Omnikron Services 2009
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Omnikron is a consulting firm founded in 1980 that provides technology, project management, and human resources services. It has offices in Woodland Hills, California and Chennai, India. The document discusses Omnikron's history, areas of expertise, clientele, and values like absolute customer satisfaction.
![ Founded in 1980
Headquartered in Woodland Hills California; Affiliate Office in Chennai India
Minority Ownership
National Practices include
Business Intelligence & Data Warehousing
Service Oriented Architecture – SOA
Convergence & Systems Integration
I.T. Infrastructure Library - ITIL & I.T. Service Management – ITSM
Applications Architecture & Development
Systems & Business Analysis
Quality Design, Management & Testing
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning
Staffing, Search & Talent Acquisition
Recruitment Process Outsourcing - RPO
Executive and Mid-Management Mentoring
Clients Include
Global Enterprises
Large Managed Service Providers
Medium Sized Organizations [$1 Billion+]
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![Founded in 2005 , The CTC is a thriving Technology Consortium with over 25,000 members.
Dedicated to learning how Emerging and Converging Technologies affect our corporate and
personal enterprises, the CTC invites technology thought-leaders and business executives from
growing industries like Entertainment, On-Line Media, Digital Distribution, Gaming, Social
Networking, Medicine, Science, Energy and many more.
We are positioned perfectly – right at the forefront of Convergence. At the CTC, we have the
distinct advantage of engaging leaders and discussing topics that are 18 to 24 months ahead of
the market! Our speakers rely on the CTC members for objective feedback as they bring their
ideas, products and projects to the group for open discussion and analysis.
At the CTC you can play a role in the changing face of business. As advances in broadband and
wireless networks continue to feed people’s “addiction to data”, combined with the proliferation
of portable devices, we see no signs of stopping. So jump in – Converge with us at the
Convergence Technology Council!
[www.thectcnetwork.org]
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![Training is in our DNA.
We’ve followed and trained on
critical technologies since 1985
1985-1990
• Structured Design Theory
• Assembler
• TPF
1990-2001
• Java
• .NET, C#
• Workflow & Imaging
• Toastmasters
2003-Present
• ITIL Training & Certification
• SOA
• Microsoft Office Products
[www.omnikronuniversity.com]
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Omnikron Services 2009
- 1. When you connect with Omnikron, you gain endless possibilities, solutions and relationships. 1980 - Omnikron 1985 - Omnikron University 2005 - Convergence Technology Council - CTC 2007 - American ITIL
- 2. Founded in 1980 Headquartered in Woodland Hills California; Affiliate Office in Chennai India Minority Ownership National Practices include Business Intelligence & Data Warehousing Service Oriented Architecture – SOA Convergence & Systems Integration I.T. Infrastructure Library - ITIL & I.T. Service Management – ITSM Applications Architecture & Development Systems & Business Analysis Quality Design, Management & Testing Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning Staffing, Search & Talent Acquisition Recruitment Process Outsourcing - RPO Executive and Mid-Management Mentoring Clients Include Global Enterprises Large Managed Service Providers Medium Sized Organizations [$1 Billion+] 2
- 3. 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 3
- 4. Omnikron Systems, Inc. is a world-class consulting firm that provides not only unmatched services, but also a set of values and commitments that are rarely seen in today's competitive environment. With a focus on absolute customer satisfaction, we strive to deliver the finest solutions that are on time, cost effective, and with all that we do, exceed our clients’ expectations. Project Plus™ is the foundation framework of Omnikron’s complete corporate methodology as shown in the figure below. Each module is included and defined in an Omnikron project plan. OSI Methodology Overview ASSESSMENT DESIGN DEVELOP & TESTING DEPLOYMENT & CONFIGURE CLEANUP Deployment Plan Requirements System Design Software Test Plan User Doc Specification Specification Admin Doc Test Cases Code Functional Design Solution Walkthroughs Test Results Case Study Specification Candidate Readiness Review Solution Template PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project Team Organization Project Definition Project Control Project Planning & Organization 4
