Chris Blatnick

Current

Senior IT Specialist - Lotus Software at IBM
IBM Technologies Conference Speaker at Various
Digital Coach at Interface Matters

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Education

University of Arizona

Recommended

24 people have recommended Chris

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Computer Software

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Chris Blatnick’s Summary

My name is Chris Blatnick and I have worked as a collaborative technologies architect for over 13 years, mainly utilizing IBM and Lotus software. I am passionate about usability, productivity and cognitive science...why our brains work like they do. You can often find me on my blog (http://interfacematters.com), waxing poetic (or at least trying to) on the virtues of good design within Lotus Notes.

I have architected hundreds of collaborative and knowledge sharing applications for many corporations that combined have generated millions of dollars in savings, both in hard dollars and in people hours.

I'm also an avid mind mapper and technology evangelist. I believe that using technology in the right way, for the right purpose, can greatly enrich our lives. I have a wealth of experience helping companies deploy collaborative technologies with a focus on the organizational culture. I love teaching end users how to be productive with the tools they use everyday.

Throughout my work history, I'm best known for deploying simple and innovative solutions that truly focus on the end user. I inject this drive to improve the user experience into all the work I do, from the very beginning phases of a project all the way through to project delivery. My goal is to always exceed the end users' expectations and turn them into raving fans!

Chris Blatnick’s Specialties:

I am considered an expert in collaborative technologies, having worked as software developer in this area for over a decade. Most of my efforts are focused on application design and development, user interface design, and business process reengineering.

Chris Blatnick’s Experience

Senior IT Specialist - Lotus Software

IBM

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Computer Software industry)

September 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)

In this position, I function as a liaison between the customer and sales team, providing technical assistance, giving presentations on Lotus software and basically doing anything and everything to help our customers achieve their business objectives.
IBM Technologies Conference Speaker

Various

(Information Technology and Services industry)

October 2006 — Present (3 years 2 months)

Presenter on topics related to IBM technologies ranging from user interface design to JavaScript and CSS best practices.
Digital Coach

Interface Matters

(Information Technology and Services industry)

January 1993 — Present (16 years 11 months)

A Digital Coach helps you get the most out of your digital lifestyle. Feel like a slave to your tools? Wonder how you can be more productive, efficient and happy? A Digital Coach holds the keys to empowering your use of technology, so the gizmos and gadgets bend to *your* will. It's not about using technology for technology's sake. It's about using digital tools to improve your life. Do what you want to do, go where you want to go, be what you want to be. A digital coach helps you achieve stunning success.

I work with busy business men and women as well as personal one-on-one sessions with people in their homes or on the phone. I can help you with business productivity issues or personal technology goals.