Director (Membership Chair) at Vivit Worldwide
Des Moines, Iowa Area
- Current
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- Chapter Leader (Nebraska) at Vivit Worldwide
- Director (Membership Chair) at Vivit Worldwide
- Sr. SQA Test Consultant at Buccaneer Computer Systems & Service, Inc.
- Chapter Leader (Iowa) at Vivit Worldwide
- Sr. SQA Test Consultant at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Sr. SQA Test Consultant at Net-Integrated Consulting, Inc.
- President/CEO at CJS Consulting, L.L.C. (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- Sr. SQA Test Consultant at Iowa Foundation for Medical Care
- Sr. SQA Test Consultant at Iowa Foundation for Medical Care
- Sr. Consultant at Wells Fargo
- Sr. Consultant at Dynamic Software Resources, Inc.
- Sr. SQA Test Consultant at Government Employees Insurance Companies (GEICO)
- Sr. SQA Test Consultant at Global Technical Talent
- Sr. Consultant at Mid-Iowa Mortgage, Inc.
- Sr. SQA Test Consultant at Wells Fargo
- Sr. SQA Test Consultant at Cue Data Services, Inc.
- Assembler at Katecho, Inc.
- Sr. SQA Consultant at Communication Data Services, Inc.
- Sr. SQA Consultant at Information Technical Services Corp.
- SQA Program Analyst III at Norwest Mortgage Inc.
- SQA Program Analyst II at Norwest Mortgage Inc.
- Visual Basic Programmer at Promotion Support Services Inc.
- Reports Analyst at APAC Customer Services Inc.
- Computer Operator at APAC Customer Services Inc.
- Technical Assistant at AllStaff
- Stocker at Vanguard Distributing Corp.
- Educational Aide at Davenport Community School District
- Telephone Surveyor at Millward Brown Inc.
- Stocker at Chenhall Temporary Help Service
- Fusion Welder at Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 387
- Fusion Welder at Gabes Contruction Company
- Painter at Dannenfeldt Painting Co.
- Fusion Welder at Intercon Construction, Inc.
- Host at T.S. Lunardi Inc.
- Fusion Welder at Murphy Brothers, Inc.
- Prep Cook at The Olive Garden
- Packer at Manpower Inc.
- Fusion Welder at Great Plains Pipeline Company
- Fusion Welder at Intercon Construction, Inc.
- Fusion Welder at Willbros Energy Company
- Fusion Welder at Gregory & Cook, Inc.
- E-4 Specialist at Army National Guard
- Packer at Tempro
- Host at Jumers Castle Lodge, Inc.
- Sales Representative at Vector Marketing Corporation
- Stocker (Night Stock) at Wal-Mart
- Cashier at Kwik Shop, Inc.
- Janitor at Hungry Hobo
- Stocker (Dairy & Frozen Foods) at Hy-Vee
- Cook at Happy Joe’s
- Cashier at Iowa Oil Company
- Cook at York Steak House Systems, Inc.
- Paperboy at Quad City Times
- Education
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- Scott Community College (EICCD)
- North High School
- Central High School
- West High School
- Wood Jr. High School
- Harrison Elementary School
- Audubon Elementary School
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Christopher J. Scharer’s Summary
Christopher is an elected Vivit Iowa Chapter leader and Sr. SQA Test Consultant with Net Integrated Consulting, Inc. (NIC) with over 14 years of experience in software development and automated software testing. With experience in Data-Driven, Keyword Driven and Hybrid methodologies Christopher has helped companies achieve testing success in a wide variety of business applications (Banking, Finance, Health, Insurance, Mortgage, etc...). Most recently Christopher rallied several companies in Nebraska to form the new Nebraska Vivit Chapter. Christopher is primarily focused on Automation Training using HP (Mercury) products combined with the latest testing methodologies. Christopher is always interested in new technologies, as well as close interaction with the HP (Mercury) manufacturers. Christopher also serves on the Vivit Board of Directors.
Christopher J. Scharer’s Specialties:
HP (Mercury Products)
Automated testing using Hybred Keyword/Data-Driven concepts such as Action Based Testing (ABT) or Action Word Methodology
Application and Test Development
Christopher J. Scharer’s Experience
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Chapter Leader (Nebraska)
Vivit Worldwide
(Non-Profit; Information Technology and Services industry)
October 2009 — Present (2 months)
Monitor discussion forums,knowledge sharing,event planning,public speaking (presentations).
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Director (Membership Chair)
Vivit Worldwide
(Non-Profit; Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2009 — Present (7 months)
I am serving on the Board of Directors for Vivit Worldwide as the Membership Chair. This is a liaison position between the organization membership and Hewlett Packard Software.
