Michael Disabato

A natural thought leader with over 50 years of accomplishments in B2B Information Technology management. Proven strengths in business-oriented technology selection, architecture definition, staff development, and service management. Consistently able to select and direct teams of talented Information Technology leaders. Capable of matching evolving technologies to client business requirements, lowering operational costs and improving efficiencies on a repeated basis. Extensive international experience demonstrating a strong understanding of client business operations and cultures throughout North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. Most recent role involved presentations and discussions with boards of directors and senior management of a diverse set of companies. Worked on merger and acquisition teams, effectively integrating the processes and technologies of merging business entities. • Digital Workplace technologies and policies • Cloud-based office strategies • Change adoption (especially after mergers and acquisitions) • Technology Management • IT management • Privacy and Security • Smart Home Technologies • Apple ecosystem

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  Remote work

  As a Gartner analyst for 20 years, I worked totally remote. I covered mobility, wireless, and remote work subjects, but my day-to-day work had me living my research.

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  Substack

  5 years of experience

  I use this as a public personal journal. Not much there yet, but I will be documenting my smart home project. You will also find some random thoughts on various topics.

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  iOS

  Long-term iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS user. Extensive experience with the Apple ecosystem. This is my daily operating environment using Apple's iWork, Office 365, and other productivity apps.

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  Mobile Devices

  Extensive experience and research on the use and management of mobile devices in many industries. This includes mobile device management systems for phones, tablets, and laptops.

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  Privacy

  Several articles on privacy laws including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and specific country privacy laws. Helped clients set up internal procedures and policies to meet reporting requirements of their local laws.

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  IT Management

  Certified in ITIL Version 3. Extensive writing and consulting work related to change management for IT and non-IT functions. Implementation of robust change management that can adapt to rapid development is crucial to maintaining customer trust.

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  IT Infrastructure

  Extensive experience with wireless LANs (WiFi) and Bluetooth. Worked with the WiFi Alliance and Bluetooth SIG in the past as they developed and rolled out standards. Part of the work involved advising on the messaging and marketing.

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  Smart Home

  Extensive experience implementing an "age-in-place" home where HomeKit and Home Assistant provide automation of daily tasks. Home security system integrates with smart switches, HVAC and window controls for environmental management. The system is voice-activated and can be run using wall-mounted switches.

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  Mobile

  Worked remotely for 20 years at Gartner. Deep experience on using cloud services, collaboration tools, and content management. Endpoint management was a in intrinsic part of this and included policies for upgrading hardware and software.

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  Virtual World

  Long time Second Life "resident". Personal content creator. Used SL as a place to relax and meet others. Built and participated in several communities. These can be useful for prototype development and team meetings.

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