How to fix Monetary Policy

Chicken or the Egg?

Considering the circumstances, let's fast forward just a little bit and say the Federal Reserve is in the process of monetizing the debt in order to relieve some of the pressures of financing our fiscal deficit.

In the very short term, this is successful. The government is able to finance its debt at desirable interest rates with the help of the Federal Reserve. Everything seems okay for now.

Then the consequences of monetizing debt begins to show up. First and foremost, inflation starts to ramp us as the money supply is grown in order to pay for the Treasury notes, but let's pause for a second and take a step back.

Why do we need to monetize our debt in the first place? The answer is simply because there is less demand for our debt at a time when we need it most. There is less demand because the value of the dollar has been declining against the domestic currencies of the countries that were buying our debt. 

The rate of change in the exchange rates has been greater than the yield on the treasury notes making them losing investments. That problem going forward is that the exchange rate discrepancies are only going to increase going forward. So why would these nations continue to buy our debt?...exactly.

That is why that $10 billion Treasury note sale had weak demand, and that is why the government is going to have a hard time financing their debts going forward, therefore they must monetize.

The problem is that while monetizing the debt is a short term fix, it only increases the inability of the U.S. to finance via foreign entities going forward. What I'm saying is monetizing only increases the problems that force us to monetize in the first place. Eventually we will completely cut off our credit lines. As the old saying goes, don't bite the hand that feeds you.

There's no real moral to this story. This is like Custer's last stand. It's a futile attempt that will only end in destruction. More importantly for you and me, it's a sign that the long dated U.S. Treasury note bubble is nearing collapse. I recommend taking financial action as this is one of the greatest financial opportunities that we will ever see.

Courtesy: http://www.gurufocus.com/news.php?id=39411

              Nicholas Jones

              Analyst, Oxbury Research

Ajax

What Is AJAX?

Fundamentally, AJAX represents a generic application model that would enable more interactive, more responsive, and smarter Web applications.

The Web was originally designed for browsing HTML documents. As a result, the classic Web application model adopts a "click, wait, and refresh" user interaction paradigm and a synchronous request/response communication mechanism:

1. "Click, wait, and refresh" user interaction paradigm: A browser responds to a user action by discarding the current HTML page and sending an HTTP request back to a Web server. The server completes some processing and then returns an HTML page to the browser. The browser refreshes the screen and displays the new HTML page.
2. Synchronous "request/response" communication model: The browser always initiates requests, whereas the Web server merely responds to such browser requests. The Web server never initiates requests—the communication is always initiated one-way. The "request/response" cycle is synchronous, during which the user does not have to wait.

However, these two fundamental behaviors of the classic Web model do not work well for software applications. In the context of software applications, the classic Web application model creates many problems: slow performance due to "click, wait, and refresh;" loss of operation context during page refresh; excessive server load and bandwidth consumption due to redundant page refreshes; and lack of two-way, real-time communication capability for server initiated updates.

In the context of software applications, "click, wait, and refresh" and "synchronous request/response" result in slow, unreliable, low productivity and inefficient Web applications. These two basic behaviors must be altered to produce higher performance, more interactive, more efficient Web applications—precisely what the AJAX application model does. In the AJAX model:

1. "Partial screen update" replaces the "click, wait, and refresh" user interaction model. During user interaction within an AJAX-based application, only user interface elements that contain new information are updated; the rest of the user interface remains displayed without interruption. This "partial screen update" interaction model not only enables continuous operation context, but also makes non-linear workflow possible.
2. Asynchronous communication replaces "synchronous request/response model." For an AJAX-based application, the request/response can be asynchronous, decoupling user interaction from server interaction. As a result, the user can continue to use the application while the client program requests information from the server in the background. When new information arrives, only the related user interface portion is updated.

Courtesy: http://www.developer.com/design/article.php/3526681

Virtulization Concepts

HOW DOES VIRTUALIZATION WORK?

In essence, virtualization lets you transform hardware into software. Use software such as VMware ESX to transform or “virtualize” the hardware resources of an x86-based computer—including the CPU, RAM, hard disk and network controller—to create a fully functional virtual machine that can run its own operating system and applications just like a “real” computer. 

Multiple virtual machines share hardware resources without interfering with each other so that you can safely run several operating systems and applications at the same time on a single computer.

