Author Archives: Hitesh Adesara

About Hitesh Adesara

Hitesh is a seasoned IT professional with experiences in planning, designing, developing and implementing Information Technology solutions. He is a qualified Lean Six Sigma (LSS) process owner and has successfully completed Information Technology Infrastructure Library fundamentals (i.e. ITIL Interaction, Service Delivery and Service Support) training. He holds a B.E/B.S. Computer Science degree from M.S.University of Baroda (India), 'Business Analyst Certification' from UC Irvine (CA, United States) and 'Advanced Project Management Certification' from Stanford University (CA, United States). He currently works for a leading cultural training and exchange program provider firm in Northern California. He lives in Silicon Valley with his wife and two children. In his spare time he enjoys reading, playing tennis and hiking. Contact Information: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiteshadesara Twitter- @HiteshAdesara Email - contactahitesh@gmail.com (c) 2023 Hitesh Adesara. All rights reserved. Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of current/past employers and clients.

Enterprise Architecture – How to ask right questions based on Zachman’s Framework?

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Hitesh Adesara

Zachman’s Framework for Enterprise Architecture is a comprehensive and structured approach for understanding and managing complex organizations, systems, and projects. It was developed by John Zachman in the 1980s and is widely used in the fields of enterprise architecture, information … Continue reading →

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The Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) for Product Managers and Software Engineers

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Hitesh Adesara

The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, is a powerful concept that can significantly benefit software engineers and product managers in their roles. For Product Managers Feature Prioritization. The Pareto Principle is invaluable when determining which features to … Continue reading →

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Ikigai for Software Engineers

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Hitesh Adesara

Ikigai, a Japanese concept that translates to “a reason for being,” holds profound relevance in the realm of software engineering. It encourages software engineers to explore the intersection of four crucial elements: passion, vocation, profession, and mission. In doing so, … Continue reading →

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Hitesh Adesara

Abraham Maslow (1908–1970) was an influential American psychologist renowned for his development of the Hierarchy of Needs theory. His work has had a lasting impact on understanding human motivation and behavior. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a psychological theory proposed … Continue reading →

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What is Murphy’s Law ?

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Hitesh Adesara

“Murphy’s Law,” attributed to Edward A. Murphy Jr., is a popular adage that states, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” The law reflects a perspective on the inevitability of things going awry or unexpected issues arising, particularly in … Continue reading →

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3 Books to Begin Your Agile Product Management Journey!

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Hitesh Adesara

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” -Mark Twain Agile is one of the product development methodologies. … Continue reading →

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Fortune 500 productivity gain worth $20M, 15-minutes at a time!

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Hitesh Adesara

This infographic shows how a small act by product/project managers can result into huge productivity gain. According to one estimate, Fortune 500 companies lose $80M in unproductive/ineffective meetings. PMs can take a first step by reducing meeting duration by just … Continue reading →

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‘REALISTIC’ Project Requirements

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Hitesh Adesara

Requirement “Something that is required; a necessity.” Scenario: “You are a Project Manager and you just received a requirements document from one of the Business Analysts (or other responsible team member). You are not sure how to judge quality of … Continue reading →

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Software Development Methodologies I

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Hitesh Adesara

“No matter how good the team or how efficient the methodology, if we’re not solving the right problem, the project fails.” – Woody Williams This brief article outlines four popular software development methodologies including different approaches and some common themes. … Continue reading →