Alluvionic News

 

Alluvionic’s expert project managers have been managing virtual teams successfully for years, so we wanted to share some tips to help you if this is new to your entire organization.

 

1. Have video meetings if your network can handle it. This helps keep your team connected and helps to avoid miscommunications.

 

2. Have regularly scheduled 15-minute “stand-ups” with your team. This allows you to discuss priorities and make sure your teammates are all on the same page and engaged.

 

3. Send out updates as needed, but at least once a week to your entire team during this stressful time. This can be as formal or informal as appropriate, but it is important that your team trusts that you are keeping them informed.

 

4. For larger projects and organizations, make sure each team member is part of a smaller team to ensure connectivity and communication. You don’t want to leave anyone alone on an island.

 

5. Over communicate with your team so they will over communicate with you. It’s a lot harder to pick up what’s going on when your team is not physically together in one location. To keep that synergy, you need forced communication while transitioning to this new virtual world.

 

6. Make sure your IM is running properly. It is important that your team can reach each other easily for quick questions. This can help reduce the number of extra meetings, which saves you time and money.

 

7. Keep an Action Registry. With communication happening virtually at the speed of email and conference calls, it’s easy for tasks to pile up.   Keeping an action registry will organize and track your activity and can help you plan your virtual workday.

(Melbourne, Fla.) – Alluvionic, an innovative solutions provider that services clients with any project in any industry® through project management, process improvement and product development, is proud to announce the hiring of Air Force veteran Alexander “Alec” Hall as the new VP of Government Programs, bringing with him over 20 years of leadership within the federal government.  His exceptional experience with a wide variety of military programs will help develop greater business opportunities and better poise Alluvionic to support a variety of government projects.

“We are so excited to have Alec join our team.  His military background and program management experience is a perfect fit for the strategic direction of Alluvionic.  He believes in our vision and will contribute significantly to our mission,” said Wendy Romeu, president and CEO of Alluvionic.

Hall, a native of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, served 28 years with the U.S. Air Force prior to joining Alluvionic.  A cybersecurity practitioner and project/program manager by trade, his military career included 15 years of overseas assignments, 7 contingency deployments in support of military operations, 13 commendations for meritorious service, and achieving the Air Force’s highest enlisted rank of Chief Master Sergeant.  Hall also earned national recognition with the “Difference Maker in Cybersecurity” Award from the SANS Institute in 2015.   He has his bachelor’s in Computer Science from Grantham University, and maintains certifications as a Project Management Professional and in CompTIA Security+.

Hall says he’s thrilled to be a part of the Alluvionic team.  “I was drawn to the fast-paced entrepreneurial spirit of the team.  They truly believe that success is found in improving the journey, not racing for the destination.”

For more information about Alluvionic’s services, visit www.alluvionic.com.

About Alluvionic:

Founded in 2013, Alluvionic is a solutions provider that services clients through project management, process improvement, and product development.   Known as the project management experts, Alluvionic works with companies to help them achieve success by establishing processes aimed at meeting organizational goals. The company has worked with notable clients such as Leonardo DRS, Google, IZTEK, Jabil, Mack Technologies, NRG, Novel Engineering, Orange County Government and many others. 

Forward-progress, an Alluvionic core value, is a driving force for our team as we strive to seize opportunities and achieve our goals.  Since our last newsletter, we have had continued momentum with the rollout of CMMI® V2.0, multiple speaking events, and training.

In May, I had the opportunity to participate in Florida Tech’s Space Technology Day ‘Small Business in Space Round-table’ with NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine.  It was an honor to be a part of this event, which allowed local CEO’s to discuss the capabilities of small business as it pertains to NASA, and to be a voice for small businesses on the Space Coast.  Our Vice President of Programs and Development, Floyd Capistrano, was a part of the ‘Success Panel’ at the Florida 8(a) Federal Contracting Conference in Orlando.  This was an amazing opportunity to discuss our road to achieve our 8(a) accreditation.  I was also honored to be a guest speaker at Florida Tech’s Nathan Bisk College of Business’s Management Principles class.  We are so thankful to have been presented with these opportunities to speak on behalf of our community, and to share parts of our journey.