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Sr. SQA Test Consultant
Buccaneer Computer Systems & Service, Inc.
(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)
September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)
Architecture Design,WinRunner Automation,Quick Test Pro Automation,Automation Mentoring/Training,Database Design,Visual Basic Development (BCSSI) ASPEN Project
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Chapter Leader (Iowa)
Vivit Worldwide
(Information Technology and Services industry)
July 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)
Monitor discussion forums,knowledge sharing,event planning,public speaking (presentations).
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Sr. SQA Test Consultant
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
August 2006 — Present (3 years 4 months)
Architecture Design,WinRunner Automation,Quick Test Pro Automation,Automation Mentoring/Training,Database Design,Visual Basic Development (CMS)/(IFMC) QIES/SDPS Project(s)
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Sr. SQA Test Consultant
Net-Integrated Consulting, Inc.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
July 2006 — Present (3 years 5 months)
Architecture Design,WinRunner Automation,Quick Test Pro Automation,Automation Mentoring/Training,Database Design,Visual Basic Development (NIC)
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President/CEO
CJS Consulting, L.L.C. (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
January 2003 — Present (6 years 11 months)
Architecture Design,WinRunner Automation,Quick Test Pro Automation,Automation Mentoring/Training,Database Design,Test Director,Quality Center,Visual Basic Development (CJS)
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Sr. SQA Test Consultant
Iowa Foundation for Medical Care
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
January 2008 — March 2009 (1 year 3 months)
Architecture Design,Quick Test Pro Automation,Automation Mentoring/Training,Database Design,Visual Basic Development (IFMC) SDPS Project
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Sr. SQA Test Consultant
Iowa Foundation for Medical Care
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
August 2006 — March 2009 (2 years 8 months)
Architecture Design,WinRunner Automation,Quick Test Pro Automation,Automation Mentoring/Training,Database Design,Visual Basic Development (IFMC) QIES Project
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Sr. Consultant
Wells Fargo
(Financial Services industry)
August 2004 — July 2006 (2 years )
Architecture Design,Database Design,Visual Basic Development,Technical Support (WFTIG) Apptaker-AOW Project
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Sr. Consultant
Dynamic Software Resources, Inc.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
August 2004 — July 2006 (2 years )
Architecture Design,Database Design,Visual Basic Development,Technical Support (DSR)
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Sr. SQA Test Consultant
Government Employees Insurance Companies (GEICO)
(Privately Held; Insurance industry)
April 2004 — July 2004 (4 months)
Architecture Design,Database Design,Visual Basic Development,WinRunner Automation,Test Director,Automation Training (GEICO)
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Sr. SQA Test Consultant
Global Technical Talent
(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)
April 2004 — July 2004 (4 months)
Architecture Design,Database Design,Visual Basic Development,WinRunner Automation,Test Director,Automation Training (GTT)
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Sr. Consultant
Mid-Iowa Mortgage, Inc.
(Financial Services industry)
January 2004 — March 2004 (3 months)
Architecture Design,Database Design,Visual Basic Development
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Sr. SQA Test Consultant
Wells Fargo
(Financial Services industry)
September 1998 — December 2003 (5 years 4 months)
Architecture Design,Database Design,Visual Basic Development,WinRunner Automation,Automation Training (WFFS) Sapphire Project
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Sr. SQA Test Consultant
Cue Data Services, Inc.
(Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)
September 1998 — December 2003 (5 years 4 months)
Architecture Design,Database Design,Visual Basic Development,WinRunner Automation,Automation Training (CUE)
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Assembler
Katecho, Inc.
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
July 1998 — August 1998 (2 months)
Electromedical Equipment Assembly
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Sr. SQA Consultant
Communication Data Services, Inc.
(Media Production industry)
May 1998 — August 1998 (4 months)
Database Design,Visual Basic Development,SilkTest Automation,Automation Training (CDS) [Hearst Corp.]
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Sr. SQA Consultant
Information Technical Services Corp.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
May 1998 — August 1998 (4 months)
Database Design,Visual Basic Development,SilkTest Automation,Automation Training (ITSC)
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SQA Program Analyst III
Norwest Mortgage Inc.
(Financial Services industry)
November 1997 — February 1998 (4 months)
Database Design,Visual Basic Development,WinRunner Automation (NMB)
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SQA Program Analyst II
Norwest Mortgage Inc.
(Financial Services industry)
August 1997 — November 1997 (4 months)
Database Design,Visual Basic Development,WinRunner Automation (NMB)
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Visual Basic Programmer
Promotion Support Services Inc.
