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What is the BTO ? |
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good stuff |
| Date Posted: |
02/15/2006 |
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BTO can be thought of as McK plus - they are McK consultants in that they focus on providing objective business advice from a top management perspective. However, they do so on issues requiring technical expertise for which the rest of us, as generalists, are not qualified to offer advice. This is very helpful to the client, as it is not fair to a client for him to pay me for 2 weeks while I get up to speed on a complex industry.
The distinction between the two is not great. I am sitting across from a BTO guy right now who came onto my project because it is a high tech client, but he and I are doing the same work.
It is a great route to go if you have some technical background and would like to leverage that background to work in business. It must be stressed, though, that you are really working in business. |
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Thanks Vermando, it does sound like a great route for someone like myself...looking for a role that uses technology as a means to an end (i.e. to support the business goals), as opposed to straight technology slams.
Can anyone comment on the Toronto office, for example, what is the culture like, is there significant travel or is the customer base primarily local, etc...
Also, for a professional with 8 years industry experience, Masters in IT, ITIL Foundations Certified, and PMP Certified, what level should I be coming in at, and corresponding salary expectation?
My experience is customer facing in service delivery, service management, optimization, and strong transition management.
Appreciate your thoughts....
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