Welcome Back - News from Steve
SteveRequesting your kind indulgence today, as I have some personal news to report today on the blog.
Recently I accepted a position with Oracle Corporation, working in the Fusion HCM Product Strategy team, and I will start in my new role next week. I am excited by the opportunity to work with such a fantastic team of Human Resources technology professionals, and with a set of new technologies in Fusion HCM that are driving innovation, capability, efficiency, and business insight for organizational leaders and managers. The Oracle Fusion HCM team has spent several years designing and building an incredible set of applications, and I am thrilled at the chance to help continue the momentum, and help customers with their critical Human Resources and Talent Management initiatives.
Some of you might know that I have a long history of working with Oracle Applications, from my earliest days with AT&T implementing what now seems like a quaint 'green screen' Oracle Apps version 10.4 in the dusty desert city of Riyadh in the 90s. That project was simultaneously my first real experience with a true enterprise-class set of technologies, and my first taste of seeing up close how the implementation of the right technologies, by the right people having a shared commitment to the desired outcomes could truly transform an organization. It was the perfect project to get introduced to the world of enterprise software, large enough to have significance in the organization, but with just enough self-governance and individual accountability to keep the engagement levels high, and the spirit of teamwork alive.
Eventually I moved back home from Riyadh, and continued to work with Oracle Applications for most of the ensuing stops in my career, (including working for Oracle Consulting directly), in roles ranging from client implementations, project management, enterprise HRIS management, and more. But even as the geographies, industries, and responsibilities changed for me, I consistently stayed close, (some might say loyal), to the set of Oracle technologies that I first encountered many years before on a 115 degree day in Riyadh. Consistently, I derived the most satisfaction by learning new technologies, working with clients to assess their needs and goals, and finding and delivering solutions that could help them to meet these goals. And sure, getting the chance to 'play' with cool new tools is always fun.
So for me, to return to Oracle, and to work with Oracle Fusion HCM Applications at this point in my career is, I think, a natural fit. As I said, the Fusion HCM team is the best in the space, (sure I am biased), and the Fusion HCM Applications that have been delivered, and the ones that are on the way, are on the absolute cutting edge of our industry. I am looking forward to the chance to contribute to the team, and most importantly to be back helping customers achieve their goals.
Some other notes, (continuing the navel-gazing theme of this post), I do plan on keeping this blog active here, contributing to Fistful of Talent, and continuing to produce and host the HR Happy Hour Show, (although I am taking tomorrow night off). In time there may be some changes to one or both of these projects, we will just have to see how that develops. Going forward, I will have to manage and determine my participation in other events and projects that I have been associated with in the past and balance the needs and objectives of my employer and our objectives. But I do plan on remaining active and visible in the HCM community, and look forward to continued engagement and dialogue with the many, many fantastic and intelligent people it has been my great pleasure to come to know in the last few years.
Lastly, I wanted to say thanks to all the fantastic friends, colleagues, blog readers, show listeners for the assistance, kind words, advice and counsel over the last several weeks. One thing I have learned for sure is the value and power of community, and I am humbled and appreciative for all the generosity directed to me. I only hope that I can find a way to repay at least some of the good Karma in the future.
That's it for now - tomorrow we are back to our regularly scheduled program of technology, innovative ideas, basketball, and barbecue.
Have a great day!
Reader Comments (21)
Congrats!!!!
dude, i'm so happy for you... great fit for them and for you... best of luck steve.
Great to hear!
Congratulations!
You know I'm thrilled for you. Oracle is getting the best in the business! Now, get back to enjoying your last week off work....pop open a cold one and smoke some ribs. Then, send them FecEx to me. :)
Congrats, Steve!
Congratulations Steve! So happy to hear this and wishing you much success in the new gig!
Congratulations Steve! Really good news and I'm sure a great fit for you.
Lots of good vibes heading your way from the UK!!
Congratulations and best of luck!
Congrats. Smart hire on Oracle's part (again)
Congrats Steve!
You're joining and excellent organization and they're gaining serious talent in gaining you!
You have an awesome opportunity to craft a world-class HCM solution - I'm so jealous!!!
I look forward to seeing the fruits of your labor!
Congratulations Steve,
Glad to see things worked out so well for you. Enjoy your time back at Oracle.
Steve, I am so very happy for you! Congratulations, amigo.
Congratulations Steve!
Thanks so much everyone - I am really looking forward to the challenge and to being a part of such a great team. Many thanks!
Congratulations Steve on this position. It sounds like this is your passion. I wish much happiness to you.
Congrats! With any luck we will be able to work with each other in a corporate capacity. What that really means is as a customer I will soon own you. Mwahahahahahaha.
Thanks Dave!
Mike - What is that old saying, 'The customer is always right?'. That doesn't still apply, does it?
Congratulations, Steve!
Great news Steve- congratulations! best of luck to you in your new role with a great team!