Next time you’re thinking about building a business, or a product, start with the toothbrush test. #productvalidation #startingabusiness lnkd.in/dpqVbf_p

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As an engineering manager, you will likely be onboarding a new software engineer soon, so make sure you follow the best practices and go the extra mile for your new hires so they can go the extra mile when you need them to. #onboar…lnkd.in/d6S8HXrb lnkd.in/dKtryrag

At Lenovo, We are dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages entrepreneurism and ownership. A workplace where people's talents can be challenged and their efforts recognized and rewarded. We have a variety of software engineering openings, come…lnkd.in/d6-bxpf9

One of the biggest differentiators between successful and unsuccessful leaders is the ability to set non-negotiable standards. #leadershipqualities lnkd.in/dGX2tByN

Many factors define software value for customers. I've used 4 principles that I find useful. They have developed by watching real customers, to understand what matters to them. More in my new article. linkedin.com/pulse/defining… #customerempathy #customerexperience Lenovo Cloud & Software

As a #softwaredeveloper, you believe your #software is in good shape. I've learned that's often not the case! Many of these lessons have been difficult. They've battered my ego! I have been proved wrong on many occasions! I share some of them here. linkedin.com/pulse/hard-les…

Another historic quarter for Lenovo, with revenue topping US$20 billion for the first time. Rapid growth across all business groups & geos; pleased to see our innovation, strategy, & strong execution drive growth/sustainable profitability: lnv.gy/3p7x8YS. #LenovoRising

The DNA of #SoftwareStartups, the curse of shelf-ware, the luxury of failing forward, the dangers of bathroom software in #hackathons! I discuss all of these in my new article - about the software startup called Lenovo! linkedin.com/pulse/exciteme… Lenovo Cloud & Software

I am excited to share that two of my ideas in the field of Augmented Reality (#AR) have been approved by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. More information here: lnkd.in/gfjRpSDk lnkd.in/gYC3uzAu Thanks, Russ VanBlon and Andrew Hansen for your support!

For me, #softwaredevelopment without a vision is like the blind leading the blind to reach an unknown destination. I explain how we turn a software vision into a software reality in my new article. #softwareinvestment #agilesoftware linkedin.com/pulse/turning-…

Innovation is not luck. It's a structured approach to change, empowerment, customer engagement, a definitive mindset where everyone is on board and energized. Innovate or disappear into the shadows. It’s as simple as that. #innovation #softwaredevelopment linkedin.com/pulse/innovati…

Since I published this article yesterday I've been asked about the role of luck. My experience is that the best innovative companies or innovators are the ones who know how to fail & don’t count on luck to succeed. But: what's your experience?

If one line of code needs to be changed to improve a customer's experience & pushed to production immediately, your team should say, “Let’s do it.” A simple mantra – harder to do in the real world. More in my new article. #SoftwareDevelopment #Lean #Agile linkedin.com/pulse/lets-do-…

Software development: a domain that provides excellent opportunities for innovation. But it requires careful study of the customer requirements or pain points the team is trying to solve. More in my latest article... #SoftwareDevelopment linkedin.com/pulse/software…

I'm often asked what are some of the significant mistakes made by software developement teams. Here are some of my thoughts, along with what approaches to take to avoid them. linkedin.com/pulse/most-sig… #Agile #SoftwareDevelopment #Leadership

Check out my latest article: Happy and Motivated Engineering Team results in best-in-class customer products and solutions linkedin.com/pulse/happy-mo… via LinkedIn

I'm happy to share that I've completed my Disruptive Strategy certificate program with Clayton Christensen at Harvard Business School Online! lnkd.in/g7ZRJMsY