CMMI® V2.0 is here!  This updated model is designed to meet challenges of the changing global landscape and enables organizations to increase ROI and to sustain process improvement.  Alluvionic has created the roadmap to achieve this new milestone set forth by the CMMI® Institute, and we offer services for implementation of the model toward accreditation, introductory and Appraisal Team training, Appraisal Team resources, and an initial Gap Analysis to asses your firm’s compliance level.

On Friday, June 28^th the Alluvionic team, along with friends and family, spent the evening together at Howl at the Moon in Orlando for a ‘Friday Night Happy Hour.’  It was a wonderful way to celebrate another great quarter, and all the successes that we have had so far this year.  Thank you to all who have believed in and supported Alluvionic.  We would not be where we are today without you.

We are excited to announce our new partnership with Palm Beach Atlantic University.  We will be hosting our next PMP® Bootcamp at PBA’s Lassiter Student Center in West Palm Beach on September 20-21 & 27-28.  This course focuses on project management (PM) process knowledge, customized, real-world exercises, and PMP® certification preparation.

Alluvionic’s second quarter was full of opportunity and growth, and we are excited for what the rest of 2019 has to offer.  Be sure to follow us on social media and to check our website for more event details.  As we celebrate the 4^th of July this week, we hope that you have time to relax and enjoy spending time with family and friends.  Thank you to all who have fought for our nation’s freedom, and for those who continue to do so.

It is important to be aware of the general pitfalls that can occur with an ERP Implementation, so that you can save time and money.  To ensure a successful implementation, you need an experienced project manager to be the champion for your organization.

General ERP implementation pitfalls include:

• Inadequate planning
• Weak organization change management policy
• Lack of maintenance strategy
• Lack of project configuration control process
• Lack of careful requirements gathering
• Lack of communication
• Processes not clearly defined
• Underestimating data

Alluvionic’s team of professionals have managed several successful ERP implementations particularly with Deltek Costpoint®.  We have extensive experience working with technical implementation consultants and industry leaders.  We are more than consultants.  We are a highly capable and trusted project solutions company with an excellent track record of delivering results, and we are continuously focused on improving affordability and efficiency through Lean operations.  Our team utilizes commercial best practices to deliver highly efficient and responsive solutions.

Our team works diligently to ensure we continue to be the best small business customers can rely on!

Call us today at 321-241-4510 or visit our website at www.alluvionic.com.

“I joined Alluvionic because of the leadership team and the ability to make a positive impact on the future of a company built on integrity, family, and professionalism.”

Floyd Capistrano, the Vice President of Programs and Development, has been a part of the Alluvionic team for 2 years.  He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Florida A&M, an MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida, and an MBA from the University of Florida.  Floyd also has his PMP® certification.

Prior to joining Alluvionic, Floyd worked at DRS Technologies for 12 years as a Mechanical Functional Manager.  During his time there, he developed ruggedized military and commercial computer systems and displays, hand-held military communication products, and missile targeting sub-systems.  He led a team of 16 engineers through planning, development, and manufacturing transition of numerous projects.  Floyd also worked at Motorola for 7 years, and General Dynamics for 2 years.

His primary responsibility is to ensure high quality in the delivery of Project Management, Process Improvement, and Product Development services to exceed customer expectations.  This includes providing input toward resolving critical business issues and capitalizing on opportunities that align with company strategy.  He is responsible for the CMMI® business including implementation contracts and V2.0 transition.  Finally, he works to develop high quality project managers and engineers.

When asked about the Alluvionic work environment Floyd said, “It is a positive workplace with a leadership team that genuinely cares for the well-being of its employees and the health of the work environment.  Careful consideration is given with every new hire to ensure high character and compatibility with company culture.  Leadership has a genuine interest in the career development of its associates knowing the growth of their individual expertise has the incidental benefit of increasing the company’s capability and quality.”

In his spare time, Floyd loves to spend time with his family, surf, fish, paint, play the uke and some guitar.

