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For the Sep. 5th lunchtime HROUG meeting. Steve Karam, of Burleson Consulting, will present:

Just a Bit: Data Warehouse Theory For Practical Design
With so many acronyms for data integration on the market today (SOA, EDA, ESB, ELT, EII, A2A, B2B, etc.), it is hard to know exactly where you should go with your Data Warehouse. This presentation takes a step back from the hubbub of enterprise data integration and focuses upon the true core components of a warehouse and the real meaning of “information” from the bit (0 or 1) up.

For those of you who don’t know Steve (yet) - our local author of 2 Oracle books! (check them out : http://www.dba-oracle.com/steve_karam_books.htm)

Steve Karam is one of less than 20 DBA’s worldwide to achieve the coveted Oracle 10g Certified Master status and he has been honored with the prestigious Oracle ACE designation. A former senior instructor for Oracle University, Steve has a proven track record in performance and troubleshooting on dozens of high profile Oracle systems, and complex Oracle 10g RAC environments.

The meeting will from 11:30 - 1:30 and will break out as follows:

11:30-12:00: Registration / Lunch
12:00-01:00: Speaker
01:00-01:30: Question and answers, raffles, announcments

Meeting location:
Info Tech of Virginia 5555 Greenwich Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462-6542
see map: http://maps.citysearch.com/map/view/10605060

So, please RSVP to hzamperini@yahoo.com (please note new email address) in order ensure adequete food and drinks for everyone.

Please contact Natalie White at natalietechrecruiter@gmail.com or 757-273-7113 if you are interested in this position.

Software Engineer

SUMMARY:

Promotes the efficiency and productivity of various departments by developing departmental tracking systems and reports. Prepares financial / operational analysis to assist the departments in achieving its financial and operational objectives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to developing, supporting and enhancing existing systems and reports and providing operational analysis. Also provides reporting support for other departments as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generates a variety of routine and periodic reports and/or data through database management, data administration and data extraction techniques.
• Assist in the development of a monthly reporting package that reflects those metrics used to measure optimum performance in each of the operating departments.
• May be responsible for planning and leading a cross-functional project team to improve internal operating processes.
• Provides general system users and management with database analysis and feedback which expresses the relationships between the data utilized and the reports which are provided.
• Uses a variety of database software techniques to produce various media tools such as: reports, charts, graphs, lists, labels, and memos.
• Maintains various database and database tables by inputting new or changed information.
• Assures database and report accuracy by checking data preciseness, applying reasonability checks, maintaining audit trails and generating sub-totals that can be cross-checked.
• Influences system report design by identifying and recommending design and requirements needs for software enhancements.
• Mentoring junior level staff in object oriented development required.
• Maximizes the efficiency of the various report software systems by implementing, monitoring, testing and auditing new report software programs.
• Analyzes and resolves computer related problems by coordinating with in-house personnel to diagnose and fix operational difficulty, as well as consulting, advising and training on specialized report features and functions.
• Completes special projects as assigned using all available technology and knowledge of departmental operations.
• Good software troubleshooting and evaluations skills preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES:

• 3 - 5 years experience with JAVA required
• 3 - 5 years experience with HTML preferred.
• 2 -3 years experience in maintaining and designing databases and reporting systems required.
• 2 - 3 years experience with major DBMS (SQL server, Oracle, or other) required.
• 3 - 5 year experience with comparable IDE tool for JAVA preferred.
• 1 - 2 years experience with AS/400 query preferred.
• Business Objects experience preferred.
• Experience using Oracle and Oracle based products including, Oracle Discoverer, Oracle Express Analyzer and Oracle forms preferred.
• 2 - 3 years experience with UNIX/LINUX environments required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and verbal communications skills required.
• Able to lift 25-pounds.
• Highly developed problem-solving ability.
• Interpersonal qualities conducive to teamwork among various departments and work groups.
• Must be flexible to work varying days/hours/shifts, as business needs demand, including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Must possess valid local driver’s license with good DMV record.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Business / Information Technology preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.