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My Journey to Become a PM in the Corporate World

From Circuit Boards to Cloud Migrations My journey into project management began long before I ever heard the term “PMO.” Raised in Spring Valley and La Mesa, California, I was always fascinated by technology, computers, and software. My first job at Dow Stereo & Video sustained my passion for consumer electronics, which only flourished as […]

Software vs. Business: Adapting to the Application Makes More Sense

In the United States, we often boast ourselves on uniqueness and innovation. Traditionally, that has meant customizing software to fit existing processes within our organizations whether public or private. But is that really the best way forward, to implement something new, by keeping the old? My Spidey-sense tells me the opposite is true: companies would […]

The Echo Chamber of Repetition: Why Hearing It Again Hurts More

Have you ever noticed how something small can spiral into something enormous? This is not because it grew in magnitude or even happened again, but because it was repeated over and again! Example Analogy Imagine you are at a concert, on the floor with standing room only and then someone accidentally steps on your toe. […]

Learning from the World for a Better Future in the U.S.

The world is full of innovative ideas, so let’s see what we can learn and apply at home. In an increasingly interconnected world, the challenges and opportunities faced by nations are rarely unique. While the United States has long been a pioneer in innovation, democracy, and economic growth, it is not immune to the need […]

My Top Roller Coasters: A Journey Through Thrills to Date

Since I began seeking-out roller coasters across North America, each ride has offered its own blend of excitement, fear, comfort, discomfort, airtime, g forces, and pure joy. From the first click of the lift hill or the hum of the launch mechanism to the final brake run, every coaster tells a story of unique engineering, […]