Alexandria, Va. – June 17, 2009 – Avineon, Inc., a successful provider of IT, geospatial, engineering, and program management solutions, today announced that Lynn Wilson and Tim Delaney have achieved GIS Professional Certification from the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI).
Applicants are selected based on educational achievement, professional experience, and contributions to the GIS profession.
The GIS Certification Institute is an
independent institute supported by representatives from national and international GIS professional organizations. GISCIcreated the certification program to encourage professional development and provide a means for demonstrating expertise and integrity in the field.“We are pleased that Lynn and Tim have achieved this professional recognition,” said Gary Wilkison, senior vice president of Avineon’s Commercial Systems Division. “Their certification will help set Avineon apart as an accomplished, experienced team and demonstrates our commitment to providing our customers with superior service.”
Delaney, Avineon’s director of technical services for the Geospatial Services Division, is responsible for the technical oversight of GIS project-related tasks conducted at the company’s Clearwater, Florida office. He has 16 years of experience in information system technologies and has been with Avineon since 2000. Wilson serves as project coordinator for the company’s Commercial Systems Division. She has more than 30 years of experience in GIS, seven of which have been with Avineon.
“With the widespread use of GIS, this certification is a means by which customers can identify the most qualified candidates for GIS work,” said Delaney. “It also provides a level of security for customers to see that we have proven our dedication to GIS excellence.”
Avineon has recently initiated a company-wide effort to encourage certification among all directors and program managers involved in GIS projects.
About Avineon
Avineon, a CMMI Maturity Level 3 and ISO 9001:2000 registered company, is a diversified high technology company that provides information technology (IT), geospatial, engineering, and program management services. With headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, and offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia, Avineon also maintains subsidiaries in Europe, Canada, and India. In IT, Avineon specializes in web-based architecture, systems engineering, application development, and network and security support. For additional information, please visit www.avineon.com.