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MCSE Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure

Lawrence E Smithmier is a certified IT professional. He is an MCP, MCAD, MCDBA, and MSCD.NET. He works on applications like MS Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server, Windows Embedded Studio, VMWare, Virtual PC 2004/2007, Virtual Server 2005, VMWare Workstation, MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, POV-Ray, Maya, 3DS Max, and other office productivity tools.

Lawrence presently works as a Software Architect and Development Lead for ImageDirect, a global product (10 languages) with components ranging from a customer facing web UI through to the factory processes. Created functional specifications, technical specifications, work breakdown structure, and risk assessment. Managing convergence with other projects to allow for a single code base. Managing on site and off shore development resources. Doing technical discovery and system redesign to meet changing requirements. Working with business partners to provide a clear vision and a step by step method for achieving it. Serving as coordinating architect for three global initiatives using the SCRUM agile method.

Prior to this, Lawrence has worked as a SQL Developer Support Engineer for Microsoft, Charlotte NC where he worked as a SQL Developer Support Engineer focusing on SQL Server Reporting Services 2000 and 2005. Provided solutions for installation problems, report formatting, database connectivity issues, server down situations, etc. to customers using LiveMeeting, Knowledge Base Articles, custom example code, etc. Wrote several solution objects (published internally) illustrating novel concepts and solutions for known product limitations.

After reviewing the uCertify PrepKit for exam 70-291: MCSE Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure, Lawrence said ” On the whole, I found the uCertify test preparation to be well worth the time and effort. The material was presented well, the questions covered the material, and the structure allows for a good way to top off your knowledge preparing for a test. It definitely directly contributed to my passing the exam”.

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Artemakis Artemiou experience with uCertify course

Artemakis Artemiou works as an Analyst/Programmer and Consultant for H.S. Data Ltd, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, based in Nicosia, Cyprus. He works with Microsoft SQL Server and related .NET technologies. One of his main professional duties is to develop database applications using SQL Server. Within the context of his duties, he also provides consulting services for SQL Server both in terms of Development and Administration.

 

Artemakis has a B.Sc. in Computer Science and a M.Sc. in Advanced Information Technologies from the University of Cyprus.

 

He is a MCP, MCTS: SQL Server 2005 and a Charter Member of MCTS:SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance. Artemakis is the president of the Cyprus .NET User Group (http://www.cdnug.net).Artemakis writes technical articles on Relational Database Management Systems with emphasis on SQL Server. He also participates as a speaker in various events presenting SQL Server. Additionally, he maintains a blog dedicated to SQL Server where he publishes several articles related to SQL Server Development and Administration. His blog can be found at http://aartemiou.blogspot.com.

 

While reviewing the uCertify’s Prepkit for exam . 70-443: MCITP PRO: SQL Server 2005 Design, Artemakis said “ My overall comments after this review, during which I reviewed the uCertify PrepKit M70-443, is that the specific PrepKit is excellent; it provides the candidate with a lot of content relevant to the target exam, and also provides many alternative ways for acquiring the necessary knowledge related to the technology featured by the exam. The Graphical User Interface, the navigation and the rest of the features make it really easy for the candidate to use the product and get a proper preparation for the target exam” 

For reading the complete review, kindly visit http://aartemiou.blogspot.com/2009/03/ucertify-prepkit-070-443-review.html

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Jimmy Bergmark reviewed uCertify 70-548 course

Jimmy Bergmark has been working for over 9 years for the EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) company Pharmadule Emtunga as an Architectural and Structural Engineer; CAD Manager, Database Manager, Development Manager and System Manager. He developed an enterprise engineering database application including support for Mechanical Completion (MC), Commissioning and Validation.

Jimmy Bergmark, Owner/Manager and Senior Developer have used, customized and programmed AutoCAD based products since 1989.

Jimmy is also blogging once in a while with news, tips & tricks, links and more.

Jimmy Bergmark is member of ADN (Autodesk Developer Network) and an Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 Certified Expert (continuing keeping up with the latest versions).

While reviewing the uCertify Prepkit for 70-548-VB – VB.NET 2.0 Windows-based Application Development, Jimmy said “I have developed professionally for many years but the way the certification tests are done and what they might cover I found that to pass I would really need something like uCertify”.

 

 

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Henrik Experience with uCertify 640-802 Prepkit

 

Henrik is an experienced administrator and a senior consultant with working knowledge of UNIX and Open Source environments throughout his professional career of more than 15 years. He has experience with many technologies in the UNIX environment as well as common UNIX operating systems with other senior skills in IT-Security, Mac OS X, OpenBSD, AIX, and Linux.

Presently Henrik teaches and works as an IT consultant in infrastructure security and auditing for customers in Private and Public sector.

As far as the work experience is concerned, Henrik has worked with computers since his childhood days and it was then only when he decided to target a career in computers. Henrik completed his formal education from the University of Copenhagen DIKU during which he got his first programming job and later on he moved into consulting in Unix and information security. In January 2003, Henrik founded his own private company with focus on security, IPv6, networking and Unix-Security6.net.

On the personal front, Henrik loves to spend time with his wife and kids. He is a health freak and loves running and training in Martial arts like Taekwondo and laido. He also has interest in Asian culture from a very young age which makes him read and watch resources about asian culture, mostly Japanese.

After reviewing the uCertify Prepkit for the exam 640-802: CCNA: ICND 1 and ICND 2, Henrik said “The positive for this product is that it covers multiple exams and vendors, is a very stable and mature software with a beautiful look – making it easier NOT to skip studying. Having the possibility to sample modules, a reasonable price per module and having the money back guarantee is also a nice bonus for this product. I will certainly consider buying this for future exams since this product is a mature certification preparation kit which will help you prepare for exams“.

Henrik’s complete review can be read on

http://blog.kramse.dk/blojsom/blog/default/Bøger/uCertify-com-PrepKit-640-802-CCNA-ICND1-and-ICND-2-review?smm=y

 

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Mike Rand Reviewed 70-528 Visual Studio Course

Mike Rand

Mike has 10 years of experience in the software development field. He  started his career at a small manufacturing company where he used to work on different Quality control related database applications. After having worked at the Manufacturing company, Mike joined Macy’s (Many people might recognize Macy’s as “The Bon Marche” as it was earlier reknowned by this name). At Macy’s Mike used to work on Applications and Websites for various departments of the organization like Accounting, Maintenance, Visual Merchandising etc.

After leaving Macy’s Mike began working at 3Sharp a software consulting company in Redmond Washington specializing in Office Applications and SharePoint.

His love and passion drove him to acquire and share knowledge about various new technologies and certifications. One can read his articles on http://blogs.3sharp.com

After reviewing the uCertify prepkit for the exam 70-528, Mike said “Overall I like this product. When I’m getting ready to take future exams I will definitely check uCertify”. Continue reading “Mike Rand Reviewed 70-528 Visual Studio Course”