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Pete Young, Chief Technology Officer

noseo — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:40:02 +0000

“Our migration to AWS, supported by Sierra-Cedar, has helped stabilize our infrastructure and improve service consistency. The combination of automation, dedicated resources, and offshore delivery has allowed us to manage support needs more efficiently across our organization.”

Pete Young, Chief Technology Officer – Institute of International Education (IIE)

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Ahsan Baig, Chief Information Officer

noseo — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:34:36 +0000

“Our migration to AWS represents a significant step in AC Transit’s digital transformation journey. Supported by Sierra-Cedar, we’ve improved system performance and security while creating a flexible foundation that will support our evolving needs for years to come. This initiative aligns perfectly with our commitment to operational excellence and responsible stewardship of public resources.”

Ahsan Baig, Chief Information Officer – AC Transit

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Supporting Mission Through Better Systems: LifeView Group & Sierra-Cedar

Sierra-Cedar — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:47:44 +0000

By combining Sierra-Cedar’s Oracle Fusion experience with LifeView Group’s operational knowledge, the project delivered outcomes that extended beyond system configuration:

Key Project Highlights:

Improved alignment between workforce and financial data
Elimination of manual reconciliation processes
Enhanced executive visibility into staffing and budgets
Stronger internal ownership and sustainability of the platform

Most importantly, the work strengthened the organization’s ability to support its mission – allowing teams to focus less on system workarounds and more on serving the communities that depend on them.

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Frederick Community College Modernizes Budgeting and Planning with Oracle EPM Cloud

Sierra-Cedar — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:15:46 +0000

Frederick Community College (FCC) faced significant challenges with its legacy budgeting and forecasting processes. Its then current processes relied on a manual, time-consuming, fragmented Excel-based system involving numerous spreadsheets linked together. FCC was in search of a way to provide automated business processes, increased visibility into labor costs (representing about 80% of its expenses), audit/security capabilities, and consolidated data for daily, monthly, quarterly, and its annual Budget Book reporting needs. Key Project Highlights:

Time Savings: Reduced reporting cycle from weeks to minutes; instant updates reflected in budget books
Improved Accuracy: Full audit trail for all changes; minimized risk of broken links and manual errors
Enhanced Visibility: Real-time comparison of budgeted vs. actual payroll costs Positive Adoption: Strong client engagement and enthusiasm, including public recognition during a campus town hall

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On Cloud Nine: A Conversation with the City of Grand Junction

kimstuart — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:23:27 +0000

In the latest episode of On Cloud 9, IT Director Scott Hockins and Deputy Finance Director Brandon Hinze share how the City of Grand Junction’s “lean but mighty” team successfully navigated a transformative modernization journey. By adopting Oracle Cloud Applications, the City streamlined operations and modernized its administrative functions—enhancing Finance, Procurement, HR, Talent Management, and Recruiting capabilities for its 900-employee workforce.

On Cloud Nine: The City of Grand Junction

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On Cloud Nine: The City of Grand Junction

Sierra-Cedar — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:20:24 +0000

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Mike Y.

Sierra-Cedar — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:24:16 +0000

Business Development Executive

“I’ve been part of Sierra-Cedar for 7 years, but I’ve worked alongside this team for nearly 2 decades. When I left Oracle, I chose Sierra-Cedar for their integrity and successful track record – values that align with how I want to serve clients. Doing the right thing, seeing the work through, and following up defines how we support public-sector organizations. The firm’s continued leadership by its founders, more than 30 years later – and the fact that people stay once they join the team – reflects a culture of shared values that I’m humbled to be part of and help carry forward.”

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Chris M.

Sierra-Cedar — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:35:27 +0000

Business Development Executive

“Sierra-Cedar is a family guided by executives who care deeply about our team members. They provide the tools and support to maximize our potential in both life and work. Proud to be approaching 20 years in the family!”

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Andy Hawkins, Chief Financial Officer

noseo — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:44:39 +0000

“Arlington Public Schools has realized significant benefits from our transition to Oracle Cloud. This transformation has streamlined operations, improved data accuracy, and enhanced decision-making across the district. Sierra-Cedar’s expertise and collaborative approach were instrumental in guiding us through this journey, ensuring a smooth implementation and helping us maximize the platform’s capabilities. Their partnership has been a key factor in achieving these outcomes and delivering long-term value for APS.”

Andy Hawkins, Chief Financial Officer – Arlington Public Schools

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Lora M.

Sierra-Cedar — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:03:23 +0000

Higher Education Proposal Specialist

“The thing I enjoy most about working at Sierra-Cedar is the people. Each day, I have the opportunity to interact with a brilliant group of individuals who are very good at what they do. They teach, challenge, and inspire me to keep learning and growing both personally and professionally.”

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