Phase 3: Legacy Systems – The Technical Debt

Written by Dennis Harvell Phase 3: Legacy Systems – The Technical Debt In the world of IT, “Technical Debt” is the price you pay for keeping old, clunky software running on life support instead of building something new. I looked at my career and saw the ultimate Legacy System. My titles—VP, Director, Manager—were stable and… Continue reading Phase 3: Legacy Systems – The Technical Debt

Phase 2: Sovereign Requirements – The Inventory

Written by Dennis Harvell Phase 2: Sovereign Requirements – The Inventory For thirty years, I’ve mastered the art of the Business Requirements Document, ensuring every stakeholder was heard and every functional need was met. But in the quiet of the War Room, I had to ask the hardest question: What does a Sovereign Life actually require? I… Continue reading Phase 2: Sovereign Requirements – The Inventory

Phase 1: The Sovereignty of The SWOT – An Audit of the Soul

Written by Dennis Harvell PHASE 1: THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE SWOT – AN AUDIT OF THE SOUL In thirty years of IT leadership, I’ve overseen countless SWOT analyses. We use them to measure market viability, mitigate risk, and decide if a project is worth the investment. But as I stand at the threshold of my… Continue reading Phase 1: The Sovereignty of The SWOT – An Audit of the Soul