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From @bslook: What are the most in demand skills for the next 5 years or so?
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Rich Reba
we are seeing significant client action being taken in several segments: big data business models, mobile business models, modernizing & migrating workloads out to the cloud, and integrating SaaS / XaaS back into the enterprise
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Rich Reba
cybersecurity, devops, orchestration, integration, and social media / collaboration capabilities are all key enablers in these segments
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Rich Reba
also, an integrated operational support system + business support system (OSS / BSS) is essential in making capabilities at all layers available "as a Service"
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Sue Cronizer
There's a big need for communication/translation skills - being able to understand the technology BUT relate it in business terms to the customer
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Adrian Jones
Be interested to hear if people are seeing much demand for NoSQL databases with clients
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Mike Trusty
The tools Theyaa used identify these as well. Communication, project management, leadership all show up as key skills in many areas
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John Furrier
biggest skill imho is decision making in uncertain unstructured environments; being fluent in data, social media, and communication
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John Furrier
using online tools is another great skill
Jerry Overton
I don't know the answer, but it would have to be something related to collaboration and communication -- right?
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Paul
yes - sifting through the "noise" and extracting insights for decision support is getting more important as data traffic grows exponentially - plus associated industry knowledge for context (the "double-deep" principle)
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Henry Helgen
@scronizer I think communicating with clients and translating vague business needs into a detailed and accurate yet concise technical spec is a rare and valuable skill.
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Rich Reba
also - SOLUTION ARCHITECTURE that can tie all of these "Outside-In" and legacy enterprise capabilities together to get results
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Rick Wilhelm
@HenryHelgen Yes ... A clear spec is a memorialization of clear thinking.