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August 27, 2008 – Toronto, Canada – Bradley Brown, Chief Technology Officer at TUSC will present the implementation and benefits of the lightweight Service Oriented Architecture at the 2008 Financial Services Technology Forum.

Internal and External Application Integration - Oracle Fusion Web Services

Having ventured down the path of a full bore implementation of internal and external application integration in what he perceived as the most efficient and cost effective manner; attendees will get the benefit of his hindsight introspection today. Specifically, he will explain the implementation and benefits of the lightweight Service Oriented Architecture (i.e. Web Services) wherever it makes sense. This presentation will discuss the good, bad and ugly about this approach that was taken.

While Brad is easily recognized as an accomplished Oracle author and world-renowned speaker, it is his technological expertise that clearly is his identity. While he has enjoyed a countless number of major implementation successes over the years, one milestone that clearly stands out centers around the development of “Periscope” which he released through TUSC in 2002. Periscope is breakthrough software that makes data from other data sources (i.e., Microsoft Access, Sybase, SQL Server, DB2, Web Services, file systems, APIs, etc.) appear as if it’s in one big Oracle Database. The data also can be inserted, updated and deleted from many source databases. The groundbreaking tool works with more than 100 databases.

Brad’s vast experience and expertise have earned him roles as chief technology officer of a number of companies including IntelliReal, Open Access Broadband Networks and EventConnex. Brad has also been an active board member for a number of companies and organizations including Geekcruises, Lantech Inc., Colorado Uplift and Cactus Strategies. Brad was actively involved in Young Presidents Organization from 1997, having served as the Colorado chapter’s chapter chair, breakfast of champions chair, on-boarding chair, education chairperson, inventory of skills chairperson, technology officer, assistant education chairperson and membership chairperson. Brad currently teaches “New Venture Creation” in the graduate department of the University of Denver.

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1. Financial service provider
2. Research analyst
3. Financial consultant
A person from the field of research analysis or some related field has a lot of background knowledge in accounting skills, and has a ability to attend to details, has the capability to organize and handle multiple tasks together. The ability to find out the logic behind a problem or situation is also important.

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terested in any kind of entry level financial service jobs available in insurance companies, banks, brokerages, debt or securities companies all that you require are a few things listed below:

1. A good and pleasing personality.
2. Commendable communication skills both verbally and writing wise.
3. An Associates degree in economics, accounting, business, finance or any other field related to this.
4. Knowing basics of computer programs such as databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
5. Well educated about world economics and finance and self interest in thee areas.

Apart from a mere Associates degree and the basic knowledge of all the above mentioned, a few financial institutes demand a Bachelor degree even for the entry level financial service position. You can also seek advancement in a financial institute as an entry level person to some higher post as you gain experience. Other companies tend to concentrate more on job training and thus helping you out in your promotion within the company.

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However, one should keep in mind that the entry level financial service jobs are not just going to involve portfolio management or financial management for all the clients. It will help you learn the “trick of the trade” and allow you to explore and educate yourself about the various branches of financial industry. The scope of this is wide as you have the room to decide if you are interested by a specific field. The activities that can help you to improve your skills are by volunteering to serve groups or communities within a financial institute and also by attending many job training activities. All these can make you an eligible candidate, within the company, for higher and demanding senior positions.

October 17, 2008 – Toronto, Canada – Chris Ostrowski, Technical Management Consultant at TUSC will present the implementation and benefits of the lightweight Service Oriented Architecture at the 2008 Financial Services Technology Forum.

 Register now for your complimentary All-Access Pass.Visit http://e-financial.wowgao.com/registration/multiple

 Internal and External Application Integration – Oracle Fusion Web Services

 Having ventured down the path of a full bore implementation of internal and external application integration in what he perceived as the most efficient and cost effective manner; attendees will get the benefit of his hindsight introspection today. Specifically, he will explain the implementation and benefits of the lightweight Service Oriented Architecture (i.e. Web Services) wherever it makes sense. This presentation will discuss the good, bad and ugly about this approach that was taken.

 Chris Ostrowski is a Technical Management Consultant for TUSC in Lakewood, Colorado. Chris has worked with Oracle technologies for almost 20 years and is the author of two Oracle Press books, “Oracle10g Application Server Development”, co-authored with Brad Brown and the “OracleApplication Server Portal Handbook”.Chris is focused on Service-Oriented Architecture and Fusion Development.He is also a proud member of the Oracle ACE community.

 2008 Financial Services Technology Forum

The 2008 Financial Services Technology Forum focuses on new, cutting-edge enterprise applications and solutions that are sustainable, flexible, and increase profitability. This year’s event features over 30 interactive expositions and 20 engaging conference sessions presented to all corporate users, from service providers to small, medium and large businesses alike.

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