(Market Research industry)
March 1997 — August 1997 (6 months)
Database Design,Visual Basic Development,Reporting (PSS)
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Reports Analyst
APAC Customer Services Inc.
(Market Research industry)
December 1996 — March 1997 (4 months)
Techinical support,Visual Basic Development,Reporting (APAC)
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Computer Operator
APAC Customer Services Inc.
(Market Research industry)
August 1996 — December 1996 (5 months)
Techinical support,Visual Basic Development (APAC)
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Technical Assistant
AllStaff
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
July 1996 — August 1996 (2 months)
Technical Assistant [Internet Express]
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Stocker
Vanguard Distributing Corp.
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Consumer Services industry)
April 1995 — June 1995 (3 months)
Stocker (Anheuser-Busch)
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Educational Aide
Davenport Community School District
(Public Company; Education Management industry)
December 1989 — June 1994 (4 years 7 months)
Eductational Aide (Normal/Behavior Disorder)
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Telephone Surveyor
Millward Brown Inc.
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Telecommunications industry)
November 1993 — February 1994 (4 months)
Telephone Surveyor
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Stocker
Chenhall Temporary Help Service
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Packaging and Containers industry)
June 1993 — August 1993 (3 months)
Stock Person (Honda)
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Fusion Welder
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 387
(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Construction industry)
July 1990 — December 1991 (1 year 6 months)
Fusion Welder city natural gas,Laborer cross country natural gas (30") pipeline (Merged into Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 25)
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Fusion Welder
Gabes Contruction Company
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Construction industry)
August 1991 — November 1991 (4 months)
Fusion Welder city natural gas,Laborer cross country natural gas (30") pipeline
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Painter
Dannenfeldt Painting Co.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Construction industry)
August 1991 — August 1991 (1 month)
Painter
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Fusion Welder
Intercon Construction, Inc.
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Construction industry)
August 1991 — August 1991 (1 month)
Fusion Welder city natural gas,Laborer cross country natural gas (30") pipeline
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Host
T.S. Lunardi Inc.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Restaurants industry)
May 1991 — August 1991 (4 months)
Host,Bartender,Dishwasher
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Fusion Welder
Murphy Brothers, Inc.
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Construction industry)
July 1991 — July 1991 (1 month)
Fusion Welder city natural gas,Laborer cross country natural gas (30") pipeline
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Prep Cook
The Olive Garden
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Restaurants industry)
June 1991 — July 1991 (2 months)
Prep Cook
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Packer
Manpower Inc.
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; MAN; Packaging and Containers industry)
May 1991 — May 1991 (1 month)
Packer [Ralston Purina]
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Fusion Welder
Great Plains Pipeline Company
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; GXP; Construction industry)
December 1990 — January 1991 (2 months)
Fusion Welder city natural gas,Laborer cross country natural gas (30") pipeline
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Fusion Welder
Intercon Construction, Inc.
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Construction industry)
October 1990 — November 1990 (2 months)
Fusion Welder city natural gas,Laborer cross country natural gas (30") pipeline
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Fusion Welder
Willbros Energy Company
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Construction industry)
September 1990 — October 1990 (2 months)
Fusion Welder city natural gas,Laborer cross country natural gas (30") pipeline
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Fusion Welder
Gregory & Cook, Inc.
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Construction industry)
July 1990 — September 1990 (3 months)
Fusion Welder city natural gas,Laborer cross country natural gas (30") pipeline
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E-4 Specialist
Army National Guard
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
August 1987 — July 1990 (3 years )
Iowa State - OMS No 8
National Guard of Iowa
Co-C 682nd Combat ENGR Battalion
12 Bravo (Combat Engineer)
Demolitions/Explosives
Honorable Discharge -
Packer
Tempro
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Packaging and Containers industry)
April 1990 — June 1990 (3 months)
Packer, Inventory [Export Packaging]
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Host
Jumers Castle Lodge, Inc.
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Consumer Services industry)
March 1990 — March 1990 (1 month)
Banquet Setup
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Sales Representative
Vector Marketing Corporation
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Consumer Goods industry)
February 1990 — February 1990 (1 month)
Sales Representative (Cutco Cutlery)
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Stocker (Night Stock)
Wal-Mart
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; WMT; Retail industry)
July 1989 — February 1990 (8 months)
Stocker (Night Stock)
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Cashier
Kwik Shop, Inc.
