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Illustris was born with the concept of: "Extraordinary People. EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS." Why that slogan? Because Extraordinary People deliver Extraordinary Results. We strive to help our customers to the utmost, providing them with a high-quality service.Why should you consider doing business with us?Because we are devoted to solve your problem(s) and deliver the highest Return On Investment for you. ☛ WHAT WE ARE NOTWe are not looking for a quick sale; instead we seek to establish a long-term relationship with you and your company.☛ WHAT WE DOWe help organizations identify their weak points (Points of Failure Analysis) in order to become more efficient and productive. These processes and solutions vary by industry and needs; sometimes utilizing advanced technology.✔ Are we missing a technology that you use or are interested in? If so, just because the technology or product is not listed does not mean we have not used it or do not know it.✔ Our solutions are still working after years of being incorporated as they were originally architected and deployed. They have accommodated and scaled up to the growing needs of our many clients and continue to be very effective and productive.☛ INDUSTRIES WE SERVICE AND GROWING!✦ Banking ✦ Finances ✦ Insurance ✦ Pharmaceutical ✦ Education✦ Manufacturing ✦ Construction ✦ Utilities ✦ Oil and Gas ✦ Fire Arms✦ Tobacco ✦ Call Centers ✦ Media ✦ Startups ...➤ CONTACT US IF✔ You are the principal of a company and would like to get your data to work for you✔ You would like to make the most of your existing or new systems/products/platforms/technologies✔ You would like to find and analyze your weaknesses and or points of failures in your organization✔ Re-Engineer your business processes by utilizing technology and/or solutions✔ You need actionable insights from your data, but are struggling to understand and process them.Call now ☎ 720-334-7288 or go to www.illustris.org

AI & Advanced Technologies• Design scalable AI architectures #AIIntegration 🤖• Use Timescale's time-series database for analytics 📊• Integrate vector databases with tools like pgAI and pgVector #VectorDatabases 🔧Kubernetes & Cloud Native• Expertise in Kubernetes, CloudNativePG, and Helm for database orchestration #CloudNative ☁️DevOps & Automation• Skilled in CI/CD, Terraform, Pulumi, Ansible, and cloud/on-prem automation #DevOps 🔄Big Data & AI• Specialize in Big Data, Data Science, ML, and DL for insights #BigData 📈• Proficient with R, Python, PySpark, Scala, Akka, and GraphQL #DataScience 🧪• Experience with Hadoop & Spark on AWS, Google Cloud, Azure #CloudComputing 🌐Cloud Services• Manage infrastructure on AWS, Google Cloud, Azure (IaaS/PaaS) #CloudServices ☁️Business Intelligence• Enhance cube performance and dashboarding #BusinessIntelligence 📊Database Management• Plan disaster recovery and manage upgrades/migrations #DatabaseManagement 🗄️SharePoint & Project Server• Improve performance and develop custom solutions with JavaScript frameworks #SharePoint 🛠️Office 365 & Microsoft Office• Automate processes with VSTO for Word/Excel #Office365 📑Reporting Tools• Use SSRS, Crystal Reports, Tableau, QlikView, Power BI for reporting #DataVisualization 📊Third-party Products & Training• Experience with K2, Nintex; deliver training courses #Training 🎓Business Process Optimization• Optimize processes to reduce costs #ProcessOptimization 🔍

☛CONSULTING➜WHAT ARE YOUR NEEDS?We can help you identify, review, organize, relate and view your data; leading you into identifying patterns within that data. That maximize your operations and maximize your ROI.➜HOW DO WE HELP YOU?We step in and help you extract relevant information from your data and visualize it. Along with identifying the areas that would benefit from improvement. Our goal is to make your business be more efficient and competitive.➜HOW DOES TECHNOLOGY COME INTO THE EQUATION?Technology is not the goal but a means to an end. When needed we will leverage the appropriate technologies; we are the experts leave it to us!☛SERVICESWe can help you in multiple ways, to list a few examples:• We analyze your current processes• We review your data capturing methods• Consolidate your multiple data repositories• … and moreCall me now at ☎ 720-334-7288 or 📧 dougortiz@illustris.org to share your challenges.

