Jim Ford

Strategic Technology Advisor at Pareidolia

Speaker

Jim Ford, Strategic Technology Advisor with Pareidolia, LLC, held the role of Chief Architect - Strategy at ADP until June of 2018. After joining ADP in 1994 Jim successfully delivered Oracle Financials on AIX, followed by DocuMax CD, in early 2000/2001 Jim pioneered ADP’s SaaS business, delivering five of the first six internet applications. Have you ever viewed your paycheck or W-2 online from ADP? Another of Jim’s products. Across three-plus decades, Jim has navigated the rapidly changing technology landscape. Client Server to Server-less, Time Sharing to Container, Monolith to Micro-service, Jim has enjoyed living through the hype and hyperbole.