August 2009

Girls in Tech - Life Coaching Workshop Sept 9

Posted Mon, 08/31/2009 - 10:17pm by Krissa

Ok Girls!

Get ready to start the Fall off on the right path. Girls in Tech Boise invites you to Life Coaching with a Queen (because achievement does not have to be a royal pain).

Join your fellow Girls in Tech and certified Life Coach and Mrs. Western Idaho International 2010 Lorene Rasmussen for an evening of guidance and encouragement to seek your own gracious design for your life.

The event is free with a $3 donation at the door. Proceeds go to the Treasure Valley Family Justice Centers.

TechBoise Is Here For You

Posted Mon, 08/31/2009 - 10:07pm by Krissa

TechBoise wanted to bring to your attention the 'Tech Jobs' and 'Tech Talent' tabs. From time to time, we come across tech jobs that some in the TechBoise community may find interesting. We'll do our best to post them, but also strongly encourage you to post any jobs you have or are aware of.

Likewise, post your tech talents - who knows, maybe you'll have the exact skills someone needs.

The TechBoise Community is here for you. Let's populate those tabs!

Senior Systems Administrator/DBA

Posted Mon, 08/31/2009 - 10:01pm by Krissa
Location: 
San Mateo, CA

First to File is adding a new team member to their Technical Operations team to meet the demands of our growing customer base, and have a terrific opportunity for a Senior Systems/DBA Administrator with formidable experience and excellent communication skills. This is an expert-level position in our San Mateo, CA office with response to our Data Center locations located in the bay area and western states. This person will report directly to the CTO.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Skills / Requirements: 

+ Minimum 4 years experience with UNIX/Linux administration
+ Oracle DBA or other enterprise level database administration - stored procedure, materialized views, perf monitors and table design/performance analysis.
+ Extensive experience building, supporting, and troubleshooting multi-tier, high-volume, production web installations
+ Strong implementation SDLC practices
+ Advanced systems and automation programming
+ Strong familiarity with server hardware platforms
+ Strong familiarity with virtual server deployments and NAS storage systems
+ Build system automation design
+ System management and monitoring tech
+Log aggregation and application security deployment
+ Significant training and experience in computer security practices
+ Experience with complex networking including detailed understanding of TCP and of all levels of OSI stack
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ 7x24x365 support rotation

Contact: 

Please submit your resume to jobs(at)firsttofile.com
Principals Only. First to File does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies, and is not responsible for fees associated with such submissions.

Governor's Business Summit - Monday, August 31st

Posted Sun, 08/30/2009 - 12:07pm by Krissa

TechBoise cordially invites everyone to join us at the Governor's Business Summit on Monday, August 31st, from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm at the Boise Centre. The second summit, focused on innovation, will take place September 24th at the Stueckle Sky Box on BSU Campus (details forthcoming).

Accentient

Posted Wed, 08/26/2009 - 5:53pm by rhundhausen

Accentient helps companies build better software. Our background in software development best practices combined with our experience in software project management give us a unique perspective in the industry. We are also experts in helping teams implement and leverage Microsoft's Visual Studio Team System suite of tools to improve their application lifecycle management. Accentient’s consultants are Microsoft MVPs, Microsoft Regional Directors, Certified Scrum Masters, Project Management Professionals, and Microsoft Certified Trainers.

Address
State: 
ID
Phone: 
(208) 319-4145

Hey, Geek! Build a bot for the Boise Bot Competition!

Posted Thu, 08/27/2009 - 2:34pm by Holli High

That's right, on August 29, Boise's own geek chic workshop, Reuseum, will hold its final bot building workshop, where they will help you to build the sweetest bot on the block. It really isn't as hard as it seems, and they have all the tools, bells and whistles, and know-how you'll need.

Jelly Update

Posted Tue, 08/25/2009 - 7:58am by Krissa

Its looking like Jelly will take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, according to the Jelly Boise Facebook page. Become a Fan today and stay up to date on times and locations.

The next Jelly is September 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at VengaWorks (943 W. Overland, Meridian).

See you then!

Junior Website Developer

Posted Tue, 08/25/2009 - 7:42am by Krissa
Location: 
Boise, ID

The Junior Website Developer is responsible for implementing design files into workable and functioning websites on a variety of content management platforms as well as making edits and modifications to the structure and basic functionalities of existing websites. The Junior Developer reports to the Project Manger and also works as a team with the design department.

Responsibilities
•Develop, implement, and maintain websites on content management platforms using a variety of languages including PHP, ASP, .NET, HTML, and more.
•Prepare basic presentations primarily to internal staff

Skills / Requirements: 

Qualifications
•Minimum 1 year of web-based application development using ASP, ASP.Net, AJAX, SQL, JavaScript, and CSS
•Experience developing and supporting Flash applications
•Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as DotNetNuke and Wordpress a plus
• Solid understanding of configuration management, version control, web publishing strategies
•Strong verbal and written communication skills with all levels of employment and technical knowledge bases
•Must be extremely detail-oriented with respect to documentation and communication
•Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
•Ability to work individually and in team environments, including distributed teams
•Must have a desire for achieving excellence in customer satisfaction, process and product quality and reliability

Contact: 

Contact Valice for more information and application.

