After the Marines I started my career in high-tech as a software engineer developing machine vision programs for robotic placement of chips for Digital Equipment Corp. Moved to the Darkside of sales soon after and have loved it ever since. Understanding the complexities of developing applications has greatly helped me in how to solution sell these technologies. Many know me due to my past career as a Marine Tank Commander.....driving and shooting a 60 ton tank surely does have a visual impact.....;-)
Born south of Boston close to the ocean. Dad was a cop and mom was a professor.
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Having many passions one needs to carve out time for them. Having a partner who understands your passions and that you need to spend time with each is the best way to succeed.
I write screenplays and also have a passion for fitness.
Are they well-spoken and articulate? Do they have a passion for what they do? Is there arrogance there? Do they look you in the eyes? Would I trust them?
If I am not facing challenges in the future then I am not pushing myself hard enough. I try weekly to educate myself around something different wether its with a video, course or meeting with different people.
"Rock bottom is a good place to build your foundation from" JK Rowling
I have a large number of people who motiviate me including the likes of: Les Brown, Tony Robbins, David Goggins, Stalone, Bill Gates, Jack Welch.
Currently working as Chief of Staff at SprintRay
Marine Corps Officer to Sr. Software Engineer. Moved to sales running the NATO account for DEC and then on to executive positions with Thinking Machines, Coopers & Lybrand, Netegrity, OpenNetwork, Vidsoft, Intera, VSS, Gigamon and GlobalMed. Have been through 6 acquisitions and have run 3 successful companies in the past.
Find a great mentor. Someone who will give you the hard advice you need to succeed.
Sounds good. I was one of the first 250k to join LinkedIn and love the app. Executive Diary may turn into the next LinkedIn.