THE VMWARE APPROACH TO VIRTUALIZATION

The VMware approach to virtualization inserts a thin layer of software directly on the computer hardware or on a host operating system. This software layer creates virtual machines and contains a virtual machine monitor or “hypervisor” that allocates hardware resources dynamically and transparently so that multiple operating systems can run concurrently on a single physical computer without even knowing it. 

However, virtualizing a single physical computer is just the beginning. VMware offers a robust virtualization platform that can scale across hundreds of interconnected physical computers and storage devices to form an entire virtual infrastructure.

Courtesy: http://www.vmware.com/virtualization/

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What is Microsoft Exchange 2007

Electronic messaging is mission critical, but remains vulnerable to a growing array of threats. Viruses, worms, denial-of-service attacks, spam, legal e-discovery and the need to satisfy a growing set of government regulations all make effective message management increasingly difficult.

Microsoft offers a range of solutions to assist companies in meeting complex e-mail compliance requirements, including hosted services for e-mail filtering, encryption, archiving and continuity assurance that help businesses communicate with confidence. Microsoft Exchange Hosted Services provide enterprise-class reliability for messaging security and management, actively ensuring the security, compliance and availability of electronic communications. EHS helps customers simplify the administration of their messaging environments and are easy to deploy, manage, and maintain. The hosted services model requires no hardware or software installation, minimizes up-front investment and provides a predictable payment schedule through a subscription-based service.

As a component of the Microsoft Exchange solution portfolio, Exchange Hosted Services provide a layer of protection features deployed across a global network of Internet data centers. The services create a security-enhanced message stream to and from your on-premise messaging infrastructure.

HOW IT WORKS

With just a simple mail exchange (MX) record configuration change, our services can be up and running quickly. There is no hardware to provision; no software to buy, install or configure; and no expensive training required for your IT staff.

Furthermore, there is no need for you to change or modify your existing e-mail infrastructure, or to even install and maintain any new hardware or software. The heart of Exchange Hosted Services is its distributed network of data centers located at key sites along the Internet backbone. Each data center contains fault-tolerant servers that are load-balanced from site to site and from server to server. In the unlikely event that one data center is unavailable, traffic can be easily routed to another data center, minimizing the chances of interruption to the service.  In addition, Microsoft algorithms analyze and route message traffic between data centers to help ensure secure and timely delivery.  With this highly available network Microsoft provides service level guarantees of 99.999% uptime.

Courtesy: www.microsoft.com/exchange2007

 

Next Generation Workforce

A lot has been written about the next-generation workforce: what it’s like and what a company needs to do to attract and, more importantly, keep it. Although old, there's an interesting article about younger, tech-savvy new workers in the September 19, 2006, issue of The Financial Times "They are the future—and they’re coming to a workplace near you." Only subscribers may access the full article, but there is a preview.

Bottom line, these new workers live online and are driven by results. They know how to use video conferencing, audio conferencing and any collaboration services needed to get work done. They are more than familiar with using software as a service (SaaS)—in many interviews with junior candidates applying for their first job in Accenture, I found that many of them did their final college work/thesis using Google Docs, sharing and reviewing it with their mentors online.

You may be asking: What does all this have to do with being green? The answer is: Quite a lot. Put simply, implementing collaboration software and services, such as audio/video conferencing, document sharing and management and, finally, instant messaging, are initiatives that align well with the green agenda as they help reduce travel and commuting. They also help reduce costs, improve productivity and allow your company to work with global teams.

The next-generation workforce is more virtual than ever. And in this virtual world, reducing the amount of paper needed suits this workforce—and makes it more agile. Electronic workflows make certain processes paperless—the green agenda thanks you very much for that. As does your finance department for saving the costs of paper and printing (maintaining, replacing and buying new printers). By the way, what is your user/printer rate? I know there is no magic number for this, but do you really need all the printers you have? OK, I will talk about printers on another post.

Another good consequence of preparing for this workforce is perhaps the reduction in the use of office space. Wow!! Not possible!! Think so? Accenture recently saved two floors at its Chicago office, thanks to no longer needing the space because of shift changes among employees, and the technology to support this. Well, multiplying the rental costs for two floors over 12 months will produce good savings at the end of the year. Being able to do this depends on the type of workforce you have, but have you checked whether this is applicable to your business?

