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Mark Bauman, VicePresident and General
Manager of InsituCommercial, and JessicaMetta hold the awards forInsitu. Mark accepted theTech Leader of the Year
award on Ryan Hartman'sbehalf.
Gorge Tech Alliance NewsletterDecember 2017
Supporting, connecting and developing the tech community ofthe Columbia River Gorge.
In This Issue
Tech Awards
Scholarship News
Youth Robotics
GTA Events
RFQ for Training
Internships
Homeland Security Summit
OIT Career Fair
Members and Sponsors
Member Services
Job Openings
TechLink
Events Calendar
Diamond Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
GTA's 2017 Awards Honor Ryan Hartman and InsituCommerical
The GTA held our fifthannual awards program onDecember 12, recognizingRyan Hartman as the 2017GTA Technology Leader ofthe Year and InsituCommercial Division as the2017 GTA TechnologyOrganization of the Year.
Nominations were acceptedfrom across the Gorge andall of the finalists werecelebrated at the Dec. 12event for their leadershipand hard work. RyanHartman, President andCEO of Insitu, was honoredas the 2017 GTA TechnologyLeader of the Year for hisleadership of Insitu since
2014 which has grown significantly since then, for thecorporate culture he has fostered, the work he's done inacknowledgment of Insitu's many ties to the Gorgecommunity as a whole, his support of nonprofits andSTEM education in the region. One outstanding finalistwas also honored: Tom Furey, Chief Operating Officer ofSagetech Corporation, for his technical and company
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
achievements, community outreach and leadership sincejoining Sagetech in 2015. Insitu Commercial Division was honored as the 2017GTA Tech Organization of the Year for their work onemergency response related to the September 2017Eagle Creek Fire, the Fall 2017 California wildfires and theHurricane Harvey response. Their work to pioneer theuse of drones in the national airspace is keepingcommunities and first responders safer while improvingthe efficiency of emergency response efforts.
Raffle Raises Funds for GTA Scholarship, ApplicationsNow Accepted
As a GTA-first, we held a 50/ 50 raffle at our Dec 12Winter Party to raise funds for our Corwin HardhamMemorial Scholarship benefiting Gorge youth pursuingdegrees in science, tech, engineering and math (STEM).Tickets were available to purchase before the event forthose who could not attend. The raffle raised $860 for thefund, thanks to the generous contributions of ourmembers! The GTA wishes especially to thank Jill Vacekof Insitu as our raffle winner for donating her portion backto the fund.
We are also happy to announce that we are nowaccepting applications through March 19 for the 2018award. Please share the application with any localgraduating high school students pursuing STEM degrees.
Congrats to Robotics Teams, Volunteers Still Needed
The GTA hosted the annual FIRST LEGO League roboticstournaments in December for students ages 9 to 14. Outof 50 teams from around the five-county area, 15 werechosen to advance to the state competition in January.These events interest students in STEM and tie in wellwith the goals of the GTA to support STEM education.Each of the three one-day events generates it ownwinners. Big congrats go especially to the three first placeteams: The Natural Disasters and the Pink FluffyUnicorns, both from Wy'east Middle School, and theHydro Automatons from Hood River. View the full list ofwinners at GorgeRobotics.org. Many thanks to our toplocal sponsors include Google, Hood Tech and Insitu.
Still to come: FIRST Tech Challenge! This level is forolder students (ages 12 to 18) and volunteers with allskill sets are needed for the January 27 tournamentin Hood River. Contact Jessica if you can help!
Silicon Sponsors
FIRST LEGO League team R.U.S.H. from Hood RiverMiddle School watches tensely as their robot performs
in the table competition at the tournament in TheDalles on December 10.
GTA Events in January
We are working out topic details to share with you, butmark your calendars now for our events in January:
Jan 11: GTA-sponsored Gorge Women inSTEM Networking Event with speaker ChristinaMercer, Director of Strategy with Insitu. 6pm atSlopeswell Cider. Details here as we have them.
