Thanks for the great initiative and creativity on this. I can’t wait to get it in the market. You should be very proud of this accomplishment. Thanks and congratulations on a terrific job. Karen Varnas, on multimedia prototype demonstrated to AT&T executives, Vice President, AT&T.
Marc Polster & John Coble patent on the multimedia prototype
This is so cool – despite all the chaos, the progress continues. You are very awesome and so is the team. Lucinda Sanders, Vice President, R&D, Avaya.
Marc and team turn around Avaya’s CRM Central 2000 project. Then the product wins an industry award.
With over 18 years of experience with Nationwide and working on many various projects, I would like to take this opportunity to mention that this ranks as the most efficient project. Lynn Early, Governance Director, Office of Corporate Governance and Secretary (Client), Nationwide Insurance.
Marc interviewed about Production Workflow System in Nationwide publication
You have been instrumental in helping make our vision, mission and values a reality. Patricia Russo, President GBCS Division, AT&T, Partner of Choice Award.
Marc’s AT&T Partner of Choice Award for his dedication to quality and for walking the talk
Congratulations. Being recognized as a “trailblazer” means that you are a change agent in our business… Richard L. Mattern, Vice President, AT&T. Citation for Trailblazer Award.
In my twenty plus years in the working world, I’ve experienced many varying degrees of quality in managers and Marc Polster ranks as one of the best leaders I’ve had the pleasure and good fortune to work for. Eriyah Flynn, Office of the Ohio Attorney General, AGO PRIDE Award nomination.
Having been with the AG’s Office for over 12 years, I can say with complete confidence the service provided by the current IT staff is superior to the services of the IT staff of prior administrations. IT Service quality survey, Office of the Ohio Attorney General.
Accomplishments during Marc’s first year as CIO at the Ohio Attorney General’s Office
It is extremely satisfying to note that your superior efforts were instrumental in enabling our client to move forward with important national initiatives. Ralph Shrader, President, Booz-Allen & Hamilton, Letter of Commendation
Booz-Allen Letter of Commendation
This project was a tremendous success, in large part, because of the highly competent and dedicated service provided by members of your staff. In particular, Mr. George Murray and Mr. Marc Polster demonstrated exemplary professionalism, enthusiasm, and dedication in supporting this project. P. A. Lautermilch, Rear Admiral, US Navy, letter to Dr. Ralph Schrader, President Booz-Allen & Hamiton, Bethesda, MD
You are being recognized for your continuous effort in Special Recruiting and support for the minority engineering students at the University of Akron. Kendra VanderMuelen, President, CONVERSANT Systems, AT&T Bell Labs, AT&T Bell Laboratories Diversity Award.
The best IT department I’ve seen in my various jobs in the public and private sectors. IT Service quality survey, Office of the Ohio Attorney General.
Responsiveness and attitude have improved dramatically over the last year or so. IT Service quality survey, Office of the Ohio Attorney General.
In my twenty plus years in the working world, I’ve experienced many varying degrees of quality in managers and Marc Polster ranks as one of the best leaders I’ve had the pleasure and good fortune to work for. Eriyah Flynn, Office of the Ohio Attorney General, AGO PRIDE Award nomination.
Incredibly responsive to questions, issues, problems coming in from around the world. Anonymous Lucent Technology peer feedback.
Coooooool!! Affiliate User Group Customer Feedback on Marc Polster’s technical demo.
Marc, I saw a big change to the better the minute you took on the management of this project. I think you are doing a great job and I like your style! Michael Klein, Avaya CRM Central R&D, Germany.
You’re doing a great job driving this — it’s one of your fortes — real-time blood and guts project management. Keith Cowley, Supervisor, Director, Avaya R&D.
Marc’s ability to keep people’s spirits strong through all manner of trouble is a key success pattern. He always stands strong for his teams and expects the absolute best of them. Further, he never gives up on his teams when breakdowns occur. His tenacity and clarity of where he stands enabled the CONVERSANT V8 project to achieve successful delivery in breakthrough time. Keith Cowley, Coach, Director, Avaya R&D.
You know what??? I really admire you-I could no more do what you are doing than fly!! and you even show your great sense of humor and you must be exhausted!!!! I am constantly amazed at the amount of work you put out-and worried when I see the time of day you are doing it… Nancy Barger, Avaya R&D Director.
I just wanted to send you a note saying thank-you for being a great coach. I just wanted to say thanks to you personally for doing a nice job. You are making a positive difference in many peoples’ lives. DJ deMier, direct report, Avaya R&D.
I was in awe of your talents to rally people and sign them up for things. Jill Ross, Avaya management colleague.
You’re an awesome guy — GA on 6.2 is going to be a great event because of you. Keith Cowley, Coach, Director, Avaya R&D.
He seems to have unending energy to give and works incredible hours. Marc also has a great ability to help people laugh and feel good about our work and themselves when our challenges are greatest. Keith Cowley, Coach, Director, Avaya R&D.
One of the keys to making work work is to make it fun, and I think you have done a lot to make that happen. Susan Hallander, Avaya CRM Central System Engineering.
Marc is a born leader. Jim Hughes. Lucent Offer Manager (partner), Peer review.
You have done an excellent job in managing V8 and other projects. I frequently mention your name to people when I need to describe “role model” behavior in a project management role. Denis Aull, Lucent Product Management Director
I have been in meetings with other Project Team Leaders that have nothing to do with Conversant and heard comments about how notorious Marc’s skills are when it comes to managing these projects and documenting the status. Jim Hughes. Lucent Offer Manager, Peer review.
Of all the core teams and extended teams that I’ve participated on, Marc’s project is by far the most “buttoned-up.” I’ve never seen his meetings flounder, or had impression that he’s “guessing” at what to do next. Marc is knowledgeable and focused, and has a high level of energy. He’s doing a great job! Michael E. Davis, Sr. Lucent OEM Procurement Specialist, GPO, Peer review.
Marc is especially effective at taking responsibillity for something and making it happen. Anonymous AT&T Bell Labs peer feedback.
Marc takes a direct and aggressive approach to solving problems and treats co-workers according to the “golden rule.” I enjoy working with him. Anonymous AT&T Bell Labs peer feedback.
Your efforts have certainly made the difference and increased the potential for the sale for the Central Railways in India.Jayshree S. Joglekar, AT&T Bell Labs India Ltd.
His work is innovative and of high quality. Marc is a team player, as well, mixing the right combination of brain-storming, analysis, and determination with a true “we can do it” spirit to deliver… he’s accountable and his integrity is unquestioned. Don Taylor, Partner of Choice Nomination, AT&T Bell Labs.
Your leadership to responding to questions regarding FAX Attendant resulted in revenues that would not have been awarded without your assistance. Marty Plevel, Leader, AT&T Bell Labs Voice Processing Markets National Sales Support, Extended Team Award.
In many ways, you have been the difference between success and failure on the project to date. JoAnn F. Zelasko, Director, AT&T Bell Labs, Merit Award
Marc attacks his job with enthusiasm and energy.Steve W. Handy, Coach, AT&T Bell Labs
The NCS project to augment the PSN with National Guard assets has grown from the lowest priority to one of the most popular and visible projects of the NCS. Marc deserves much of the credit for this remarkable success. Channing W. Medwedeff, Principal, Booz-Allen & Hamilton