Favorite Parts Of Working In The Technology Industry As A President
Shawn at EXCION Corporation enjoys the evolution of technology in the industry, contrasting the past of installing software on individual computers with the current cloud-based environment where everything is "online all the time, always available", allowing for work "anytime, anywhere". Shawn's accounting foundation provides a unique perspective on how technological advancements have reshaped the industry.
Technology, Cloud Computing, Accounting, Leadership, Career Development
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Shawn Eckert
President
EXCION Corporation dba Suite Answers That Work
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Keller Graduate School Masters in Business Administration (MBA) - Finance & Masters Certificate Project Management (MCPM)
Accounting
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Technology
Consulting
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Technology evolution: The industry has shifted from client-server applications requiring manual software updates to cloud-based systems with continuous updates, enhancing accessibility and efficiency.
2. Work flexibility: Technology advancements enable working anytime, anywhere, which aligns with the expectations of new graduates entering the workforce.
3. Partnerships with technology leaders: The industry involves collaboration with major technology partners, ensuring access to cutting-edge, always-available online solutions.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
What I love about my industry is that although I have an accounting foundation, I've seen technology change so much. It's gone from client-server applications and updating various computers with software to being a hundred percent cloud-based.
This means there are continuous technology updates based on what's best for my organization. In our industry, we work with large technology partners, and everything is online and always available.
The idea is that you can work anytime, anywhere. Most people entering the workforce today don't know any differently. But for me, who's been in the industry for a while, I recall having to install files and software on a computer, as opposed to just having everything work in the cloud.