I had a conversation with an Accenture colleague last week, and we talked about a meeting he had weeks ago with the CIO of a big airline company. One of the main concerns of the CIO was the difficulty of attracting and retaining talent. There on the CIO’s desk stood an old computer with Windows 95, using and old e-mail system with zero collaboration (for example, instant messaging or an integrated communication system like the Office Communication Suite) available. Considering the demand for technology this workforce shows, it’s definitely hard to attract and retain talent if they see they do not have the technology infrastructure they need—infrastructure which is aligned with the green agenda.

The Next-Generation Workforce is more thoughtful than any other category, and they use the modern technology. Perhaps they have not realized yet, but they are green too. Courtesy: http://www.accenture.com/Global/Accenture_Blogs/Technology_Consulting_Green_IT/NextGenerationWorkforce.htm

Laser Printers 101

Samsung ML - 1630 Review:

Samsung Electronics

http://www.samsung.com

• Price as Tested: $200.00
• Printer Category: Laser
• Type: Printer Only
• Color or Monochrome: Monochrome
• Laser Type: Laser
• Connection Type: USB
• Maximum Standard Paper Size: Letter
• Number of Cartridges: 1
• Number of Ink Colors: 1
• Direct Printing from Cameras: No
• LCD Preview Screen: No
• Rated speed at Default Resolution (Mono): 17 ppm
• Duty Cycle: 5000 pages per month
• Input Capacity: 100 sheets
• Network-Ready: No
• Duplexing: No
• Cost Per Page (Mono): 3.5 cents

HP LaserJet P1505

Hewlett-Packard Company

http://www.hp.com

• Price as Tested: $199.99 Direct
• Printer Category: Laser
• Type: Printer Only
• Color or Monochrome: Monochrome
• Laser Type: Laser
• Connection Type: USB
• Maximum Standard Paper Size: Legal
• Number of Cartridges: 1
• Number of Ink Colors: 1
• Direct Printing from Cameras: No
• LCD Preview Screen: No
• Rated speed at Default Resolution (Mono): 24 ppm
• Duty Cycle: 8000 pages per month
• Input Capacity: 260 sheets
• Network-Ready: No
• Duplexing: No
• Cost Per Page (Mono): 3.4 cents

Courtesy: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2246175,00.asp

             http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2227969,00.asp

Human Energy

Human Energy encompasses both the energies associated with our physical body, as well as those energies that accompany the soul. The former includes the energies surrounding each and every organ of the physical body, the energy running through and around the spine, and the energies produced by the brain, in other words, mind energies. The soul - our life force, creates an energy flow that moves through and around the body as a whole, vitalizing the energy envelopes surrounding the organs. I call this flow the flowing aura. The life force creates our desire to live and learn and, mediated by the flowing aura, stimulates the brain to produce mind. The life force is also the building material for the "I am" or pure ego. It is the quality of all those energies that is ultimately responsible for the body's ability or inability to heal.

The Human Energy Field, sometimes called the Aura, is a complex combination of overlapping energy patterns which define the unique spiritual, mental, emotional and physical makeup of an individual.  A person's Human Energy Field (HEF) is that part of the Universal Energy Field (UEF) associated with that specific individual.  There are three basic ways of describing the HEF: in terms of energy meridians, chakras and energy bodies.  Each is discussed below as it applies to energy-based healing techniques.

Courtesy: http://www.localaccess.com/HealingHands/Human%20Energy%20Field.htm

Free Antivirus Softwares

Top antivirus software should be easy enough for a computer user to both install and install. The software should effectively seek out and identify virus threats, as well as clean or isolate infected files. There should be understandable reporting available for each scan and plenty of help support available, so you can be well-informed of the software’s activities and capabilities. Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS uses to evaluate antivirus software.

• Ease of Use – Exceptional antivirus software is simple to use, regardless of a user's computer experience or knowledge of viruses. The software should be easy to install and configure. If you need to use the interface to change settings, it should be intuitive and non-threatening to beginners. Ideally, most features will be enable/disable toggles with the power to fine-tune if desired. The best antivirus software is the kind you simply install on your system and then let it do its work.

• Effective at Identifying Viruses and Worms – The best antivirus products identify infected files quickly through realtime scanning, searching for viruses in a multitude of sources, including email, instant message applications, web browsing, etc. Scanning speed is also important. Slow antivirus software will tend to interfere with your work or gaming, and if it’s very slow or you are particularly impatient, you might have the tendency to stop or pause the scan, rendering the software useless. Generally, antivirus software scans your hard drive and files looking for known viruses.