(Public Company; 1-10 employees; Consumer Services industry)
June 1989 — September 1989 (4 months)
Cashier
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Janitor
Hungry Hobo
(Public Company; 1-10 employees; Restaurants industry)
April 1989 — June 1989 (3 months)
Janitor
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Stocker (Dairy & Frozen Foods)
Hy-Vee
(Supermarkets industry)
February 1989 — June 1989 (5 months)
Stocker (Dairy & Frozen Foods)
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Cook
Happy Joe’s
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Restaurants industry)
June 1988 — February 1989 (9 months)
Cook,Cashier,Dishwaser
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Cashier
Iowa Oil Company
(Public Company; 1-10 employees; Consumer Services industry)
December 1987 — January 1988 (2 months)
Cashier [Citgo Ioco]
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Cook
York Steak House Systems, Inc.
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Restaurants industry)
August 1984 — April 1986 (1 year 9 months)
Cook,Busboy,Dishwasher
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Paperboy
Quad City Times
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Newspapers industry)
1983 — 1984 (1 year )
Newspaper delivery
Christopher J. Scharer’s Education
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Scott Community College (EICCD)
AA , Computer Science , 1994 — 1997
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North High School
Diploma , General Studies , 1985 — 1986
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Central High School
Diploma , General Studies , 1984 — 1985
Based on my high school experiences (a different high school each year) it was apparent that I was going to become a consultant and work for several different companies throughout my life.
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West High School
Diploma , General Studies , 1983 — 1984
Based on my high school experiences (a different high school each year) it was apparent that I was going to become a consultant and work for several different companies throughout my life.
- Activities and Societies:
- Swim Team
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Wood Jr. High School
N/A , General Studies , 1980 — 1983
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Harrison Elementary School
N/A , General Studies , 1974 — 1980
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Audubon Elementary School
N/A , General Studies , 1973 — 1974
Additional Information
Christopher J. Scharer’s Websites:
Christopher J. Scharer’s Interests:
Automated Testing, Application Development, Database Design, Professional Networking, Cooking, Music, Travel
Christopher J. Scharer’s Groups:
Vivit Nebraska Chapter Leader (2009-Present),
Vivit Iowa Chapter Leader (2008-Present),
Vivit-Worldwide (HP),
LinkedIn,
TopLinked.com (http://www.toplinked.com/),
Des Moines Mercury Users Group (DMMUG),
Twin Cities Mercury Users Group (TCMUG),
Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP),
Data Processing Management Association (DPMA),
National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Business Advisory Council
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Executive Suite -
American Red Cross -
American Society for Quality -
Software Testing - ISTQB/ISEB -
Software Testing Club - the online software testing community -
Testing Group -
Global Testing Professional (1000 Plus now) -
Business Process Management Professionals Group
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Microsoft Office Specialist Network -
TopLinked.com (Open Networkers) -
St Louis Information Technology Network (STLITNET) -
Framework Based Automated QA Testing Gurus & Executives -
GUI Automation -
LinkedIowa -
Software Testing & Quality Assurance -
QuickTest Professional -
Des Moines, Iowa Network Group -
Quality Assurance Professional -
HP OpenView & Operations Management -
Quality Management Professionals -
HP Software (Openview, Mercury, Peregrine) -
QA/Testing -
LoadRunner -
IT and Automation -
Quality Assurance Discussion Group -
SQAforums -
Test automation -
Software Testing & QA -
QA & Testing Group -
The IT Architect Network -
LinkedWorking St. Louis -
Performance Specialists -
Load & performance testing -
Wells Fargo Teammates & Alumni -
QA&Test, Europe's leading Conference on QA&Testing on Embedded Systems -
Software Test & Performance Group -
QAGuild Network -
HP / PEREGRINE SERVICECENTER CONSULTANTS -
HP Performance Center Users -
Business Availability Center - BAC -
HP Quality Center - QC -
Vivit HP Software User Group -
GEICO Associates & Alumni -
Blueprint -
Automation Engineers Technical Group -
Automated Testing Institute -
Norwest Alumni -
Application Security (AS) -
Business Availability (BA) -
Client Automation (CA) -
Data Center Automation (DAC) -
Network Management (NM) -
Operations (O) -
Performance (P) -
Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) -
Quality (QA) -
Service Management (SM) -
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) -
DAQAA -
Advanced Test Automation Frameworks
Christopher J. Scharer’s Honors:
Started Vivit Nebraska Chapter Leader (2009),
Featured member in Vivit's "Spotlight on Volunteers - Meet an Outstanding Member of the Vivit Community" (OCT-2008) [http://www.vivit-worldwide.org/inforumnews/Oct08/index.html#volunteerspotlight], (SEP-2009) [http://www.vivit-worldwide.org/inforumnews/Sep09/index.html#volunteerspotlight],
Elected Vivit Iowa Chapter Leader (2008),
Honorary Member of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Business Advisory Council,
Republican Gold Medal 2002 & 2003 (NRCC),
President's List,
Dean's List
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