Acumen Solutions’ cloudIF Events Convene Local Cloud Computing Visionaries & Technologists After Work

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acumen Solutions, an international leader in business and technology consulting, announced today that they are holding a series of bimonthly after work Cloud Innovation Forums (cloudIF). These seminars will be held in an intimate setting with some of the region’s leading cloud computing technologists, innovators and thinkers, revealing new solutions and next generation concepts in cloud computing solutions. Through these forums, attendees will have unique access to meet the technologists, query the visionaries, and network with other talented guests who are actually making the cloud revolution happen.

“By hosting the Cloud Innovation Forums we are bringing together cloud innovators in the Washington DC metro area to share ideas and best practices. We are drawing from our leading industry clients, partners, and employees to broaden the network and educate others”

“By hosting the Cloud Innovation Forums we are bringing together cloud innovators in the Washington DC metro area to share ideas and best practices. We are drawing from our leading industry clients, partners, and employees to broaden the network and educate others,” said Jon Chace, Managing Director Employee Services, Acumen Solutions. “Offering these seminars is a way to showcase the technologists who are doing great work and learn more about this dynamic industry segment. In this talent rich environment, new ideas, partnerships, and collaboration can deliver powerful benefits.”


Next Event: Thurs., July 21^st, at 6 PM

Who:				Greg Duncan, Federal Solution Architect with Amazon.com, and
				Mike Wojcik, CISSP & Manager, Global Services practice, Acumen Solutions
Topics:				Lightning: Best Practices and Innovations for Managing Risk in the Cloud
				Thunder: Cloud Defense, Defeating the Most Widespread Security Threats
Where:				Acumen Solutions headquarters, 1660 International Drive, 5^th Floor, McLean, VA 22102; Free Parking

Greg Duncan will cover Best Practices and Innovations for Managing Risk in the Cloud. He will provide an exclusive look at best practices and the most powerful innovations in the security arsenal of Amazon Web Services (AWS). Greg Duncan is a Federal Solution Architect with Amazon.com and an expert in the field of Cloud security. He collaborates with diverse organizations to develop secure solutions and approaches for extending business operations onto a cloud-computing platform. His expertise extends across technology fields and includes strategic planning, operations management, business IT architecture, security engineering, and policy development. Greg has earned and maintains numerous professional credentials, which include the CISA, CISSP, ISSAP, ISSMP, Lead Auditor for ISO 27001, and ITIL.

Mike Wojcik from Acumen Solutions will present on Cloud Defense, Defeating the Most Widespread Security Threats. Cloud-based platforms are easily implemented, scalable, and maintainable but with those advantages come a variety of security concerns that must be addressed. What are these key threats? How can they be reliably avoided or mitigated? What should you do tomorrow? Mike Wojcik has led large information assurance programs and performed intensive security assessments for major private and public sector organizations. He previously served as Deputy Director for Information Assurance for the Military Health Service, where he was responsible for security for the DoD's AHLTA EHR. He earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from George Washington University, MS in Systems Engineering and MBA from George Mason University.

This program is the second in the series of Cloud Innovation Forums presented by Acumen Solutions this year.

Clients of Acumen Solutions should contact their Acumen Solutions Account Manager to reserve their seat. Space is limited.

Others registering for these events should contact:
Muai Meskheniten, CSP
Lead, Cloud Innovation Forum
Twitter: Muai@KeyPerformers
LinkedIn: Muai on LinkedIn

About Acumen Solutions, Inc.®

Acumen Solutions helps Global 1000 corporations and government agencies solve their complex business and technology problems on a daily basis. By offering innovative business process solutions, strategy and technology know-how, our experts provide organizations with measurable results. We are recognized leaders in helping our clients weave cloud computing strategy and integration into the fabric of their existing enterprise architecture. In addition to spearheading opportunities in business, our social responsibility commitment enables our employees to become leaders in our communities. Acumen Solutions has been in business since 1999 and is headquartered outside Washington, D.C. with offices across the U.S. and Europe. More information can be found at: www.acumensolutions.com.