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[Video] How I Pitched a Start Up in Beijing, China
In 2016 I left my job as an IT Consultant to a new position at a virtual reality startup. A few weeks after joining, I flew to Beijing, China to meet my new co-founders. We pitched Doghead Simulations to a group of VR investors as part of VRVCA. I talk about my experience in the…
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Why You Should Invest in MES
I recently attended a webinar asking the question, Has MES Come of Age? It is an interesting premise. It is commonly known now that implementing information technology for manufacturers is one of the keys to their success but are Manufacturing Execution Systems being recognized for their business value? Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is a term…
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The Art and Science of Information Technology
Everyone knows that technology is important in business. Technology gives many companies their competitive edge, drives costs down, and enables exceptional customer service. When working in the information technology field, it is sometimes easy to forget that what we do is for the greater good of the business. Sometimes, we may find ourselves keeping the…
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Why We Should Recognize Project Failures
I heard on NPR that scientists are starting to publish their studies that failed to replicate. This is unexpected, as scientists usually only share their successfully replicated studies. In the scientific method, a study is verified when it can be replicated by another research team. So, it was surprising when they found that “two-thirds of…
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How to Achieve Your Goals
At the beginning of the year, I drafted an email to my boss describing what I wanted to accomplish this year. I was in the middle of reading Lean In and was motivated to push myself in my career. I described how I wanted to challenge myself at work and grow as a Project Manager.…