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  • Approaching January 1st, 2020

    Approaching January 1st, 2020

    With the 1st day of 2020 approaching, there is no need to wait until the new year to begin planning goals and efforts, let’s do it now… The people we interact with and actions we take impact future outcomes. Higher a coach, ask a mentor for help, demand excellence from yourself, and never stop taking action.…

  • Reflection: Global Immersion in Brazil 2019

    Reflection: Global Immersion in Brazil 2019

    I just returned from a 9 day immersion trip in Brazil learning about their economy and business practices with a group of MBA graduate students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. First, let me say that I’ve always wanted to visit Brazil. Prior to this trip, I had an interest in the economics of…

  • Discussion with Eric Schmuttenmaer: Executive Presence for Technical Professionals

    Discussion with Eric Schmuttenmaer: Executive Presence for Technical Professionals

    On Saturday, November 23rd, Wylie Blanchard will interview Eric Schmuttenmaer, the Associate Vice President of Digital, Technology and Innovation at AMITA Health. In this interview, Eric will share why it is important for technical professionals to build their executive presence. Register at Great Tech Pros to join the conversation.

  • Digital Media Technologies can Overcome the Challenges within Mass Communication

    Digital Media Technologies can Overcome the Challenges within Mass Communication

    In this article, we’ll explore the disadvantages of a mass communication approach to Business-To-Consumer (B2C) communication and how digital media technologies can help overcome these issues. One disadvantage for businesses that use mass communication is that they cannot accurately identify demand for their products and services because their delivery method focuses on reaching the largest amount of…

  • RRD Voice Assistant Delivery

    RRD Voice Assistant Delivery

    Responsible for the strategy, roadmap, resource oversight and overall success of the Voice Assistant Delivery solution and interaction model. Designed for Finance, Mortgage, Insurance, Utilities & Healthcare markets.

  • Discussion with Don Alava: Integrating Digital and Traditional Marketing

    Discussion with Don Alava: Integrating Digital and Traditional Marketing

    I met with Don Alava, Digital Marketing expert and VP of Marketing Analytics & Technology at Universal Technical Institute. In this discussion Don shared his expertise on integrating digital and traditional marketing. Originally posted at www.GreatTechPros.com. Excerpt from the Interview: Wylie Blanchard: So, let’s talk about analytics for a second. How has analytics changed how we market content…

  • Reflection: Global Immersion in Germany 2019

    Reflection: Global Immersion in Germany 2019

    I just returned from a 9 day immersion trip in Germany learning about their economy and business practices with a group of MBA graduate students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. My initial interest in visiting Germany was to revisit a country I briefly lived in as a child with my parents. Overall, I…

  • 2+2 Information Technology and Management Bachelor’s Degree Program – College of DuPage

    2+2 Information Technology and Management Bachelor’s Degree Program – College of DuPage

    If you live in or near the DuPage County Illinois area and know someone who’s interested in a career as a Technology professional, then it’s time you learned about College of DuPage’s 2+2 Information Technology and Management Bachelor’s Degree transfer program in collaboration with the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). Students attending the College of DuPage (COD) can complete…

  • Become the SQL Professional of Choice – Two Sessions

    Become the SQL Professional of Choice – Two Sessions

    Continued from SQL Saturday – Chicago 2019. Session resources below. EVENT UPDATE: The SQL Saturday Chicago event is always amazing. I presented two sessions at the event: Become a SQL Pro who’s in High Demand and You’re hired! Creating value before and after the interview. Notable Sessions: Here are two sessions that I attended that were both educational and enjoyable. More below, including  Event Photos.…