michael coates, a pragmatic evangelist
November 21, 2008 Leave a comment
.. from the onslaught of two noses.
With apologies to fellow Evangelisto, Steven Woodward .. someone caught us in a candid (and spirited) chat whilst on an offsite in August 2006. A boat was involved, but obviously not a hairdresser. I was 20 pounds heavier at that time.
Steven and I have sent out an APB for the camera-carrying offender.
I am a pragmatic evangelist. The products, services and solutions I write about fulfill real-world expectations and use cases. I stay up-to-date on real products I use and review, and share my thoughts here.
I apply the same lens when designing an architecture, product or when writing papers. I am always looking for ways that technology can create or enhance a business opportunity .. not just technology for technology's sake.
My CV says: Seasoned technology executive, leveraging years of experience with enterprise and integration architectural patterns, executed with healthy doses of business acumen and pragmatism. That's me.
My web site says: Technology innovations provide a myriad of opportunities for businesses. That said, having the "latest and greatest" for its own sake isn't always a recipe for success.
Business successes gained through exploiting innovation relies on analysis of how the new features will enhance your business followed by effective implementation.
Goals vary far and wide: streamlining operations, improving customer experience, extending brand, and many more. In all cases, you must identify and collect the metrics you can apply to measure your success.
Analysis must be holistic and balanced: business and operational needs must be considered when capitalizing on a new technology asset or opportunity.
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