tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post5709769730702592642..comments2023-10-10T07:13:33.943-04:00Comments on QuinSpot: The Road AheadMatthew Quinlanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457287771429456590noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-37485876448305147222015-01-04T18:05:42.122-05:002015-01-04T18:05:42.122-05:00Darn you Matt. I'm sitting here in a Sky Zone...Darn you Matt. I'm sitting here in a Sky Zone while my kids are trampolining and I have my hood pulled over my face and I'm crying.<br /><br />I remember us doing a management training together and we did a worksheet evaluating our personal history and what our ideal job was. I remember you were doing exactly what you had always dreamed of doing. I think that's why you're universally respected and admired by your colleagues.<br /><br />My wife remembers you from Paris and we have you and your family in our thoughts and hearts.<br /><br />Take care<br />Steve GriffithsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-27423753372990362812014-12-22T05:11:40.766-05:002014-12-22T05:11:40.766-05:00Matt, we have met briefly at the EMEA QBR and in i...Matt, we have met briefly at the EMEA QBR and in in the US. Really sorry to read the latest developments, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. <br /><br />You have a lot of friends here @Pivotal who talk about you with a lot of respect, everyone misses you !!!<br /><br />Suf Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-79261151571718985732014-12-22T03:14:56.889-05:002014-12-22T03:14:56.889-05:00Matt,
We met very briefly at the EMEA QBR this ye...Matt, <br />We met very briefly at the EMEA QBR this year. I so enjoyed talking with you and realised fast you were a true gentleman, smiling, generous with your time and fun to talk to. I wish you all the luck in the world and will be thinking of you - praying for the best of news. Be strong, enjoy each day. RupertAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08448852242105356983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-17774943273016739392014-12-21T18:30:12.958-05:002014-12-21T18:30:12.958-05:00Dear Matt,
Truly an inspiring and thoughtful mess...Dear Matt, <br />Truly an inspiring and thoughtful message. It makes me reflect upon the positive way you have informed and inspired since we met in 2012.<br />My happy thoughts are flowing to you and your family... go ahead and suck the joy out of life!<br />RozRoznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-13276498587473951112014-10-28T09:04:38.993-04:002014-10-28T09:04:38.993-04:00Matt,
Sorry i haven't responded to your post ...Matt,<br /><br />Sorry i haven't responded to your post earlier, I just found out recently of your condition.<br /><br />I'm amazed at your strength and determination and glad to hear the support and love you receive from friends and family.<br /><br />I wish you all the best for you and your family during this difficult time and hope and pray you beat the odds. If anyone can, I'm certain you can.<br /><br />All the best!<br /><br />AdamAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225044391721844010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-46522954557772514592014-10-28T06:22:27.504-04:002014-10-28T06:22:27.504-04:00Matt,
We've only met a few times, but those t...Matt,<br /><br />We've only met a few times, but those times were full of your knowledge, caring, and passion!<br /><br />I understand some of what you're going through. <br /><br />You never know what you can do with positive thoughts. I never believed in the normal or short tails, and I'm sure you don't either!<br /><br />Keep Strong! Keep Focused! Keep Positive! I know you will!<br />KevinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-11084081049376424262014-10-27T07:18:12.674-04:002014-10-27T07:18:12.674-04:00Matt, it's been a long time since we last spok...Matt, it's been a long time since we last spoke but I'm really sorry to hear about this. My wishes are with you and your family!Mark Littlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072917010265365428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-45961238535584552412014-10-20T11:01:26.718-04:002014-10-20T11:01:26.718-04:00Matt,
