Hi, I look forward to knowing you better, and please be confident that this document is not intended to replace the relationship we will build as we work together. I intend this document to give you insight into my thoughts about how I like to work and how I think. As we build trust I would like your input about how accurate this document is.

For Monotype to be a Company that employs the best software architectures and technologies to support its mission, and to excel at converting expertise into software.

For myself to be an enterprise architect that:

• Gains the trust of the implementors and business owners equally.
• Oversees Monotype's technical approach such that Monotype reaches its goals.
• Recreates this role in others.

My #1 goal is to make our team successful and happy. I believe working on things that both provide value to our customers and use each individual's strengths is a good way to do that. Particularly:

1. I enjoy my work, and I want you to enjoy yours. I love helping people develop their skills.
2. I want to make sure that our team understands the needs of our business, and that the business understands your needs.
3. I write a little code occasionally, and I would enjoy reviewing your code because I know it will teach me something.
4. It is much more interesting for me to see how you would solve a problem than for me to tell you "the answer". Please, do not confuse that with avoiding responsibility: I stand with our team's decisions, and I will "go to bat" for you.

I am available typically from 6:30 am eastern to 15:30 pm eastern US time. This is so that I am available for those in India late in their day. I work from home frequently to save 3 hours of commute time, but I make it my goal to be in the office all day Thursday at the very least, and I will almost always be working from home on Friday. As for your own schedule: I hope you make your home life a priority, and let me know what works for you in preparation for times we may need to meet.

I respond to email and IM, but if possible I prefer face-to-face communication even if it is through a computer screen. I am surprised at how many new things I learn about you when I meet you in person, and I think that is valuable time if we can get it. I like to have weekly one on ones with the people with whom I work most frequently. I also like small regular group meetings especially if they have a strong purpose.

Please give me some... thanks! Generally I am insecure, therefore the more feedback I get from you the better. It lets me know where I stand, helps build trust between us, and will help make it easier when you finally have something hard to say to me...

I place stong emphasis on relationships and values.

I hope to be persuasive about my ideas, and able to be persuaded by you.

I like to keep active: beyond hitting the gym on week days my current "sport" (another one for my 'collection'?) is free-climbing. I used to play soccer, I used to study tae kwon do, sail boats, etc. I also really enjoy cooking and collect new cooking ideas from wherever I go.

I have 3 grown children, and 2 grandchildren.

• Connectedness, Adaptible, Positive, Input/Collector, Includer

Mark’s key strengths: Skilled at defusing tense situations. Compassionate, with a caring and concerned approach. Sensitive to the needs of others. Curious and keen observer of life. Likes to work for the common good. Strong sense of personal values. Good listener. Can help others achieve their goals. Can gain personal fulfilment through helping others. Values differences. Makes time for people and their problems.

Mark’s possible weaknesses: Preserves relationships - can interfere with task completion. Masks his true feelings to avoid unpleasantness. May fail to respond adequately to “big picture” opportunities. Seen as rather rigid, inflexible and unbending. May appear slow to make decisions. May become stubborn if pressured. May sometimes be seen as a poor time manager. Usually takes rejection personally. The tendency to focus upon past failures rather than significant successes. Avoids conflict like the plague.

https://www.16personalities.com/enfp-personality - the "Campaigner"

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