionTech Group. Our records show that you are an experienced professional with experience with JDE Development. This experience is relevant to one of my current openings.

Senior JDE Developer

Enjoy working for a company that respects and encourages individual ability and creativity and values winning as a team. Take a challenging position in a global company which is uniquely positioned as the market leader. This client has been named a BusinessWeek 50 “best in class” company for three years in a row and one of the best large companies to work for in Dallas by the Dallas Business Journal for several years in a row.

Our Client is looking for a JD Edwards Programmer Analyst knowledgeable in a large JDE Development Environment. This is an exciting career advancement position where the Developer will be responsible for providing technical solutions to business challenges. You will interact with the Functional analysts, and the business leaders to design, develop and help implement the solutions that extend the basic JDE functionality in a supportive company environment.

Responsibilities will include analysis of user requests to determine feasibility and technical design of delivered specifications, developing project plans, workload estimates and schedules for assigned projects, performing complex systems analysis/design work for new or modified systems being developed by client IT staff and or consultant delivered systems, as well as programming solutions, often complex, using JDE technologies .

The ideal Developer should possess a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field, or, equivalent combination of education and experience and a minimum of five years work experience in Information Systems. Extensive working experience with JDE is required.

Responsibilities:

As a Sr. JDE Developer, you will:

Provide input and advice regarding the enhancements possible in JDE using the various tools such as JDE Design Aid, Object Management Workbench, Debugger, XML publisher,

Build positive end user relationships by developing an understanding of their business and project needs, supporting both existing users and new users of the system

Anticipate problems and resolve them in order to ensure that the daily business operations are maintained

Provide break-fix analysis and support for resolving complex user how to questions,

work with project teams and the Oracle vendor to troubleshoot functional application issues

Participate in the development of new processes and procedures for the various business units

Stay current on latest JDE technology and tools and proactively suggest system improvements

Qualifications:

· Bachelors Degree

· 10 years excellent working knowledge of J.D. Edwards E1 (v.8.12)

· Experience in a very large production environment

· Experience with General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Job Cost, Reporting, Purchase Order, and system interfaces

· Knowledge of Accounting principals

· Real Estate knowledge a plus

· Implementation experience

· Ability to manage multiple projects at one time

· Knowledge of integration processes and their technical requirements

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to explain complex technical information clearly to end users

· Must be able to perform duties without close supervision

· Team-oriented with strong interpersonal communications skills

· Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

· Knowledge of SQL

· J.D. Edwards Report Writer

· Crystal Reports

· AS/400 knowledge a plus

If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

1) Do you have an updated Word copy of your resume?

2) What is your availability to start?

3) Are you open to a contract-to-hire position?

4) What is your current salary or pay rate?

5) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

6) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

We pay for referrals, so if this opportunity is not a good match for your skills or you are not available but know someone who is, please forward this link to them.

Regards,

Mike Hanes
ProVisionTech

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Contract-to-hire Senior CNC Administrator Opportunity with Great Company in Dallas, TX

May 19, 2010/0 Comments/in Dallas Contract-to-hire IT jobs, Dallas Information Technology, Dallas IT, Dallas IT Candidates, Dallas IT Consultants, Dallas IT Consulting, Dallas IT Contractors, Dallas IT Directors, Dallas IT Jobs, Dallas IT Managers, Dallas IT News, Dallas IT Programmers, Dallas IT Recruiter, Dallas IT Recruiting, Dallas IT Staff Aug, Dallas IT Staff Augmentation, Dallas IT Staffing, Dallas Permanent IT Jobs, Dallas Technical Consultants, Dallas Technical Consulting, Dallas Technical Contractors, Dallas Technical Jobs, Dallas Technical Managers, Dallas Technical Programmers, Dallas Technical recruiter, Dallas Technical Recruiting, Dallas Technical Staff Aug, Dallas Technical Staff Augmentation, Dallas Technical Staffing, dallas technology news, IT, IT Budgets, IT Candidates, IT Certification, IT Jobs, IT Professionals, IT Spending, IT Workers, Job Seekers, Job Tips, Technology, Uncategorized/by admin

We pay for referrals, so if this opportunity is not a good match for your skills or you are not available but know someone who is, please forward this link to them.

