As IBM’s worldwide executive for the IT Specialist profession, Phil Stauskas is responsible for the technical and professional career path of over 55,000 IBM professionals. His primary goal as profession executive is to represent the interests of the IT Specialist community and strengthen the value of the specialist profession.

Phil has over thirty years of experience in the IT industry. The vast majority of his experience has involved data management solutions – utilizing both IBM and non-IBM technologies. He joined IBM as a professional hire in 1989. Prior to joining IBM, he worked in the electronics/manufacturing industry in both the business and engineering information technology areas as well as in state government.

Phil was appointed an IBM Distinguished Engineer in 2001. The following year, he was elected to the IBM Academy of Technology. In June 2003, he assumed the role of IT Specialist Profession Executive.

Presentations
Is IT in Your DNA?
While environment plays a role in shaping what we ultimately become, our DNA serves as the foundation for our journey through life. Our DNA dictates how tall we become. Our DNA establishes the color of our hair - at least until age turns it white or a hair stylist makes it whatever color you’d like!!!

I also believe that our DNA predisposes us to love certain things and to make certain decisions – that drives us to professionally become what we become. DNA makes some of us baseball players. DNA makes others musicians - and DNA makes some of us IT Specialists.

Let’s spend some time talking about the genetic markers that make some of us IT Specialists. Let’s discuss the characteristics of the IT Specialist. Let’s consider how IT Specialists are viewed in the industry. We’re unique. As the name implies, we’re “special.” Let’s talk a bit about how and why and what we as a community with the same biological makeup should be doing to enhance our standing in the industry.

Panel Session – IT Specialist Profession  

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