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It’s Tech Time! O
ctober in Vermont is all about fall foliage, ski swaps, Halloween parties and — tech events? Gov. Peter Shumlin made it official or the fi st time three years ago with a proclamation. From the 24-hour HackVT to the Woodstock Digital Media Festival, from the Big Maker series at Burlington’s Generator to the Vermont Tech Jam, it’s Tech Month in Vermont. The flurry of a tivity has attracted another player: This year’s Tech Jam is sharing the Sheraton with the International Conference CONTENTS on the TECH JAM TO-DO LIST 5 Edges of SCHEDULE 6 Innovation TECH JAM AWARD FINALISTS 9 for Smarter EXHIBITOR BIOS 13 Cities, EMPLOYMENT ADS 22 organized MAPS 24 by the Green Mountain chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The professional organization for engineers hosts conferences all across the globe; this is its fi st-ever in Vermont. The IEEE was eager to collaborate with the Tech Jam. Its members will peruse the Tech Jam job fair and expo, which this year includes more than 60 exhibitors, along with a K-12 Student STEM Showcase,
a cardboard pinball “art-cade,” a recruiting session with some of the area’s largest tech employers and demos from IEEE sponsors. Tech Jam attendees are welcome to sit in on free keynotes and panel discussions at the IEEE event. The only problem with this collaboration? It’ll be difficult o see everything in just two days. None of these events existed back in January 2008, when a coalition of public- and privatesector partners started the Tech Jam. But word has since gotten out that Vermont is home to a growing number of tech companies that don’t alter the state’s bucolic, rural character, and they’re creating jobs that pay well. The Jam is an opportunity to learn more about the ideas, entrepreneurs and institutions that are driving that growth. And it’s not just for job seekers — students, parents, community leaders, journalists and elected officials e welcome, too. There’s no better place to get a glimpse of Vermont’s future. You might not be able to see everything, but it’s worth a try.
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TO-DO LIST Dive Into the Tech Tank.
Top 5 Things Not to Miss Talk with 60+ exhibitors. Dozens of Vermont’s fastest-growing and most innovative companies are exhibiting at the 2015 Tech Jam. That includes large employers such as UVM Medical Center, National Life Group and Vermont Energy Investment Corporation and growing startups Designbook, Step Ahead Innovations and Greensea Systems.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 10 A.M.-5 P.M., AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 10 A.M.-3 P.M., EXHIBITION FLOOR
Meet the coders, scientists and entrepreneurs of tomorrow at the Student STEM Showcase. The Vermont Agency of Education organizes this rotating display of science, technology, engineering and math projects from K-12 students across Vermont. Participating schools include Burlington’s Integrated Arts Academy, Williston Central School, Mount Abraham Union High School, Windsor High School and Richmond Middle School, part of Vermont’s interstate school district in Hanover, N.H.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 10 A.M.-5 P.M., AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 10 A.M.-3 P.M., EXHIBITION FLOOR
Attend sessions at the IEEE conference. Burlington’s firstever International Conference on the Edges of Innovation for Smarter Cities features numerous highlevel sessions with technical experts from Apple, XILINX and MathWorks. Registration to attend the entire IEEE conference will cost nonmembers $249. But the keynotes and panel discussions are free. Topics for these include “Scientific Advances Enabling Power and Energy Innovations for Smarter Cities” and “Interoperability of Medical Devices for Critical Care.” On Friday at noon, BTV Ignite executive director Mike Schirling announces the BTV Ignite App Challenge, a competition to produce next-generation internet apps. Dan Correa, senior advisor for innovation policy at the White House O° ce of Science and Technology Policy, speaks Saturday at noon. Find a complete schedule — and preregister for free talks in advance — at the conference website, sites.ieee.org/eisc/.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 9 A.M.-5 P.M., AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 9 A.M.-5 P.M., UPSTAIRS FROM THE TECH JAM.
Victoria Taylor, former director of talent and communications at Reddit, is bringing her experience coordinating thousands of Q&As (known as “AMAs” — for “Ask Me Anything”) with people from astronauts to scientists, actors to rockstars, to the Tech Tank experience. She recently joined New York City-based WeWork as their director of digital community, and she’s also helping to host an upcoming series of digital videos on innovation being produced by Vermont PBS. She’ll be lending her interviewing and moderating skills to the Tech Tank, a series of short talks with groundbreaking local innovators, including: • Barry Finette, UVM College of Medicine professor and CEO of THINKmd, a benefit corporation developing mobile diagnostic tools for deployment among health care workers in developing countries. • Dave Porcello, founder of Pwnie Express, whose penetration testing and cybersecurity tools are used by government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. • Product manager JP Ishaq and content marketing manager Darek Fanton of Logic Supply, a South Burlington company whose industrial computers withstand the most extreme environments. • Green Mountain Power’s director of generation and renewable innovation, Josh Castonguay, explains the utility’s first-in-the-nation home battery partnership with Tesla. • Middlebury College student Terrance Goguen, ’16, CEO and founder of JoyRyde, an app that deters users from picking up their smartphones while driving.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1-3 P.M., AMPHITHEATER
Play games. Visit the GameLab in the lobby, where the sta˛ of Burlingtonbased GameTheory o˛ ers hands-on activities that illustrate the principles behind video game design. On Friday, Tech Jam attendees can play physical and digital versions of various games. On Saturday, attendees can play games created during a recent Game Jam and vote for their favorites.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 10 A.M.-5 P.M., AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 10 A.M.-3 P.M., LOBBY Try your hand at the Pinbox 3000, Vermont’s acclaimed cardboard tabletop pinball system, at the Cardboard Instantute’s “Art-cade.” CTI’s PinBox 3000 Teck Instantute was recently awarded 10 ribbons of merit at the World Maker Faire in Queens, N.Y. Launched via Kickstarter, this home game system is now being mass-produced locally and is available at pinbox3000.com.
