Ivonne Vazquez

VIVA-Virtually Indispensable Virtual Assistants, LLC

VIVA-Virtually Indispensable Virtual Assistants, LLC was featured in the New Ventures column of Mainebiz, January 11, 2010 issue. Ivonne Vazquez, Principal explained how her company has seen a rise in clients from both small to midsize businesses and nonprofits "...sometimes delegating those tasks that don't have to be done by your key personnel is a boon." VIVA offers virtual Government Vendor Support, Spanish/English Business Services and Executive Administrative Services.

People in the News Archive

TechMaine's updates on the people in the news, people on the move and the leaders driving Maine's technology sectors forward.

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Joshua Broder

Tilson is proud to announce that Joshua Broder has been named to Mainebiz's 2011 Next List. President of Tilson, Broder leads a fast-growing team of consulting professionals providing IT and telecommunications services, including information security consulting, software development, and project management. In the realm of telecommunications, Tilson is active in wireless and fiber optics consulting, including project management of large scale infrastructure projects, such as Maine Fiber Company, Inc.'s Three Ring Binder project, as well as the provision of upgrades for wireless carriers from 3G to 4G. To read Mainebiz’s profile of Broder, please click here.

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Cameron Kilton

Tilson is pleased to announce that Cameron Kilton recently joined its Wireless and Telecommunications Group as a Senior Consultant. An experienced telecommunications professional, he brings significant experience in designing, deploying, and managing wireless broadband networks to Tilson. Kilton is currently supporting the deployment of a smart grid network in Maine incorporating more than 600,000 meters.

Contact: Emma P. Lishness at elishness@tilsontech.com or (207) 712-4595.

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Joshua Broder

Joshua Broder, President of the Tilson family of companies, will appear on the Gigabit Nation radio show on Monday, September 26, 2011. The program will air at 2:00 pm EST. Hosted by Craig Settles, Gigabit Nation provides a forum for discussion on the implementation of broadband strategies. Broder will discuss Maine Fiber Company, Inc.'s (MFC) Three Ring Binder project, a 1,100 mile open access fiber optic network that will make high speed Internet access more readily available for 110,000 households and 600 community anchor institutions across the state.

Contact: Emma P. Lishness at elishness@tilsontech.com or (207) 712-4595.

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Tom Kinney

Tom Kinney has joined Tilson Technology Management as a Principal Consultant and member of Tilson's Wireless and Telecommunications Group. A former Division President for Time Warner Cable, he brings more than 30 years of experience in business analysis and operations management in the telecommunications sector. Tom leads the Tilson team serving as Owner's Project Manager for MassBroadband 123, a fiber optic infrastructure project spanning more than 1,300 miles in western and north central Massachusetts.

Contact: Emma P. Lishness at elishness@tilsontech.com or (207) 712-4595.

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Emma Lishness

Emma Lishness, Manager of Marketing and Communications for Tilson Technology Management, has been appointed to serve on the Board of the South Portland Cape Elizabeth Community Chamber. One of the five community chambers affiliated with the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, the South Portland Cape Elizabeth Community Chamber works to support strong business communities in South Portland and Cape Elizabeth, funds and executes community activities, and provides scholarship opportunities.

Contact: Emma P. Lishness at elishness@tilsontech.com or (207) 712-4595.

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Joshua Broder

Joshua Broder, President of Tilson Technology Management, was recently profiled in the Maine Sunday Telegram. Named to MaineToday Media's inaugural Forty Under 40 list, Broder was recognized as one of 40 emerging leaders in the state of Maine under the age of 40. President of the Tilson family of companies, including Tilson Technology Management, Tilson Government Services, LLC, and Tilson Fiber Technology, LLC, he leads a team of nearly 60 consultants delivering first-in-class solutions in IT and information security project management, business systems, software development, and telecommunications.

 

Contact: Emma P. Lishness at elishness@tilsontech.com or (207) 712-4595.

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Chuck Gerry

Tilson Technology Management is pleased to announce that Chuck Gerry was recentlly promoted to serve as Director of Tilson's newly created Utilities Group. Gerry currently leads a team of consultants supporting the deployment and management of a smart grid network in Maine comprising of more than 600,000 smart meters.

Gerry joined Tilson in January of 2011 as a Senior Consultant and member of the firm's Wireless and Telecommunications Group. He has more than 15 years of experience in IT and telecommunications.

Contact: Emma P. Lishness at elishness@tilsontech.com or (207) 712-4595.

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Daniel Samaroo

Tilson Technology Management recently hired Daniel Samaroo as a Consultant and member of the firm's Wireless and Telecommunications Group. An experienced network engineer, Samaroo is leading the network design and troubleshooting efforts for a smart grid network in Maine comprising of more than 600,000 smart meters.

Contact: Emma P. Lishness at elishness@tilsontech.com or (207) 712-4595.

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Richard Spies

Tilson Technology Management recently hired Richard Spies as a Senior Consultant and member of Tilson's IT and Information Security Group. Rich brings nearly 20 years of experience in the fields project management, security, business analysis, and client management to Tilson, and excels at partnering with clients to solve critical business process, information technology, and security challenges.

Contact: Emma P. Lishness at elishness@tilsontech.com or (207) 712-4595.

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Shawn Labbe

Tilson Technology Management recently hired Shawn Labbe as a Consultant and member of Tilson's Wireless and Telecommunications Group. He is responsible for overseeing all elements of telecommunications and wireless construction projects, from planning and budgeting, to materials procurement, to day-to-day operations. He is currently supporting the deployment and management of a smart grid network in Maine, incorporating more than 600,000 smart meters.

Contact: Emma P. Lishness at elishness@tilsontech.com or (207) 712-4595.

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Ginny Robideau

Tilson Fiber Technology, LLC is pleased to announce that Ginny Robideau was recently promoted to serve as Deputy Program Manager of Maine Fiber Company's Three Ring Binder project. An open access, 1,100 mile long high capacity fiber optic network, the Three Ring Binder  will make high speed Internet access more accessible for more than 110,000 households and 600 community anchor institutions. Joining Tilson in January of 2011, Ginny is an experienced telecom professional, bringing more than 30 years of experience to her new role.

Contact: Emma P. Lishness at elishness@tilsontech.com or (207) 712-4595.

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John Furey

Tilson Technology Management recently hired John Furey as a Senior Consultant and member of Tilson's Wireless and Telecommunications Group. John's primary responsibilities are in construction management for the Massachusetts Broadband Institute's MassBroadband 123 project, a 1,300 mile long fiber optic network passing through western and north central Massachusetts. The network is bringing high speed internet access to more than 1,000,000 residents of the Commonwealth.

Contact: Emma P. Lishness at elishness@tilsontech.com or (207) 712-4595.

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