- 5. APPLICATION PACKAGE APPLICATION SYSTEM & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT Development Implementation Legacy Maintenance Maintenance Integration Upgrade Porting 24x7 Tech Support Re-engineering Customization Testing Enhancement Legacy migration Data Migration Product User Support Development Web-enabling Maintenance Application Testing Customization Data Warehousing Help Desk Localization 5
- 6. E-COMMERCE Application Servers - ERP / CRM WebSphere, WebLogic, DATABASE SERVER PeopleSoft, PeopleSoft SilverStream, iPlanet Oracle, Sybase, DB2, CRM, JD Edwards, Oracle, Financials, SAP SQL Server CONTENT MANAGEMENT BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE FileNet, Broadvision, SAP, Oracle, Business Objects, Vignette Cognos, MicroStrategy, SAS, E-SECURITY Fair Isaac, Teradata, Greenplum DEEP VeriSign TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE OPERATING SYSTEMS EAI / MIDDLEWARE MVS, AS400, Sun Solaris, Vitra, TIBCO, WebMethods IBM AIX, Unix, Linux, BEA: Tuxedo, Constellar, Windows 98-Vista, MacOS X MQ Series APPLICATION MANAGEMENT SERVER SIDE IBM Mainframe, COBOL, PL/1, TECHNOLOGIES CICS, IMS, DB2, TPF, Mapper, Java, Servlets, JSP, EJB, Java Assembler, C, AS/400 RPG, Beans, Corba, ASP, VB Script, SYNON/2E, SQL, Developer COM/DCOM, CG/Perl 2000 , Lotus Notes 6
- 7. QUALITY TEST APPROACH 1. Test Planning 2. Test Assurance Consists of Three Major Stages 3. Implementation DESIGN SYSTEM TEST This involves identifying Test Cycles, Test Cases, Entrance & Exit Criteria, and Expected Results PROJECT DESIGN/BUILD ORGANIZATION TEST PROCESS EXECUTE EXECUTE SIGNOFF This involves Setting up procedures such SYSTEM TEST ACCEPTANCE TEST Signoff happens when creating a System as Error Management Test Phases & Test Phases & Cycles all pre-defined exit Test Plan, Schedule Systems & Status reporting, Cycles criteria have achieved & Test Approach, and setup Data Tables for Requesting and the Automated Test Tool Assigning Resources BUILD TEST ENVIRONMENT This involves requesting / building hardware, software and data setups 7
- 8. Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) is everywhere in IT – you might know it as Microsoft .NET, BEA AquaLogic, or SAP NetWeaver. Establish a firm understanding of Governance what SOA is and SOA Combines And Security how Establish a firm it works TECHNOLOGICAL, understanding of BUSINESS, and Governance what SOA is and SOA Combines security how it works OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGICAL, PERSPECTIVES BUSINESS, and Establishing Explore how SOA can OPERATIONS baseline best deliver business benefits practices for SOA to your organization PERSPECTIVES adoption Establishing Explore how SOA can Review and select emerging product baseline best deliver business benefits sets including the integrated SOA IDE, practices for SOA to your organization the Enterprise Service Bus, Registries, adoption and BPM tools select emerging product Review and sets including the integrated SOA IDE, the Enterprise Service Bus, Registries, and BPM tools SOA Offerings • Visioning • Service Review • Evaluation & Prioritization • Software Development • Governance • Configuration, Validation & Testing • Architecture & Design • Implementation 8
- 9. “Providing Access to Critical Information to Support Strategic Decisions” The key to Omnikron’s success in Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence is its unique development and application of the Decision Support Life Cycle (DSLC). Our experienced data warehouse architects assist with: Data warehouse and Interface design Data mapping to ensure total congruity of the data model with business requirements We address definition of a dimensional business model, data model implementation and methodological verification Proficient in leading edge technologies: Business Intelligence Tools: Data Extraction and Management Tools SAP / Oracle Relational Database Management Systems Cognos OLAP (On-Line Analytical Processing) Tools MicroStrategy SMP Clustered and MPP Server Platforms SAS / Teradata Meta Data Management Tools Fair Isaac CASE Tools Greenplum 9
