As a business consultant who specializes in software architecture and development, I often hear from potential clients who question my expertise because I am new to the field. They assume that my business knowledge is limited, and that I cannot provide the same level of insight and expertise as someone who has been in the industry for years.
But I believe that business is business, no matter the field. The same rules and principles apply across all industries, and my experience in other areas of business has given me a unique perspective that I bring to every project.
For example, a person who has applied sales experience in a coconut store will have the same fundamental experience as a high-end car salesperson. The understanding of the foundation of business is still the same. Similarly, a business owner who runs a body shop has learned many things about business that can be applied to a different field.
As a business consultant who architects data and processes to eliminate bottlenecks in systems, I bring a deep understanding of business to my work. I am not simply consulting from a developer's point of view - I am consulting from a business point of view. I want to help business owners, and my solutions are effective not just because I know how to develop software and automations, but because I understand what actually works for businesses.
One of our recent projects involved automating a deal process in which the configurations needed to be updated manually. I was able to create a smart logical process that allowed the system to understand the best outcome, based on my business knowledge and experience. This is something that a developer would never be able to do, because they are too focused on the technical details and may not fully understand the impact on the business.
I believe that my skills are unique, and that's why we are successful as a business. My experience in other areas of business has given me a deep understanding of what works and what doesn't, and I bring that perspective to every project. Don't discount the value of business knowledge, no matter the field. If you want a consultant who truly understands business and can provide effective solutions, look no further.