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  • UX Design Essentials Class

    Everett McKay is hosting another UX Design Essentials class in Burlington this February 13-15.  If you are interested, he's knocking off a few bucks for TVUG members, bringing the cost down to $1200.  If you're interested in attending, contact Everett through his site and tell him you're from TVUG!

    Posted to TVUG News and Events by Brian Peek on 31 Jan 2012

  • End User Computing Developer

    Are you passionate about innovation and technology?  Do you enjoy collaborating and consulting with others to solve complex business challenges?  Are you interested in positively influencing how State Farm leverages technology to achieve its goals?  If you answered "yes" to any of the questions then we look forward to hearing from you.

    Responsibilities:
    * Create new and/or modify existing software and databases to meet business requirements including intranet site development, as well as the design, coding, testing, implementing, and formal        acceptance of business solutions
    * Make modifications to existing code
    * Analyze the business/system requirements and develop technical specifications for business applications
    * Provide high level design solutions, problem resolution, long-term maintenance, and enhancement services for custom developed business applications using Enterprise development tool-sets
    * Research and apply new technology trends as it relates to the End User Computing (EUC) development environment

    Requirements:
    * BS degree in Computer Science or Engineering
    * 3+ years of experience with full life-cycle application development
    * 3+ years of experience with C#
    * 3+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (specifically creating and supporting complex SQL queries)
    * Microsoft Office (specifically Access and Excel)
    * Strong communication and consulting skills

    Additional areas of expertise desired:
    * ASP.NET
    * Design Patterns
    * LINQ
    * Microsoft Team Foundation Server
    * .NET Framework
    * Object Oriented Programming
    * Visual Studio 2008/2010

    About:  
    Our commitment to customers makes us the No. 1 insurer of cars and homes in the United States and an insurance leader in Canada.  State Farm is ranked No. 37 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

    This same commitment to our work force is how we got here and how we stay here. Our 90-year track record highlights State Farm as an employer of choice committed to providing career opportunities that last a lifetime.

    From diverse backgrounds and talent, to meaningful work and comprehensive benefits, "Like a good neighbor..." isn't just a slogan. It's who we are and how we do business.

    To apply, please visit:  www.statefarm.com/careers Job Id #28985

    Posted to Job Opportunities by Brian Peek on 29 Jan 2012

  • February Meeting, Wednesday Februrary 15th - ASP.NET MVC 3

    Where: Tyler Technologies, Latham, NY
    When: Wednesday February 15th, 2012, 6:30-8:30PM
    Who: Joseph Payette, Jr.

    Please note we are meeting on Wednesday the 15th instead of Tuesday the 14th!

    Topic: ASP.NET MVC 3

    ASP.NET MVC gives you a powerful, patterns-based way to build dynamic websites that enables a clean separation of concerns and that gives you full control over markup for enjoyable, agile development. ASP.NET MVC includes many features that enable fast, TDD-friendly development for creating sophisticated applications that use the latest web standards.

    Presenter Bio

    As co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Greane Tree Technology, Joseph Payette, Jr., leads his team of Agile software developers to create custom, standards-based, web, database, mobile and enterprise software. Joe and his team have enjoyed applying their ingenuity and skill to systems as diverse as a statistical tool for an international drywall manufacturer, a player-ranking system for a leading online gaming platform, a community-building database for technology companies, and a reservations system for New York City nightlife. Joe earned a B.S. in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and has many years of experience in all phases of software development, including analysis, architecture, coding and quality control. Joe is expert in technologies such as Ruby on Rails, .NET, PHP, Java, C++, AJAX, MySQL, and MSSQL, but he is always on the lookout for new tools to help Greane Tree Technology communicate more clearly, work more efficiently, and meet customer specifications more elegantly. Joe is an active contributor to area user groups, including the Tech Valley Ruby Brigade, the Tech Valley .NET User Group, the Capital District Linux User Group, and the Capital District Java Developers Network. 

    Posted to TVUG News and Events by Brian Peek on 24 Jan 2012

  • January Meeting, Wednesday January 11th - Developing Metro-style Applications in Windows 8

    Where: Tyler Technologies, Latham, NY
    When: Wednesday January 11th, 2012, 6:30-8:30PM
    Who: John McConnell

    Update: John's session code can be found here.

    Please note we are meeting on Wednesday the 11th instead of Tuesday the 10th!

    Topic: Developing Metro-style Applications in Windows 8

    Microsoft's announcement of Windows 8 represents a major change in the Windows development landscape, with the inclusion of HTML/CSS/JavaScript as first-class development languages for Windows "Metro" applications. This presentation will explore the new Windows 8 architecture and development practices for Metro apps, and will focus on the new Windows Runtime and Windows Javascript libraries, which are central to Metro application development. Come watch John fumble-finger his way to building a Metro style application before your very eyes.

