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Timothy
Plourde

Enterprise Architect, Builder, Leader

Timothy Plourde

About me

I'm grateful for three decades of progressive experience across industries, roles, and organizations of all sizes. Whether scaling startups to successful exits, driving change in large enterprises, building products people love, or growing healthy teams, I strive to learn and share as much as I can along the way.

"Learning is not compulsory… neither is survival." — W. Edwards Deming

A philosophy of IT, in three words

The most effective and resillient deployments of people, process, and technology share similar traits. They strive to keep systems simple, ensure value is flowing, and people understand how it all works together.

Today's leaders must uphold these principles consistently, even when incentives push in the opposite direction.

01
Simplicity
Because complexity is far too easy.
02
Flow
Design for it, measure it, prioritize it.
03
Legibility
What can be comprehended can be improved.
Latest writing
Jun 2026 · 8 min read

What the Panama Canal Project Teaches Us About Flow and New Tech

How might the history of the construction of the Panama Canal help today's organizations effectively deploy productive new technologies?

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