Vassallo Achieves CISM

GraVoc's Dan Vassallo offically became the company's third Certified Information Security Manager in the eyes of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) last week. This designation recognizes an individual's experience and understanding of "the relationship between an information security program and broader business goals and objectives," according to the ISACA website. Vassallo joins roughly 13,000 individuals with the CISM, including GraVoc's David Gravel and Nate Gravel, but joins a smaller group of CISMs who have also displayed the ability to blog about themselves in the third person.

Another recent notable coming from GraVoc is the second-consecutive completion of the Breast Cancer 3-Day by the Flip-Flop Friends, anchored by Vice President Cathy Gravel. The group walked sixty miles in three humid days in July, raising money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

GraVoc Associates, Inc, based in Peabody, MA, is a technology consulting firm serving Greater Boston, New England, and beyond since 1994. Now with nearly 20 employees and doing much more than just IT support, GraVoc specializes in the four practices of information security, professional services, information systems, and media production. For more information about the company and the services provided, please visit GraVoc.com.

Wilkins Earns Certification

Certification season is in full bloom at GraVoc Associates, as Matt Wilkins of the professional services practice is now a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist in configuring Windows 7.  Matt passed the exam last Wednesday, affirming his own and his company’s commitment to keeping up to date with technological changes.  As businesses are switching over to Windows 7 faster than any previous operating system, Matt’s efforts toward passing this exam are greatly appreciated.

Ron Smoller, also of the professional services practice, completed June with not one, but two certifications.  He followed up his Microsoft certification mentioned in the most recent blog post with a Double-Take Software sales certification.  This strengthens GraVoc’s partnership with Double-Take, and positions the company to better offer products for customers’ redundancy, disaster recovery, and data migration needs.

GraVoc Associates, Inc, based in Peabody, MA, is a technology consulting firm serving Greater Boston, New England, and beyond in the practices of professional services, information systems, media production, and information technology.  The professional services practice specializes in IT support, network infrastructure design and maintenance, and the procurement and selection of the correct tools that will help businesses’ telecommunication and storage processes work more efficiently.  Due to the dedication and competency of GraVoc’s staff, the company is recognized as a Gold Certified Partner by Microsoft. For ore information about GraVoc and the services offered, please visit GraVoc.com.

GraVoc Welcomes Koudanis, Congratulates Smoller

This week, GraVoc’s information security team has brought aboard Costas Koudanis.  Costas, a graduate of Northeastern University who had previously worked at an auditing firm in Boston, will enhance the information security practice’s ability to respond to upcoming projects.  He also brings a wide range of skills from both an auditing and a technology background that can give GraVoc further insight into security issues facing its customers.  GraVoc is happy to have the Topsfield, MA native aboard.

Also notable is that GraVoc’s Ron Smoller has achieved another certification from the Microsoft Corporation.  He scored strongly in configuring Active Directory, Network Infrastructure, and Applications Infrastructure for Windows Server 2008, and therefore passed the exam to upgrade his Windows Server 2003 MCSE designation to Windows Server 2008 Technology Specialist.  Ron focuses on the professional services practice of the company and assists several customers in their network design and support needs.

GraVoc Associates, Inc, based in Peabody, MA, is a consulting firm focusing on technology in the four practices of professional services, information technology, media production, and information systems.  Founded in 1994, GraVoc employs roughly twenty professionals who are dedicated to providing a wide range of technology-based solutions and services to a diverse customer base.  For more information about the company and the products and services offered, please visit http://www.gravoc.com.

GraVoc Staff Earns Certifications

In response to the business environment becoming more competitive, several GraVoc Associates professionals have demonstrated their competence in GraVoc’s three practices of information systems, information technology, and technology and professional services.  Several staff members have earned certifications over the course of the summer, and the organization is using this space to congratulate them:

• Nate Gravel has achieved the CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certification from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).  There are only about 10,000 CISMs worldwide, and Nate, 24, is likely one of the youngest to earn this certification.  A CISM demonstrates experience in the fields of information security governance, information risk management, information security program development and management, and incident response.  Nate also earned a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification in the Microsoft Dynamics CRM software.
• Eric Hannabury has added his seventh MCP distinction, as he successfully earned certification in the installation and configuration of Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0.  Eric already holds the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification, one of the premiere validations of technical capabilities in designing and implementing Microsoft network infrastructure.
• Ron Smoller, also an MCSE, has earned his sixth MCP distinction in the installation and deployment of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0.
• Doug Tilley earned an MCP in the field of Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Financials.
• Matt Wilkins earned an MCP in the area of the customization and configuration of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0.

GraVoc Associates, Inc, located in Peabody, MA, has served Greater Boston, New England, and beyond in the three practices of information systems, information security, and technology and professional services.  Like any company, GraVoc relies on the strength of its employees, as knowledgeable employees help GraVoc better serve its clients.  For more information about the range of services offered by GraVoc, please visit www.gravoc.com.