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DEMOS & PRESENTATIONS
FRIDAY 10/23 10 A.M.-5 P.M.
Exhibitor floor open Tech Jam exhibitors include recruiters from some of Vermont’s fastestgrowing and most innovative companies, admissions sta˜ from local colleges and representatives from training programs and governmental agencies. IEEE sponsors o˜ er technology demos. Exhibition floor
Student STEM Showcase
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K-12 students from across the state present their robotics, coding and 3D printing projects in a showcase coordinated by the Vermont Agency of Education (see page 11).
Student field trip time Middle and high school students visit the Tech Jam and talk with exhibitors. 10:30-11 A.M.
Exhibition floor
Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Session #1
GameTheory GameLab Sta˜ ers of Burlington-based GameTheory illustrate the principles behind video game design by inviting Tech Jam attendees to play physical and digital versions of various games. Lobby FILE: OLIVER PARINI
Three tech professionals — Roger Rodriguez, UX developer at C2; Jennifer Robbins, technical assistant to the vice president of semiconductor manufacturing at GlobalFoundries; and James Thompson, cofounder of Daft Labs — describe their career paths during this panel discussion moderated by Pat Boera from Champlain College Career Services. Amphitheater 11:30 A.M.-NOON
Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Session #2 Repeat of Session #1 (above) Matt Brand, Michael Hopke and Marguerite Dibble of GameTheory
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IEEE’s International Edges of Innovation for Smarter Cities conference invites Tech Jammers to attend a free keynote presentation. BTV Ignite executive director Michael Schirling announces a competition to produce next-generation internet apps. Stephen Barraclough and Jeremy Patrie of Burlington Telecom talk about their fiber network. Space is limited; pre-registration required. Upstairs 1-3 P.M.
Tech Tank This series of short talks showcases Vermont tech companies and entrepreneurs with big ideas. It’s moderated by Vermont PBS “InnoVaTe” host Victoria Taylor and organized with support from the Vermont Department of Economic Development. See full list of speakers on page 5. Amphitheater 3:30-4 P.M.
HackVT Winner Showcase Beau Cameron, Tyler Ortiz, Roger Rodriguez and Ian Scott — the software developers from C2 who won the 2015 HackVT competition — explain their web-based application, One Day. Designed for this year’s theme, “Hack the Climate,” the app measures users’ daily energy consumption. Amphitheater 5-7 P.M.
Invitation Only: Tech Jam Awards Mixer Tech Jam sponsors and exhibitors gather for the announcement and celebration of this year’s Tech Jam Innovator and Ambassador award winners. Courtyard
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Exhibitor floor open Tech Jam exhibitors include recruiters from some of Vermont’s fastest-growing and most innovative companies, admissions sta° from local colleges and representatives from training programs and governmental agencies. IEEE sponsors o° er technology demos. Exhibition floor
Student STEM Showcase Middle and high school students from across the state present their robotics, coding and 3D printing projects in a showcase coordinated by the Vermont Agency of Education (see page 11). Exhibition floor
GameTheory Game Lab The sta° of Burlington-based GameTheory show o° projects designed during a recent Game Jam; attendees vote for their favorites. Lobby 10:30-11:30 A.M.
20+ Tech Jobs Tech Jam sponsors Dealer.com, MyWebGrocer and Novetta are looking to fill more than 20 open positions each. Their recruiters describe the roles and the qualifications required to fill them. Amphitheater 12:15-1 P.M.
IEEE Keynote Speaker The IEEE’s International Edges of Innovation for Smarter Cities conference invites Tech Jammers to attend a free keynote presentation by White House O˛ ce of Science and Technology Policy’s senior advisor for innovation policy, Dan Correa. Space is limited; pre-registration required. Upstairs
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And the Finalists Are... Each year, the Vermont Technology Alliance presents two Tech Jam awards. The Innovation Award recognizes a company or individual for creating a new product, application of technology or way of doing business. The Tech Ambassador award is presented to an individual or company/organization whose leadership and actions positively represent Vermont as a home for technology business, helping to put it on the map as a place for tech business success. The judges — IBM fellow John Cohn, Commerce Secretary Patricia Moulton, Moulton Google analytics evangelist Justin Cutroni and Seven Days publisher Paula Routly — have narrowed the field to three fi finalists in each category. The winners will be announced at the Tech Jam exhibitor reception (invitation only) — sponsored by Dinse Knapp McAndrew — on Friday, October 23. Each winner receives a handcrafted robot statuette designed by Burlington sculptor John Brickels.
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INNOVATION AWARD FINALISTS
AMBASSADOR AWARD FINALISTS
Logic Supply, South Burlington
John Burton, South Burlington
Logic Supply is a fast-growing, 75-person industrial computer company that designs and manufactures rugged computers for the most challenging industrial environments. Its new ML100 series of industrial computers represents a unique combination of features and performance. The ML100 is specifically engineered to resist extreme temperatures, airborne dust and debris, shock and vibration — conditions traditional computers can’t handle. The ML100 has no fans, vents or moving parts, and measures fewer than 6 inches wide and 2.5 inches high. It can be used and installed in places where most computers would not work or fit. The ML100 is targeted to and used in applications such as food manufacturing, mining installations, industrial automation, and data monitoring in the oil and gas industry.
John Burton is the president of Network Performance Inc., which assists Vermont companies with technology management and support services. Burton frequently conducts workshops and seminars in Vermont and speaks to industry meetings about technology topics and trends important to local businesses; he has appeared in Vermont media to discuss consumer technology issues. A member of the advisory board of the Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center, he’s also on the executive board of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, and serves as treasurer of the Vermont Consultants Network. Burton was recently named to a three-person special Vermont legislative committee on the use of information technology in state government.