• Effective at Cleaning or Isolating Infected Files – Truly capable antivirus software thoroughly cleans, deletes or quarantines infected files, keeping them from spreading throughout the hard drive or network. Proactive/heuristic testing enables the antivirus software to detect and quarantine code that looks and acts like a virus even before it has been reported. This could be critical in protecting you on a “Day Zero” attack and spare you from being one of the first casualties.

• Activity Reporting – Antivirus programs should give immediate notification of viruses found by realtime scanners and should provide an easy to read report of scan results, including what was found and what was done with infected files.

• Feature Set – A well-rounded feature set allows antivirus software to provide absolute protection. The best programs are those that offer a wide variety of tools, from basic realtime scanning to more advanced heuristic scanning and script blocking. When it comes to virus protection, the more options the better. Many of the best antivirus packages now include multiple protection schemes at no extra cost. These include antispyware, antimalware, rootkit detection, parental controls and email screening, as many of the new threats are not literally viruses, but rather a variety of malware.

• Ease of Installation and Setup – Antivirus programs should be a breeze to install, making it easy to go from installation to initial scan in just a couple clicks of the mouse.

Courtesy: http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/

New IBM Application Server v7.0

IBM WebSphere® Application Server helps drive business agility by providing millions of developers and IT Architects with an innovative, performance based foundation to build, reuse, run, integrate and manage Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) applications and services.

• Run applications and services in a reliable, highly available, scalable environment to ensure business opportunities are not lost due to application downtime
• Reduce memory requirements and use fewer energy consuming processors by leveraging optimized runtime performance
• Secure applications and data with a resilient, standards-based security infrastructure that will remove threats while maximizing developer productivity
• Protect your investments by reusing and integrating software assets with enhanced web services and Web 2.0 standards and new application management features
• Anticipate and adjust to evolving business requirements leveraging simplified infrastructure, flexible and effective application control and runtime efficiency
• Increase developer productivity using enhanced support for standards, emerging technology and a choice of development frameworks that simplify programming models
• WebSphere Application Server will continue to introduce Feature Packs on top of V7 simplifying the adoption of new standards such as Services Component Architecture (SCA)
• Operating systems supported: AIX, HP Unix, i family, Linux, Sun Solaris, Windows, z/OS

Courtesy: http://www-01.ibm.com/software/webservers/appserv/was/

External Hard disk

Portable

Work and play on the go. This lightweight, portable drive lets you bring important files with you.

Rugged Design

Built-in, shock-resistant design ensures durability.

USB Interface

Connect using the USB 2.0 cable. The Mini draws power from the computer, to help free you from carrying around an extra power cord.

320GB Capacity

With up to 320GB, you have room for 5,330 hours of digital music, 102,400 digital photos, 320 hours of digital video, 80 two-hour DVD-quality movies, or 160 games.

5400RPM, 8MB Cache Buffer

For fast drive performance and instant access to your files.

Maxtor SafetyDrill™

Prepares, reboots, and recovers your PC's entire internal drive contents in case of system failure or virus/spyware infection. Windows only.

Sync Your Files

Automatically synchronize your files between two computers every time you connect or disconnect the drive, to ensure that you're always working with the most current data.

Easy-to-Use Interface

Get up and running fast. Simplifies drive management, security and backup scheduling.

Maxtor DrivePass™ and Encryption

Password-protect the contents of your drive with two levels of security.

Simple Setup

Plug it in, connect the USB 2.0 cable and your Maxtor OneTouch™ 4 Mini automatically appears on your desktop.

Courtesy: http://www.maxtor.com/en/hard-drive-backup/external-drives/maxtor-onetouch-4-mini.html

Crude oil Prices

As the US house of representatives voted to increase the dollar supply by $700B, many are wondering what effect this will have on energy prices. 
History is full of tragic examples where helicopter money triggered rampant inflation and widespread economic hardship. Let's take a look at some of these examples in the light of today: 

 Crushed by World War One's debt, the Weimar republic kept printing money and giving it directly to consumers and businesses to buy votes and help them cope with ever increasing prices.

Within a few years the Mark had devaluated so much that a postage stamp cost fifty billion Mark and everyone's life savings had been wiped out. Mark bills were worth less than the paper they were printed on. As the famous picture above illustrates, in the face of galloping energy prices, it had become cheaper to heat one's house by burning money than coal. Although one US dollar is still worth more than the paper it is printed on, as of 2008 one US penny contains 2 cents worth of metal.

