The Shiproom / The Miami Heat / Episode 35

Опубликовано 2 декабря 2020, 11:00

In this episode, Brad talks to the EVP of Business Strategy from the Miami Heat, Matthew Jafarian. They discuss how Matthew builds consensus to drive modernization projects, how to use Persian idioms in everyday conversation, and the business value of using standardized platforms and ecosystems rather than customizing everything.

Matthew also discusses how to decide what technology to keep or delete when streamlining, securing, and modernizing your infrastructure. There's even a diversion into the back-catalog of CBA teams and their famously idiosyncratic names.

Also, in a Shiproom first, a second guest dials in to discuss how The Heat actively foster a data-driven culture, as well as the deliberate and consistent emphasis their organization places on diversity and the positive business outcomes which come from this. Special thanks to Edson Crevecoeur (VP, Strategy & Data Analytics) for joining us!

Other discussion topics: Snakes, Sizzler, Conference Titles, livers, spaghetti, The Provo Pork Bellies, Farsi, rascals, and boating ascots.

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About Brad:
Brad Anderson is the Corporate Vice President of the Commercial Management Experiences team and is responsible for deploying the Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace, as well as engineering/defining/delivering commercial Windows, management, and security of PCs and mobile devices.

Brad’s team prides itself on being customer-focused, data-driven, and operating with a growth mindset. Together, they have built multiple multi-million dollar businesses that serve more than 200 million monthly active users/devices.

Brad hosts the iconic video series, "The Shiproom," which is a staple of the IT industry, and he hosts a weekly live stream from his home called "The Backyard Break."

Prior to Microsoft, Brad spent 12 years at Novell, most recently serving as Vice President and General Manager of the ZENworks product line.

Brad graduated Magna Cum Laude in Design Engineering Technology, and later earned an MBA (both with honors), from Brigham Young University. Outside of work, Brad enjoys spending time with his wife, Kim, their five children, and three grandchildren.

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