Went down to the MDC (Microsoft Development Conference) in Chicago,  Came down early to meet up with some of our Microsoft contacts.  Great opportunity to network - and line up speakers for the Madison .NET User Group (www.maddotnet.com).

Asked by Larry Clarkin (who did a great job of running the speakers, etc.) to assist with the Community track, so we put some time aside to speak about the .NET User Group as well as the other technologies that were being discussed throughout the day.

Went down to the MDC (Microsoft Development Conference) in Chicago,  Came down early to meet up with some of our Microsoft contacts.  Great opportunity to network - and line up speakers for the Madison .NET User Group (www.maddotnet.com).

Asked by Larry Clarkin (who did a great job of running the speakers, etc.) to assist with the Community track, so we put some time aside to speak about the .NET User Group as well as the other technologies that were being discussed throughout the day.

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January 21st Madison .NET Usergroup Meeting

How many times have you said, "It works on my machine..."?  With so many operating systems out there, it's difficult to development an application for only one platform.  So how do you debug and test your app in different environments??  Do you have multiple machines with different operating systems and configurations?  How do you test your application setup on a clean machine?  Does it contain all the required components for a fresh install? 

The solution is virtualization.  Creating and using virtual machines has never been easier.  On a single machine, you can have multiple virtual hard drives to test different operating systems.  If you want to test a clean install of your application, then you can easily make a copy of your virtual machine and test.  If you want to see if your application behaves the same on Windows XP and Windows Vista, then you can test in each environment all on the same machine.

For this presentation I'll be going over the latest examples of virtualization technologies and how you can use them in your development.  I will also be bringing a hard drive share with all the freely available VHDs that Microsoft has available for you to download.  These are made available to all developers to give them test environments for their applications.

January 21st Madison .NET Usergroup Meeting

How many times have you said, "It works on my machine..."?  With so many operating systems out there, it's difficult to development an application for only one platform.  So how do you debug and test your app in different environments??  Do you have multiple machines with different operating systems and configurations?  How do you test your application setup on a clean machine?  Does it contain all the required components for a fresh install? 

The solution is virtualization.  Creating and using virtual machines has never been easier.  On a single machine, you can have multiple virtual hard drives to test different operating systems.  If you want to test a clean install of your application, then you can easily make a copy of your virtual machine and test.  If you want to see if your application behaves the same on Windows XP and Windows Vista, then you can test in each environment all on the same machine.

For this presentation I'll be going over the latest examples of virtualization technologies and how you can use them in your development.  I will also be bringing a hard drive share with all the freely available VHDs that Microsoft has available for you to download.  These are made available to all developers to give them test environments for their applications.

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Our Project Managers have expertise in formal project management methodologies and tools, and work within structured systems development life-cycle methodologies. Project Managers have a broad blend of technology, industry, and application experience, and have excellent communication and presentation skills. They ensure that Stratagem consistently delivers high-quality products and services on time and within budget. Stratagem's Project Managers meet the following qualifications:

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• Background in leading projects in n-tier, client/server, or Internet platforms
• Significant experience in functional definition, analysis, and design of major business applications
• Knowledge of, and practical experience using, a formal project management methodology
• Ability to apply multiple systems development methodologies and approaches
• Familiarity with Use Cases and RUP/UML
• Package selection and implementation expertise is a plus
• Exemplary interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• At least eight years of experience in information technology, coupled with a four-year degree in business or IT
• Three to five years as a team lead or project management experience
• PMI-certified professionals preferred
• Diverse industry background; investment industry and financial applications experience is preferred.

If you are interested in joining a company that is dedicated to its employees and committed to Wisconsin customers, submit your resume to: careers@stratagemnet.com.

PLEASE NOTE: We currently do not have a program for VISA sponsorship (H-1, F-1, etc.); however, we thank you in advance for your interest.

Stratagem, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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PLEASE NOTE: We currently do not have a program for VISA sponsorship (H-1, F-1, etc.); however, we thank you in advance for your interest.

Stratagem, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.