How to measure knowledge in IT in a standardized way? Where does experience outside formal education chip in on this equation? Mathew Burrows brought his years of experience with the global skills and competency framework SFIA and with his company SkillsTX to unfold some possible answers to these points. Whether you’re recruiting, managing teams, or looking to stay relevant as a professional, he goes through successful learning processes, including both theory and applied learning, and encourages all professionals to create both a skills profile and a development plan.

Matthew Burrows is an internationally recognized thought leader, a SFIA Accredited Consultant, Assessor, and Trainer and the Co-Founder and President Emeritus of SkillsTX. He works with companies and governments to improve their Digital Skills Management Maturity. In the past, he also served as President of the Institute of Service Management and as a contributor to Service Management and Project Management standards and publications.