Michael Gabriel Sumastre
Michael Gabriel Sumastre is a skilled technical blogger and writer with almost seven years of professional experience in Web content creation, SEO and research paper writing. He has written almost a thousand articles related to tech and gadgets, cloud computing, IT management, SEO, SEM and software solutions. He ghostwrites books / e-books and has a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science. Michael is also an expert in webmastering and loves to ride his sportsbike. He maintains his portfolio and personal blog at www.TheFinestWriter.com
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Michael Gabriel Sumastre has written 17 posts for TrainSignal Training
Salary Negotiation 101: Tips for IT Pros Part 2
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ May 11, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
Now that you know how to tell it’s time for an IT pro to ask for a raise or choose a job offer based on salary, learn the skills to have with you at the negotiating table. The conclusion of Salary Negotiation 101 focuses on raises, explaining how to get ready for the meeting with your boss, what info to have prepared, and what to do when they say NO.
Salary Negotiation 101: Tips for IT Pros Part 1
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ May 4, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
The expansion of the IT job market is great for IT pros looking for new jobs, promotions or just new opportunites in contracting and/or consulting. While a job offer makes us feel elated, having multiple offers can still raise confusion as to what actions to take. To high ball or low ball? Base salary over company culture? Well-planned salary negotiation can help you quantify your list of pros & cons.
Future Challenges of IT Certifications in 2012 & Beyond: Part 2
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ April 9, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
Part 1 discussed much about the vendor influence (good or bad?) on different IT certification programs. In Part 2, we’ll take a look at the question of real value with IT certs: are they still worth your time, effort and money?
Five $100,000+ Jobs for IT Professionals
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ April 6, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
The money in IT jobs is certainly growing, but how much do the top dogs make? Here are the top 5 job positions in IT that are earning over $100,000 per year.
IT Security Training for End Users: Why It’s a Must
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ April 3, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
IT end users can be considered a “weak link” when it comes to managing operational complexities and security management. So, as processes and systems expand, so too do holes in security.
Future Challenges of IT Certifications in 2012 & Beyond: Part 1
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ April 2, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments
As new technologies in IT play larger roles for businesses at both the enterprise and SMB levels, certification programs & criteria have to keep up. Vendor-specific and vendor-neutral certification programs struggle often to bridge this gap, and sometimes this creates uncertainty for IT pros personally. Part 1 of 2 explains some of the chaos around choosing certifications in which to invest.
What’s New in Citrix XenServer 6
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ March 27, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
Have you had a chance yet to check out the new XenServer? Released in the Fall of 2011, the Xen hypervisor-based XenServer 6.0 from Citrix has been essentially optimized to support cloud computing. We take a look at some of the key features in this emerging cloud service.
What’s New in Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 2
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ March 20, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
Catch up on the latest features available in the Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 2 release. SP2 includes many of the SP1 hot fixes, but also boasts new support for “hybrid deployments.”
Top 8 IT Certifications for Government Employees
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ March 19, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
With the expansion of the IT workforce, even government agencies are using IT certifications as a measuring stick for while filling competitive positions. Especially with positions in network security or jobs in the Dept. of Defense, standardized skills along with work experience are more important than ever.
IT Career Help: IT Certification vs Work Experience
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ March 9, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments
What matters more: Work Experience or IT Certification? This week’s IT Career Help article compares the advantages of one over the other, and how the decision to pursue opportunities at the right time in your career can be the difference maker.
The Top Cloud Computing Mega-Vendors
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ February 28, 2012 ⋅ One comment
2011 saw only a snippet of the Cloud computing boom in IT. While there has been massive growth in the number of providers, certain companies have a foothold early-on as legitimate Cloud Mega-Vendors. Here, they’re broken down by the numbers.
IT Certification Update: February 2012
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ February 13, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments
What’s new in the IT certification world? Learn about new and retiring certifications and exams from CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, Citrix and IBM. This month’s update includes information about Cisco’s CCNA and CCNP Wireless exams, CompTIA’s new Network+ certification and more.
Cloud Assessment: Benefits vs Risks
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ January 31, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments
The implementation of cloud computing has no doubt been spreading wildly in use by businesses and consumers alike. While non-supporters are critical of the model’s security & viability, business nonetheless are compelled to address potential adoption of cloud technology. This article discusses how cloud computing is deployed “as a service” and the resulting growth.
ITCC TechCertRegistry for IT Professionals
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ January 23, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
The IT Certification Council (ITCC) has made an effort to standardize the way in which IT professionals share & validate their credentials. With the IT job market continuing to expand, certifications will only become more valuable for employers and job seekers alike. Fraud and overall recruiting costs that create hiccups for companies that want to meet the demands of IT are issues that ITCC is working to resolve.
Will Windows 8 Excite or Frustrate Users?
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ January 11, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
The release of the Windows 8 preview has sparked quite a stir over what the finalized OS will offer. Is it doomed to the same fate as Vista, or has Microsoft hit a home run?
9 IT Management Mistakes CIOs Cannot Afford to Make
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ December 23, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment
The CIO of an organization is responsible for managing the IT department as a captain must right a ship. However, as infrastructures change and new technology impacts the efficiency of a workforce, new management pitfalls may arise that hinder a company’s progress from top to bottom.
A Guide to Cloud Computing Certifications
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ December 5, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments
Cloud computing is yet to be fully embraced in enterprise environments as a standard, but companies are already looking to prepare their teams for future adoption. Here is a guide to the certifications currently offered in cloud computing.