Jan 16: GTA Geek Lunch on Blockchain. ForrestRae of Oracle will lead a discussion aboutblockchain and cryptocurrency, focused on thetechnology behind Bitcoin. Noon at China Gorge. Details here as we have them.
Jan 23: GTA Featured Event on AvoidingBusiness Death Traps with Stephanie Hartmanof Catalyst Performance Consulting sharing herBusiness Maturity Model that helps leaders of smallbusinesses recognize and avoid three businessdeath traps. 6:30 at White Buffalo WineBar. Details here as we have them.
RFQ for Trainers on Software Development Technology,Jan 5 Deadline
East Cascades Workforce Investment Board (ECWIB)released an RFQ with a Jan 5 deadline seeking qualifiedand experienced training programs to design and deliversoftware development technology training in Bend. Thesoftware development training will align with trainingrequirements for Apprenti, a national registeredapprenticeship program. Apprenti provides education andplacement support to eligible candidates in preparationfor a one-year apprenticeship in the technology field via anetwork of service providers and hiring partners. The RFQinformation and deadlines can be found on the ECWIBwebsite at www.eastcascadesworks.org.
Gorge Works Posts Openings, Jan 31 Deadline
Gorge Works, led by the Port of The Dalles, is spurring
summer paid internship opportunities in the Gorge acrossa variety of industries. The 9-week openings for Summer2018 are posted with applications accepted until Jan31. Applicants for most positions must be 18 years orolder, but do not need to be attached to an educationprogram. Opportunities range from trades andtechnology to main office professionals. View detailshere.
Feb 7: PNDC Homeland Security Innovation Summit inPortland
The Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition offers this eventwith opportunities and connections to highlight yourinnovative products and services directly to Departmentof Homeland Security (DHS) Chief Procurement Officerand Director of Strategic Sourcing Program Office. DHS islooking for suppliers that can solve big challenges withsolutions in areas of unmanned vehicles (air, land &underwater), artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, optics,first-responder medical technology, tactical equipment &apparel, emergency management supplies, and more.The event is Feb 7, 10am - 2pm in Portland. Details here.
Oregon Tech Feb 15 Career Fair Seeks IndustryInvolvement
The Oregon Tech Wilsonville Campus is hosting a CareerFair for Engineering & Business students on Thursday,Feb 15, 4-7pm. Companies are invited to tour theWilsonville Campus and meet students and recent grads.Their many engineering and engineering technologydisciplines include Software, Electrical, RenewableEnergy, Mechanical, Manufacturing, plus OperationsManagement, Information Technology, and more. Learnmore here.
GTA Members and Sponsors
Thanks to these members and sponsors for joining orrenewing!
Aero Drone, Tech MemberCardinal IG, Platinum SponsorCatalyst Performance Consulting, Service ProviderMemberEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University, SiliconSponsorGreenlight Development, Tech MemberIntegrated 3D Manufacturing, Tech MemberLMNTRI, LLC, NEW Service Provider MemberMilos Jovanovic, NEW Associate Member Mt. Hood Meadows IT, Tech MemberNew Buildings Institute, Tech Member OSU Extension and Open Campus, CommunityPartnerRubota Corporation, NEW Tech MemberSamuels Yoelin Kantor LLP, NEW SiliconSponsor
Serving Our Members: Workforce Training and Healthcare Benefits
To share a few ways the GTA has been working to serve our members and help the Gorge'stech industry grow and thrive:
Workforce Training: The GTA helped pull together several of our tech companies recentlyfor a joint workforce training, partnering with East Cascades Workforce Investment Board forgrant funds to partially cover costs.
Healthcare Benefits: This fall we announced a new benefit offering through partnershipwith BCI Group, a HUB International Company (BCI/ HUB). GTA members are offeredcarrier pricing and related networks/services through Providence, Regence, andUnitedHealthcare. And companies that enroll in a BCI/ HUB Plan Option also receive wellnessdiscounts, online benefits enrollment/onboarding software, COBRA administration,benchmarking surveys, and other HR resources - all of which can be coordinated throughBCI/ HUB. Additionally, Hood River GTA members that are small and medium sizedTechnology, Engineering and Architecture sector companies can access the samepurchasing power as large firms through Oregon Small Business Alliance Providence HealthPlan. Read more and find contact information here.