Green Mountain Power, Colchester Green Mountain Power is putting the latest energy innovations in the hands of Vermonters. GMP is the first utility to partner with Tesla; it’s getting the Powerwall battery at the end of October. This exciting innovation in battery technology is part of delivering on Green Mountain Power’s mission to provide coste° ective, low-carbon and reliable energy solutions for its customers. The Tesla home battery can be paired with small-scale solar, such as rooftop panels, to store locally generated energy, or it can be used without solar as a battery to store power from the grid. The technology will empower customers to become more energy independent while also allowing GMP to reduce peak demand on the system, providing cost savings to all of its customers.
THINKmd, Burlington THINKmd is a healthcare innovation company with a mission to expand global access to healthcare. Its medical intelligence platform called Medical Evaluation and Diagnostic System for Infants, Children, and Newborns addresses the lack of skilled, pediatric health workers in countries with limited medical resources. MEDSINC is a simple-to-use mobile assessment, triage and treatment platform designed for minimally skilled users. It increases the user’s ability to properly assess, triage, and treat a sick child for the most common clinical conditions associated with premature death, and o° ers ongoing training for health workers as they interact with the software. It can be used on any mobile device, with or without a mobile or internet connection, and is designed to interface with mobile diagnostic devices. The innovative platform is the only clinical severity assessment device being developed in the expansive mobile health market and has been successfully tested in the United States, Ecuador, Peru and Bangledesh.
Girl Develop It, Burlington Teaching women to write software code is the mission of nonprofit Girl Develop It. The Burlington chapter of this national organization provides an active community for women looking to get ahead in their careers, o° ering monthly workshops and events, mentorship opportunities and professional and educational resources. GDI has grown its membership to more than 800 during its three years in Burlington, taught more than 300 women how to code, and awarded 50 scholarships to its classes and workshops. GDI’s work strengthens Vermont’s technology economy by empowering women with vital, a° ordable and accessible technical and professional skills.
Michael Metz, Burlington Michael Metz was the impetus behind the creation of Generator, Burlington’s notfor-profit, member-driven maker space. In just its second year, Generator is already playing a key role in the region’s “entrepreneurial ecosystem.” It helps both new and existing startups, many of them tech-based businesses, and has 180 members. Other Vermont communities creating their own maker spaces see Generator as a model. Metz played a vital role in gathering expertise and raising the money to get the venture o° the ground. Generator Inc. and its contributions to business development and job creation in the region would not exist without his vision.
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Meet the next generation of Vermont tech leaders at the Student STEM Showcase. The Vermont Agency of Education is highlighting K-12 student projects inspired by the maker movement and the 3D Vermont competition, which invites students to create 3D models of historical buildings. Other projects involve coding, game design and robotics. Students from each school will give a 10-minute presentation on their work during the student field trip time on Friday, October 23. •
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Liquid Measurement Systems is one of Vermont’s fastest-growing aerospace companies. LMS specializes in the design, development, manufacture and testing of fuel management systems for the commercial and military markets. LMS is a high-tech, requirements- and results-driven company. In 2015, LMS was recognized for a fourth straight year as one of the best places to work in Vermont. Stop by the LMS booth at the Tech Jam to see a multi-tank display indicator, a fuel probe and a signal conditioner.
Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, not-for-profit, pri ate college overlooking Lake Champlain and Burlington, with additional campuses in Montréal, Québec, and Dublin, Ireland. Champlain’s career-driven approach to higher education prepares students for their professional life from their very fi st semester. Ranked among the Princeton Review’s 378 Best Colleges: 2014 Edition and named the No. 1 Most Innovative School in the North in U.S. News & World Report’s “2016 Best Colleges,” Champlain offers more than 30 on-campus undergraduate degrees, a residential MFA in Emergent Media program, and more than 60 online undergraduate and graduate degrees and certific tes. Champlain’s nationally recognized areas of expertise include game design and development and cybersecurity and digital forensics.
BIOSCIENCE HBioTek Instruments 40 Winooski, biotek.com BioTek Instruments is a family-owned company, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Vermont, that provides microplate instrumentation and software to clients all over the world. Its 370 global employees design, manufacture and sell instrumentation used to aid in the advancement of life science research, facilitate the drug discovery process and enable cost-effective quantific tion of disease-relevant molecules in the clinic. Focusing on microplate instrumentation, BioTek offers a comprehensive product line, including automated microplate detection systems for absorbance, fluo escence and chemiluminescence measurements, along with a complete line of automated washers, dispensers and pipetting systems, microplate stackers and robots, and data analysis software. In 2012, Vermont Business Magazine recognized BioTek at its 5x5x5 Growth Awards ceremony as one of Vermont’s 10 fastest-growing companies of the last decade.
CYBERSECURITY lPwnie Express 58 Burlington and Boston, Mass., pwnieexpress.com Pwnie Express provides simple and scalable asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing solutions for remote sites and all wireless spectrums. At its core are open source tools integrated on a smart platform available in a variety of form factors, which have helped thousands of enterprises worldwide get unprecedented real-time actionable insight into their distributed network infrastructure. The award-winning products are backed by the expertise of Pwnie Express Labs, the company’s security research arm, located in Burlington. The company is headquartered in Boston, Mass.
Community College of Vermont 31 12 locations statewide and online, ccv.edu The Community College of Vermont is the state’s second largest college, serving 7,000 students each semester. With 12 locations and extensive online learning options, CCV’s students don’t have to travel far from their communities to access degree and certific te programs, workforce education and secondary education initiatives, continuing education opportunities, and academic and veteran support services. CCV offers a quality education at the lowest cost of any college in Vermont. Degree program offerings of special interest include computer systems management, digital marketing, graphic design, multimedia communications, STEM studies and network administration, as well as related certific te options. As an open-admissions college, CCV has a simple, free admissions process that begins with an online application. Classes start in September, January and May, and students can register several months beforehand.