- 10. ITIL / ITSM Services, Training, Consulting & Implementation ITIL Training & Certification – On-site or On-line V2 and V3 Full Path ITIL Assessment, Gap Analysis, Remediation Roadmap, and ITSM Program Implementation Help organize and roll-out ITIL /ITSM programs including development and implementation of policies, processes, diagrams, guiding principles, organizational roles and responsibilities Establish RACI Matrixes, Process Metrics, KPIs, CSFs, technology integration requirements and prototype solutions Implement Service Portfolio Management Programs Provide advisory assistance to support and identify Key Service Functions and Features from a business service perspective Guide & Prepare RFPs, Assist with Vendor Selection, Design and Implement Service Desk Tools, CMDBs, and Service Portfolio applications Support development and implementation of ITIL based Program Management Office (“PMO”) 10
- 11. Omnikron assists Global Enterprises and Managed Service Providers with SYSTEMS INFRASTRUCTURE Design, Maintenance and Support VIRTUALIZATION Architecture, Mapping, Implementation and Network Consolidation ENTERPRISE STORAGE Analysis, Sizing, Deduplication, Consolidation or Expansion Omnikron brings together Network Architecture Experts, Engineering Gurus, Project Management Expertise and National Field Support to help clients integrate Voice, Wireless, Video, Wi-Fi, Data and Image into one flexible network. We manage IP Transformations that touch all aspects of our clients’ Business, Network, Product Offerings, Service Levels and Continuous Improvement Initiatives. We also partner with VerizonBusiness, CGI, CRG West, NEC, Cisco, Nortel, Siemens, Avaya, Alcatel, Aruba, Xirrus and multiple application suppliers to provide unlimited backbone and bandwidth, additional expert solutions, security and tangible ROI. 11
- 12. JOB FAMILIES Mainframe Systems (FoxPro, Smalltalk, AS/400) Client Server & Related Technologies (VB, ASP, Lotus Notes, PowerBuilder, X-Windows, Motif, Access, Excel) New Technologies & Web Development Areas (Java, J2EE, .NET, C#, Middleware, Web Development, UI Developers) Reporting (Actuate, Crystal Reports) Testing & QA (Manual Testers, Automation Testers, Mercury, Rational tools) Enterprise Resource Management (SAP, Peoplesoft, JD Edwards, Dynamics) Customer Relationship Management (Siebel, Clarify) Data Warehouse / Business Intelligence / Analytics (Informatica, Ascential, Cognos, MicroStrategy, Business Objects) Enterprise Application Integration (Tibco, MQ Series, WebMethods) Content Management (Documentum) Database Management (Databases, DBA, DB Modelers) Functional & Leadership (Project Managers, Project Leads, Business Analysts, Business Systems Analysts) Specialty Skills (Mercury ITG, Aris Consultants, Telephony, Architects or any other similar) Infrastructure Support (Networking, Security Specialists, System Administrators, Database & Server Support , Voice, Storage) Helpdesk and Desktop Support This is just a sampling of Omnikron’s deep database of available resources nationwide 12
- 13. Founded in 2005 , The CTC is a thriving Technology Consortium with over 25,000 members. Dedicated to learning how Emerging and Converging Technologies affect our corporate and personal enterprises, the CTC invites technology thought-leaders and business executives from growing industries like Entertainment, On-Line Media, Digital Distribution, Gaming, Social Networking, Medicine, Science, Energy and many more. We are positioned perfectly – right at the forefront of Convergence. At the CTC, we have the distinct advantage of engaging leaders and discussing topics that are 18 to 24 months ahead of the market! Our speakers rely on the CTC members for objective feedback as they bring their ideas, products and projects to the group for open discussion and analysis. At the CTC you can play a role in the changing face of business. As advances in broadband and wireless networks continue to feed people’s “addiction to data”, combined with the proliferation of portable devices, we see no signs of stopping. So jump in – Converge with us at the Convergence Technology Council! [www.thectcnetwork.org] 13
- 14. Sampling of Topics Covered 2005 “The Convergence of Mobile Phones and “The Future of Wi-Fi” Video Services” Dirk Gates, CEO of Xirrus, Inc. Steve Fowler, President of GoTV Networks 2006 “People Move, Networks Must Follow” “SOA – What’s Hype and What’s Real?” Keerti Melkote, Co-Founder of Aruba Networks Hugh Taylor, VP of Marketing Communications of SOA Software 2007 “Myths about Network Security” “Convergence Breakthroughs in Science & Medicine” David Newman, President of Network Test Professor & “Founding Faculty” Member of CSUCI – California State University, Channel Islands 2008 “Virtualization 2.0 is all About Manageability” “Social Networks and the Entrepreneurial Reality” Marketing Executive of eG Innovations Jason Feffer, CEO & Founder of SodaHead.com 2009 “Computer Forensics & Electronic Discovery: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You” Lee Curtis, CFE of Precision Discovery 14
