Hi everyone,
I wanted to start a document where we can capture quotes about the SAP Mentor Program.
What is an appropriate quote?
- It is in some way supportive of the program.
- It was approved, in writing, by the person who said it may be used in mentor communications.
- The person who said it is listed with the quote and their official title is also included.
- We have the approximate date when it was said.
Please add quotes that are appropriate to the list below.
| Who said it? | When (approximately)? | What did they say? |
|---|---|---|
Dr. Stefan Sigg, Senior Vice President, SAP Analytics | SAPPHIRE NOW 2015 | “These discussions with the SAP Mentors are extremely valuable input to the roadmap for SAP Analytics. They are the sounding board that helps shape the future of what SAP delivers to make our customers more successful.” |
Erik Lillestolen, SAP Solution | SAPPHIRE NOW 2015 | “The time we spent with the SAP Mentors this morning exceeded our expectations. Their knowledge about what is happening in the SAP market and cloud activities helps us maintain a responsive Cisco roadmap that delivers valuable products and services to our customers. They truly are a voice of the customers, based on their wealth of real life SAP experience.” |
| Irfan Khan, CTO, SAP Global Customer Operations | SAPPHIRE NOW 2015 | “You guys are the true practitioners in the field, who are really using and experiencing our products. It is important that you be equally invested in the transformation that SAP is undergoing. S/4 HANA is a revolutionary approach and we need your expertise and support to help make the change.” |
Jeremy Evanchesky, Database | SAPPHIRE NOW 2015 | "Matt Fraser's blog cut through all of the required documentation, and streamlined the process for my particular environment with only minor modifications. My installation was simplified by at least two thirds. It eliminated the need to hunt through information that was not relevant to my environment, pointed out possible pitfalls, and included how to correct common issues." |
| Bill Waterson, Vice President, Capgemini | May 13, 2015, based on work done with Chris Kernaghan | "I am a strong advocate of the SAP Mentor programme. At a time when the pace of change from SAP is so high, with the corresponding transformation opportunities for our customers, having a network of hands-on experts who can help you find what you need quickly and easily is a godsend. I am lucky in that all the Mentors I have worked with, in addition to having deep technical expertise, have been approachable and able to translate “tech speak” into concepts more relevant for those with a less technical background." |
| Jayne Landry, Global VP & GM, Business Intelligence, SAP | May 5, 2015 SAPPHIRENOW | "Thanks @SAPMentors for a great session today! Super valuable and insightful, as always." |
| Vijay Vice President and Partner at IBM Global Business Services, focusing on Big data and analytics | March 20, 2015, based on wishing Marilyn Pratt and Mark Finnern the best in their future endeavors | “I have no doubt in my mind that Mentor program has served SAP really well over the years – more than anything else, it is a much needed and invaluable reality check on how the ecosystem perceives SAP. Each and every mentor does something unique that adds value to the SAP community and to SAP the company.” |
| Peter Spielvogel, Director, SAP Product Markering | November 24, 2015, TechEd Berlin | "Steve Rumsby of University of Warwick who demoed his “Personas Bubble” cockpit in a couple of expert sessions and also served as a teaching assistant in the Berlin hands-on sessions. Steve Rumsby was also interviewed by Denis Browne about how he has used SAP Screen Personas at the University. We all appreciate Steve’s willingness to share his knowledge and experience. He has certainly earned his SAP Mentor status" TechEd 2014 Summary - SAP Screen Personas, Fiori, and the simplified UX |
Michael Bliemel, PhD, MMS, BSc (Eng)
Professor in Management Information
Technology, Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship Department Coordinator
SAP University Alliances Faculty Coordinator
Rowe School of Business
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
PO Box 15000 (902) 494-6249 | June 6, 2015 | SAP mentors provide an invaluable service to businesses by teaching SAP Software how-to’s not only at TechEds, but also throughout the year with their many blog and forum postings. |