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Bernie May

Sage and Elder Hipster

Forty-five years of project management, adventure, and wonder out of my neuro-spicy head and into yours

Former Cold War signals officer, C4ISR project manager, strategic planner. Currently writing for myself and editing for others, with a little executive/life coaching for select clients.

In my spare time I renovate farm houses, restore motorcycles and boats, walk my dog and dance in the kitchen with my partner and sweetie.

Stylized portrait of Bernie

Practical Managers

Forty-five years of project management, adventure, and wonder out of my neuro-spicy head and into yours

I write mostly about technology, leadership, project management, culture and communication.

Former Cold War signals officer, C4ISR project manager, strategic planner. Currently writing for myself and editing for others, with a little executive/life coaching for select clients.

In my spare time I renovate farm houses, restore motorcycles and boats, walk my dog and dance in the kitchen with my partner and sweetie.

Welcome to My Brain’s Garage Sale.

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