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Building a Career in Tech: Navigating Change and Leadership

In "Building a Career in Tech," Michael D. Rhodin, Vice President of IBM Software Group, shares insights from his journey in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Drawing on his experience from structured programming to modern e-business systems, Rhodin emphasizes the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and effective leadership. He highlights key skills like teamwork, communication, and proactive networking as essential for career growth. Embrace change and cultivate your passion to thrive in the competitive tech industry.

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Building a Career in Tech: Navigating Change and Leadership

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  1. Building a CareerWhen the only constant is change Michael D. Rhodin Vice President, Lotus Development IBM Software Group

  2. Background University of Michigan, Class of 1984 BS, Computer Science International Business Machines Class of 2021

  3. Starting Out Structured Programming PL/x, COBOL “C” Tools Interfaces Text Based Terminals 3270, VT100 Processor Centric Systems Mainframes, Minis, PCs Systems Proprietary Networks SNA OSI TCP/IP Networks 1980’s 1990’s 2000’s

  4. The Programming Years • Teamwork • Communications • Making your mark • Leadership

  5. New Beginnings (and a detour) Structured Programming Object Oriented Programming Tools Interfaces Text Based Terminals Graphical User Interfaces Processor Centric Systems Client/Server Systems Systems Proprietary Networks Local Area Networks Networks 1980’s 1990’s 2000’s

  6. Management • People Skills • Delegation • Motivating your team • Recognition • Customers

  7. The “.com” Era Structured Programming Object Oriented Programming “Java” Tools Interfaces Text Based Terminals Graphical User Interfaces “The Web” Processor Centric Systems Client/Server Systems “e-business” Systems “the Net” Proprietary Networks Local Area Networks Networks 1980’s 1990’s 2000’s

  8. Broadening Assignments • Listen/Read/Learn • Move out of your comfort zone • Networking • Clarity of communications

  9. Back to Business Structured Programming Object Oriented Programming “Java” Components, Aspects Tools Interfaces Text Based Terminals Graphical User Interfaces “The Web” Multi-device, Multi-modal Processor Centric Systems Client/Server Systems “e-business” “on demand” Systems “the Net” Proprietary Networks Local Area Networks Networks Wireless Networks 1980’s 1990’s 2000’s

  10. Executive Roles • Leadership and Culture • Motivating the “masses” • Injecting “chaos” • Challenge the “status quo”

  11. Summary • Your performance here helps get you your first job(s). • The key skills you need are: • Aptitude to learn • Adaptability to change • Passion for what you do

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