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Happy SysAdmin Appreciation Day!
You know how there are those jobs out there that you think "I could do that; it doesn't look so difficult?" I know folks think that about marketing--especially engineers for some reason. And then there are those jobs that befuddle you and make you wonder how the heck those professionals do that. In that category I put doctors, hardware designers, amazing chefs, people who design highway ...
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Innovation is a Team Sport: How The Citrix Startup Accelerator Champions Open Innovation with Spectacular Results
I’ve been to many tech conferences. I’ve seen my share of keynotes. I’ve enjoyed my share of hallway coffee and wine served in clear plastic cups. But some of my most favorite things to do at conferences don’t revolve around the highly-publicized “cornerstone” features like the expansive expo hall or the anticipated keynote session; I love the side shows where you can often find the ...
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The Evolving Ways We Work
OK I’ll admit it, the honeymoon may be over. No, of course I’m not talking about my tenure with Citrix. I’m still having great fun helping virtualization virtuosos at the company engage more socially online. No I’m talking about working from home. And for those of you who are familiar with the experience, I’m sure you can relate to what I’m about to share. When I ...
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Flying Free: My First 30 Days as a Citrix Remote Employee
I must not be like other girls. I’ve got no problem celebrating momentous occasions like my birthday (I’m 41—if anyone’s counting) or the fact that it’s Thursday—that delicious harbinger of the anticipated weekend. So if you don’t mind I’d like to ask you to indulge me as I do the happy dance of celebration at the anniversary of my first 30 days at Citrix. Now you ...
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Jumping in the Deep End — My “New Girl” Experiences at Citrix Synergy
I'm no stranger to new experiences. In fact, when I was young I moved nearly every two years after the age of ten. I even went to three undergraduate universities before I finally graduated with a degree from the University of Michigan. Because of this I didn't hesitate when my new boss asked me to jump into my new role and join her and my ...