A decision leads you on a certain path. Those paths connect with others making decisions and there lies the network of people that incite innovative ideas to lead you to success. I never thought that career decisions I made would result in project management of the Army-Marine Corps Logistic Interoperability (AMLID) Program. I began working for a contractor supporting the Defense industry. One project led to another until I was a part of a contractor support team managing this innovative advanced technology project for the Army Innovation Agency. I have always had personal and professional goals as I perhaps overkill on planning life (a future blog topic). But you never know even with the best laid plans where you may end up. I can assure you that when you reach out, take risks, and collaborate with others, the possibilities are endless.
I share this not to brag about what great things I have accomplished because I assure you that “I” never accomplished any of these things. It was only through the hard work of each team member, of which I was one, and across several contractors, military, and government agencies that made the reality of this project and all that I have worked on a success. The power of “one” has only meaningful value when exponentially factored by the innovation of many. I can also assure you that without the great professors and educators I am honored to have known through my education, I would not have been able to become the effective member of the team that made the AMLID Program possible. This is a key principle taught in the the WVU Master of Science in Software Engineering Program.
I hope my words have conveyed how the possibilities are truly endless when you learn to work collaboratively with others to do great things.
Dale
Dale
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