My top five requirements for an interesting work life: 1. Challenging problems to solve 2. The opportunity to actively mentor a team 3. Active mentorship for myself 4. Participation in strategic planning 5. Participation in operational execution My four core values: Passion: Find your spark and fan the flames! Integrity: Be yourself in everything you do. Respect: Everyone can teach you something. Learn it. Candor: An open mind requires open communication. I've been a technologist for nearly thirty years (since my early teens). In that time, I've worked with everything from soldering irons to software (in nearly every major language). I have a considerable body of experience with large-scale production systems, distributed computing, workflow automation, process and systems design, and software architecture. I'm also an accomplished project manager, technical lead, and manager of technical staff. I deeply enjoy the challenges in leadership and management; I find especially interesting helping people identify and hone their strengths while aligning them with the company's goals. In short, I like growing and fostering effective people. Technical Leadership, Technical Management, Project Management, Process Engineering, Workflow Automation, Large-Scale Distributed Computing, High Performance Computing, Systems Design, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Production Systems; Forbes.com San Francisco Group member