Girl Develop It: Burlington 2 Burlington, girldevelopit.com/chapters/ burlington Want to learn how to code? Have a great idea? Don’t be shy. Develop it. Girl Develop It is dedicated to providing a harassmentfree community and learning experience for everyone regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race or religion. Yes, adults who identify as men are welcome at GDI events. GDI is currently organizing classes and seeking more potential teachers in the Burlington area. Find out more at the GDI Tech Jam booth, provided by FairPoint Communications.
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Vermont Works for Women 30
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Vermont Works for Women helps women and girls recognize their potential and explore, pursue and excel in work that leads to economic independence. It strives to address the needs of women in Vermont to earn a livable wage and to succeed despite personal, educational and economic barriers to employment. VWW presents nontraditional career opportunities to women and girls from all over the state, from a wide variety of races, ethnicities, economic backgrounds, sexual orientations and physical abilities. Its intensive Step Up programs, such as Step Up to IT, give women a clear understanding of all the field has o offer, introduce them to other women working in that profession, offer hands-on learning experiences and related coursework, and provide career support. VWW’s Tech Jam booth was provided by FairPoint Communications.
The mission of the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Vermont is to provide intellectual resources for the technology-driven economy and to promote engineering, computer science and mathematics as professions in service to humanity. CEMS is currently offering industryrecognized certific tes in STEM areas such as computer software, actuarial science and complex systems.
Vermont EPSCoR 19 Colchester, epscor.w3.uvm.edu/2/ The VT EPSCoR Center for Workforce Development and Diversity works to cultivate and prepare students in science, technology, engineering and math fields. hrough integrating students and teachers into active research we inspire students to pursue STEM careers. The CWDD helps connect interested students in social science and STEM areas with faculty researchers throughout Vermont at multiple institutions.
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FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY lVenture.co/ Designbook 47
Vermont Law School 10
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Venture.co opens the doors for investors to create their own fund from a wide selection of pre-vetted startups. Its custom-engineered platform offers all investors, big or small, the opportunity to participate in the private securities landscape. Its team of investment professionals has carefully selected and reviewed each deal, and its platform provides a seamless approach to every aspect of the online transaction process. Designbook.com is a place for entrepreneurs to connect, share and build their business. Its founders believe that businesses that participate in a collaborative network have a better chance of succeeding. Spend some time in a community of peers, find the rig t talent for your venture and use simple tools to define our milestones, manage your cap table and build an online offering. Then launch your campaign through venture.co.
Vermont Law School offers JD, master’s, and LLM programs with a strong emphasis on core doctrinal knowledge coupled with hands-on clinical experience. In addition, Vermont Law features the Center for Legal Innovation, dedicated to helping create a future where innovation and entrepreneurial energy redefine legal education, the practice of law and law itself. Vermont Law has established a free space in which to reenvision what law can be, untethered from a fi ation on what law is now.
Vermont Technical College 50 Randolph and Williston, vtc.edu Vermont Tech is an integral and unique institution within the state of Vermont and the Vermont State Colleges offering careerfocused, technical education in specialized areas of study related to agriculture, applied sciences, business, engineering, health sciences and sustainability. The college offers bachelor’s and associate degrees, certific tes and continuing education. Vermont Tech prepares students for immediate success and productivity in the workforce, for continuing formal education and for lifelong learning.
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lNational Life Group 3 Montpelier, nationallife.com National Life is one of the nation’s leading providers of life insurance, retirement solutions and investment management. To fulfill its v sion to bring clients peace of mind, National Life provides a full array of financial servi es through its asset management company Sentinel Investments and its broker dealer Equity Services, Inc. National Life is strong, with $30 billion in assets under management and excellent financial atings
GAME DEVELOPMENT GameTheory LOBBY Burlington, gametheoryco.com GameTheory is a games and apps development company focused on bringing the energy of fun to all things. Stop by the GameTheory GameLab to learn more about the concepts that drive game development and to play some Vermont-made video games. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
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GOVERNMENT / NONPROFIT lState of Vermont Recruitment Services 22 Montpelier, humanresources.vermont.gov Working for the State of Vermont is an opportunity to help protect, preserve and enhance the exceptional quality of life available in the Green Mountain State. State employees make a direct contribution to the betterment of Vermont’s people, places and traditions. The State of Vermont offers a wide variety of career paths, with tremendous opportunities for growth. The total compensation package is excellent, offering pay and benefits designed to meet employees’ health and financial needs, improve their quality of life, and support balance in their home and work lives. Nowhere in Vermont are there so many opportunities available with one employer. The State of Vermont is an equal opportunity employer.
Vermont Agency of Education: Student STEM Showcase Waterbury, education.vermont.gov The Vermont Agency of Education is a proud supporter of the Vermont Tech Jam. Through these kinds of events, Vermont students see opportunities to excel in fields th t are both exciting and engaging to them as learners. The Agency is also pleased to be able to host the Student STEM Showcase — that stands for science, technology, engineering and math — and provide opportunities for schools from across the state to share their passion for local projects in the STEM fields. Stop by to see the students who will make positive change in Vermont — and perhaps the world — in years to come.
lVermont Army National Guard 44 Colchester, vtguard.com The Vermont Army National Guard offers paid training in more than 100 careers with many different types of tech fields — plus ollege and medical benefits — rig t here in Vermont.
Vermont Center for Geographic Information 15 Montpelier, vcgi.vermont.gov VCGI manages the geospatial open data portal for the state of Vermont and provides information and services to those wishing to learn more about this powerful technology.