So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and best...Matt, <br />So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and best wishes go out to you and your family. <br /><br />David TuranskiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17645531321493578463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-8881562304919794502014-10-08T17:10:42.073-04:002014-10-08T17:10:42.073-04:00Like so many things you've done, I admire your...Like so many things you've done, I admire your courage and selflessness in facing this disease. You're clearly a great father and husband in addition to a wonderful colleague, mentor, and leader. Your steps in facing this down are an example for us all. Whatever happens, in the future, asking myself, "What would Quin do?" is going to be part of my mental toolbox. Stay strong, as I know you will.Al Sargenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698253752203766393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-6938000788717401862014-10-02T08:52:38.347-04:002014-10-02T08:52:38.347-04:00Beyond speechless reading your blog. You are in my...Beyond speechless reading your blog. You are in my thoughts and prayers. <br />God bless you Matt. <br /><br />Belinda GonzalezAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-50496298281925606162014-09-30T12:52:17.747-04:002014-09-30T12:52:17.747-04:00Matt,
I've just heard the news. I don't h...Matt,<br />I've just heard the news. I don't have words - We will pray for you and your family. I have always known you to be one of the good guys, talented and even keeled and always willing to help. It breaks my heart to read your blog.<br /><br />Please do let me know if there's anything at all I can do.<br /><br />Brian Flood<br />804.399.8401Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-86382741355631793192014-09-26T17:51:07.346-04:002014-09-26T17:51:07.346-04:00Matt, thinking about you and hoping you are doing ...Matt, thinking about you and hoping you are doing the best you can. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. You are a class act and one hell of a guy !! Be strong for your family !<br /><br />Steven B. BeckerSteven B. Beckernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-32830606702414230652014-09-26T10:58:54.546-04:002014-09-26T10:58:54.546-04:00Matt, your strength is inspiring. Your kids will ...Matt, your strength is inspiring. Your kids will be strong because of your example. Much love and prayers for all of you.<br />-Tom Longotbonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734188316097343581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-55318037072648757362014-09-25T12:34:31.389-04:002014-09-25T12:34:31.389-04:00Matt, I've known about your Crohn's diseas...Matt, I've known about your Crohn's disease for many years, but I've only recently found out how serious your condition now really is. I just read your latest blog here at work, but now realize that this was a mistake, because now I can't stay focused, and want to cry hard. I'm so sorry you and your family have to go through all of this; it isn't fair. <br /><br />I don't know where you get your strength and courage, but you are AMAZING! I love you very much, so this is hard for me to write now, as I'm wiping away tears and swallowing lumps in my throat.<br /><br />I really miss you, Kristen, the kids, Dave and your parents. Since I live in the Indianapolis area, it's hard for me to stay connected. <br /><br />I know I don't have to tell you to "stay strong," since you've already proven that you are. <br /><br />Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for you.Julie Steelenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-8385350674571200642014-09-24T21:12:28.795-04:002014-09-24T21:12:28.795-04:00Matt, we all love you and are rooting for you! An...Matt, we all love you and are rooting for you! And praying for you and your family. Your strength is unbelievable, but since I've known you all your life, I'm not surprised! You and Kristen are a match made in heaven. Both of you will figure this all out as you go along. For many of us, myself included, you two are a model of how to live life to the fullest. You're always in my thoughts and in my heart! Love ya...Aunt Linda Koziol (aka 'fellow geek')Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986376735570410296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-36268706673706103342014-09-24T17:50:38.487-04:002014-09-24T17:50:38.487-04:00Matt,
I respect you and admire the work you did a...Matt,<br /><br />I respect you and admire the work you did at Pivotal. I am pulling for you and your family. Stay strong and take care Matt!<br /><br />--ShawnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032414863182247004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-50339440671710986982014-09-24T10:41:33.810-04:002014-09-24T10:41:33.810-04:00Matt,
I don't know you well through work but s...Matt,<br />I don't know you well through work but safe to say that your glowing reputation preceded you over here to the other side of the pond. It was a pleasure to meet, even briefly.<br /><br />Along with everyone else, I wish you and your family all the very best for the future.<br /><br />Take care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-31479819247447559122014-09-24T04:33:34.714-04:002014-09-24T04:33:34.714-04:00Hi Matt,
