

Steven A. Lowe
Steven A. Lowe is a consultant, software developer, inventor, entrepreneur, author, musician, and lover of puns. He ran an innovative custom software development company for nearly a decade before joining ThoughtWorks as a Principal Consultant in 2014. He admits to being the author of "From Burnout to Bonfire" and a willing participant in the band Noise in the Basement, but neither confirms nor denies being the science-fiction author Steven Ayel. Disclosure: He also writes for Hewlett-Packards marketing website TechBeacons.

Don't fear shadow IT -- exploit it and prosper
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The 10 commandments of IT consulting success
Thou shall surmount epic hurdles in your next tech gig, thanks to these sage tips
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Thou shall surmount epic hurdles in your next tech gig, thanks to these sage tips.
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The 14 mistakes sure to kill your independent development shop
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