Life at GE : Careers : GE

What are the best aspects of your current job?

It is rewarding and fun to lead an information technology team focused on deploying creative solutions to solve some of our most challenging business problems. Within my area of responsibility, there is a lot of opportunity to learn our business, introduce new technology, and leverage existing capabilities to make an impact on how we collaborate and service our clients. It is great to be this close to the front line. It is even better when we win!

What are the best things about working at GE?

First, GE is a big place! We have products and services in advanced technology, finance, energy, healthcare, infrastructure and transportation. It is exciting to work for a company with so many areas of opportunity to grow professionally and personally.

Second, I continue to be impressed by the talented people existing throughout all levels of GE. It is wonderful to work with people who are committed to teamwork and driving excellence in everything they do.

Finally, GE's focus on diversity highlights the Company's goal of maintaining a workforce that reflects the audience we do business with and serve.

How did your background/previous work experience prepare you for your current role?

Two years before coming to GE, I was an enlisted leader in the U.S. Air Force. As many know, the military is a very discipline-focused organization. It was a great place to develop my leadership skills, work abroad, and learn how to persevere, adapt and overcome during tough situations. The experience I gained while serving my country was key to helping me adjust quickly to the GE culture, welcome change, and advance into my present position.

What is the most challenging project you've worked on at GE?

While I have worked on several great projects at GE Asset Management, I think the most exciting one is currently in progress. We have embarked on a multi-year project to overhaul our external web presence. This initiative involves improving branding, content distribution, collaboration, analytics and information delivery. It is a big win for our Sales and Marketing organization and a great opportunity to be imaginative and create a compelling experience for our sales leaders, clients, prospects and consultants.

What are the top technical skills that you take pride in possessing and/or still draw upon for your job?

In previous roles, I have worked with data modeling, transactional database and reporting applications supporting Training & Development, Operations, Engineering and Finance. The technologies included Oracle, Java, SAS, BI, SQL, web, and custom modeling applications. My first job out of the military was with UTC - Pratt & Whitney, where I led the build of a data warehouse for the Military Engines division and then subsequently took on additional responsibility customizing SAP applications. In each role, the need to access and distribute data was paramount. Today, I also lead a team highly reliant on data within our organization to meet stakeholder and client needs. My early learning and experience in project management, data warehousing and application development has positioned me well to think strategically about how to meet objectives and help drive commercial excellence within my business.

What is the best piece of career advice you can offer IT folks embarking on a technical career at GE?

Information technology is a fast-paced, often demanding and ever-changing path that I feel can sometimes overwhelm people with and without know-how. A person interested in an IT career should understand this dynamic, know appropriate aspects of the industry, and be skilled in the domain(s) he/she decides to pursue. I consider these key essentials to succeeding in meeting the demands of an IT career.