Tag Archives: Career

Strategic Execution: What Splitting Wood Teaches Us About Growth

What does it take to drive results and move a career forward? Whether you are hitting a sales quota, architecting a data platform, or building a team, the fundamentals don’t change: there is no substitute for execution. Chopping wood is … Continue reading

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New Chapter: Joining Google Cloud as a Database Sales Specialist

On May 18th, 2026, I announced my new position as a Database Sales Specialist at Google Cloud. I’m eager to help organizations modernize their systems using cloud technology, databases, and AI solutions. Continue reading

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10 years of people and technology: What did I learn?

How a technical support professional evolved into a speaker, mentor, and key hiring decision maker. Continue reading

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Why go to a (technical) conference?

Conferences cost a lot of money. Many are in the USD 2000-4000 range!  How can anyone afford that! No Budget! Boss doesn’t want me to take a week off! Let’s turn that thinking around. Is there something you saved for, … Continue reading

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