AI & Advanced Technologies• Design scalable AI architectures #AIIntegration 🤖• Time-series Data Analytics 📊• #VectorDatabases with pgAI and pgVector 🔧Kubernetes & Cloud Native• Kubernetes, Rancher, Docker, and Helm for orchestration #CloudNative ☁️DevOps & Automation• Skilled in CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Pulumi, ArgoCD 🔄Big Data & AI• Specialize in Big Data, Data Science with Hive, Spark, PySpark #BigData 📈• Proficient with R, Python, Scala #DataScience 🧪Cloud Services• Manage AWS, Google Cloud, Azure infrastructures #CloudServices ☁️Business Intelligence & Data Visualization• Enhance performance with Power Pivot and dashboarding using Power BI, Tableau #BusinessIntelligence 📊SharePoint & Project Server• Improve performance with JavaScript frameworks #SharePoint 🛠️Office 365 & Microsoft Office• Automate processes with VSTO for Word/Excel #Office365 📑Reporting Tools• Use SSRS, Crystal Reports, Tableau for reporting #DataVisualization 📊Finances & Accounting• Expertise in accounting and financial analysis #Finance 💼Administration & Information Systems• Manage systems/procedures focusing on regulation and project management #Administration 🗂️• Skilled in programming, software development, MIS administration #InformationSystems 💻Manufacturing & Operations• Experience in inventory control and operations supervision #Manufacturing ⚙️Technologies Overview• Operating Systems: D.O.S., Unix/Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS)• Cloud: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure• Databases: SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, ArangoDB, HBase, Cassandra, and #DatabaseManagement 🗄️• NoSQL: HBase, Cassandra, MongoDB, Redis• Graph: Neo4J, Neptune• .NET: Experience from .Net 1.0 to 4.5• Web Front End: Node.js, React.jsThird-party Products & Training• Experience with K2, Nintex; deliver training courses on-premises/remotely #Training 🎓Business Process Optimization• Optimize processes to reduce costs/improve efficiency #ProcessOptimization 🔍

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In this course we will cover adding graphics to your data with Power Pivot. You'll see how to create dashboards, pivot charts, pivot tables and power views so your audience can see what all that data means

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AI and Advanced Technologies• Design and implement scalable AI Architectures #AIIntegration• Leverage Timescale's time-series database for enhanced analytical power 🧠• Integrate vector databases for advanced data processing #VectorDatabases• Utilize open-source tools like pgAI, pgVector, and pgVectorScale 🔧Architecture and Deployment• Spearhead cutting-edge cloud and database Timescale solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP• Design, install, configure, and deploy innovative architectures #CloudArchitecture #MultiCloudDatabase Evaluation and Optimization• Conduct in-depth assessments of database services #DatabaseOptimization• Evaluate strengths, features, and configurations across leading platforms 📊• Maximize resource utilization for optimal performance #ResourceEfficiencyStrategic Partnerships• Proactively engage in pre-sales initiatives 🤝• Foster strategic partnerships to drive business growth #StrategicAlliancesContent Creation and Communication• Transform complex concepts into accessible insights 📝• Empower readers with actionable knowledge and strategic clarity #TechCommunication• Create engaging content that bridges technical and business domains 🔗Performance Analysis• Conduct thorough benchmarking to measure and improve system performance #Benchmarking• Utilize data-driven approaches to optimize database and cloud solutions 📈Developer Relations• Implement integrated DevRel strategies #DeveloperAdvocacy• Assist, streamline, and improve the sales process through technical expertise 🛠️

• 🚀 Pioneering Architectural Leadership: Spearheading the conceptualization, design, and implementation of cutting-edge cloud and database solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP, shaping the future of technology infrastructure.• 💡 Strategic Resource Maximization: Conducting exhaustive assessments of database services, meticulously evaluating strengths, features, and configurations to optimize resource utilization and efficiency, unlocking hidden potentials for unparalleled performance.• 🤝 Proactive Engagement and Partnership: Driving pre-sales initiatives with proactive participation to foster strategic partnerships, ensuring alignment with client objectives and long-term success, becoming a trusted advisor and ally in their journey towards success.• ✍️ Compelling Content Creation: Translating complex concepts into engaging narratives that empower readers with actionable insights and strategic clarity, elevating understanding and driving impactful decision-making, reshaping the landscape of knowledge dissemination.

🏆 Visionary Solution Architect: Led the inception, design, and development of innovative solutions like edb-deployment and edb-ansible, transforming concepts into reality.🏹 Cutting-Edge Solution Crafting: Spearheaded the creation of dynamic microservices and open-source projects within the evolving realm of the Postgres platform, spanning cloud and on-premise domains.💥 Continuous Evolution Advocate: Architected, designed, and enhanced open-source projects centered around the Postgres ecosystem, ensuring seamless adaptation to both cloud and on-premise landscapes.🤿 Immersive Collaboration Champion: Dived into collaborative opportunities, driving groundbreaking discoveries through exploratory client interactions.🛠️ DevOps Excellence Orchestrator: Implemented top-tier DevOps, GitOps, and DevSecOps practices for optimal performance and security.🔌 Seamless Integration Specialist: Integrated Postgres solutions with EDB's cutting-edge platforms and DBaaS offerings, maximizing value for clients.🎙️ Dynamic Thought Leader: Delivered captivating webinars, thought-provoking blogs, and engaging conference presentations, sharing invaluable insights globally.🚀 Versatile Technologist: Embraced technologies like Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Kubernetes, leveraging transformative power for innovation.☁️ Cloud Database Expert: Managed Postgres/EPAS Clusters in Cloud environments like BigAnimal DBaaS, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and on-premise.⚙️ Automation Maestro: Automated Postgres Cluster Infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Bash, Python, and Ansible.

