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There exists many, many things I must write in this post. An attempt, perhaps, to make mention of everyone that I've had the pleasure of working with in Singularity. This being a public post, however, I shall be limited to only a 'few' things. I will try to be concise. What is certain is that the past week had been very dramatic for the people I deeply care about. And as more words are inscribed herein, this no doubt shall be a most painful exercise.
For the benefit of everyone, Singularity is a technology startup that has found much success as a proud Google Enterprise Partner. Two of its most recent enterprise transformation adventures--University of the Philippines and Globe Telecom--have cemented Singularity's place in Google's elite partner community in the region. I have no doubt that its best days are clearly ahead of them. (Singularity started operating in 2012 after running the IT affairs of Ramcar's KFC Food Group for over a decade and a half).
I have resigned as Chief Technology Evangelist of Singularity. Reluctantly, I shall leave behind a team that I have regarded as family and whom I've shared toil and shit with. For more than four years, they've proven countless times to be capable of 'magical things.' I will miss them so much that it saddens me every time my mind wanders about them. (Sheesh, I cannot believe I'm capable of so much drama!)
My reasons are both personal and professional although there is no need for a venue to illustrate them. At the end, I only have the highest respect and admiration to the senior leadership team who shall take Singularity forward. Our 'Singlers' are in very capable hands, especially with Monica Borje whom I've nominated to succeed me as interim leader.
I will miss how everyone puts up with each other. They are a real team and they share everything--both pain and gain. They're resilient; they don't take no for an answer easily. They're fun; they have an innate ability to entertain and delight whatever the weather. They're dedicated; they finish or no one's going home. What can I say, they love what they do!
I will miss how everyone puts up with each other. They are a real team and they share everything--both pain and gain. They're resilient; they don't take no for an answer easily. They're fun; they have an innate ability to entertain and delight whatever the weather. They're dedicated; they finish or no one's going home. What can I say, they love what they do!
I will miss the indomitable Google Enterprise Team. My favorite gang of evangelists of all time. They are, believe it or not, blessed with a football star from La Salle. Okay fine, Ateneo.
Indomitable (adj.) : Incapable of being overcome, subdued, or vanquished; unconquerable.
I will miss the uncanny Emerging Technologies Team, its progenitor Business Systems and its 'mutation' Business Technologies. The painstaking analysts and creative engineers behind Singularity's biggest hits. They operate with the father of Superman.
Uncanny (adj.) : Having or seeming to have a supernatural or inexplicable basis; extraordinary.
I will miss the indefatigable Infrastructure Services Team, its project arm Service Delivery and support arm Service Operations. They are the motivated architects and administrators that ran the nuts and bolts of everything, together with a relentless customer support crew that I totally enjoyed hanging out with. They got Gamie, 'nuff said!
Indefatigable (adj.) : Incapable or seemingly incapable of being fatigued; tireless.
I will miss the unwavering Asset and Accountability, IT Governance and Project Management Teams. These guys are the iron behind every action as they mend, reinforce and put together the collective efforts of Singularity. They even have a spiritual adviser.
Unwavering (adj.) : Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable.
Above all, I will miss the fabled Singularity, a company I've had the absolute pleasure of serving as its chief nagger. And they have Angelo, our chief cleanliness officer.
Fabled (adj.) : Well known for being of great quality or rarity; famous.
Where am I going 30 days from now? I'm honestly not very sure and I have yet to concretize my plans as of late. What I can promise you, my dear readers, is I'll be staying on as the most talkative technology evangelist this side of the world. So yeah, expect more of the usual stuff on the dialogue between man and machine.
What am I going to do between now and the 30th day? I was planning to work with the Singularity team until that last hour; we've got work to do!
My heart goes out to all Singlers everywhere for all the wonderful inspiration and imagination all these years.
From the very, very, very bottom: Thank you all very much.
#alwaysasingler
