Apr9 Written by:Scott Rakestraw
4/9/2007 2:42 PM
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Edward, IT
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Business Role
- Directs the Management Information Systems (MIS) function, including computer operations, systems programming, applications programming and voice/data networks.
- Allocating limited budget and geographically dispersed resources to support existing systems while meeting evolving technology needs of organization.
Biggest Frustrations
- Everything is a top priority per management
- Must satisfy multiple departments heads
- Limited resources
- Justifying budget and head count
- Stuck with data silos and departmental squabbles
- Supporting rogue systems and reports
Success Factors
- Limited fire drills
- Delivering on time and budget
- Satisfied team and department heads
Biggest Fears
- System failures
- Leak of confidential or customer data
Information Consumption Habits
- 80% to 90% of his time is in meetings – limited time to return calls, emails or produce deliverables
- Relies heavily on Blackberry
- Reading project status reports and project team meetings
Hobbies
- Playing the accordion
- Cooking, Cooking, Cooking
- Technology gadgets Vendor lunches and conferences
- Reading blogs and books
- Spending time with family
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