A number of family and friends know this story already. It’s time to write it down for posterity’s sake and because I hope Avery will read it one day. As many people know and talked about in a previous post, I have lost a bit of weight the past 2 years (from 199 lb toContinue reading “Children As Truth and Inspiration”
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The Cloud and the Balance Between CFO and CIO/CTO
One of the most interesting aspects of the rise of cloud the past few years is the balance between the CFO and CIO (or CTO). Read More →
Ad Redux
There was once a small, innovative company who was first in their field. They had built a product out of an idea, a spark of something that would change the world. Before beginning, they offered it to other companies, who rebuked and called them “crazy”. They go on to build the product and sell millionsContinue reading “Ad Redux”
Tech Companies in Saint Louis – Going and Growing
The past few years in Saint Louis have been interesting to watch. When Craig and I started the parent company of Contegix as a software development and managed hosting company, there were very few entrepreneurs doing anything here, especially in the tech industry. In fact, Gabe Lozano from LockerDome and I were chatting about thisContinue reading “Tech Companies in Saint Louis – Going and Growing”
MiraCloud- CloudStack and The Commitment to Open Source
Contegix has always been a service company. We utilize and embrace core, foundational technology to deliver technology as a service for our customers. Read More →
A Lesson on Leadership from a Chick-Fil-A Manager
One thing I love about suburbia is Chick-Fil-A. Thankfully, one recently opened up near our house which has led to a trip 1-2 times per week. We are not the only ones hitting the new addition to the neighborhood. It is slaughtering my predominantly vegetarian diet. This place is always busy… except Sunday (of course).Continue reading “A Lesson on Leadership from a Chick-Fil-A Manager”
All Begins with The First Ring or Email
Trust is a foundational aspect of our relationship with each and every customer. Read More →
DRY – How I Became Healthier and Lighter, and Experience A “High” A Few Times A Week
Sadly, I had not focused on my health the past few years. The crazy hours between 3 kids and a growing company had taken the toll on my health and appearance. I decided that walking into Spring 2010 it was time for a change. I had reached an unhealthy 199 lbs. and did not wantContinue reading “DRY – How I Became Healthier and Lighter, and Experience A “High” A Few Times A Week”
2011 New Year Resolutions
A little late but better than never. I really wanted to think about this and examine the impact before committing. With further ado, here are my resolutions for 2011: Run 1500 miles over the course of the year. Complete a minimum of 1 half-marathon and 1 full marathon. Blog more often with a minimum ofContinue reading “2011 New Year Resolutions”
A VIEW FROM THE (NON) CORNER OFFICE: Programmers, You Need the Sysadmin. And Vice Versa.
In honor of System Administrator Appreciation Day, I decided to revisit an article from last year regarding the role of system administrators in the world of cloud computing. Read More →