AITP Garden State Chapter Meeting - Tuesday February 11, 2014 at Aliperti's in Clark NJ - 5:30 PM dinner meeting. This month's presentation: Cloud computing, its benefits, risks and challenges presented by Frank Kovacs.

AITP Garden State Chapter Meeting - Tuesday February 11, 2014 at Aliperti's in Clark NJ - 5:30 PM dinner meeting. 

This month's presentation: Cloud computing, its benefits, risks and challenges presented by Frank Kovacs.

See details below.

Please RSVP to Doug Hobby to reserve a seat for this exciting presentation. Doug_Hobby@hotmail.com

AITP Members and Friends of the Garden State Chapter

Our next AITP meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 11 at Aliperti's Ristorante in Clark, NJ. It will be another good one! The speaker's topic is on cloud computing, its benefits, risks and challenges. It will be presented by Frank Kovacs. I hope you can make the meeting, and please consider bringing a colleague or friend.

Again, I kindly ask that you let me know if you will be attending. 

Thanks, 
Doug Hobby
President, AITP - Garden State Chapter 
doug_hobby@hotmail.com


Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Topic: Cloud Computing 

Time: Networking/buffet dinner -------------- 5:30p - 6:45p
Presentation ----------------------------- 6:45p - 8:00p (E) 
Cost: Members and First Time Attendees --- $30
All Others -------------------------------- $35

Location: Aliperti's Ristorante
1189 Raritan Road 
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-2300
www.alipertisrestaurant.com

Directions: Exit 135A off the GSP to Central Avenue west. At first light, make a left onto Raritan Road. Restaurant is on the left shortly after getting on Raritan Road. (Note: from the south, at exit 135A ramp stay to the left and go around loop to get on Central Ave.)


Cloud Computing Overview - Benefits, Risks and Challenges - Frank Kovacs 
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Frank will provide a complete overview of Cloud Computing. You are guaranteed to learn many things about Cloud Computing even if you think you have a good handle on the technology. An outline of what Frank will cover:

o What is the cloud? A general overview
o Operational challenges and business implications
o Opportunities presented by the cloud
o Definitions and benefits
o Adoption models
o Challenges and risks
o Auditing the cloud

THE SPEAKER
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Frank Kovacs is a well-known member of the NJ information technology community. He is a Technology Executive with over 20 years experience who has managed large application development teams and implemented ERPs and PMOs at five different Fortune 500 companies. Additional accomplishments: he has run data centers for Bell Labs, established the Strategic Sourcing program at JPMorgan, lead the migration of a $160M data center at McGraw Hill, and founded the Cloud Computing Practice at Ernst & Young, where he is currently employed.

Frank is a Six Sigma Master Black Belt and CRISC certified. He is the founder of The Breakfast Club, which has helped over 6,000 individuals since 9/11 find employment. He also has a radio program, "Your Career is Calling," for the past 3 years. Frank is a graduate of Rider University and has a Masters degree in IT Project Management from George Washington University. 


PRESIDENT'S COMMENTS
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A comment especially directed to those considering attending a Chapter meeting for the first time at Aliperti's: the cost of the meeting includes a buffet dinner and soft drinks. There is a cash bar adjacent to the meeting room. We provide a networking opportunity for over an hour before the speaker commences his presentation. Attendees are expected to have their meal during this period. 

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF AITP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT!

Frank Kovacs is an established IT presenter and his talks are always most interesting and educational. You really don't want to miss out on his presentation. And please let me know if you will be attending.