 Although oil prices seem high today, they are kept artificially low because many oil-producing nations such as Saudi Arabia peg their currencies to the US dollar. When the dollar is devaluated, these countries currencies and national economies are threatened by inflation and this is an incentive for them to let their currencies float and appreciate. In 2006 Kuwait unpegged its currency from the US dollar and as other oil-producing nations follow suit, expect energy prices to rise.

 Currently oil is bought and sold on the world market in dollars, so everyone needs to first buy dollars in order to buy oil. We have reported on a trend for oil-producing countries to sell oil in Euros instead of Dollars. As more oil-producing nations fear the dollar is becoming "funny money" and demand payment in Euros, the world's need for Dollars will be greatly reduced. This is basic supply/demand economics.

 Simply put, the average American household is already too much in debt and this scares banks from lending any money. Giving $700B to these banks will not change the fact that lending to bad debtors is a risky venture. It is safer for banks to invest this money in commodities (oil and gold) which do keep up with inflation than to issue loans that cannot be repaid. So expect this bailout package to give a speculative boost to oil prices.

Courtesy: Oil Prices

New Dell M109S portable projector

Dell on Wednesday introduced the M109S ultra-portable projector, meant for use with laptops during on-the-go presentations. The product weighs less than a pound and but can still produce a widescreen 858x600 resolution. Maximum projection distance is 8 feet. In exchange, the brightness and contrast are low compared to some larger, more mainstream projectors at 55 lumens and 800:1 respectively. The largest image the small projector can throw up is 60 inches.

Auto keystone correction and vertical adjustment features let users correct the image when the projector cannot be aimed squarely at a wall. Connections are simple, with a component and composite video connection. A quick shutdown mode does not require users to wait for the lamp to cool, and password protection restricts access. The M109S is now available in the US, priced at $499.

At the same time as its projector announcement, Dell has introduced new color options for the Latitude E4300, E6400 and E6500 notebooks that include blue, red and pink on the E4200. The company also introduced new 64GB and 128GB Solid State Drives and a secure 160GB hard disk drive.

http://www.dell.com/content/products/superview.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&xdb=Z2xvYmFsOnByb2R1Y3RzOnByb2o6c3VwZXJ2aWV3OnByb2plY3Rvcl9kZWxsX20xMDlzI3JlZ2lvbg==

SAP Developer Network

The growing community network at SAP — which includes SAP Developer Network (SDN), Business Process Expert (BPX) Community, and Business Objects Community (BOC) — has a total membership that exceeds 1.3 million to date. By joining SDN, BPX, or BOC, you'll have access to over one million topic threads that will:

• Provide information and training resources to achieve your goals;
• Give you access to the power of true co-innovation.

The SAP Developer Network (SDN) offers deep technical content and expertise for SAP developers, analysts, consultants, and administrators on SAP NetWeaver. SDN members enjoy a robust collection of technical content on a range of SAP topics including: expert blogs, technical articles, white papers, how-to guides, moderated forums, software downloads, an extensive eLearning catalog, and a Wiki that supports open communication.

And the more you participate, the more you will be rewarded in the SDN Contributor Recognition Program. Once you begin contributing, you'll see the benefits of collaborating with your peers. You'll also find ways to contribute your own knowledge and expertise, heightening your reputation and recognition within the community. Plus, you'll earn points every time you contribute to the forums or blogs. You can determine the level of engagement that works for you.

• As a non-member, you have the opportunity to listen and learn from others in the community.
• As a member, you have access to exclusive content, such as eLearning sessions. SDN members have access to SAP portals and systems via Single Sign On. You can also sign up to receive a bi-weekly SDN Newsletter.
• As a Top Contributor who earns 250 points per year, you participate actively in the community.
• As an SAP Mentor, you are a leader in the community who is regularly called upon to share your expertise.

Each level of engagement offers you the chance to build your reputation and boost your profile - not only within SAP, but for your company and customers as well. Potential customers and other members will seek you out for your expertise in a particular area. Check out the recent blog where top contributors were recognized.

Courtesy: https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/sdn-gettingstarted

CSR Sustainability

Our purpose is to sustain the health of our natural environment using practical and sustainable business intelligence technology. CSRware is committed to bridging the gap between cross-functional teams in IT, Corporate Real Estate and Corporate Sustainability organizations. By keeping our focus on new technologies and evolving market trends, we will continue to improve our products to help our customers address this dynamic environment.