    Presenter Bio

    John McConnell is currently an Enterprise Architect at Fletcher Allen Health Care, where he has also been a Windows Systems Engineer and ASP.Net web developer since 2001. He also teaches at Champlain College and runs Faster Than Light Technologies, a health-care and technology consulting firm. Prior to working at Fletcher Allen, he worked in Information Technology at companies from the very large (a Fortune 5 company) to the very small (a company of 25 consultants). He has worked in Redmond, WA as part of the Microsoft Exchange development team, and has developed and supported mission-critical WinForms, WPF and ASP.Net web applications for more than twenty years in a variety of industries and disciplines. John lives in Middlesex, VT with his wife and three daughters, two cats he pretends to dislike, and a fat raccoon he would kill if only he could catch the SOB. He lives on twitter at john0831vt and blogs at http://john0831.wordpress.com 

    Posted to TVUG News and Events by Brian Peek on 3 Jan 2012

  • .NET Web Application Developer

    IC Source, Inc., a fourteen year old technology company in Saratoga NY, is seeking a mid level .NET Web Application Developer.

    The ideal candidate will possess the following education and/or experience:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or related experience.
    • Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of ASP.Net / VB.Net.
    • Visual Studio 2003, 2005, 2008.
    • Net Framework 2.0 – 3.5.
    • MSSQL 2005, 2008.
    • Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
    • XML.
    • AJAX is a strong plus.
    • Telerik and ComponentArt experience a plus.
    • VMware / Virtualization experience a plus.

    The Ideal candidate will also possess the following skills:

    • Self motivated, detail-oriented and organized.
    • Willing to undertake a wide range of technical responsibilities and expand their skill set.
    • Customer focused and driven to enhance end-user experience.
    • Experience with hardware and software issues.
    • Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Other duties may be assigned as required.
    • Design, develop and maintain new and existing web and desktop applications/systems.
    • Perform complete testing of applications, engaging staff as necessary.
    • Participate in priority setting sessions and design meetings.

    We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits.  

    Please email resume with salary requirements to hr@icsource.com.

    Posted to Job Opportunities by Brian Peek on 14 Dec 2011

  • .NET/Oracle Developer for 18 Month Project in Albany, NY

    Responsibilities/Requirements:
    The following activities are indicative of the assignments/outcomes expected of this individual:
    - participation in requirement and design sessions
    - modeling and documenting solutions for changes and enhancements
    - assist the Application Development team in preparing technical designs and perform construction activities
    - will work as part of the development team to perform technical activities related to writing the instruction code using WCF, WPF and .net and testing modules and components
    - will participate in the integration of components and linking the new architecture to the existing platform to ensure functionality is correctly developed
    - support the application through the testing and implementation phases, including product test, stress/load test etc.
    - developing appropriate system documentation
    - facilitate the knowledge transfer between the Technical IT staff and the Program staff responsible for testing, training, and implementation
    - assist Implementations staff, when needed, reviewing system release notes

    About:  
    Tailwind Associates is an Information Technology Consulting firm located in Schenectady, NY.  Please visit us at www.tailwindassoc.com.  Our client is NYS Office of Children and Family Services.

     

    How to Apply:
    Please respond to:  
     
    Sherri Gallup, CIR
    Sr. Technical Recruiter
    Tailwind Associates
    sgallup@tailwindassoc.com
    Phone:  518-579-3020 x 115

    Posted to Job Opportunities by Brian Peek on 12 Dec 2011

  • December Meeting, Tuesday December 13th - Brian Peek demonstrates the Kinect for Windows SDK

    Where: Tyler Technologies, Latham, NY
    When: Tuesday, December 13th, 2011, 6:30-8:30PM
    Who: Brian Peek

    Join us as Brian Peek demonstrates the basics of using the Kinect for Windows SDK including:  how Kinect works, installing and setting up the Kinect sensor, setting up the development environment, reading camera, depth and skeleton data, understanding what depth data is and how it works, skeletal tracking and working with the Kinect microphone array to record audio and use speech recognition.

    Before our presentation, we will be holding our officer elections and soliciting feedback on last month's Q&A session.

    Presenter Bio

    Brian Peek is an internationally respected cricket player, gourmet chef, and the house DJ for the State Department.  His crocheted masks of Steve Buscemi sold out on Etsy in a mere 2 hours.  When he is not on tour, he works on stuff for a boutique software company located on the left coast.  His recipe for Blue Waffle was highest downloaded recipe on the FoodTV website during all of 2010. He once made Criss Angel cry.  This is what happens when he lets someone else post his bio.

     

    Posted to TVUG News and Events by Chris Miller on 30 Nov 2011

  • Greane Tree Technology seeking 2 .NET Developers

    Position 1 -

    Requirements:

    • Associate‘s degree or US equivalent degree.
    • 5 years experience developing web sites.
    • 4 years experience with HTML, CSS, XSL and XML.
    • 4 years experience with Visual Basic.Net.
    • 2 Years experience developing and deploying stored procedures and Data Transformation Services in MS SQL Server.
    • 4 years experience with database concepts and SQL commands in MS SQL Server.
    • 4 years experience with MS Windows Desktop & Server Operating Systems.
    • 2 years experience using IIS v 6.0 or greater.


