| Short of it: I don't have just one because I was all over the place until the last few years. Long of it: I've worked in tech sales, hardware, networking, repair, warranty, manufacturing, and software development, spending at least a few very focused years in each since the mid 90's. Some things, like web apps, I've been doing since the mid/late 90's. My niche/expertise is learning why someone does something a certain way and make sure the software amplifies that competitive advantage. Otherwise I go about learning the business/need to find "how it should be." Being able to understand and connect the dots from top to bottom is my drug. The only title/position I've found some lasting comfort with is System Architect/Integrator. I'm now in custom software development and transitioning into my own products. I'm converting my consulting practice into into an automated business that lets my team be well paid for self-managing, and only uses me where I add value (customers hire our attention to detail, rarely our talents beyond that). I want to be free to find the next great startup adventure I'll be a part of, but don't want to dishonor the customers that have supported me to learn what I have about myself and where I want to go in my life. |