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Scores of professionals, academics and journalists have declared this the Age of Innovation. As the process of globalization continues to draw us closer together, it also pushes economies to perform even further beyond the limits of their current production frontiers. For 21st century businesses, it's no longer enough to do something well. Technical proficiency is only the starting point.
Companies give a lot of lip service these days to "innovation." But very few actually deliver. They are stuck on typical cookie-cutter solutions to atypical problems. They are fearful of change, and, more importantly, of risk. Low risk means low returns. Innovation cannot take place in such an environment. Companies that want to stay ahead of the innovation curve have to be willing to embrace new viewpoints and new perspectives. And to achieve innovation, they must hire and invest in individuals who bring more than technical competence and a b-school diploma.
As an innovative professional, I bring a combination of real-world, problem-solving experience and refined academic training to the challenging task of finding strategic insight amidst the overabundant information of complex, interconnected global markets. Tools are important, and as a graduate student I focused on acquiring research skills—design, implementation, and evaluation—and analysis skills—statistics, modeling and forecasting, financial analysis, economic analysis, demographic analysis, and Geographic Information Systems.
Instruments without broader, conceptual knowledge are hardly useful, and my academic work in the fields of demography and economic analysis demonstrate my familiarity with the big ideas that we need to make sense of complexity. My interdisciplinary and international background helps me to see connections and angles that might otherwise be overlooked.
My interests are vast, and I am always reading and learning across disciplines, looking for new connections and applications. Experience is no less valuable, and I have always kept one foot in the business world, whether that be doing market research for the marketing department of a major corporation or working on a variety of independent consulting projects. I always aim for the nexus of theory and practice, because it is at this nexus where “technology” becomes “competitive advantage.”
Professionally, I am looking for an organization where I know my skills and talents will find good use and make a real contribution. However, I also know that I still have much to learn. Accordingly, I seek an organization that values its employees and is prepared to invest in their continuing professional growth.
If I haven't scared you off yet, then perhaps we are a good match for each other. You've read my "career philosophy." Now let me assure you that I can back up my "soft ideas" of "critical thinking" with hard skills, honed through rigorous training and real-world experience. In fact, I am certain that I bring a unique background and a truly multidimensional skill set to the workplace.
I invite you to look through this section of my site to get a better idea of my training, experience, and accomplishments. Most importantly, you can look at my portfolio of projects to see concrete examples of my applied philosophy at work. Then you can decide if you think my competencies are a good fit for your organization.
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