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• Author: Heffes, Ellen M.
• Position: Profile of Ken Goldman of Siebel Systems - Brief Article

Ken Goldman is a pioneer of sorts who, at an early age, hitched his wagon to the budding technology industry. He moved west to partake in building -- along with other budding technology CFOs -- California's "Silicon Valley." For him, the Valley combined the global center of high technology, a great work ethic risk-taking culture and great weather for recreation. He's grown up in a maturing industry that he and many of his generation have helped shape. Following his father's footsteps and strength in math and science, he earned a degree in electrical engineering and then an MBA with a focus in finance. As CFO of multi-billion-dollar Siebel Systems, his sights are on helping management "get to the next level -- to reach $10 billion in revenues within the next two-three years."

Title: Senior Vice President and CFO

Company/Industry: Siebel Systems, Inc., an application software company in San Mateo, Calif.

Born: Washington, D.C., on June 20, 1949

Spouse: Susan

Children: Matilda (Mattie), 12; Michael, 10; Nick, 7

Education: BSEE, Cornell University; MBA, Harvard University

Career History: 1974-1977, financial analyst, then division controller for Fairchild Semiconductor, a progenitor of the semiconductor industry. Left with several others from the financial team, many of whom became other Valley financial chiefs; 1977-1981, controller, audio division and corporate budget manager at Memorex; 1981-1989, CFO and founder of VLSI Technology; 1989-1992, CFO of Cypress Semiconductor; 1992-1996, CFO of Sybase Systems; 1996-2000, CFO of Excite @Home; August 2000 to present, Siebel Systems.

FEI Chapter: SiliconValley, Calif.

Leisure Pursuits: "Windsurfing, skiing, taking up golf (currently a novice/beginner), reading and vacationing with my family."

Time Management Tip: "Keep a clean desk and make your job appear easy and simple."

Stress Management Advice: "I'm a big supporter of lots of exercise, both cardio and weights. Also I do a fair amount of reading; I find reading to be relaxing. Although I tend to read business-related material, it's primarily a passive exercise, taking in information and thinking about it, rather than taking action or making decisions."

Best/Worst Jobs: "By a long shot, my...