Fall / Winter 2021 | E-Newsletter
At the Virtual Heroes Division of ARA we create immersive, 3D interactive learning solutions and high-fidelity synthetic virtual environments. Our goal is to create realistic, detailed training, simulation, and educational solutions to improve your safety, security, and way of life. Visit our website.
LATEST NEWS
Wait, Something's Different...
We have a fresh look and a sparkling new website. Don't worry, we're still the same Virtual Heroes you know and trust--we just got a face lift. Check us out!
Case Study: Mission Critical Operator
Mission-critical facilities secure vital data and systems. If power goes out in a data center, bio lab, or hospital, lives may be lost. Mission-critical facilities must stay online running at optimum temperatures 24/7, 365 days a year. Their operating principle is no interruptions: no exceptions. Who trains the technicians to troubleshoot technical failures? Wake Tech Community College (WTCC) does, and they asked us to help. Learn more...
EVENTS
I/ITSEC
Are you attending the Interservice / Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Con-ference? Come see us! The premier modeling and simulation event will be held this week at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. We'll be in room 370. We'd love to partner with you, or just learn what you've been up to. Contact us to set up a meeting.
STEM Week and the Great American Teach-In
Science, technology, engineering, mathematics: STEM education of today creates innovators of tomorrow. Our VP Randy Brown will speak at STEM week at I/ITSEC, put on by the National Training and Simulation Association. Randy will be on the Video Game Tech in Modeling & Simulation panel, for middle- and high-school students. Randy also took part in the Great American Teach-In in on November 9. The Teach-In matched Florida K-12 students with subject matter experts to learn about exciting STEM career opportunities. Randy shared with the kids his passion about virtual worlds and simulation.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Ingrid Silva
Meet Ingrid Silva, Assistant Division Manager of the Virtual Heroes Division of ARA. Ingrid oversees the daily operations of the division, specializing in financial and proposal management. She has been in the modeling and simulation industry for over 20 years. Prior to joining ARA in 1997, Ingrid worked at the Bank of New York. Thanks, Ingrid, for helping us succeed!
Welcome New Hires!

L to R: Tallee Klewicki, Marcus Lotta, Dallas Hoffman, David DeCorso
Open Positions:

Cloud Developer (Springfield, VA)
Senior Cloud Developer (Springfield, VA)