Ex-CEO Ranks the One Skill That Helped Him Navigate His Life

As I sit here anticipating Christmas Eve, wrapping up two project proposals that consumed my entire weekend responding to comments from an evaluator, I've reached an unexpected moment of clarity in my career. Throughout my journey from hands-on engineering roles to executive positions as CEO of Tonga Cable Ltd, CTO at PowerPlay, Corporate and Regional Director at Kacific Broadband Satellites. I've always found my comfort zone in the engine room, deep in the technical trenches where logic and precision reign supreme.

My engineering DNA, forged through decades of work across diverse domains from geospatial systems to blockchain technology, from submarine fiber optic cables to satellite communications has always favored efficiency: bullet points, clear metrics, and concise technical summaries. It's a language that resonates perfectly with fellow engineers in my domain, whether we're discussing ...