The journey has begun...

Reason for this blog’s existence:

My original thought was to chronicle my journey into the world of computer and information science.  While deciding what to take during the spring 2023 semester, I started think about some of the projects that we have going on at work.  As there are fairly major projects impacting over 10,000 employees and contractors, I thought they would make an excellent educational opportunity.

This blog will include information about the implementation of two large software implementation projects plus some of my other work and random thoughts about things that interest me.

The intent is to structure the blog with the following sections:

1. Background information
2. Software Implementation Project 1 - ECA
3. Software Implementation Project 2 - IHRSM
4. HR Metrics and Analytics
5. Tableau
6. Other areas of interest

While I have never blogged or journaled before, I expect these aspects to be as much of the learning journey as I do the actual software implementation projects.  Furthermore, as Dr. Covey explains in his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, one way to get better at something is to teach it.  I expect that, as I explain things in this blog, I will gain a deeper knowledge of the work beyond where I would be if I was only performing the work.

I hope those who may be reading along find my journey as rewarding as I expect the journey to be.