- 15. Training is in our DNA. We’ve followed and trained on critical technologies since 1985 1985-1990 • Structured Design Theory • Assembler • TPF 1990-2001 • Java • .NET, C# • Workflow & Imaging • Toastmasters 2003-Present • ITIL Training & Certification • SOA • Microsoft Office Products [www.omnikronuniversity.com] 15
- 16. MIGRATION SERVICES Exchange 2000 – 2003 – 2007 Microsoft Office 2007 Training Active Directory Upgrades Office XML format compatibility The Office Button menu Lotus Notes to Exchange Transitions The Mini toolbar Design & Implement SharePoint The Quick Access toolbar and the Status bar • Business Intelligence • Collaboration New Word features • Enterprise Portal • Data Search New Excel features • Content Management New PowerPoint features • Business Forms New Outlook features New Access features New Project features 16
- 17. With more than 30 years of Technology, Project Management and Human Resource Service, Omnikron has learned many valuable lessons about management, organization and leadership. We share these pearls in a mentorship or advisory capacity with executives and technology leaders, especially younger managers who are being groomed. Some topics we cover include: Making the transition from individual contributor to leader The role of the leader Communicating effectively with subordinates, peers and upper management Adapting leadership styles to meet the needs of individual team members Learning delegation strategies Managing conflict and conflict resolution Managing time and priorities Motivating and improving the team’s effectiveness 17
- 18. “ “ My experiences with Omnikron have all been fabulous and great. One of the key differences with Omnikron is their work environment and the I’ve known the people at the company for six years and they’ve feeling that everyone belongs to a unified culture and family. You’re definitely always been phenomenal. Saying that they’re professional is an not just another number. Many places are hampered by a lot of bureaucracy understatement. and other processes. This never happens at Omnikron, where everyone is looked at as an individual. It makes a huge difference. I have nothing but positive things to say about their firm. They’re outstanding at following up on requests and their price points are The quality of work at the firm is also one of the key differences. The training always fair and reasonable. They provide a personalized touch that I that they provide their employees is stellar and they always try to get on the value and they go out of their way to know and understand the cutting edge of technology by putting investment into their R&D. . nature of my company. Omnikron has a lot of integrity and the customer always comes first. Even if ” What really separates them from the rest of the pack is their something ends up being more expensive, Omnikron is willing to go the extra . personalization. They know my customers better than any other mile to make sure that the customer gets what they were promised. ” vendor and they always have a good handle on the right way to do Sunil Bagai things. Principal Consultant, IBM “ Stefan Steinberg Area Manager, National Operations Manager, National Service Provider Omnikron has always been extremely professional and extremely ethical. “ They’re fair and easy to work with. Every person from Omnikron that I’ve met The number one thing that makes Omnikron different is their team has turned out to be a good person and our needs have always been met. of people who run the company. They are all outstanding individuals Their professionalism distinguishes them. They always sent over the right . who make an effort to stay updated on new technologies, new type of consultant so we didn’t have to waste a whole lot of time dealing with ” platforms and new market leads. The second reason why Omnikron problem workers. Their screening process is impeccable and they are is so impressive is their wonderful attitude about getting the job . meticulously organized. They’ve always managed to make our lives easier. done for their clients and their consultants. They have always gone ” above and beyond to make sure that their commitments to their Cathy Fisher Project Director, National Service Provider clients are met. Al Makeen VP of Application Development & Production Technology Div., National Financial Corporation 18
- 19. 6301 Owensmouth Avenue, Suite 720 - Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 591-7890 - f (818) 591-7891 - www.omnikron.com Robin Borough Executive Vice President (818) 223-4115