July, 2009
by Denise P. Kalm, Managing Editor
Denise Kalm has 30 years experience in IT including application programming, enterprise systems management and performance management/capacity planning at Pacific Telephone and Bank of America. She moved to vendor land in 2000, spending 5 ½ years with BMC on the EPA product line, then recently became the senior product marketing manager for enterprise job scheduling products at CA, Inc., formerly Cybermation. She is a regional officer of CMG, has held many volunteer positions within that organization and is a frequent contributing author. Prior to entering the IT profession, she was a biochemical geneticist. Her hobbies include flying, Jazzercise, writing and scuba diving. Her book, Lifestorm, on the Oakland Hills fire, is available on Amazon. She is an executive and personal coach as well, offering phone and in-person coaching.
About the Author
Denise P. Kalm, CA, Inc. formerly Cybermation
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Michael Kok presents part 1 of a two-part series on "Securing System Performance with Transaction Aware Performance Modeling." Most modeling exercises look at systems more holistically, but there is a lot of value in being able to model individual transactions and really understand how they function. Michael helps you get there.
Michael Ley challenges long-held assumptions in "Does the Knee in a Queuing Curve Exist or is it just a Myth?" His careful analysis and research helps answer this important question.
Anand Sridharan introduces not just a new topic, but a new word, "mithyas" from the Sanskrit in "Performance Mithyas." Mithyas are things that are neither real nor unreal - a form of relative reality. In this piece, he challenges some of these and analyzes whether they are real or not.
Get a head start on your summer reading with an excerpt from Adam Grummit's new book, "Capacity Management Best Practices." This section is entitled "More for less in a lean, mean, green, virtualised ITSM world using 'capacity management best practice.'" If you like what you see, go and order the book; learn the latest in this important area.
Margaret Greenberg brings us another interview, this time with Michelson award winner, Barry Merrill. Think you know Barry really well? This article will expand your knowledge and appreciation of this talented, warm and creative man.
Denise Kalm interviewed speaker, teacher and consultant, Peter Enrico. He shares how he got to where he is now and also provides some probing questions that will be useful if you want to follow in his footsteps and create your own business.
Dr. Thomas Bell is back this month with another installment of "Preparing for Your Final Career: Retirement." This month, he talks your activities in retirement. Though the financial aspects are very important, Measure IT asked him what he is doing and how he manages his retirement activities. As many retirees note, he is busier than ever and yet, has less energy than he had in his 20's. Learn from his experience as you plan your exit. And become inspired by how he contributes to his community; learn what you could do.
Denise Kalm presents another edition of "Your Career Coach" with "How Not to Get the Job." In these tough economic times, even small mistakes in the process can kill you. Headhunters, HR personnel and hiring managers have noted that these issues still prevail. Make sure you are stepping up, not stepping into it.
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Thank you to those who filled out the survey we sent on the timing of our annual CMG meeting. We report on this survey this month; this article will help you understand how the board is mapping the future of your organization.
It's not too early to start thinking about CMG 2009. Sign up now - get your money and request in early, making sure you actually get to go this year. CMG 2009 is in Dallas, TX from 12/6-12/11. And if you had a great paper idea and didn't make the deadline, send it to measureit@cmg.org.
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Tom Kelman gives you the calendar for your local CMG in Upcoming CMG Regional Meetings. Mark your calendar with the regional meeting in your neighborhood and plan on attending and bringing a colleague. Both North America and International meetings are highlighted.
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