Design-inspired hands on technologist that creates and turns ideas into actions; career expertise spanning hardware design, network design, product design, enterprise software development, rich experiences across screens and devices and user-experience design with creative design-thinking. A creative thinker with a cultural IQ that is equal parts Entrepreneurial (founded web business) & Intrapreneurial (built several startups in work place).
Honest, supportive, what you see is what you get! Each individual on my team is treated with respect and is given honest, direct feedback. Promote the achievement of my team and the individuals. Build collaborative partnerships both internal and external. Support and mentor the growth and development of each teammate
Sees the vision and creates goals and paths to obtain. Passionate, and builds that passion within team and peers. Sees and defines the end results and defines the path to success. Growth through exceptional effort
To customers, internal and external, my peers, my team, my company, and myself. Define stretch goals for my team and myself. They are a direct reflection of my commitment to the role and to their success. Supporting my extended team with all available resources. 100% focused on delivering success.
Exceed expectations always and brings the team with you. Build a competitive edge that will separate the team and myself from the pack. We uphold the corporate values 100%.
Learn from your mistakes, work hard, enjoy your rewards, and GET SOME LIFE OUT OF LIFE!
Accountable - Take responsibility for results and hold myself, peers, and direct reports accountable for achieving established goals and objectives.
Customer focused - Clearly communicate how to achieve stakeholder and customer expectations without over promising. I understand the cost / benefit ramifications of said recommendations to stakeholders and customers.
Results driven - Willingly establish and apply performance measurements. I set stretch goal for myself and direct reports as necessary to achieve customer and business expectations. I believe in the old saying "work hard play hard". I will make sure my team have a positive work - life balance and get some life out of life.
Open and effective communicator - Create an atmosphere in which high-quality information flows smoothly through the organization and to stake-holders in a timely manner. I encourage the open expression of ideas and opinions, creating an open and inviting communication atmosphere.
Effective manager of talent - I hire "T" shaped individuals based on talent, how they fit the team dynamic, visionary cues, and the their ability to see beyond the blinders. I strive to bring out the best in my team, regardless of their current performance levels. I delegate authority and responsibility to others, allowing them to use their abilities and talents effectively. I give feedback, coach, and appraise my team at every opportunity; every week, if not every day; not just at review time. I respect differing opinions and views of my team.
Respectful - Treat individuals as professionals and address them with appropriate respect. I am not out to make myself look good, but to help my employees execute their responsibilities well, and yes, to build employee confidence.
Natural mentor - I am a coach that finds deep joy in helping my employees grow their careers and execute at a very high level. I focus a lot of effort on employee growth paths.
Emotionally intelligent - I am direct, yet compassionate and tactful.
Able to see the big picture - I look out not only for my team, but for the larger organization and company.
Decisive - I will make hard choices quickly and recognize there may need to be course-corrections along the way.
Life - long learners - I seek feedback regularly from peers, direct reports, and their managers and have a passion for improving myself.
Teammate - I come from a sporting background, so I mentor and lead my team towards that metaphor. A cohesive group that is willing to support and fight for each other.
I care about my team mates and work hard to help them succeed and grow. The results are that my teams are more loyal, successful, and effective.