About Me
Erle Pereira MBA (EntMgt) - There are some fun stories behind how I got here, & why I choose to use the post nominal. It wasn't easy and to me, reflects the effort it took.
My career began in 1997/8 introducing Linux, open source to mainstream business. A journey which, in itself was a valuable lesson in managing change. These were turbulent times for this fledgling sector. The risk meant a freelance consultant was the only career choice back then. Witnessed its steady growth from scepticism to the backbone of industry today. The investment paid dividends. I earned insights into the real nuances of extracting business value.
𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲, 𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀. I enjoy helping business ensure it is positive.
I have a background, with tertiary level qualifications in both Physics and Software Technology. In August 2020, I completed a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) with an overall GPA of 5.92 (84.57%). The culmination of 20 months of effort, a journey which began in 2018. It allowed me to develop on my previous experience. A good wrap up for a chapter on my career, after 20 years. My focus remains on technologies potential as a disruptive force.
Pioneered leveraging these tools, across a variety of industries. The technology stack spreads across the LAMP stack, Big Data and AI-based analysis tools. Familiar with the usual stuff like DevOps, CI|CD. These fundamental skills, helped me switch over to the cloud computing era.
Amongst my past endeavours was being in charge of a company's digital transition. Its new owners wanted to get the business back on track. A major undertaking, spanning years and based on their own workflow. A good lesson in real role technology plays in the greater business process. Delivered the pilot solution at an annualised cost savings of around 80% through challenging how we approaced it.
Over time have helped overcome prejudice to these types of solutions. While I can be hands-on as needed, it's no longer about the tools. An increase in business agility is what drives me. My MBA thesis explored how enterprise can ignite their digital transformation efforts. It provided a structured framework and a way to measure progress. It encourages resource adaptation, innovation within the existing workforce. Presently looking into ways to improve and making it accessible as a solution.
Yes, there is a heap of fascinating stories in there...somewhere, but we're gonna have to catch up for you to hear about them. Here are some articles by me across LinkedIN & my MBA Alumni Magazine
An article penned for the AIB Review (my MBA alumni magazine) issue themed "Looking Back, Learning Forward". It blends experience with Management theory, offering insight into the often-underrated subtle nature of influence, and its impact on change & transformation.
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Development is a Human Centric Activity
AI this, robot that. At the end of the day, we need to remember that they are just tools to enable Humans do their best work.
Leverage "Open" to deliver faster & smarter
Getting the next generation involved. The true power of OSS.
Embracing the GNU - Linux, Openness & its lessons
The GNU. Possibly why my career began and leveraged so heavily into technology.
