Kickstarting A Career In Tech | The Story of Lisa
June 30, 2022

Continuing the series of conversations with our employees about their experience here and why they enjoy coming to work everyday.


A: How long have you been with Provalus?
L: I started in July of 2019 as a Software Developer and I am currently a team lead. I oversee a team of 3 for one of our top clients.


A: How did you come to work at Provalus?
L: In March of 2019 my husband and I decided we needed a change of scenery so we moved to Brewton from Northern Virginia. I was a substitute teacher in Virginia but I wanted to do something different. I saw the job posting for a Software Developer with Provalus and I wanted to give it a shot!


A: What are your day-to-day responsibilities?
L: I create reports to make sure all guidelines are being followed. I recently won the red hat certification scholarship and I am currently studying for the certification test! The red hat certification is a top notch certification for the Lennox Systems. I am also a part of several committees. One is the Community Closet Committee, which involves organizing donations. I appreciate how supportive the team and the community are of each other. 


A: What do you enjoy about working at Provalus and how would you describe leadership?
L: They are very inclusive with their employees. Management is always available to talk and are very open with you. When the broader OPS leaders come to visit, they always want to talk to you and get to know about you.


A: Do you have aspirations to do something different in your career?
L: I hope to become red hat certified soon to help me grow in my current position and one day hold a leadership role! 


A: What has been the biggest impact Provalus has had on the community?
L: 
They have brought life to downtown Brewton. I’ve seen so many new businesses open. When I first moved here, the downtown area felt like a ghost town, but it’s not a ghost town anymore!


A: Fun fact about yourself?
L: 
I love pizza and the beach so eating pizza on the beach is my favorite!

March 5, 2025
Challenge A Fortune 300 manufacturing organization faced an overwhelming surge of uninvestigated security alerts with 99% unresolved. Valuable time and resources were wasted investigating false positives, resulting in alert fatigue and diverting focus from proactive security measures and strategic initiatives. This flood of alerts desensitized the security team, impairing their ability to detect and respond to real threats, leaving the company vulnerable to cyberattacks and data breaches, and putting sensitive information and critical systems at risk. The manufacturer lacked a clear understanding of its security posture, making it challenging to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize mitigation efforts effectively. SOLution Facing increasing demands to safeguard intellectual property, ensure business continuity, and maintain partner trust, the client recognized an urgent need for change. They sought a security partner capable of providing advanced threat detection while mitigating alert fatigue, so they could focus on what truly mattered. Enter Provalus, an innovative technology solutions provider known for its unique model of building high-performing teams in rural delivery centers. Leveraging hybrid teams and a proprietary talent development initiative, The Meridian Program, Provalus quickly proved to be the ideal partner to overcome the client’s challenges.
Children from Homeschool Connections in Manning, SC in Provalus building lobby
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Aerial view of downtown Edenton, North Carolina
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The goal was to unite mission-driven organizations to forge meaningful connections, share industry knowledge, and amplify the invaluable contributions of our military veteran community. Between seasoned speakers, interactive sessions, and a tour of our state-of-the-art facility in Brewton, Alabama, our inaugural Stars and Stripes Summit was a massive success.
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2024 was a big year for Provalus! We're honored to serve each of the rural towns we call home through our revitalization efforts, community engagement, and hiring heroes initiatives. Here's to furthering our mission in 2025!
November 26, 2024
Today the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced the expansion of Provalus into North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. With a mission to create technology opportunities in rural communities where few traditionally exist, Provalus is expected to create 150 jobs in Wilkes County.
October 31, 2024
Today, during a ceremony hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized Provalus as a recipient of the 2024 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award.
Crockett, Texas building
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Today Provalus, the mission-driven 100% U.S.-based outsourcing organization dedicated to creating technology opportunities in areas where few traditionally exist, proudly announces its expansion into Crockett, Texas.
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Provalus, the domestic rural outsourcing brand Optomi Professional Services, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 3rd for the grand opening of our newest technology innovation center in Tahlequah.
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