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John Levy

San Francisco Bay Area

Software management is more art than science. Agile? Scrum? Lean? Kanban? If too many options makes you dizzy, call me to clarify the essential characteristics that make a development team click.

Stanford Ph.D., Cornell engineer, and over 30 years in the computer / software / storage industry, I'll help you deal with your new role as manager / Director / VP of software or engineering. Author of the book, "Get Out of the Way" on managing high-tech people.

Experience with Quantum, Apple, Tandem, DEC and over 20 years as a consultant. I hold 7 patents and do a lot of expert witness consulting in intellectual property, too.

$5.00/min

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Over 30 years managing and consulting in high-tech development. Author of a book on managing development, "Get Out of the Way." 7 U.S. patents in computer design.

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John and I worked in close collaboration at Apple Computer pioneering the development of a high performance/low cost Local Area Network.

Bob Paratore Source: LinkedIn

Consulted for John, he was directing Systems Engineering activities at Quantum. John has tremendous insight into managing engineering teams and making teams more productive. He saved Quantum millions of dollars! John has become a friend and trusted advisor. John and I co-authored an article for ComputerWorld. John is active in the CMC, where we worked together on Web and membership strategies.

Geoff Caras Source: LinkedIn

I have known John since the 1980s. He wrote an excellent chapter for a book I co-edited back in 1989. I have chaired conference sessions at which he has spoken. His talk in 2002 engaged the audience. I am happy to have recommended him for a job on which he is currently working, and I would not hesitate to do so again.

Brian Berg Source: LinkedIn

Even among the exceptional technologists and entrepreneurs among whom I first met John, he stands out through his unique combination of technical and management power. Look to John for results with the most complex program structuring and management projects.

Leonard Laub Source: LinkedIn

John spoke to our chapter of the Independent Computer Consultants Association last summer and did an excellent job. His talk was informative and well delivered. Our members really enjoyed hearing him.

Paul Sonnenblick Source: LinkedIn

John is one of those rare technologists who has a business sense. He is also very meticulous and client-focused in his work. I recommend him highly.

James D Warren Jr CMC Source: LinkedIn

I worked with John at Digital Equipment Corporation when we were fellow computer designers. His principal technical contributions were in the architecture of computer buses --- as can be seen by the number of successful buses that he conceived and architected. His management and leadership styles were characterised by above-average coaching, teaching, patience, and commitment to excellence.

Craig Mudge Source: LinkedIn

I had the pleasure of working with John during development of 1394-based AV standards. I enjoyed his management and leadership style as well as his technical skills and creativity. - I would not hesitate to work with John again and I can recommend him as both a technical and a management professional.

Rob Lash Source: LinkedIn

John and I served together on the strategic planning project. John brought great creativity and insight to the project. The insight came from both a historical perspective given his long tenure in the industry, as well as a user's perspective. John understands how technology is truly used.

Charlie Cassidy Source: LinkedIn

John is a very talented, people-oriented and organization savvy development leader. He knows the business of guiding high-tech teams towards the completion of their goals, in an efficient and quality manner.

I worked closely with John and a handful of key Quantum employees to articulate a vision for the future direction of Quantum, which was instrumental in the emergence of the Personal Video Recorder segment(Tivo).

I enjoy the pleasure of brainstorming with John on the organizational alignment of sales, marketing and development teams. He delivers great value to his clients.

JD Savelli Source: LinkedIn

Member since January 2013