Vermont Department of Labor 29 Montpelier, labor.vermont.gov The Vermont Department of Labor’s primary focus is providing services that assist businesses, workers and job seekers. The VDOL’s Workforce Development Division offers a full range of workforce-related services through a network of
12 One-Stop Career Resource Centers. Each one includes a self-help resource room, job matching, registered apprenticeships, a database of education and training resources, statewide and national job listings, labor market and career information and federal funding to help with skills training for new and incumbent workers.
Vermont Space Grant Consortiuum/ NASA EPSCoR 56 Colchester, vtspacegrant.org Established in 1992 as part of NASA’s National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, the Vermont Space Grant Consortium is affili ted with Vermont academic institutions, professional organizations, private sector companies, and community organizations interested in the enhancement of scientific and technical education and the promotion of research in aerospace-related areas. At the state and local level, the VSGC provides a focal point for those wishing to connect to NASA. At the national level, the VSGC participates in the National Space Grant Network of 52 consortia, one in each state, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The VSGC encourages students at all levels to take more mathematics and science courses and to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. In all of its programs, the VSGC promotes diversity by actively encouraging the participation of women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities.
HVermont Technology Alliance 64 Burlington, vtta.org The Vermont Technology Alliance is a business association with a mission to support, promote, celebrate and grow technology businesses and technology jobs in Vermont. The Alliance has approximately 200 members representing Vermont software and technology companies of all types and sizes. The vtTA sponsors and promotes technology programs and events, creates opportunities for networking and collaboration, and advocates on behalf of Vermont’s technology business sector — and it’s a proud organizer and sponsor of the annual Vermont Tech Jam and the Tech Jam Awards.
Burlington Bytes builds WordPress and Magento websites for small businesses and nonprofits. Its eam primarily codes in HTML5, CSS3, PHP and JS on a LAMP stack. In addition to website design and development, Burlington Bytes also offers hosting, SEO, online advertising, social media and copywriting services. The company employs a team of 10 and is currently looking for a WordPress expert.
lIxis 36 Burlington, ixisdigital.com Founded in 2012, IXIS is rooted in innovative processes for data-driven digital experience and strategic online planning. Its mission is to integrate and synchronize traditional and digital marketing initiatives to recalibrate and connect brands across converging media. Ixis offers competitive compensation packages, fl xible work schedules and exceptional growth opportunities.
lVermont Design Works 14 Winooski, vtdesignworks.com Vermont Design Works’ in-house team has worked together for 14 years to develop innovative solutions in the ever-changing online arena. They service a wide variety of clients and offer a full array of graphic design, custom website development, complex web applications and internet marketing services. VDW’s principal staff h ve extensive experience in custom programming, user-friendly interfaces, digital marketing, content planning, startup and business development, and communications. They work with small to large businesses creating effective solutions to complex problems. VDW views client relationships as ongoing partnerships to help businesses achieve their goals.
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Brandthropology 23 Burlington, brandthropology.com Brandthropology [brænd•thruh•pol•uh•jee] is a Vermont-based marketing consultancy with a distinctly Darwinian approach. It works with a diverse mix of international, national and local clients to steward brands intelligently over time. It specializes in the creation and administration of highly evolved marketing ecosystems for a select group of clients who are interested in
Burlington, uvmearo.org The University of Vermont Alternative Energy Racing Organization is a student-run group that works for the advocacy, research and development of alternative energy drive systems. The group is modeled after a progressive engineering firm with its primary goal o design, build, test and race a highly competitive vehicle in the annual international Formula-hybrid competition sponsored by IEEE and SAE International. UVM AERO pushes the envelope of green innovation and strives to educate others about the issues associated with nonrenewable energy sources. Check out AERO’s race car on the Tech Jam exhibition floo , at a booth sponsored by FairPoint Communications.
Vermont Electric Power Co. 39 Rutland, velco.com Vermont Electric Power Company — VELCO — delivers safe, reliable power to local Vermont utilities that serve homes and businesses statewide. VELCO’s high-voltage electric grid and statewide fibe -optic system move energy and information through a billion dollar network that links Vermont to New York, New England and Canada. Founded as the nation’s fi st transmission-only company nearly 60 years ago, VELCO’s success is built on reliable service, cutting-edge innovation and collaboration that helps build a brighter energy future for Vermont.
Vermont Energy Investment Corporation 8 Burlington, veic.org VEIC is a nonprofit o ganization dedicated to addressing the climate imperative through innovative approaches, tools and systems. Be part of the solution!
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asicNorth provides comprehensive VLSI design services to the semiconductor industry, and offers a wide range of innovative and well-managed solutions, technical and effici t skill sets, and fl xible engagement models. In 2015, the company received its seventh 5x5x5 Growth Award from Vermont Business Magazine, and its fifth Be t Place to Work award.
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Williston, invecas.com Invecas was founded in 2014 to address the unique challenges encountered in deep sub-micron semiconductor technologies. With offices in Vermont, Silicon Valley and India, Invecas develops and aggregates IP, design and realization solutions to provide complete applicationspecific i tegrated circuit solutions for a diverse range of industries and markets. Invecas forged a partnership with GlobalFoundries to enable a comprehensive solution ecosystem.
