Adam Liss

Current

Still at ION Networks

Past

Mgr. Technical Services at ION Networks
Engineering Mgr at Raritan Computer
Wireless Systems Architect at Outercurve Technologies

2 more...

Education

Carnegie Mellon University
Rutgers College of Engineering
WHRHS

Connections

102 connections

Industry

Computer & Network Security

Websites

Adam Liss’s Summary

Adam is a hands-on, enthusiastic engineering manager, mentor, and architect who focuses on communication, best practices, and leadership by example. He has been an engineering executive or senior department member for 10+ years, responsible for 80-90% of corporate sales.

His passion is in bringing together technology experts, internal resources, and customers at every level from technician to executive. He proves on a daily basis that "technical" doesn't have to mean "incomprehensible."

In addition to routine management, design, and corporate fire-prevention, Adam excels at "et cetera" -- the tasks that others avoid due to their high degree of risk, complexity, or difficulty.

Subscribing to Tom Peters' observation that "Leaders do not create followers; they create more leaders," Adam loves to hold "lunch 'n' learn" seminars, sharing information about strategies, technical expertise, and anything else that boosts efficiency, sales, or morale.

His ongoing goal is to convert ION's most critical problems into his best successes; to identify and remove obstacles to productivity; and to cultivate excitement and creativity in his coworkers by celebrating their accomplishments while encouraging them to laugh and learn from mistakes.

Adam Liss’s Specialties:

Evaluating and implementing new technology.
Leveraging best practices for high-quality development.
Identifying, articulating, and avoiding potential crises.
Balancing strategic design with tactical implementation.
Collaborating with customers, vendors, and partners to work as a unified, effective, and successful team.
Communicating difficult concepts at audience-appropriate levels.
Fostering natural creativity, humor, and passion for excellence.
License compliance. (GPL, LGPL, BSD, etc.)