TCF 2006 Professional Conference - Technology Track
David F. Soll, Vice President of Advanced Technology, Omicron Consulting Abstract : SharePoint is a collection of products and technologies from Microsoft designed to provide a portal infrastructure for web based applications. Mr. Soll will discuss the components that make up the SharePoint Products and Technologies and demonstrate many of the capabilities that SharePoint provides. Bio : David F. Soll is the Vice President of Advanced Technology for Omicron Consulting. Mr. Soll has worked with computer technologies from hardware design, network design, operating system development, through application development and architecture design for more than 25 years. He is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and is also the Vice Chair of the Princeton Chapter of the IEEE Computer Society and the Vice Chair of the Princeton chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). Mr. Soll received his BS in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University. |
Nicholas J. Donatone, Vice President Database Services, MFG Systems Corporation Abstract : What is grid computing? We are hearing more and more about "the grid." Is it something you can buy off the self? Do you have to build it? This presentation will answer these questions and more. There are two basic concepts to grasp to understand grid. These tenets of grid will be discussed and explained. A current (pun intended) system will be used as an example of the grid. Bio : Nicholas J. Donatone Nicholas J. Donatone - Vice President of Grid Services for MFG Systems Corporation. Nicholas is one of the founders of the New Jersey Oracle Users Group (NJOUG) and has been president/copresident of the NJOUG for more than 16 years. He has made presentations at NJOUG, IOUG, ODTUG, MAOP and Oracle OpenWorld. |
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David F. Soll, Vice President of Advanced Technology, Omicron Consulting Abstract : Portal technology has evolved over the past few years to the point where they are no longer simply collections and organizations of web pages but now provide an infrastructure to deliver n-tier architecture applications to the desktop via web browsers. The evolving portal technologies combined with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) is creating a new paradigm for not only delivering new applications but an infrastructure for integrating legacy applications and data. Mr. Soll will discuss this new paradigm and show specifically how Microsoft's SharePoint technologies allow for application and data integration. Bio : David F. Soll David F. Soll is the Vice President of Advanced Technology for Omicron Consulting. Mr. Soll has worked with computer technologies from hardware design, network design, operating system development, through application development and architecture design for more than 25 years. He is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and is also the Vice Chair of the Princeton Chapter of the IEEE Computer Society and the Vice Chair of the Princeton chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). Mr. Soll received his BS in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University. |
Devin Fensterheim, Rutgers University Abstract : Web-based information systems have become increasingly common as a means of information management. The variety of tools available for this purposes, such as Java and .NET, have simplified development of these systems; and, due in part to the emergence of Rapid Application Deployment and increased user acceptance, these systems have quickly become ubiquitous. However, the platform inherently lends itself to a unique collection of security vulnerabilities, regardless of the backend technologies used (JSP, ASP .NET, PHP, etc.). This seminar will address some of the most prevalent and damaging vulnerabilities of particular significance to web-based development. Both well-known attack vectors such as cross-site scripting and SQL injection, as well as more abstract vulnerabilities such as common weaknesses in encryption and authentication will be presented. The methodology of attack will also be discussed; however, the primary focus is the theory behind these weaknesses and means of defense available to developers and project managers. Bio : Devin Fensterheim Devin Fensterheim is an MCDBA and MCSA, and currently supervises development and database operations for Rutgers University Campus Information Services. His background in web development and security has been called upon to secure systems for several organizations. |
John Christopher, Technical Specialist, Thomson Scientific Abstract : This presentation will cover principles and practical techniques useful in discovering and correcting bottlenecks in web based systems. Bottlenecks and inefficiencies can be caused by hardware, software, and architectural limitations; the steps needed to detect where these limits occur in a system will be detailed, and possible corrective actions that can be taken to obtain best use of resources. The tools used to determine the state of a system include built-in operating facilities, open source software tools, and commercially available monitoring systems; the applicability and use of these tools will be examined. Although the emphasis will be on Unix and Linux based systems, the techniques discussed are applicable to Windows based systems as well. Bio : John Christopher John Christopher is a Technical Specialist at Thomson Scientific; he has been involved in the support of the web-based search systems which are used as reference materials in scientific and academic research libraries since 1998. He has a B.A. in Physics from Temple University and an Master of Software Engineering degree from Pennsylvania State University. He is a member of IEEE and ACM, and holds an IEEE CSDP certification. |