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HLogic Supply 42 South Burlington, logicsupply.com Logic Supply is a fast-growing, 75-person industrial and embedded computer company based in Vermont with operations in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Logic Supply computers power everything from NASA rovers and deepsea submarines to complex manufacturing machinery, remote security devices and live saving medical equipment. Logic Supply’s team develops specialized rugged computers for the harshest of environments and helps to power worldwide innovation in the evolving Internet of Things.
lRevision Military 45 Essex Junction, revisionmilitary.com Revision develops and delivers purpose-built protective soldier equipment for military use worldwide. The company, which began with eyewear, has expanded to face, head and torso protection and continues to develop its capabilities for integrated, performance-enhancing soldier systems. To that end, Revision brings together the most advanced expertise, state-ofthe-art facilities and fine t technical minds.
lStep Ahead Innovations 38 South Burlington, mindstreamh2o.com Step Ahead Innovations is dedicated to developing innovative aquarium-monitoring products and services that enable aquarium enthusiasts to maintain healthy fish and coral ecosystems and more fully enjoy their beautiful aquatic showpieces. The company is focused on deploying advanced technologies in fluo escence indicator science, ultrasensitive optical measurement circuits, inductive power transmission, networked cloud computing, and mobile devices to reduce the stress and hassles of owning an aquarium or K.O.I. pond. The MindStream family of products provides a fully automated solution for aquarists to perpetually monitor and balance up to 10 vital water parameters — the key to keeping fish and orals healthy. The leading-edge technology of the MindStream products provides the most accurate, convenient and reliable way to maintain balance in aquarium water.
HEALTH CARE IT lAllScripts 13 South Burlington, allscripts.com AllScripts aims to be the most trusted provider of innovative solutions that empower all stakeholders across the health care continuum to deliver world-class outcomes. AllScripts manages a Connected Community of Health that spans continents and borders. With the largest
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lOpenTempo 51 Williston, opentempo.com OpenTempo’s integrated workforce management solution features real-time access to call, shift and daily case schedule information from any browser or mobile device. OpenTempo also features a built-in time-tracking and payroll management system. Customers can track time and attendance, rapidly review requests, and staff ooms and cases according to certific tion and supervision requirements. The end result is effici t and transparent scheduling — with clients seeing an average return on investment of 200 percent and more in the fi st year. OpenTempo is growing very quickly in response to market demand. Stop by the OpenTempo booth to find out about ca eers at OpenTempo and to learn more about its product and cuttingedge architecture.
lUniversity of Vermont Medical Center 46 Burlington, uvmhealth.org The University of Vermont Medical Center is Vermont’s academic medical center. As a Level 1 trauma center, the University of Vermont Medical Center serves a population of one million people throughout Vermont and northern New York. As Vermont’s largest private employer, the University of Vermont Medical Center offers opportunities for growth and challenge, as well as the opportunity to make a difference in the community.
lVermont Information Technology Leaders 48 Montpelier, vitl.net Vermont Information Technology Leaders, Inc. is a nonprofit o ganization that advances health care reform efforts in Vermont through the use of health information technology, and is the legislatively designated operator of the Vermont Health Information Exchange (VHIE). VITL assists Vermont health care providers with adopting and using health information technology to improve quality of care while enhancing patient safety, and reducing the cost to deliver care. VITL’s board of directors includes representatives from health plans, hospitals and physicians, other health care providers, state government, employers and consumers.
IT SOLUTIONS lC2 (Competitive Computing) 53 Colchester, competitive.com C2 is a technology services firm specializing in internet business solutions and enterprise technology infrastructure. With a focus on building strategic value, C2’s industry-leading
technology solutions are custom designed to help position clients to compete in an increasingly fast-paced and highly connected world. For more than 20 years, C2 has worked with brand-name businesses, as well as educational and governmental institutions, to deliver award-winning solutions while earning premier status partnerships with vendors such as Microsoft, Dell, VMware and EMC. The company’s client list includes national and local brands throughout the Northeast. C2’s growing, local team is nationally recognized, with extensive experience in IT planning, custom multi-channel commerce, email and messaging systems, server virtualization, networking solutions and 24-7 managed support.
lGalen Healthcare Solutions 5 Burlington, galenhealthcare.com Galen Healthcare Solutions, established in 2005, provides leadership, implementation, optimization and technical services for health care professionals and provider groups. Including a wide range of services from initial electronic health records deployment to data migration, from project management to custom application development. Galen has partnered with more than 300 specialty practices, hospitals and integrated delivery networks in providing extraordinary patient care. Galen is dedicated to empowering customers and providing the best talent in the industry. Galen was named as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work for the past three years.
lSymQuest Group 61 South Burlington, symquest.com Founded in 1996, SymQuest designs, installs and hosts network infrastructures and printing environments of all sizes. SymQuest’s 185 technology professionals are committed to delivering exceptional computer network and document management service. The company’s expertise lies in the realm of computers and software applications that help clients gain increases in productivity. SymQuest has developed a national reputation for service excellence and innovation and is ranked Northern New England’s No. 1 managed IT services and copier provider by MSPmentor. SymQuest was recently acquired by Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A, Inc., a leader in information management focused on enterprise content, technology optimization and cloud services.
MAKERS & MAKER SPACES Burlington Generator 28 Burlington, generatorvt.com Generator is a design and fabrication sandbox in the heart of Burlington, the nation's 100-percent renewables-powered gigabit city. A nonprofit, membe -driven maker space, Generator provides access to shared tools and workspaces for more than 180 members empowering one another to teach and hone new skills, make amazing things and launch new ventures.
MANAGEMENT & INFORMATION SOLUTIONS lCSL Software Solutions 26 Burlington, csl-us.com CSL specializes in coaching, QA and processimprovement solutions for the pharmaceutical/ biotech, animal health and financial servi es Industries. All CSL solutions are hosted and browser-based for office and mobile instant access. Many of the biggest names in Pharma and Banking are using CSL’s solutions to help grow their businesses and assist with their customer acquisition and retention goals. CSL will take your business to a new level of performance.
