Vantage Point Consulting provides project leadership, software development life cycle (SDLC), and training solutions to the higher education and government.
Within Higher Education, Vantage Point helps colleges and universities improve student retention and in assisting colleges and universities with building successful military / veteran friendly education programs support service members receiving Tuition Assistance and GI benefits.
Within Government, Vantage Point supports government agencies with systems requirements definition and use cases development. Vantage Point also provides online and custom instructor-led training to employees on project management, change management, SDLC methodology, and IT certifications.
Gold sponsor
May 2010
DeVry University and Keller Graduate School of Management are your professional edge in Project Management. To date, we have six degree programs and concentrations that have received the PMI Global Accreditation Center (GAC) accreditation. By completing a GAC accredited program, students earn 1,500 hours toward the project management experience required to take PMI’s Professional (PMP®) Credential examination.
In addition to the credibility you expect, Keller also offers the flexibility you need. With an accelerated program available at the Portland Campus, online or a combination of the two, you can build the schedule that fits your needs and keeps your life in balance. To learn more, contact the Portland Campus today at 503-296-7468 or visit us online at http://www.keller.edu/.
Gold sponsor
April 2010
eboyz offers the very best in IT consulting, helping our customers realize maximum efficiency and profitability from their technology investment. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we know how to leverage technology to solve business needs. Our proven approach has helped many businesses realize their goals. eboyz focus markets are healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services.
eboyz primary consulting areas are IT consulting, IT project management, and managed services. As part of IT consulting we offer services from network design to Help Desk and Deskside Support.
For more information contact eboyz at info@eboyz.net or 503.286.0416.
Advisicon is a locally-owned Professional Services and Solutions Integration company with special focus on Solution Development, Technology Integration and Project/Program/Portfolio Management Methodologies. Our diverse client base spans business, government, and non-profit organizations throughout North America and Latin America.
We specialize in consultative solutions development and integrating key reporting metrics into an organization’s processes, including training and implementation of industry best practices. We have combined our extensive and in-depth knowledge of Project Management and Business Solution Integration with our core business principles of Knowledge Transfer, Optimization and Sustained Results to assist our clients in effectively achieving their strategic business goals.
Slalom Consulting is a business and technology consulting firm combining its local expertise with national reach. With consultants from the Big 4 and industry leaders, Slalom’s mix of local leadership and innovation solves its clients’ most challenging business issues across four key practice areas: Business Management, Organization Effectiveness, Technology Enablement and Information Management. Working in areas such as BI, portals, mobility, project management and process design, Slalom helps create a competitive advantage for its Fortune 500 and mid-market clients across all industries. S
Slalom has extended its national reach from the Seattle headquarters to Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Portland and San Francisco. Slalom’s local, flexible model for both consultants and clients has repeatedly earned the firm recognition by national and regional programs as a best place to work and for service excellence.
Want control over the "last mile" of your network? Ask tw telecom how we can make that happen.
tw telecom is a leading fiber, facilities-based integrated communications carrier offering local businesses “last mile” broadband connections for data, high speed Internet access and voice. Our SONET-based networks include 100% fiber optic, fully redundant, self-healing digital rings with diverse routing as standard on our metro services. Experience the highest quality voice, data and video communications transmission possible. Our two innovative National Operations Centers monitor all our national and regional network for reliability and performance. 24 x7x365 Supporting your Business Continuity, Co-Location and Disaster Recovery requirements We deliver Data & Transport Services including: Dedicated Internet Access, Native LAN, Storage Transport Services and Voice and VOIP Services including -Local Service for Business, Business Long Distance and Integrated Business Services.
Gold sponsor
Dec. 2009
DeVry University and Keller Graduate School of Management are your professional edge in Project Management. To date, we have six degree programs and concentrations that have received the PMI Global Accreditation Center (GAC) accreditation. By completing a GAC accredited program, students earn 1,500 hours toward the project management experience required to take PMI’s Professional (PMP®) Credential examination.
In addition to the credibility you expect, Keller also offers the flexibility you need. With an accelerated program available at the Portland Campus, online or a combination of the two, you can build the schedule that fits your needs and keeps your life in balance. To learn more, contact the Portland Campus today at 503-296-7468 or visit us online at
The heart of Apex is our people. We go to great lengths to only hire the cream of the crop- we want people of the highest character, with high energy and a service mentality. Motivated, friendly, and capable. Folks who are interested in building lasting relationships, not simply trying to make a deal happen. We believe it’s a difference-maker, and we’re confident you’ll feel the same way. To speak with a local Apex representative, please call 503.293.2900. We are eager to hear from you.