• Big Data Architecture• Amazon Web Services• Azure• ElasticSearch• EMR• Data Science: Python, R, PySpark and Scala• Hadoop, Spark and Cloudera• Infrastructure As A Code• CI/CD• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, Kops• Microservices: AWS Lambda

• SharePoint Installation, Configuration, Deployment and Development• MVC Architecture and Development• Database Architecture and T-SQL Development• Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Development⇨ Architecture and Development of application utilizing SQL Server and newer MVC Technologies along with 3rd party tools. ➢ Result: Client was very happy that the system was delivered within their targeted dates and budget in spite of the MVC Technologies being so new.⇨ Re-Architected, Customized and Developed Office VSTO 3.0 Application to match original requirements ( Application previously built by Microsoft ). ➢ Result: The application was re-built matching the original requirements with scalability for future versions.

• SharePoint 2010 and SharePoint Foundation 2010 – Ranging from Architecture, Development, Configuration and Administration to Installation• WSS 3.0 and MOSS 2007 – Support and Administration – Administrating 87+ SharePoint Servers with Customer Support• Subject Matter Expert for all things SharePoint – Ranging from Architecture, Development, Configuration and Administration to Installation• FDA and IQOQ Training• Audit SharePoint Implementations⇨ Architecture of SharePoint 2010 Highly Available Enterprise Environments. ➢ Result: Client was able to consolidate multiple disparate SharePoint 2010 Farms successfully into a single Farm easing Administration of such.

• Remote Consulting Services• Online Live Trainer• Custom Courseware Development

• Administration, architectural design, configuration, creation of portal and sites and their customization ( SharePoint Portal Server 2003 ). Development of customized applications for sharepoint, windows sharepoint services ( wss ), web parts, integration with Office 2003 ( Infopath 2003 and Frontpage 2003 ), web services ( SOA), document libraries, customized workflows, customized site definitions and Windows Services custom applications.• Diagnosing and troubleshooting of SQL Server performance problems.

• Administration, configuration, creation of portals, sites and their customization ( SharePoint Portal Server 2003 ). custom Web Parts• Development of sites, channels, custom applications ( CMS 2002 API’s ) and custom controls ( C# ) with MS Content Management Server 2002 ( C# & VB.Net )• Database Administration, Tuning, Maintenance, Replication, Views, Stored Procedures, Triggers, T-SQL, Indexes, DTS, Tracing and Profiling, Data Warehousing with SQL Server 2000• Installation and configuration of reports with SQL Server Reporting Services• Creation of Data Layer and Helper Assemblies, Automation of Export of DTS Packages ( DMO ) all done with VB .NET and C# in .NET ( Since Public Beta 1 & 2 )• Collaboration Data Objects with Exchange 2000 ( Server Side VB Scripts )• Biztalk 2000 ( Messaging, Orchestration, Routing and Tracking )• Development of Mobile Database Applications with SQL Server CE, .Net Compact Framework / embedded VB⇨ Saved a project valued at between $ 0.5 & 1 million dollars by carefully assessing the needs of their existing reporting software and enabling them to use their existing business rules interactively with the software. ➢ Result: By documenting the procedures that needed to be followed, the customer was able to leverage all his existing business formulas and save a substantial amount of money by not purchasing a competing reporting product.⇨ CMS 2002 - Imported tens of thousands of pages that were updated quarterly with a custom designed and created tool, reducing the process of importing it manually from approximately 2 months or more down to 2 hours. ➢ Result: Customer won an award for best medical content

Development of XML and Active Server Pages - COM objects ( COM+ ) in Visual Basic utilizing Oracle 8.1.6 as the back end Database.⇨ Development of custom software applications with multiple legacy databases. ➢ Result: Modernization of access and usage of data from older legacy systems.

• Transferred to the Danville, VA Corporate offices in 1998. During this time experience has included:• Development of two tier applications utilizing ActiveX DLLs (Component Object Model) integrated with Crystal Reports 6.0 utilizing Access 97 or SQL Server 7.0 as the back end Database. Developed two tier applications with the back-end database referencing Excel as an object populating a workbook. • 3 tier applications - created web pages via HTML combining JavaScript and VBScript languages manipulating data in SQL Server 7.0 via Business Objects (ActiveX DLLs developed in Visual Basic 6.0). Usage of Dream Weaver for creation of the interfaces of the HTML Pages. Code creation (JavaScript & VBScript) from scratch. Web reporting from SQL Server 7.0 utilizing Crystal Reports. SQL Server 7.0 creation of databases, tables, indexes, views, stored procedures, triggers, and defaults, performance tuning installs, service packs.⇨ Architecture, design and development of custom software application that simplified the generation of reports that were easily exported to Excel. ➢ Result: Standardization and simplification of the same processes across subsidiaries worldwide.⇨ Saved the company $1,000 per customer shipment by analyzing and architecting a more efficient process for printing customized shipping labels. ➢ Result: Dependency of a 3rd party was eliminated and the shipping labels were able to be printed on demand. ⇨ Architected, designed and developed custom software for their day to day business operations: General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory and Value Added Tax. ➢ Result: The company was able to operate with less people in a more streamlined and efficient manner.