ImagineX Consulting Q1 Newsletter
As the first quarter of 2023 comes to an end, we're excited and ready to head into an action-packed Q2; but not before recognizing some of the incredible accomplishments from Q1!
First, we are so thrilled to announce that ImagineX Consulting has once again made the Atlanta Business Chronicle 's 2023 Pacesetters List. This list acknowledges the fastest growing privately-held companies in Atlanta?and we are honored to be a part of it. We will be heading to the College Football Hall of Fame on April 27th to celebrate this achievement and see where we ranked on the list. We'd love for you to join us! You can find tickets here .
Next, we'd like to formally announce the launch of our AWS Cloud practice! With over 20+ years of experience in DevSecOps, Security First SDLC, Automated QA, and Cloud, we are offering several different solutions:
Want to know more? Reach out to our AWS Cloud Practice leaders, Nael Alismail and Lalit Solanki .
News and updates from our Senior Director of Software Engineering and Cloud, Nael Alismail
"In an ever-changing market, it has become clear that unless organizations embrace change, adapt new technologies, and consider fluid market demands, they will fall behind. At ImagineX, Adaptability has been at the core of our success. This year, we are doubling down on our AWS partnership and machine learning capabilities while investing in technology accelerators to deliver even greater value to our clients.
Our achievements in the AWS partnership and machine learning space include key milestones, such as tech modernization work within AWS and certifications in DevOps, Machine Learning, and Solutions Architecture. Additionally, we've hired an AWS ML Solutions Architect who is already transforming the way we serve our data clients.
As we look to the future, we recognize that the technology landscape will continue to evolve rapidly; therefore, we are actively investing in initiatives that will enable us to provide even greater value to our clients. These initiatives include Cloud Migration Accelerators, Qualys integrations and automated tools, and Machine Learning accelerators, such as self-hosted LLMs that address concerns around security and data policy compliance while delivering powerful and efficient solutions to our clients. By investing in these initiatives, we are confident in our ability to continue delivering exceptional value to our clients and position ourselves for success in the years ahead."
Where in the world are our thought leaders? Events and happenings at ImagineX:
Celebrating Women's History Month: recognizing the #LadiesOfIX
Today, and everyday, we would like to honor the passionate and courageous female leaders of ImagineX Consulting. Their persistent pursuit of greatness is contagious and our team owes each and every one of them our sincerest gratitude. 35% of our current team are women, and most notably, 71% of our most recent promotions were females (including the first woman to join our Executive Leadership team). Now that’s what we like to see… the future is female!
From left to right: Priti Parikh , Jacqui VanKoughnet , Beverly Sexton , Brittany Patten , Danielle Seligmann , Ashley Williams , Megan Liebman , Anji Baray , Manu Brune , Martha Simmons, MBA, SASM, SRTE , Alexa Gilomen , Lacey Berger , Katie Cronin , Kim Bauer , Olivia Abbott , Alicia Peters , Minal Shah , Sowmya Vaddepally , Jas Kaur , Allison Shih , Sarah Wells , Vy Le , Liza Arogeti
A conversation with Martha Simmons: working abroad in El Salvador
Martha Simmons, MBA, SASM, SRTE a senior consultant here at ImagineX Consulting, recently worked abroad in El Salvador for 8 days following a family loss that required her to be closer to family and friends. We sat down with Martha to discuss her experience working remote in a different country.
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What was your experience working abroad?
"It was a breeze. Literally set up my work area ensuring great sunlight, good ergonomics, safe connection to the internet and done. Shoutout to IX for sharing VPN options with me to ensure I was #secure while away – talk about practicing what we preach #cybersecurity "
How did working in a different country differ from working in America, if at all?
"There was a time difference, I was in CST versus EST. Although my day started at 5am CST I enjoyed watching the sunrise and hustle and bustle of folks starting their day. Sunrise for majority of the population means getting up as the water is running, produce sellers walk up and down the town selling their merchandise for the day, adults head to work and kids to school. Lunch is the highlight as everyone returns home to enjoy a meal and time together before continuing their workday."
What was your most memorable experience while working in El Salvador?
"My full circle moment was that I lived in El Salvador as a child and visited frequently thereafter. Many of the family and friends who I enjoyed growing up with were able to meet my little girl who enjoyed her first trip abroad #passportstamps "
Anything else you'd like to add?
"IX and my client made the decision for continuing to work remote but in another country an easy one. I was supported and encouraged to take time off while there and thus enjoyed some sightseeing, sun and good food!"
Project Spotlight: App modernization project for a staffing company
This client uses an app running on AWS to manage their hiring, scheduling and workforce retention for the blue-collar industry.
Technology consulting capabilities: technical management, Agile delivery, assessment and design
Software engineering capabilities: API development, database redesign, secured implementation
We partnered with the client to understand their problems with the existing system and create a new 3-tiered design and modernization roadmap. Our team refactored the application for flexibility and scaling by diving the application into individual components, improving the security of the data by reducing attack surface -- we set the stage for DevOps culture in handling cloud native applications.
Leveraged methodologies: AWS Well Architected Framework
Leveraged tools technology: AWS
The outcomes:
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