    Also Desirable:

    • Two or more years developing web applications on an n-tier environment involving all phases of a Systems Development Life Cycle.
    • Two or more years experience with Web Services.
    • Two or more years experience since 2005 with Visual Studio.NET Version 3.0 or greater.
    • Two or more years experience with AJAX.
    • Two or more years experience with Visual Basic 6.0.
    • Two or more years experience with ASP.Net.
    • Two or more years experience with ASP.
    • Two or more years experience with ADO.Net.
    • Two or more years experience with IIS Version 6.0.
    • Two or more years experience with Java Script.
    • Two or more years experience designing, developing, implementing and supporting Purchase Request/Purchase Order tracking systems.
    • One year or more experience designing, developing, implementing and supporting a web-based invoice management solution.
    • Bachelor of Science degree in business, MIS, or computer applications.
    • Two or more years experience in analyzing data requirements and normalizing data.
    • Two or more years experience in building and maintaining database structures (schema, tables, views, indexes, etc.) in MS SOL Server.


     
    Position 2  - 

    Requirements:

    • Associate‘s degree or US equivalent degree.
    • 5 years experience developing web sites.
    • 4 years experience with HTML, CSS, XSL and XML.
    • 4 years experience with Visual Basic.Net.
    • 2 Years experience developing and deploying stored procedures and Data Transformation Services in MS SQL Server.
    • 4 years experience with database concepts and SQL commands in MS SQL Server.
    • 4 years experience with MS Windows Desktop & Server Operating Systems.
    • 2 years experience using IIS v 6.0 or greater.

     
    Also Desirable:

    • Two or more years developing web applications on an n-tier environment involving all phases of a Systems Development Life Cycle.
    • Two or more years experience with Web Services.
    • Two or more years experience since 2005 with Visual Studio.NET Version 3.0 or greater.
    • Two or more years experience with AJAX.
    • Two or more years experience with ASP.Net.
    • Two or more years experience with ADO.Net.
    • Two or more years experience with IIS Version 6.0.
    • Two or more years experience with Java Script.
    • Two or more years experience designing, developing, implementing and supporting Purchase Request/Purchase Order tracking systems.
    • Bachelor of Science degree in business, MIS, or computer applications.
    • Two or more years experience in analyzing data requirements and normalizing data.
    • Two or more years experience in building and maintaining database structures (schema, tables, views, indexes, etc.) in MS SOL Server.
    • Microsoft Certified Solution Developer.

     

    Please submit a cover letter describing your skills and motivation, as well as a resume to Joseph Payette Jr., Chief Technology Officer via email at jpayette AT greanetree DOT com.

    Greane Tree Technology is a fast-growing software development firm specializing in web and desktop software development. Located in downtown Troy, Greane Tree helps clients leverage technology to operate more efficiently, and more competitively. For more information on Greane Tree please visit: www.greanetree.com

     

    Posted to Job Opportunities by Chris Miller on 10 Nov 2011

  • November Meeting - Tuesday 11/8/2011 - Open Q&A

    Where: Tyler Technologies, Latham, NY
    When: Tuesday, November 8th, 2011, 6:30-8:30PM
    Who: Peter Lanoie

    The November meeting will have a change in format.  Peter Lanoie will be leading an open Q&A session.  Have a question about something .NET related?  Stuck on a problem with a project?  Bring it in and see if the group can answer or come up with a solution.  Any .NET related topic is fair game.  Participation is encouraged and will be rewarded. Bring your laptops, we will have Wi-Fi connections available.

    Presenter Bio

    Peter Lanoie has been a web and .NET developer for the last 11 years and has been working at Cengage Learning for the last 5 years. He is particularly interesting in build systems and process automation. Outside of work he does woodworking and home improvement. He even installed plumbing for an in-house compressed air system.  He lives in Clifton Park with his wife and two young children.

    His blog can be found at http://www.compiledthoughts.com/ and he can be reached through his twitter account @peterlanoie.


    Posted to TVUG News and Events by Chris Miller on 2 Nov 2011

  • .NET Software Developer at Versatrans

    Tyler's Versatrans Solution, located in Latham, NY, has been a leader in student transportation software for over two decades.  We are seeking a Software Developer to join our Software Development Team.
    The focus for this position will be with the development of the Tyler framework.  This is a generic corporate application framework based on Microsoft .NET 4.0 technologies, which multiple Tyler divisions leverage for application development.  The individual filling this position will work on the framework with a specific focus on the needs of the next generation of Tyler’s Versatrans Solution.

    You should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Math or equivalent plus at least two (2) years of software analysis and development experience.  Experience with Microsoft.NET 4.0 technologies, service oriented architecture, SQL Server 2008, and Entity Framework 4.0 required.  Familiarity with WCF and RIA Services, MVVM, Silverlight 4, Managed Extensibility Framework and Windows Identity foundation desired.  You should also possess excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills as well as be able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast paced, technical environment.  Familiarity with SQL Server Management Studio, Visual Studio 2010 and Team Foundation Server 2010 desired.

    For more information, please visit https://jobs.tylertech.com/employmentopportunities/default.aspx .


    Tyler Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

    Posted to Job Opportunities by Brian Peek on 14 Oct 2011
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