John Stawiarski, Director of Network Services, Omicron Consulting Abstract : Microsoft's new operating system is scheduled for release late in 2006. Is Windows Vista just another pretty face or has Microsoft really addressed those issues that enterprise desktop/laptop managers have been struggling with for years. This seminar will demonstrate the recent beta release of Vista with the new features touted by Microsoft. It will discuss the new security features such as User Access Protection, Application Compatibility and new deployment methods. This seminar is geared towards desktop managers and administrators looking to understand what Vista brings to the enterprise. Bio : John Stawiarski As Director with Omicron Consulting, Mr. Stawiarski brings over 20 years of experience in Enterprise Management, Security Planning and Analysis, Networking Technologies, Distributed Computing, Application Development, and overall Project Management and Delivery. Starting his tenure with Omicron in 1992, Mr. Stawiarski has worked as a Support Technician, Network Consultant, Desktop Specialist, Strategic Project Manager and most recently as a the Director of Network Services. During this time Mr. Stawiarski has designed and architected extranet and infrastructure systems that are secure, manageable, and scalable. He has designed access processes for systems ranging from a few users to tens of thousands, all with the same integration and supportability. Prior to joining Omicron, Mr. Stawiarski held positions as a Regional Manager at EPS, Technical Consultant for New Jersey Bell, and Technical Consultant at Liberty Mutual. John holds a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science and Business Management from Moravian College, a Microsoft MCSE, Cisco CCNP, and a variety of HP and IBM Certifications including: OpenView Storage Area Management, EVA Disk System Design, Data Protector, Enterprise Disk Array Design, HP Tape and Magneto Optical, HP 9000 Server Design and IBM P-Series Architecture. |
Nathan Berk, Omicron Consulting Abstract : Business Intelligence/SQL Server '05 - Microsoft's SQL Server 2005 and their development platform Visual Studio enable companies with the ability to implement Business Solutions without significant investments in licensing best of breed technologies coupled with expensive implementations. This event will describe the advances in Microsoft's newest release of their SQL Server Database, how it can be leveraged to create powerful data driven solutions and discuss how Visual Studio is used to create these solutions. In addition, the concept of Business Intelligence (BI) will be presented discussing how BI transforms a company providing power information to all stake holders in a company creating a competitive advantage. Bio : |
Ross Dennis, Research Director, Clearsight Research Abstract : Mobile devices now out number desktop PC's and are destined to be the next IT platform. IT and entertainment are converging on the mobile device. Companies are forming all along the mobile content value chain from creation, to content management to delivery and user experience. How the new mobile content delivery industry is emerging will be discussed. along with new methods being used to program the mobile platform in Java, Brew and xHTML and others. In addition to enterprise applications mobile content now includes: audio, video, sports highlights, music, advertising/promotion, games, ringtones, live TV, news and the ability to buy almost anything over wireless. Rapidly increasing demand, huge numbers of different mobile devices and short times to market are creating challenges for innovative companies. Technical problems of authentication, billing, content transcoding and transaction processing and digital rights management are all now being addressed for the mobile device. The mobile world is full of digital Darwinian variants. Specialties include live TV broadcast, mobile e-commerce, streaming media, advertising and a new category called place shifting in which applications and media on your PC can be shifted to your mobile device. These topics and others as time permits will be presented. A Review of prominent vendors in mobile development will be given. Bio : Ross Dennis Mr. Dennis has more than 10 years experience in conducting independent research in technology markets. He has held technology leadership and management positions with M&M Mars, International Paper and AT&T where he was manger for e-commerce projects and later a director for innovation and new technology programs. His first company developed a global engineering software application, which was acquired by Mitsubishi Engineering. He currently conducts technology market research for mobile content delivery infrastructure, spectrum and wireless broadband. He has a BS in Mathematics and an MBA from Rutgers. |
David M. McGurl, Intel Corporation Abstract : Intel? delivers integrated platforms that greatly enhance the value of technology. Join us to discover differentiating technology up close. We will shed light on some of the Intel? technologies that sets the standard for platform performance and leadership in new generations of products. Hear how new platform technologies, Multicore processors, 64 bit computing & Virtualization Technology deliver end to end performance. Technologies that can help reduce cost, manage risk, and enhance the computing experience. Join us as we share our ideas about the role platforms can play in delivering added value, and our view of a future beyond the processor. Bio : David M. McGurl David McGurl is a 22 year veteran of Intel Corporation with roles spanning across Software Engineering, Network & Application Designs. Currently Mr. McGurl is managing the Channel Solutions Accounts in the region. |