Our journey includes:

• A commitment to sustaining the health of our planet
• A work environment that encourages passion and the spirit of integrity
• Giving back to society by protecting our natural environment
• Promoting sustainable and ethical business practices
• Innovative thinking that produces alternative ways to conduct business
• Respect for future generations

We are committed to educating, creating enthusiasm and finding ways to easily integrate sustainability and corporate social responsibility into the culture of our society.

Courtesy: http://www.csrware.com/about/core.html

Business Analyst - Opportunities

The term Business Analyst (BA) is used to describe a person who practices the discipline of business analysis. A business analyst or "BA" is responsible for analyzing the business needs of their clients to help identify business problems and propose solutions. Within the systems development life cycle domain, the business analyst typically performs a liaisonfunction between the business side of an enterprise and the providers of services to the enterprise. Common alternative titles are business analyst, systems analyst, and functional analyst, although some organizations may differentiate between these titles and corresponding responsibilities.

Sample Resume 

Joe Smith - Business Analyst
Some City, NY USA
914.555.5321
jsmith@someplace.com

OBJECTIVE

Eight years of full scope experience as a Business Analyst / Project Manager within television media, not-for-profit, broadcast and retail sectors, maintaining budgetary control over all projects within an organization, and responsible for company resourcing.

CAREER SUMMARY

2001 - 2004: Project Manager / Business Analyst
Organization: Acme Global Media

Client Orientation / Project Assessment

• Clarified client requirements, business needs and project objectives, via feedback sessions and client meetings, in collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Collaborated with Sales and Marketing teams, external ad agencies, third-party technology distributors to facilitate communication for successful project launches.
• Conducted business analysis, project assessment and feasibility determination. Analyses of data feed requirements for news products, and blast emailing applications used to reduce outsourced ASP fees.

Scoping / Documentation / Budgeting

• Strategized project scoping and specifications documents, to clearly communicate the project roadmap. Led initiative to produce in-house mass emailing application to save outsourced application fees, used in contest campaigns for customers.
• As the contest guru at ABC Interactive, developed documentation schema for online contests, interactive quizzes, and forums supporting major news, entertainment and sports web sites.
• Produced user manual for Content Management System.
• Managed project budgets of up to $300,000 and short-term projects of around $35,000 budgets.

Team Leadership / Resource Allocation / Scheduling

• Led multidisciplinary team of up to 4 to 14 developers, designers, testers working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Project Manager working with a team of 8, including developers, designers, multi-media specialists, usability architects, and content producers. In 6 weeks, directed efforts in a prioritized manner to ensure this and a series of other projects met milestones.
• Coordinated work of employees and outside contractors to meet deadlines, budgets, and client demand. Provided situational leadership to motivate individuals.

Project Kickoff / Implementation Training

• Met with all developers and project stakeholders to lead a kickoff meeting. Defined and introduced the project, team members' roles, and key deliverables. Mapped out timelines, milestones, communication processes, question and answer session.
• Generated excitement and buy-in to secure commitment to project objectives, and shared a group vision to start the team on a motivated track.

Quality Assurance / Project Review

• Assigned Q.A. team members to develop test cases, browser requirements, functional analyses of online products, and worked with internal and external clients, content producers and stakeholders to conduct interim project reviews and final project tweaks prior to launch. Obtained multi-level signoff on projects and contests prior to approval.

Launch / Post-Launch Review

• Timed successful launches of web sites to allow for system administrator support, developer resources, and training of content producers on Content Management Systems, and content delivery strategies.
• Held post-launch review meetings to revisit project strengths and liabilities, and to build out better processes for future projects. Team building and wrap-up continued up to this point.

1999 - 2001: Business Analyst / Web Developer
Organization: XYZ Interactive

• Updated and maintained 400+ page site, reinforcing branding and marketing.
• Led a team of 3 developers and designers to create Inquiry Health Broadband.
• Worked within a large team of developers and content-designers to launch phone company site
• Acted as primary webmaster for hospitality site, liaising with content producers.

1998 - 1999: Business Analyst
Organization: Sandhill Online

• Worked with executive teams to define and develop web sites from concept to completion for a range of professional associations and companies including

EDUCATION

B.Sc. Cognitive Psychology
1990 - 1994, University of Waterloo