My name is Mike and I’m a recruiter at ProVisionTech Group. Our records show that you are an experienced professional with experience with CNC Administration. This experience is relevant to one of my current openings.

Senior CNC Administrator

Description:

The CNC (Configurable Network Computing) Administrator will be responsible for the daily technical support of the JD Edwards(JDE) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System. The CNC Administrator has primary responsibility for maintaining the JDE EnterpriseOne 8.12 installation. This includes the administering of the user environment, security, backups and software/object change management, JDE EnterpriseOne Java Web Server, HTML Server, Portal installation and Support (Websphere), JDE Business Services installation and support, JDE EnterpriseOne ESU installs (Electronic Software updates), JDE EnterpriseOne Tools Release, JDE EnterpriseOne Software Update Installations, Object Management (OMW) Setup, Configuration & Maintenance, Development Support (EnterpriseOne Fat Client installs and support), performance monitoring, capacity planning, backup and recovery planning and Disaster Recovery (DR) execution. This position will maintain the necessary controls and procedures to ensure the integrity of the environments and the software levels. This individual must maintain a close working relationship with the Tech Services Database and Application Services Manager, Unix Systems Administrator, Oracle Database Administrator and JDE Development Manager in the coordination of overlapping responsibilities.

Requirements:

· Proficient in utilizing the JDE EnterpriseOne Technical Foundation tools and CNC functionality.

· Experience with installation, setup, configuration, package builds and deployments.

· Experience in JDE EnterpriseOne Application and Tools Release upgrades.

· Excellent technical knowledge and experience in server administration, networks, workstations, JDE EnterpriseOne application, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

· Lead JDE Enterprise One maintenance, monitoring, and tuning activities.

· Work with DBA to monitor and troubleshoot application and database performance.

· Build and deploy packages for development, test, and production environments.

· Install and configure new environments as needed.

· Setup and maintain OMW for project promotion.

· Administer job and print queues.

· Work with Development team to tune and debug applications.

· Monitor and maintain application back-up and disaster recovery procedures.

· Maintain and audit application level security.

· Review and install application patches, ESUs, ASUs, and upgrades

· Configure and maintain application administration tools for monitoring performance and change management.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Solid working experience on Unix Servers, Oracle database and Websphere Windows.

If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

1) Do you have an updated Word copy of your resume?

2) What is your availability to start?

3) Are you open to a contract-to-hire position?

4) What is your current salary or pay rate?

5) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

6) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

We pay for referrals, so if this opportunity is not a good match for your skills or you are not available but know someone who is, please forward this link to them.

Regards,

Mike Hanes
ProVisionTech

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Contract Browser Expert Opportunity in Grapevine, TX

May 19, 2010/0 Comments/in Dallas Contract IT Jobs/by admin

We pay for referrals, so if this opportunity is not a good match for your skills or you are not available but know someone who is, please forward this link to them.

Our client is looking for a contract resource to provide a proof of concept regarding a “locked down” IE browser, preferably IE 8, to reside on their store’s POS.
The browser should have only the capability to utilize client’s intranet, a Kronos Time and Attendance system, and an I-9 verification web site.
The browser should be able to hot any other sites other than those white listed.
The browser should not allow access to the local operating system or data on the local drives.
Client’s stores will have a combination of Win 2000 and XP for OS.

This individual should be well versed with MS API exposure and the abilities to lock down an IE browser to allow access to only authorized sites.
Client will setup a lab environment and the expectation is this individual provides a direction, proof of concept for our new browser reviewed by our architects, and solution document.

If needed and qualified, the candidate may be asked to assist through development and implementation in September 2010.

Client will have resources ready to assist with questions on the new Kronos and I-9 applications.

Internet Explorer Resource skill sets:
1. Proficient in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems (Windows 2000, XP and 7)

a. Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8
b. Local Policies
c. Windows Registry

2. Knowledgeable in Microsoft Visual Basics 6.0
3. Knowledgeable in Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 and above

If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

1) Do you have an updated Word copy of your resume?

2) What is your availability to start?

3) Are you open to a contract position?

4) What is your current salary or pay rate?

5) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

6) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

We pay for referrals, so if this opportunity is not a good match for your skills or you are not available but know someone who is, please forward this link to them.

Regards,

Mike Hanes
ProVisionTech

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