After 8 years, the CMMI® Institute has released a new model:  CMMI® V2.0.  CMMI®, Capability Maturity Model Integration, helps organizations in any industry improve performance, quality, and profitability by focusing on what needs to be done to align operations to business goals.  After September 30^th, 2020, CMMI® V1.3 appraisals will no longer be accepted.  Alluvionic fully understands CMMI® V2.0 and can make sure that your organization has a smooth transition.  We provide services for  implementation of the model toward accreditation, introductory and Appraisal Team training, providing Appraisal Team resources, and an initial Gap Analysis to assess your firm’s compliance level.

CMMI® V2.0 is designed to meet the challenges of the changing global business landscape.  This model enables organizations to build capability in addressing the challenge of ensuring work and product quality, planning and managing work, building business resilience, and sustaining process improvement practice for continuous improvement.  The updated model features enhanced performance practices that are easier to understand and access.  V2.0 shifts the implementation focus from accreditation to return on investment.

To learn more about what we can do for your organization, call us at 321.241.4510 or visit our website at www.alluvionic.com.

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s ‘National Small Business Week Awards’ for the state of Florida were held on Tuesday, May 21^st at the Citrus Club in Orlando.  Each year, the SBA recognizes the impact of outstanding small business owners, entrepreneurs, and members of the community from all 50 states.  This year, Wendy was awarded the ‘Woman-Owned Small Business Person of the Year’ award for the state of Florida and the South Florida District.  We are so proud of our CEO for this amazing accomplishment.

 

More about the U.S. Small Business Administration:

The U.S. Small Business Administration is an organization supported by the Federal Government.  The organization helps small businesses by providing resources and being their only voice.  Their goal is to make the American dream of owning your own business a reality.  The SBA encourages entrepreneurs and small business owners by helping them to get started and grow their businesses, as well as recover from disasters.  The Small Business Administration has field offices all over the country, and partners with public and private organizations.  To learn more, visit their website at www.sba.gov.

See the entire list of the winners below:

Small Business Person of the Year (South Florida District)

Jonathan Brinkman, owner of BlackSky Technologies – Homestead, Florida

Exporter of the Year (State of Florida and South Florida District)

Gloria Martinez, owner of Neo Brandband, Inc. – Doral, Florida

Women’s Business Center of Excellence (Region IV, State of Florida and South Florida District)

weVENTURE at Florida Institute of Technology – Melbourne, Florida

Minority-Owned Small Business Person of the Year (South Florida District)

Timothy Dunlap, director of Cepod – Miami Beach, Florida

Community Partner of the Year (State of Florida and South Florida District)
Accion East – Miami, Florida

Small Business Advocate of the Year (State of Florida and South Florida District)

Samuel Blatt – City of North Miami, Florida

Young Entrepreneur Small Business Person of the Year (State of Florida and South Florida District)

Mari Angeles Rubio, owner of Casa Gioiai – Miami, Florida

Veteran-Owned Small Business Person of the Year (South Florida District)

Hayes Fountain, chief executive officer, and Donald Williams, chief operating officer of Widescope Consulting and Contracting Services – Largo, Florida

Woman-Owned Small Business Person of the Year (State of Florida and South Florida District)

Wendy Romeu, founder and owner of Alluvionic – Melbourne, Florida

As part of Florida Tech’s Space Technology Day activities, Wendy participated in the ‘NASA Florida Tech Small Business in Space Round-table’ with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Florida Tech’s President Dr. McCay.  The round-table was made up of select successful CEO’s on the Space Coast, and the group discussed how NASA’s engagement with industries and universities will support the Artemis mission and the continuing missions, such as to Mars and beyond.  They also discussed what technologies and methodologies may be helpful to the organization, and how the capabilities of small businesses can be better understood by NASA and large primes.  Wendy feels honored to have been a part of such an amazing event, and to have shared this experience with other space coast CEO’s.

At the event, Bridenstine discussed NASA’s Artemis program, named after the Greek goddess of the moon and sister to Apollo, and its mission of landing the first woman on the moon by 2024.  Only 12 people, all male, in history have walked on the moon.  “Fifty years after Apollo, the Artemis program will carry the next man and first woman to the moon,” Bridenstine said in an interview.  NASA hopes that furthering the exploration of the moon will help the United States’ presence in space and strengthen international partnerships.