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In this week\\u2019s show, Phil talks to James Malley, the CEO and Co-Founder of Paccurate. He has been working in the logistics tech space since 2009 and has helped create a variety of enterprise shipping technology.

He spearheaded the design of an award-winning multi-carrier TMS (Transportation Management Software) and since 2015, he\\u2019s been evangelizing the use of AI to achieve cost-efficient and environmentally sustainable packing.

James talks about the importance of investing in communication to make the innovation process easier. He also discusses the value of optimism and trying to see the best side of every situation.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

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TOP CAREER TIP

When building something new that has no precedent, it\\u2019s always best to focus more upon communication in the early stages, to make the process easier.

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WORST CAREER MOMENT

During a joint venture with a large company, James\\u2019s work was not matched by his partner. Through this he learned to be wary of partners and what they can provide in terms of value.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHT

Conversely, a partnership entered into after gaining experience, proved entirely fruitful, especially when it came to sustainability.

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THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T

There are always problems to be solved \\u2013 innovations to be found \\u2013 even when we think we\\u2019ve come as far as we can. This makes the world of IT perennially exciting and challenging.

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THE REVEAL

What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? \\u2013 James found his love for IT through design and problem solving.

What\\u2019s the best career advice you received? \\u2013 Say yes to everything

What\\u2019s the worst career advice you received? \\u2013 To again, say yes to everything!

What would you do if you started your career now? \\u2013 James would work on problems that other people are dealing with, and not things that nobody is asking for.

What are your current career objectives? \\u2013 Becoming a better CEO, helping others to achieve more and finding better ways to work remotely.

What\\u2019s your number one non-technical skill? \\u2013 Networking.

How do you keep your own career energized? \\u2013 Making the supply chain more sustainable and less wasteful.

What do you do away from technology? \\u2013 Spending time with his three-year-old son and trying to prevent household accidents!

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FINAL CAREER TIP

Be a micro-pessimist, but a macro-optimist. It\\u2019s easy to be pessimistic and difficult to see the best in a situation. But the best of the best can see the light in everything.

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BEST MOMENTS

(8:08) \\u2013 James \\u2013 \\u201cInvest in messaging and communication\\u201d

(12:05) \\u2013 James - \\u201cYou may look around and think every problem has been solved. The truth is that\\u2019s not the case\\u201d

(12:37) \\u2013 James \\u2013 \\u201cGet comfortable with whatever industry you\\u2019re in. That\\u2019s where you\\u2019ll find the most valuable ideas\\u201d

(18:11)\\u2013 James \\u2013 \\u201cFocus on solving problems, and you\\u2019ll find your niche sooner rather than later\\u201d

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ABOUT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions.\\xa0 Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers.\\xa0 And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey.

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CONTACT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

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Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast\\u2019s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com

Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer

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ABOUT THE GUEST \\u2013 JAMES MALLEY

James Malley is the CEO and Co-Founder of Paccurate. He has been working in the logistics tech space since 2009 and has helped create a variety of enterprise shipping technology.

He spearheaded the design of an award-winning multi-carrier TMS (Transportation Management Software) and since 2015, he\\u2019s been evangelizing the use of AI to achieve cost-efficient and environmentally sustainable packing.

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CONTACT THE GUEST \\u2013 JAMES MALLEY

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mistermalley

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmalley

Website: https://paccurate.io