Michael Harris Email & Phone Number

I'm a hands-on technology leader that helps organizations that are large enough to need strategic vision, but where everyone (leader inclusive) to roll up their sleeves and deliver value. My aim is to be the translator between technology and business needs -- to be the most technically competent business manager (or said differently, the most business-savvy technologist) -- so that organizations end up with solutions that work. I work hard to demystify techno-babble and provide transparent metrics so that stakeholders really understand the ground truth and can make informed decisions.If your tech stack doesn't work for your business, or you're overspending on technology, or you have unsuccessful projects, let's talk about how I can help. Some favorite sayings, usually in the context of addressing an issue:1. "I'd rather be admonished for something I did than something I didn't do." I have a strong bias for action and want my team to proactively push forward. We might misstep on the way, especially when we're on the leading/bleeding edge of technology, but my teams swing on strike three and never throw a "look-out block."2. "Technology exists to solve a problem. Identify the problem and solve it." Far too many people get dazzled by technology bling and get distracted from remembering that technology is only here to help businesses be more productive and consumers to get something of value (productivity, entertainment, etc). There are too many examples of wasting money on excess technology -- if your business only needs a pair of roller skates, why are you purchasing a self-driving car? Wouldn't that capital be better deployed elsewhere?3. "Technology is a guilty-until-proven-innocent" business. Be very aware of anyone claiming: "It's okay, trust me." Our job in technology is to prove that we're delivering value, that the functionality is working correctly, and that the results are accurate. If I can't factually demonstrate/prove competence, why would I expect anyone believe me when I profess it.

Listed skills include It Strategy, Mysql, Ldap, Amazon Web Services, and 25 others.

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  Carnegie Mellon University

  Managerial Economics And History And Policy