MEDIA lDartmouth Journal Services 49 Waterbury, sheridan.com Founded in 2002, Dartmouth Journal Services provides copyediting, composition and journal production management services for scientific, technical, medical and scholarly journal publishers. The company’s dedicated staff a sists publishers in every step of the production process. Dartmouth Journal Services offers superior customer service and enjoys a close relationship with its customers, many of whom are some of the country’s key publishers. Since the nature of electronic media has changed the face of publishing forever, Dartmouth Journal Services is committed to developing technologies that transcend print. The company is part of the Maryland-based Sheridan group, which consists of four companies with a strong reputation for producing quality journals, magazines, catalogs and books. They include Dartmouth Journal Services, Dartmouth Printing Company in Hanover, N.H., the Sheridan Press in Hanover, Pa. and Sheridan Books in Ann Arbor, Mich.
HVermont Business Magazine 25 South Burlington, vermontbiz.com Vermont Business Magazine is Vermont’s only source for statewide business information. Since 1972, VBM has published the latest and most accurate information and economic data available. VBM focuses monthly on subjects such as Vermont’s largest companies ranked by sales, Vermont’s largest employers, technology, construction, health, and travel and tourism news, to name a few. A subscription to VBM includes the annual Business Directory, the Book of Lists and limited access to data online. Sign up online today for VBM’s free daily enewsletter and weekly e-newsletters on newsmakers, health and environmental news.
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HVermont Public Radio 9 Colchester, VPR.net Listener-supported Vermont Public Radio has been serving the people of Vermont and the surrounding region since 1977. As Vermont’s only statewide public radio network, VPR is a trusted and independent source for news, music, conversation and much more. For the latest news, weather, coverage maps and streaming audio from all of VPR’s programs, visit vpr.net.
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physics, microlithography, advanced materials, chemistry, microelectronics and biology allows a multidisciplinary approach to solving customer problems that often results in unique, technologically significa t solutions and IP, while also providing state-of-the-art fabrication and metrology capabilities for implementation. Cofounders and MIT grads Bill and Julie Parker accomplish these tasks with fewer than a dozen employees. They are the new breed of Vermont “mom-and-pop” business, but instead of milking cows or selling bread, they cook up new ways of bending light, etching silicon, sparking electrons and moving microchannels of fluids.
ROBOTICS MICROTECHNOLOGY lCreative MicroSystems 12 Waitsfield, c eativemicro.com Creative MicroSystems is a micro- and nanofabricator with serious capability within a small facility. The company focuses on technical challenges from the idea stage through proof of concept, prototyping and pilot production. CMS’ expertise in diff active optics, laser
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is the team’s ninth season; it competed in the World Championships in St. Louis, Mo., in 2012. Many past members have received scholarships and internships that have placed them in tech careers. Stop by the Essex Robotics table at the Tech Jam — sponsored by Comcast — to check out the team’s inventions, make a donation and learn how to get involved with FIRST teams in Vermont.
lGreensea 11 Richmond, greenseainc.com Greensea is a world leader in navigation and control technology for marine robotics, developing software and hardware that revolutionizes the working relationship between people and machines on and under the sea. Greensea’s technology gives robotic systems the intelligence to work autonomously and operators the tools to effectively communicate with them. The company’s business includes commercial navigation and control products, research and development, and large custom developments for some of the most demanding and spectacular projects done beneath the ocean. Greensea is known for its innovative and powerful technology — and the people behind it.
The high school varsity engineers of the Essex Robotics Team build robots that play games competitively with other robots. The team is part of FIRST, an organization founded by inventor and philanthropist Dean Kamen that’s dedicated to getting young people excited about using technology to solve problems. This
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SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL PRODUCTS lHDealer.com 1 Burlington, dealer.com Dealer.com, a Dealertrack Technologies Solution, provides an integrated platform of inventory, advertising, website and CRM products that allows automotive manufacturers, dealer groups, retailers and agencies to leverage advanced digital technology and data to better engage and connect with their customers. With offices in Burlington; Dallas, Texas; Edison, N.J.; and Manhattan Beach, Calif., Dealer.com practices a deep commitment to its culture of innovation, with a focus on health and wellness, making it one of the most desirable places to work, and a valuable partner for automotive retailers.
lEvolution HCM Technology/iSystems 32 Colchester, evolutionpayroll.com Evolution is innovating the way organizations manage their most important asset — their people. By combining revolutionary software as a service technology and expert services, Evolution delivers a solution that is all-inclusive, scalable and high value.
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lHMyWebGrocer 41 Winooski, mywebgrocer.com MyWebGrocer offers the only complete digital experience platform for grocers and consumer packaged goods brands. The platform powers every interaction to engage, transact and retain grocery shoppers through digital offerings ranging from planning and shopping platforms to mobile and social tools. The company also offers opportunities for consumer packaged goods brands looking to reach consumers with relevant advertising, promotions and offers throughout their grocery path to purchase. Founded in 1999, MyWebGrocer manages digital solutions for more than 130 retailers across the globe, representing more than 10,000 stores and 500-plus major consumer packaged goods brands.
Novetta has more than 25 years of expertise in delivering real-world success in big data analytics, cyber analytics, and social analytics that has led to the development of some of the world’s most advanced analytics solutions. With a deep history of providing missioncritical, advanced analytic solutions to national security and intelligence agencies, Novetta is empowering corporate customers to find clari y in the complexity of big data and to protect their networks, reduce risk, and make datadriven decisions.
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●Systems and Software 59 Williston, ssivt.com Systems and Software is an established local firm that designs, builds and implements software for the energy market and progressive utilities across North America. S&S makes products that connect energy smart grids; promote water and power conservation; and integrate mobile, social media and web analytics. S&S is hiring, and looking for self-starters who possess a strong work ethic, thrive in a team environment where every day brings a di˜ erent challenge, and love working collaboratively with progressive clients and strategic partners to create great software solutions and business process improvements. In addition to an outstanding benefits and compensation package, the company o˜ ers a unique culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with a focus on employees’ personal and professional growth.
