Growing up in the household of Bernard Guillot, a career IBM Engineer, loves technology and gadgets. As his child, I
was surrounded by complex stereo equipment and eventually the hum of
leading-edge personal computers, immersed in a world where tomorrow's
technology was our reality today.
I still vividly recall the excitement of my father bringing home
the first model IBM PC, into our home and going to Radio Shack regularly
for supplies where he would innovate new ways to work with the
computer. Our family would play Frogger and Qbert on the PC while he did
serious stuff. When we got a Vectrex game console me and my brother Olivier Guillot were thrilled.
Those early experiences planted seeds of curiosity and instilled
in me a passion for exploration in the realm of digital advancement.
From my earliest days, I was an eager early adopter, always at the
forefront of embracing emerging technologies. Yet, as the years unfolded
and my journey matured, I gleaned a vital lesson: the timing of
adoption is as crucial as the innovation itself. Being the first to leap
into uncharted territories may indeed be exhilarating, but it can also
lead to a solitary journey. It's not merely about being early; it's
about being timely—waiting for some proof points, the solid ground upon
which to build.
This lesson resonates deeply in the realm of enterprise
technology. Throughout my career, I've witnessed countless collaboration
technologies rise and fall, each promising innovation but often falling
short of expectations.Remember: Lotus notes, wikis, and many more
flavors were launched internally with little success. Sharing files
across campus and the globe could bog down your network. As ISO and
Sarbanes-Oxley made necessary version control, security, complicating
the collaboration landscape. There can be so many options and there’s
also A LOT of articles offering reviews and advice. YouTube has
Influencers showcasing software offerings and the landscape can be
overwhelming.
But amidst this complexity, I find solace in the puzzle.
Give me an excel file of raw data and I’ll slice and dice, pivot it until I understand the data, the trends, the outliers and I’ll
throw in some graphs to visualize it as well. When I got married, I
created a database of guests, and pivot tables for RSVPS and seating
charts. undefined
I love data, I started playing Fantasy Football 10 years ago because all those statistics were exciting and now I am the commish of
our neighborhood league. I have come in 3rd a couple times even with the
highest Points For in the league because to win at Fantasy Football
it’s not just data it’s a lot of luck.
Whether it's dissecting raw data to uncover insights or crafting
pivot tables for my wedding seating chart, I thrive on simplifying the
convoluted and making it clear. Data isn't just a passion—it's a
language I speak fluently, whether in the realm of Fantasy Football or
enterprise solutions.
For me, the true satisfaction lies in solving problems for others,
in empowering them to focus on their strengths while I handle the
intricacies beneath the surface.
I invite you to share your own experiences and insights in the
comments below. Let's embark on a conversation about the ever-evolving
digital landscape and the lessons it teaches us.
Warm Regards,
Anne-Cécile
https://www.simplifydigital.ai/