I know we don't work too closely at...Hi Matt, <br /><br />I know we don't work too closely at Pivotal, but I've known of your work and contributions since VMWare. I’m not sure what to say, but I want you to know I care. I'm rooting for you and yours. <br /><br />-Josh LongJosh Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807297950414377701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-70295794664088741522014-09-23T22:06:05.581-04:002014-09-23T22:06:05.581-04:00Hi Matt,
While you and I have not worked super cl...Hi Matt,<br /><br />While you and I have not worked super closely since I jointed Pivotal, our paths have crossed a handful of times. Those experiences have always been positive and refreshing - you always have a "can do" (yet balanced with a certain amount of pragmatism) attitude.<br /><br />One experience that has always resonated with me was from before I actually started at Pivotal. Joe Ventura had invited me to joint the end of Q3/start of Q4 QBR as I just accepted my offer to join Pivotal (about 11 months ago). I met you in that QBR and you shared the evolution of the Field Engineering team. <br /><br />What really stuck with me the balance of your commanding understand of the reality of things in Field, but at the same time offering repeated "paths forward" and how things would evolve. It wasn't so much what you said.. but rather how you listened and how you responded. I often reflect back to that interaction when I think of you driving the Field Engineering team forward. That is the first thing I thought of when I read this blog post... Matt the dude from the QBR. <br /><br />I am as surprised as anyone to hear about your health challenges. My thoughts go out to you, your wife and your kids. I can't begin to imagine what you are all going through. I tend to be a "half glass full" guy and as such expect you to be around for a long time to come. You have some challenging times ahead, but you seem better prepared than anyone I know to face those challenges head on.<br /><br />Please take care of yourself, know that the Pivotal Family is thinking of you and know that I am personally thinking of you. Most often it will be about that the QBR and the role that you play in setting the culture that Pivotal is based around.<br /><br />Get well soon!<br /><br />AdamAdam Goldbergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-11015047894027411022014-09-23T21:26:19.057-04:002014-09-23T21:26:19.057-04:00I have no words to describe my sadness at hearing ...I have no words to describe my sadness at hearing the tribulation you and your family are undergoing right now. We have been praying nightly at dinner for you and your family since you entered the hospital, and we will continue to do so, Matt.<br /><br />You have influenced so many people in your career and I am blessed to be one of them. I certainly wouldn't be where I am today if not for you. The skills you imparted to me back in the JBoss days are something I continue to use everyday.<br /><br />We are just down the road so you and Kristen please let us know if you need anything.<br /><br />Kick this thing's butt and <b>get well.</b>Chris DeLashmutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01254179041862476729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-6160839943078591582014-09-23T19:00:54.624-04:002014-09-23T19:00:54.624-04:00Matt, you'll always be my gold standard for ma...Matt, you'll always be my gold standard for managing a tech team. Your dedication, energy, creativity, empathy, and integrity certainly inspired me. You make the type of environments where people want to be.Scott Deegnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-2529345528346038202014-09-23T18:32:17.199-04:002014-09-23T18:32:17.199-04:00God bless you and your family Quinn. You all are i...God bless you and your family Quinn. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936330743223173325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-31035792677584472462014-09-23T14:57:07.829-04:002014-09-23T14:57:07.829-04:00Matt,
Thank you for sharing with us.
Be with fam...Matt,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing with us.<br /><br />Be with family and friends. Tell your amazing wife "thank you" for us. Hug those kids.<br /><br />You are in our minds and hearts. <br /> <br />Dave RobertsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-43718318452693390972014-09-23T12:36:32.010-04:002014-09-23T12:36:32.010-04:00Hey Matt - my thoughts are with you and your famil...Hey Matt - my thoughts are with you and your family - I can't imagine how difficult this must be for everyone. If there's anything I can help with, just name it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6484566496141332097.post-10417319149212139492014-09-23T12:17:53.054-04:002014-09-23T12:17:53.054-04:00Quin-
You are one of the best, and I'm humble...Quin-<br /><br />You are one of the best, and I'm humbled by your perseverance.<br /><br />I am proud to know you as a friend, bud, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Darrel Sharpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983275921276526024noreply@blogger.com