The following article is about how to switch over from a traveler "check-in bag" mentality to a "carry-on bag" mentality. If you are one of the many amazing travelers who are already doing this, feel free to stop reading now. I share this information in case it might help someone out there who fully believes … Continue reading Adulting: From check-in to carry-on
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Book Announcement: Enterprise Performance Reporting Cloud Service (EPRCS)
On this eve of Kscope16, interRel and I are announcing a second Oracle EPM Cloud book: Look Smarter Than You Are with Oracle Enterprise Performance Reporting Cloud. This book takes you on a detailed tour of the fantastic reporting solution EPRCS. It is only the second published book available on Oracle EPM/BI Cloud technologies and includes technical information … Continue reading Book Announcement: Enterprise Performance Reporting Cloud Service (EPRCS)
Book Announcement: Oracle Enterprise Planning Cloud
Today during Collaborate 16, a formal announcement went out that I'm super proud of. interRel sent out a press release about a new book that we've published: Look Smarter Than You Are with Enterprise Planning Cloud. This book, an introduction to EPM/BI cloud technologies and a comprehensive journey about Enterprise Planning Cloud (also still referred … Continue reading Book Announcement: Oracle Enterprise Planning Cloud
The Force Awakens
2016 is now officially here and I have many hopes for the new year. There were a few noteworthy changes in my life when 2015 came to a close. One important change relates to a new career path. After 7+ glorious years with TopDown Consulting, I've decided to explore a unique opportunity. On January 4, … Continue reading The Force Awakens
The 2015 Texas State Fair
(the 2015 Texas State Fair map) Ah...the season is changing. Down here in Dallas, autumn has already descended upon our Lone Star State and the triple digit weather of summer has come to a halt. What's that in the air? It's the smell of fry...the tell tale sign that the Texas State Fair has opened … Continue reading The 2015 Texas State Fair
2015 Dallas Tough Mudder: Recap and Lessons Learned
(The group photo at the end of the event!) This past weekend I had the privilege of taking part in a serious, physically and mentally challenging obstacle course called Tough Mudder with some fellow TopDown colleagues. This was the 2015 Dallas Tough Mudder event, and it included 10+ miles of uneven terrain, 21 obstacles, and thousands of entrants. … Continue reading 2015 Dallas Tough Mudder: Recap and Lessons Learned