GTA Job Openings
New jobs for this newsletter are in bold:
4-Tell is hiring a Account Executive, Customer Success Associate, Product Manager,Azure Services Developer.Cardinal IG in Hood River is seeking Maintenance Techs and Production Specialists.CGCC is hiring an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Instructor.Custom Interface is seeking a Shipping Manager and Assembly Specialist. Google-The Dalles is seeking an Operations Engineer, Data Center Techs,Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, a Program Manager of Continuous Quality inData Center Construction and a Lead Program Manager for Hardware Operations.Innovative Composite Engineering is seeking Composite Techs. Some of Insitu's many openings include Electrical Engineering Tech, ProductionOperations Supervisors, and Quality Engineering Specialists. Additionally, theyare always interested in those with expertise in Project & ProgramManagement or Mechanical Engineering.Low Latency Recruiting has openings for Performance Test Engineer and SalesforceArchitect / Developer. Ask Glen which positions allow remote work from the Gorge.Overwatch Imaging is seeking an Image Processing Software Engineer, Electro-Optical Engineering Technician and Sr Embedded Systems Engineer.Sagetech is seeking a Payroll Bookkeeper. and Project Manager.Seeq has openings for a Strategic Analyst & Proposal Manager, CFO and others.Sightline Applications is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for VideoProcessing and an Engineering and Customer Support Tech. SigmaDesign is seeking a Design Margin Engineer and Firmware Engineer for theCamas facility.
UTC Aerospace Systems has a number of openings, including Engineering Tech,Autopilot Chief Engineer, QA Tech, Manufacturing Tech, Sr ElectricalEngineer, Purchasing Associate, and Technical Project Manager, amongothers.
TechLink Resources for GTA Members
TechLink is a nonprofit that creates partnerships between the Department of Defense andprivate industry to develop, transfer, and transition leading-edge technologies. The GTA ispartnering with the organization to share information of interest to our members.
Article Offering: What is a CRADA? 6 reasons every small business should know.Cooperative Research and Development Agreements, commonly referenced by theacronym CRADA, are written agreements between a government laboratory and a privateparty to work together on R&D of new technologies. CRADAs are especially valuable tosmall, high-tech companies, which often struggle with developing contacts inside defenselaboratories. Read the article.
Technology Offering: Precision Ground Measurements From an Unmanned AerialSystems (UAS) Platform, from Originating Lab: Naval Surface Warfare Center - CoronaDivision. Navy researchers have developed an aerial platform based measurement systemconfigured to operate in a variety of locations to measure distances, determine groundpoints, analyze speed of moving objects, and perform other velocity measurements andanalyses. The UAS platform is configured to establish a measurement or coordinate area inwhich to detect objects, distance between objects relative to each other, and the velocity ofobjects moving within the area. The system includes an inertial measurement unit todetermine attitude, a global navigation satellite system, a scaling unit and a gimbal controlunit. Contact: Sean Patten, CLP
Events Calendar
Great events in and out of the Gorge of interest to our tech community: January:
Jan 11: Gorge Women in STEM, 6pm at Slopeswell Cider. Details. Jan 16: Geek Lunch on Blockchain, noon at China Gorge. Details. Jan 17: Diversifying Your Talent Pipeline, TAO Event in Portland, 4-7pm.Jan 23: Featured Event on Avoiding Business Death Traps, 6:30 at White BuffaloWine Bar. Details. Jan 27: FIRST Tech Challenge Gorge Robotics Tournament in Hood River. Volunteersneeded! Contact Jessica.
February:
Feb 7: PNDC Homeland Security Innovation Conference. See above or here.
Planning Ahead:
April 11-12: Cascade AUVSI "Drones, Droids and Unmanned Systems" eventin Moses Lake, WA.
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Disclaimer: This newsletter is sponsored by GTA. The items contained herein are published assubmitted and are provided for general information purposes only. This information is not advice.Readers should not rely solely on this information, but should make their own inquiries before
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