The Core Team of Associates
At any given time, depending on the Portfolio of Projects underway, the A & A team can range in size from 40 to 400. A glimpse at the founding few.
Justin Johnson
Meet Justin Johnson, a seasoned IT professional with a wealth of experience spanning various industries, including insurance, education, health, finance, agriculture, and justice. As a proficient architect, he has successfully designed and developed intricate Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) applications.
In his multifaceted role, Justin serves as a project manager, business analyst, scrum leader, quality assurance analyst, and hands-on application development specialist. His expertise extends to navigating the complexities of diverse sectors, allowing him to bring a nuanced understanding to each project.
Justin's leadership is marked by strategic problem-solving, effective communication, and meticulous attention to detail. He has a proven track record of successfully steering teams through complex projects, adapting to evolving roles, and consistently delivering triumphs across industries.
Beyond his technical prowess, Justin is deeply passionate about mentorship and education. His commitment to guiding and teaching developers underscores his dedication to fostering talent within the dynamic landscape of IT.
In the intricate dance of technology, Justin Johnson emerges as a maestro, adeptly leading teams through complex projects and consistently delivering successful outcomes. His strategic acumen, coupled with mentorship values, positions him as an invaluable asset for team success and project excellence.
In his multifaceted role, Justin serves as a project manager, business analyst, scrum leader, quality assurance analyst, and hands-on application development specialist. His expertise extends to navigating the complexities of diverse sectors, allowing him to bring a nuanced understanding to each project.
Justin's leadership is marked by strategic problem-solving, effective communication, and meticulous attention to detail. He has a proven track record of successfully steering teams through complex projects, adapting to evolving roles, and consistently delivering triumphs across industries.
Beyond his technical prowess, Justin is deeply passionate about mentorship and education. His commitment to guiding and teaching developers underscores his dedication to fostering talent within the dynamic landscape of IT.
In the intricate dance of technology, Justin Johnson emerges as a maestro, adeptly leading teams through complex projects and consistently delivering successful outcomes. His strategic acumen, coupled with mentorship values, positions him as an invaluable asset for team success and project excellence.
Terry Nestor
Meet Terry Nestor, a stalwart in application development with an impressive career spanning over 30 years, primarily within the Financial Services Industry. Terry embarked on his journey alongside Don Anderson, focusing on the development of banking systems—a foundation that would shape his illustrious career.
Terry's pivotal role in crafting the banking system for Saskatchewan credit unions marked the beginning of a legacy. The system's success resonated globally as it was later adopted across various regions, attesting to Terry's ability to create solutions with enduring value.
In his capacity as the Application Architect for a prominent Canadian Insurance Company, Terry showcased his visionary approach. He architected a system renowned for its flexibility and scalability, empowering business resources to define intricate elements such as Products, Product lines, jurisdictions, wordings, conditions, coverages, and items insured.
This adaptability proved to be a game-changer, allowing the business to expand into new markets and gain a competitive edge. The system's reach extended across four distinct companies within a single Corporate Group, a testament to Terry's knack for developing solutions that transcend organizational boundaries.
Terry's pivotal role in crafting the banking system for Saskatchewan credit unions marked the beginning of a legacy. The system's success resonated globally as it was later adopted across various regions, attesting to Terry's ability to create solutions with enduring value.
In his capacity as the Application Architect for a prominent Canadian Insurance Company, Terry showcased his visionary approach. He architected a system renowned for its flexibility and scalability, empowering business resources to define intricate elements such as Products, Product lines, jurisdictions, wordings, conditions, coverages, and items insured.
This adaptability proved to be a game-changer, allowing the business to expand into new markets and gain a competitive edge. The system's reach extended across four distinct companies within a single Corporate Group, a testament to Terry's knack for developing solutions that transcend organizational boundaries.
Cory Johnson
Cory is an expert in all aspects of Application Development and has worked on all business components or Property and Causality Insurance systems. He was the lead architect and developer for an entire Claims system. After the initial development, Cory continued enhancing the system and expanding its' market reach across six provinces and four separate Companies.
Cory has extensive Insurance expertise beyond the Claims system, he has a working knowledge of all aspects of Insurance including extensive business knowledge.
Cory has extensive Insurance expertise beyond the Claims system, he has a working knowledge of all aspects of Insurance including extensive business knowledge.
The Independant Software Developer
There is a massive global pool of extremely talented software developers. For the right project, an abundance of resources can be available to our customers. The developers that we connect with are not just technically talented, they are knowledgeable about business and are well trained in re-using pre-written components that can deliver business functionality to customers. Amazon, Google and Microsoft, to name a few, have recognized this talent pool and they have developed very good development environments that enable this talent pool to be incredibly productive. The world of open source software is still dramatically under-utilized.
Don Anderson
Don Anderson stands as a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), a Professional Project Manager (PMP), and a Professional Portfolio Manager (MoP). As the original founder of VSI, his journey has been marked by a remarkable track record of success, showcasing a profound expertise in large, complex Systems Integration, and Application Development projects.
Don's prowess lies in Portfolio Management, where he excels in identifying the ideal projects for specific situations and curating teams that guarantee optimal business outcomes for clients. His leadership style, rooted in a visionary approach, thrives on starting with a compact team and transforming it into a force that maximizes success for customers. For Don, this is not a limitation but a freedom to orchestrate triumphs in collaboration with a diverse and talented network.
One of Don's standout strengths is his adeptness at assembling world-class project teams. Drawing on a network that spans independent developers, subcontractor organizations, and skilled professionals from IT companies, he leverages the power of the independent developer with a foresight that predates its current popularity. The teams he assembles come together seamlessly as needs arise, embodying the spirit of flexibility and adaptability.
What sets Don apart is his innate ability to attract the best talents in the industry. The process of forming project teams, aligning them with the customer's needs, and delivering substantial value stands as the most rewarding aspect of his role. Don Anderson's journey is a testament to his dedication to excellence, visionary leadership, and the art of crafting teams that turn challenges into triumphs.
Don's prowess lies in Portfolio Management, where he excels in identifying the ideal projects for specific situations and curating teams that guarantee optimal business outcomes for clients. His leadership style, rooted in a visionary approach, thrives on starting with a compact team and transforming it into a force that maximizes success for customers. For Don, this is not a limitation but a freedom to orchestrate triumphs in collaboration with a diverse and talented network.
One of Don's standout strengths is his adeptness at assembling world-class project teams. Drawing on a network that spans independent developers, subcontractor organizations, and skilled professionals from IT companies, he leverages the power of the independent developer with a foresight that predates its current popularity. The teams he assembles come together seamlessly as needs arise, embodying the spirit of flexibility and adaptability.
What sets Don apart is his innate ability to attract the best talents in the industry. The process of forming project teams, aligning them with the customer's needs, and delivering substantial value stands as the most rewarding aspect of his role. Don Anderson's journey is a testament to his dedication to excellence, visionary leadership, and the art of crafting teams that turn challenges into triumphs.