Life at GE : Careers : GE
I enjoy the daily challenge of solving unique and complex problems. I am also very excited to be assembling a new team that will help drive the ERP mindset inside of H&BS.
The overall depth of technical and process expertise is outstanding at GE due to business diversity. I also value the emphasis on employee and personal development. We are truly a leader in these areas.
Starting out at a startup really helped me on two fronts. First, it instilled the courage to take on challenging roles/assignments. I equate the culture to running pass routes. If you caught that ball, they would send you on a more challenging route the next time. Second, it allowed me to gain the technical and process expertise to succeed in a variety of roles.
My last job, IT Leader for Home Energy Management, really forced our team to think about how our products are perceived in the marketplace. The amount of consumer research and design incorporated into our products impacted the way that I think about software now. It was also very challenging to create software for products and services in such a new market.
I would have to say depth in programming. I still find myself utilizing this skill to figure out problems or offer creative alternatives to business processes.
Pick up as many technical skills as you can. They not only help you relate to how programs/processes are implemented, they also help you make decisions with fewer data points when needed. Another key advantage to this track is that you can take roles in either technical or functional areas. Think of it as naturally expanding your internal job market.
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