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About Me

Passionate about translating technology into a simple to understand message that appeals to as broad an audience as possible.

Proven leader, international team player, creative problem-solver, industry analyst, storyteller, public speaker, and brand evangelist.

Husband, father, skier, dog lover, gadget freak, bon vivant.

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My core values as a career marketer

Simple

Simple
is hard

Being able to explain complex concepts in a way that is approachable wins trust.

Balance-1

Balance content
and design

Great content that looks great cuts through the over-communicated world we live in.

Kanban

Ruthless
prioritization

Letting certain items go, leaves room to focus on what can get done in time and on budget.

What 29 years of experience delivers


 
Atmosera
Oracle
SoftwareOne
Evolv-AI
Guavus
Netformx
TimesTen
Xeround
Outcomes
Outcomes

Outcomes that can be counted on

  • Reshape positioning to become more relevant in the market
  • Amplify brand messaging to connect with various target audiences
  • Develop supporting assets which inspire and drive opportunities down funnel
  • Hire, manage, and coach a team of high performers

It's about bringing together people, technology, and processes into a successful delivery machine.

Hierarchy

Storytelling message hierarchy

Messaging demands careful hierarchy to convey a story that connects. In the world of technology this means discipline to articulate the value, benefits, and features.

Many companies get it backwards and lead with features which don't articulate a clear value and can alienate target audiences with jargon and incomprehensible concepts.

The right framework ensures positioning and messaging clarity which informs all extensions.

Hierarchy
Content
Content

Content that matters

Content is the digital currency which is used to “buy” engagement from target audiences, or simply a person.

With the new privacy protection initiatives, and the cookieless future, it is a must to now earn a person’s data. Content is the key to get a person to engage and provide that data.

The secret lies in achieving consistency, reach, and frequency in balance with standout design.

Courage

The courage to succeed

  • Question beliefs, preconceptions, and biases
  • Commit to a plan and goals
  • Be curious and experiment
  • Learn from successes and failures

This is the philosophy I live by every day.

Courage

 

It’s  simple  — or is it?

It comes down to knowing what to do and then getting it done.

  • Align on goals
  • Develop a plan
  • Get others on board
  • Follow a rigorous process
  • Ensure flawless execution
  • Measure and adjust