{"id":62153,"date":"2024-10-10T12:02:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T19:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=62153"},"modified":"2024-10-10T12:02:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T19:02:49","slug":"educated-decision-sharp-difference-maker-vince-jannelli-finds-industry-more-compelling-than-academia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/the-week-in-imaging-twii\/editors-blog\/2024\/10\/educated-decision-sharp-difference-maker-vince-jannelli-finds-industry-more-compelling-than-academia\/","title":{"rendered":"Educated Decision: Sharp Difference Maker Vince Jannelli Finds Industry More Compelling than Academia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Vince Jannelli<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our starting point is less important than our ultimate destination. And sometimes a phone call is all it takes to get moving in the right direction. Just ask Vince Jannelli, the associate vice president, software product management for Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Jannelli sought to pursue a PhD that meshed economics and decision theory. While waiting to attain a fellowship, Jannelli (who also has a master\u2019s degree in management and policy from Stony Brook) did some temp work in the New York City area, including a long-term gig with Canon. It was a great experience and he learned a lot, but once the fellowship came through, it was time to return to the academic life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Destiny, however, felt otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAfter a year, I decided it wasn\u2019t for me, as I wanted something more dynamic and engaging,\u201d said Jannelli, a 2024 ENX Magazine<\/em> Difference Maker. \u201cI called my former boss at Canon, and the rest is history.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While he\u2019s enjoyed a long career, Jannelli has spent the last 25 years with Sharp. From hardware product marketing, channel development and now software product management, he\u2019s developed a wide perspective of the manufacturer and can be found at customer events, providing a spirited overview of the company\u2019s most dynamic releases. But more than anything, Jannelli is drawn to the people he encounters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt starts with all the amazing people that I work with, both within Sharp and across the channel; here in the U.S. and across the globe,\u201d Jannelli said. \u201cIt is a very dynamic place to work and there is always something new to explore, especially when it comes to software, security and process. And with each new project comes a new set of people to work with and learn from.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Quitting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A relentless nature is his calling card; his motto has always been to \u201cnever give up, keep on going no matter what.\u201d Of his effectiveness, Jannelli observed, \u201cLearning more about why we are doing a certain thing and how it is done helps me think of alternate approaches that we should be trying.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are far too many people who have impacted Jannelli for him to list. It is his hope that he can pay that wisdom and knowledge forward as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEach person I meet teaches me something new,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jannelli points out that as a product management team, the thrust is to achieve consistency across Sharp\u2019s product offerings, making it easier for channel partners to sell, train and support them. The key, he said, is to not lose sight of pushing the boundaries on new functionality geared toward enabling a services-based approach to selling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That philosophy and vision was on display, along with new offerings, during 2023\u2019s Sharp National Dealer Meeting. \u201cMost of the feedback was positive, showcasing our hardware products within the context of a services-based approach,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019ve had a good run in getting this mostly right.\u00a0 Of course, there is always lots of room to improve, which is exactly what we look forward to doing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With the calendar soon changing to 2025, Jannelli aims to drive Sharp forward in the smart office space by supporting channel partners. And as he gets deeper into his career, Jannelli knows the best path forward entails not resting on his laurels, considering the market\u2019s needs keep changing. The ability to set a product direction that \u201cgets that mostly right\u201d is certainly one goal. Another is to develop the team and position them to grow and thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Away from the office, Jannelli boasts \u201ca wonderful family, both near and far, including two rambunctious dogs.\u201d They spend a good deal of time traveling in order to connect with extended family. Although his playing days are over, he remains an avid soccer fan who loves exercising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another area in which he is passionate about is helping the next generation of students prepare for the workforce. One vehicle to aid in the cause is his Jannelli-URECA Award, which provides a grant to students interested in research projects \u201cat the intersection of business and humanities,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Our starting point is less important than our ultimate destination. And sometimes a phone call is all it takes to get moving in the right direction. Just ask Vince Jannelli, the associate vice president, software product management for Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Jannelli sought to pursue a PhD that meshed economics and decision theory. While waiting to attain a fellowship, Jannelli (who also has a master\u2019s degree in management and policy from Stony Brook) did some temp work in the New York City area, including a long-term gig with Canon. It was a great experience and he learned a lot, but once the fellowship came through, it was time to return to the academic life. Destiny, however, felt otherwise. \u201cAfter a year, I decided it wasn\u2019t for me, as I wanted something more dynamic and engaging,\u201d said Jannelli, a 2024 ENX Magazine Difference Maker. \u201cI called my former boss at Canon, and the rest is history.\u201d While he\u2019s enjoyed a long career, Jannelli has spent the last 25 years with Sharp. From hardware product marketing, channel development and now software product management, he\u2019s developed a wide perspective of the manufacturer and can be found at customer events, providing a spirited overview of the company\u2019s most dynamic releases. But more than anything, Jannelli is drawn to the people he encounters. \u201cIt starts with all the amazing people that I work with, both within Sharp and across the channel; here in the U.S. and across the globe,\u201d Jannelli said. \u201cIt is a very dynamic place to work and there is always something new to explore, especially when it comes to software, security and process. And with each new project comes a new set of people to work with and learn from.\u201d No Quitting A relentless nature is his calling card; his motto has always been to \u201cnever give up, keep on going no matter what.\u201d Of his effectiveness, Jannelli observed, \u201cLearning more about why we are doing a certain thing and how it is done helps me think of alternate approaches that we should be trying.\u201d There are far too many people who have impacted Jannelli for him to list. It is his hope that he can pay that wisdom and knowledge forward as much as possible. \u201cEach person I meet teaches me something new,\u201d he added. Jannelli points out that as a product management team, the thrust is to achieve consistency across Sharp\u2019s product offerings, making it easier for channel partners to sell, train and support them. The key, he said, is to not lose sight of pushing the boundaries on new functionality geared toward enabling a services-based approach to selling. That philosophy and vision was on display, along with new offerings, during 2023\u2019s Sharp National Dealer Meeting. \u201cMost of the feedback was positive, showcasing our hardware products within the context of a services-based approach,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019ve had a good run in getting this mostly right.\u00a0 Of course, there is always lots of room to improve, which is exactly what we look forward to doing.\u201d With the calendar soon changing to 2025, Jannelli aims to drive Sharp forward in the smart office space by supporting channel partners. And as he gets deeper into his career, Jannelli knows the best path forward entails not resting on his laurels, considering the market\u2019s needs keep changing. The ability to set a product direction that \u201cgets that mostly right\u201d is certainly one goal. Another is to develop the team and position them to grow and thrive. Away from the office, Jannelli boasts \u201ca wonderful family, both near and far, including two rambunctious dogs.\u201d They spend a good deal of time traveling in order to connect with extended family. Although his playing days are over, he remains an avid soccer fan who loves exercising. Another area in which he is passionate about is helping the next generation of students prepare for the workforce. One vehicle to aid in the cause is his Jannelli-URECA Award, which provides a grant to students interested in research projects \u201cat the intersection of business and humanities,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":166,"featured_media":62155,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3626,80,1650,82,84,1638],"tags":[2817],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62153"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/166"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62153"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62153\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":62158,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62153\/revisions\/62158"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/62155"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62153"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62153"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62153"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}