Ron Stacey is a Program Manager for Daugherty Business Solutions in Atlanta, Georgia. His 25 years in IT and business have spanned systems integration, network engineering, development, database administration, and project management for large application development & implementation projects. Ron has managed or participated in technical solutions projects on four continents. During his career, he’s spent roughly equal time in consulting and industry, in the energy management, healthcare, telecommunications, banking/finance, transport/shipping, industrial manufacturing, retail, and public sectors.
Ron Stacey holds an MBA from the University of Georgia, and is certified both as a PMP and a Certified Scrum Master. As a frequent speaker and panelist, he enjoys sharing knowledge and coaching with audiences on a variety of topics. In his personal time, he enjoys international travel, particularly to family in Spain, France, and Germany.
For technical professionals, there are distinct differences between a career in Consulting versus a career in Industry. This session will describe both, the differences between the two, the advantages of each for a technically-oriented career, and how to determine which is better for you. The discussion will be neutral and intended to ensure the participants know their option and the longer term career impacts of their decisions. The presentation will also include information on what recruiters look for in resumes across both areas and how to best position yourself for either option.
The goal of the talk will be ensure the attendees know about great options available to them, how to assess these options in terms of their own personal characteristics and goals, and make intentional career decisions that set them up for long term success.