Website & Software Developer

Posted Tue, 08/25/2009 - 7:39am by Krissa
Location: 
Boise, ID

Responsibilities (partial list):

Develop, implement, and maintain web-based software applications or specialized utilities
Analyze and design databases to support client applications
Analyze client needs and develop software solutions that aim to optimize operational efficiency
Assist internal team with proposal writing, describing solutions and estimating costs

Skills / Requirements: 

Qualifications (partial list):

Minimum 3-5 years of web-based application development using ASP, ASP.Net, AJAX, SQL, JavaScript, and CSS
Experience developing and supporting Flash applications
Ability to integrate Web applications utilizing various tools and methodologies such as Web Services

Contact: 

Contact Valice for more information and application.

Basics of Federal Grant Workshop

Posted Mon, 08/24/2009 - 8:18am by Krissa

If you are interested in learning more about the federal grant process, specifically the SBIR/STTR programs, the Idaho Department of Commerce will be holding a workshop September 9th.

The workshop will cover the basics of federal grants, including what they are, who they are for and if they are right for your business. You'll also learn how to search for topics to help your business grow and succeed.

Details:
Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Idaho Department of Commerce

Dog Days of Summer Got Us - NO TechBoise Event in August

Posted Fri, 08/21/2009 - 3:21pm by Krissa

TechBoise is suddenly wondering where the Summer went. The Fair starts this weekend and kids are going back to school. Worse yet, the 100 degree days came back. Ick!

In protest of triple digit temperatures and on behalf of students everywhere going back to school, TechBoise is canceling the August monthly event. (TechBoise still supports students and education and schools. Please no letters.)

We know, you've been holding your breath to see what we had in store for you this time. Sorry, we are just going to keep it a surprise a little longer.

Geek Guide to Boise?

Posted Fri, 08/21/2009 - 2:47pm by Krissa

Seattle has done it again. Just when you think there is not another cool way to celebrate and embrace all things geek, Seattle comes out and announces the creation of The Geek's Guide to Seattle.

Its brilliant! Geeks are people too - they realized that there is more to be seen in the Emerald City than the Space Needle and Pike Place Market. There's a whole lot of technology stuff there - and they're celebrating it.

Did you Jelly Boise?

Posted Thu, 08/20/2009 - 3:12pm by Krissa

TechBoise must apologize to the universe for suggesting a start date of 8:00 am for the first ever Jelly Boise. What were we thinking?

First, we made you have to set an ALARM (maybe).
Second, we made you get dressed and ready for the day at an ungodly hour.
Third, we put you in the commute of daily traffic.

OOPS!

In spite of our faux pas, we had a blast at the first Jelly Boise. At last count, 14 people joined us for part of the Boise Jelly experiment (which TechBoise declared a raving success).

Startup Weekend Coming to Boise in November

Posted Fri, 08/21/2009 - 2:10pm by Krissa

What would you do with 54 hours? TechBoise hopes that you sign up to be extra productive with those hours and join us at Startup Weekend Boise November 13 - 15 at the WaterCooler.

In addition to some really cool people and great networking, as an attendee of Startup Weekend Boise, you get to be part of a team that finds an idea on Friday night and by the time Sunday night rolls around - be ready to launch a company.

Inovus Solar to Light Up Boise GreenTech Corridor

Posted Fri, 08/21/2009 - 7:50am by Krissa

BOISE—One of Idaho’s fastest growing young companies is relocating to a site in an area of town targeted for green technology firms after “graduating” from the WaterCooler small business incubator with 23 full- and part-time employees.

Inovus Solar’s flagship SmartPole product line offers solar-powered utility lighting systems that can connect to the electric power grid or operate independently.

Calling All Inventors

Posted Thu, 08/20/2009 - 3:23pm by Krissa

Finally, a group just for you!

Creative Juices - Inventors' Society will hold its inaugural meeting October 21st at 6:00 pm at the Skies Fund Corp. Offices (6141 Corporal Lane in Boise).
The Boise Chapter will then meet every 3rd Wednesday at 6:00 pm.

The mission of Creative Juices is to provide a safe forum within which to share, analyze, and mutually perfect one another's ideas.

Membership is $25/month.

For more information, please contact Reme Pullicar - reme(at)synaptic-forge.com

The Perfect Pitch 2009 - Your Chance to Run with the Big Dogs

Posted Thu, 08/20/2009 - 2:50pm by Krissa

Monday, October 26th in Marina del Ray, CA - you have a chance to run with the big dogs and pitch your business idea to none other than Sir Richard Branson!

What exactly are you waiting for?

There will be other investors (VCs, angels and influential entrepreneurs) in attendance too - but come on - its Sir Richard Branson.

Jelly Boise is Here

Posted Wed, 08/19/2009 - 3:13pm by Krissa

Finally! A chance to escape the cubicle, your home office or garage. Maybe you are looking for a change of scenery and want to hang out with the cool kids?

Come on down to the WaterCooler Thursday, August 20th from 8 - 12 for the first (of many) Jelly Boise events.

We promise wifi, coffee, pastries and the chance to brainstorm and converse with other like-minded folks.

Parking is available for free on the streets around the WaterCooler (1401 W. Idaho).

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