Oversee planning and development of business/research objectives, consistent organization policies and research and consulting in order to attain business objectives. Perform technology and business trend scouting and evangelism to make sure that company is aware of cutting edge developments in the enterprise software business. Sets the vision and strategies of company's application research to ensure impact and alignment within company. Assists in the development of specific plans to ensure growth in defined company products and technologies, as well as helping set technology direction.