Intro to Pro! with Gary Spivack
Emily Antico2021-08-19T15:31:02-04:00August 16th, 2021
Tune in to hear about our premier item and test development system, Pro!.
August 16th, 2021
Tune in to hear about our premier item and test development system, Pro!.
2021 August | John O’Brien Promoted to Director of Information Technology |
John O’Brien has been promoted to Director of Information Technology for Strasz Assessment Systems. John has been a significant contributor to the success of the IT department since joining Strasz in January of 2019. John’s depth of knowledge and attention to detail was critical in the recent seamless move of the company’s use of physical PC hardware to a hosted virtual environment. He has time and time again stepped up in a leadership capacity to provide thoughtful insight and guidance to team members both in and out of IT. His initiative and commitment to success have not gone unnoticed. A well-earned congratulations to John on this promotion!
2021 August | Ken White Promoted to Director of Project Delivery |
Ken White has earned a promotion to Director of Project Delivery for Strasz Assessment Systems. Ken joined Strasz in 2016 to bolster our project delivery capabilities, including oversight of infrastructure services. Ken’s leadership has been critical to the successful expansion of our Agile development capabilities and the assumption of IT and environment support for AICPA applications. Ken has successfully expanded his sphere of influence across teams and projects, earning us many victories for our clients. Ken provides tireless, focused leadership and a long history of successful project delivery. Congratulations on a well-deserved promotion Ken!
John DeFalco, SR Software Engineer
August 6th, 2021
Ken White is a Scrum Master for one of our Agile development teams. He’s also our Production Support Operations Manager for the same customer. I don’t believe combining these roles is a practice unique to Strasz. What really sets Ken apart from most others is, he is also currently the Fire Chief for the Liberty Corner Volunteer Fire Department. So, it goes without saying that Ken has both an educational background and practical experience to bring teams of people together with a high likelihood of success. We’ve all heard of the chicken and egg paradox. So was the fire department the chicken and his college degree the egg? Or vice versa?
John DeFalco, SR Software Engineer
June 9th, 2021
I’ve been a developer for over 25 years, working as a consultant for large and small companies. I knew quite a bit, had seen it all, and knew how to get my job done efficiently. At least that’s what I thought before I joined Strasz. The largest professional existential crisis I’ve had to face in my career was when I realized how much I didn’t know. Life kicked open the door to a vast room that I didn’t know existed. Fabulous. Imposter Syndrome, meet John. I had two options – continue along and close my eyes to reality or dust off my notebook, roll up my sleeves and start educating myself.
2021 May | Olga Donskoy Promoted to Vice President of Project Delivery |
Olga Donskoy has earned a promotion to Vice President of Project Delivery for Strasz Assessment Systems. Olga joined Strasz in 2013 as an essential part of Strasz’s evolution to Agile. Olga’s knowledge and guidance were critical to the success of the Agile conversion as Strasz and AICPA Exams partnered to transform all projects and teams. Olga subsequently helped lead Strasz through a series of victories, including the launch of the CPA Exam Driver. More recently, Olga has provided leadership in establishing the structure and processes for the AICPA’s Dynamic Audit Solution project. Over the last eight years, Olga has provided outstanding leadership, insightful guidance, and uncommon commitment time and time again. Congratulations Olga!!
2021 Apr | Second Remote Exam Administration for the American Society of Plumbing Engineers |
In 2020 ASPE moved their examinations for the Certified in Plumbing Design and the Certified Plumbing Design Technician to the Strasz Online Proctoring Service in response to global COVID-19 lockdowns. This spring they delivered the CPD examination in the online remote format again and will expand the number of administrations of the CPD exam as well as the CPDT exam.
2021 Mar | The International Dairy Deli and Bakery Association to Develop Items using Strasz Essentials! |
The IDDBA has chosen to use Essentials! for item development and test publication of the Certified Charcuterie Professional examination. In May they will deliver the inaugural examination for the certification via the Strasz Online Proctoring Service. There are certificates and possible new certifications to come from IDDBA in future.
2021 Jan | ICCIFP Adds Remotely Proctored Tests For Candidates |
The Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals is offering candidates the choice to take their exams remotely through Strasz Online Proctoring or through the Strasz Consolidator Service in Pearson VUE centers. The addition of remote testing gives more flexibility for the CCIFP examination.
2020 Dec | Online Proctored Tests for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection |
In December, Strasz Assessment Systems provided online live proctoring for the administration of the NJDEP Site Remediation Professional Licensing Exam. The remote administration was part of the NJDEP’s COVID-19 response and was well received by the candidates.