At InfoGroup Northwest, we talk about being “Your Missing Link.” What does this mean to you? It means that we offer a unique value to our technical consultants. A different relationship.
Too many times, your relationship with a staffing firm will have two touch points: the beginning and end of an engagement. Not at InfoGroup. We realize that our talented consultants are one half of our equation for success. And because we value you, we will do everything we can to enhance your success.
We work hard to offer our consultants the most rewarding career opportunities. With a client base ranging from start-ups to the Fortune 500, and from Oregon to Washington State and beyond, we have a variety of interesting and challenging projects to offer our consultants.
Vantage Point Consulting is a Portland-based higher education, project management, and learning solutions consultancy. We work with higher education to improve student services and student retention. We work with government organizations and businesses to provide project management, customer service and human capital development training and delivery solutions.
Vantage Point Consulting is also an authorized reseller of SkillSoft e-learning content. We work with colleges and businesses to supplement SkillSoft content and certification programs with their organization’s curriculum.
June 2009
The Professional Development Center at Portland State University offers Oregon's leading program of project management courses designed for working professionals. We have an established reputation for high quality programs and student satisfaction.
Our instructors teach from real-world project management experience to provide a highly interactive and engaging classroom experience to accommodate the diverse backgrounds and job descriptions of our participants.
The skills, knowledge, and tools are immediately applicable and are drawn from a variety of approaches to project management in order to fit the various needs and sizes of organizations our students represent.
Meridian Technology Group is an Information Technology consulting services company delivering mission critical, highly scalable business solutions for clients throughout the western US. We provide the full gamut of exceptional IT resources including project managers, program managers, project leaders and project coordinators.
We understand the importance of the work our consultants do. Our top management priority is to ensure our services match our client needs...bringing the right person to the client...to ensure successful goal achievement.
Meridian offers rich employment benefits including paid insurance premiums, 401K program, training and 3 weeks of paid vacation per year.
Point B is an employee-owned management consulting firm that specializes in helping clients execute their strategic initiatives and deliver business results that create transformational change and competitive advantage. Hundreds of companies, including Microsoft, Alaska Airlines, Kaiser Permanente and Charles Schwab, have sought out Point B for its objective leadership, deep expertise and ability to transform strategies into reality. Founded in 1995, Point B has since grown into a $90 million business with 400 associates that completed more than 800 projects for clients in 2008 alone. Point B has been honored by many publications as an exceptional place to work, including being named a “Top Small Workplace” by TheWall Street Journal. In 2008, Consulting Magazine recognized Point B with its “Best Firms to Work For” award and ranked the firm #1 in its Leadership category among 205 consulting firms worldwide.
Mar 2009
Innovation Frameworks provides training, consulting and programs for sustainable and growing innovation capability. In 2009 we will provide training in many areas including Mastering Program Management, Getting Great Requirements, Managing Organizational Change, Flexible Product Development Methodologies, Market Opportunity Analysis and many Innovation skills. We partner with Program Management Academy, Auxilium and other successful consultants and trainers to market and deliver workshops around the world. Our focus on innovation has captured the interest of many industries from high tech to food processing to artistic publications. We are the Innovation partner of the NW Food Processing Association’s Innovation Productivity Center.
Advisicon helps clients manage projects, programs, and portfolios, applying best practices and appropriate technologies – from simple turn-key solutions to advanced EPM system. Contact us to discuss how we can help you develop your personnel, processes, tools, and cultures to manage your projects more effectively.
• Turn-key SharePoint solutions and training
• Project, program and portfolio management assessments, training, tools and templates
• Microsoft Office Project and Project Server implementations, training, and consulting
• Project management and project scheduling services
• PMI Global Registered Education Provider
Jan 2009
Previous Sponsors:
2008:
Keller Graduate School of Management, DeVry University
Project Corps
ProKarma
Cadence management Corporation
DBPI
Portland State University
Advisicon
PointB Solutions
2007:
Cadence Management Corporation ASPE Technology Fujitsu Consulting Ciber, Inc. Portland State University Clackamas Community college DBPI, Inc. ESI International
2006: Sogeti Advisicon Keller Graduate School of Management Portland Statue University DB Professionals, Inc. ESI International
2005: Keller Graduate School of Management DBPI ESI International PlanView PSU PDC Trillium Advisicon
2004: Keller Sogeti Niku PSU PDC ESI International Cadence Management Pacific Edge Software Advisicon