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●Union Street Media 21 Burlington, unionstreetmedia.com Union Street Media is an industry-leading provider of websites for the real estate, ecommerce, nonprofit and education industries. Founded in 1999, the company now has more than 400 clients. The Union Street Media platform provides tools for website content updates, lead management, internet marketing and website analytics. Combined with a customer-focused approach to service and support, the Union Street Media platform has helped hundreds of companies generate more business and provide better service to existing clients. In 2012, Vermont Business Magazine named founder Ted Adler one of Vermont’s 40 under 40 Rising Stars.
●Vermont Information Processing 60 Colchester, vtinfo.com VIP is a leader in providing innovative business solutions to the beverage industry, and has been for over 40 years.˛VIP has a commanding market share of over 50 percent among beer distributors nationally; a growing number of independent Pepsi and soda bottlers are using the VIP Beverage System to manage all aspects of their business. VIP also provides data
collection and analytic tools to more than 200 beverage suppliers. VIP is an employee-owned company, and its customers are its friends. VIP employs more than 200 individuals and o˜ ers a full benefits package.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE Burlington Telecom 27 Burlington, burlingtontelecom.net Burlington Telecom is Burlington’s only 100 percent fiber-optic network, providing internet, television and telephone services for both residential and commercial needs, for an unmatchable customer experience. BT provides one gigabit (1,000 Mbps) of the fastest, most reliable service available and delivers symmetrical broadband for downloads and uploads. Local customer service reps are available 24-7. Burlington Telecom strives to deliver state-ofthe-art technology to all and be an innovator in next-generation technologies.
●IPNetVoice 62 Colchester, ipnetvoice.com Established in 1998, IPNetVoice has continually been immersed in the technologies that are driving IP-based communications and networking. IPNetVoice started out as a training company specializing in Cisco and Microsoft communications systems, but quickly added IP telephony consulting. Its sta˜ helps businesses understand and utilize all aspects of unified communications, from voice and voicemail
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●VTEL Data Networks and VTEL Wireless 24 Springfield, vermontel.com VTEL Data Networks and VTEL Wireless are sister companies with 100-gig regional fiber and the country’s only 100-percent LTE wireless network. Locally owned and operated, the company is seeking qualified network engineers and bright, innovative employees to people power its networks.
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Department of Computer Science The University of Vermont The College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Vermont (UVM) invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track lecturer in Computer Science for a Fall 2016 start date. We seek a highly motivated candidate with strong computer science education credentials who can teach a variety of required undergraduate courses as well as developing innovative course offerings in this rapidly changing field. Qualifications for this position include an M.S. or Ph.D. in computer science or a related field and a demonstrated commitment to educating the next generation of computer scientists. Prior experience teaching undergraduate-level computer science is highly desirable, as is prior experience or willingness to teach in hybrid or online formats. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a typical course load during each of two semesters per year. A modest amount of service and academic advising is also expected. The appointment period is 9-months per year, but opportunities for teaching additional summer courses may be available for additional compensation. UVM offers generous benefits packages, including health, dental, retirement contributions, and tuition remission. Founded in 1791, the University of Vermont is consistently ranked as one of the top small public universities in the United States. The University is located in Burlington, Vermont, rated as one of the best small cities in America. The College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching and/or service. Applicants should address how they will further this goal in their cover letter.
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Allscripts.................................................................................13 asicNorth ................................................................................43 BioTek Instruments..............................................................40 Brandthroplogy ....................................................................23 Burlington Bytes ..................................................................6 Burlington Generator ..........................................................28 Burlington Telecom .............................................................27 Champlain College: Emergent Media Center ..............17 Champlain College: Leahy Center for Digital Investigation ........................................................18 Community College of Vermont .....................................31 C2 (Competitive Computing) ...........................................53 Creative MicroSystems .......................................................12 CSL Software Solutions .....................................................26 Dartmouth Journal Services .............................................49 Dealer.com .............................................................................1 Draker ......................................................................................34 Essex Robotics Team ..........................................................16 Evolution HCM Technology/iSystems ............................32 Galen Healthcare Solutions ..............................................5 GameTheory..........................................................................Lobby Girl Develop It: Burlington.................................................2 Green Mountain Power.......................................................54 Greensea.................................................................................11 Inntopia...................................................................................63 Invecas, Inc. ...........................................................................35 IPNetVoice .............................................................................62 IXIS ...........................................................................................36 Liquid Measurement Systems ..........................................20 Logic Supply .........................................................................42 MyWebGrocer .......................................................................41 National Life Group .............................................................3 NextCapital ............................................................................33 Novetta ...................................................................................52 OpenTempo ...........................................................................51 Pwnie Express.......................................................................58 Revision Military ...................................................................45 State of Vermont Recruitment Services .......................22 Step Ahead Innovations.....................................................38 Summit Technologies .........................................................4 SymQuest Group..................................................................61 Systems and Software........................................................59 UVM College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (CEMS) ..............................................................57 Union Street Media..............................................................21 University of Vermont Medical Center ..........................46 UVM AERO.............................................................................55 Venture.co / Designbook...................................................47 Vermont Army National Guard ........................................44 Vermont Business Magazine ............................................25 Vermont Center for Geographic Information ..............15 Vermont Department of Labor ........................................29 Vermont Design Works ......................................................14 Vermont Electric Power Co...............................................39 Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) ......8 Vermont EPSCoR .................................................................19 Vermont Information Processing ....................................60 Vermont Information Technology Leaders .................48 Vermont Law School ..........................................................10 Vermont Public Radio ........................................................9 Vermont Space Grant/NASA EPSCoR ...........................56 Vermont Technical College ...............................................50 Vermont Technology Alliance ..........................................64 Vermont Works for Women..............................................30 VTel Wireless/VTel Data Networks .................................24
* Entrance to the Sheraton Burlington Conference Center is behind the hotel.