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Episode Summary

We kick off our first double-digit episode by sitting down with Jim Poteet, a senior leader at Oracle Health, to discuss the intricacies of overseeing international development teams and overcoming some of the cultural barriers that inevitably arise. With an extensive, 13-year history at Cerner before its acquisition by Oracle, Poteet shares his journey through the evolving tech landscape, highlighting the transition from Cerner’s product-driven approach to Oracle’s engineering-led culture.

Poteet also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on remote management and team cohesion, sharing his  unique methods he employed to keep teams engaged and connected. From blogs that bridge the cultural divide to fostering open dialogue during 1-on-1s, his approach spans from “traditional” to creative with a quickness.

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About Our Guest

Jim Poteet, currently the Senior Director of Revenue Cycle Development, Analytics & Middle solutions at Oracle, is a seasoned leader in healthcare technology. Since May 2021, he has been at the helm of strategic software engineering, focusing on AWS, OCI data analytics, and various advanced technology implementations. Before joining Oracle, Jim served as the Senior Director at Cerner Corporation for over eight years, where he led product development and engineering across multiple global centers, driving significant technological innovations and growth.

At Cerner, he was instrumental in developing key services, modernizing platforms, and generating substantial revenue growth. As the COO/Vice President of Technology at EML, Jim oversaw operational planning and the successful launch of a diverse product portfolio. His career is marked by expertise in healthcare payment systems and strategic leadership, significantly contributing to the evolution of healthcare technology and services.

Resources

Learn more about Oracle Health!

Read more about Oracle’s acquisition of Cerner.

Read Jim's article on Medium.com

Episode Chapters

  • Episode Introduction & Jim's Background Experience (0:00:00 - 0:02:29)

  • The Cultures of Product-Driven Development vs. Engineering-Driven Development-Driven (0:02:30 - 0:07:50)

  • Cultural & Operational Changes Across International Organizations (0:07:51 - 0:09:53)

  • Jim's Approach to Overcoming Cultural Barriers (0:09:54 - 0:16:25)

  • Different Methods of Measuring the Success of Your Development (0:16:26 - 0:19:33)

  • The Importance of Understanding the Business Side of Technology (0:19:34 - 0:22:16)

  • Keeping Connected During COVID With Blog Posts (0:22:17 - 0:26:43)

  • Conclusion and Final Thoughts (0:26:42 - 0:27:31)