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Solon, Oh, Us

A well-known subject matter expert, thought leader, and trusted advisor in the PropTech market. Leveraging experiences as a client, IT leader, technology analyst and management consultant to shape product strategy and drive client success.

Solon, Oh, Us

Executive leadership team member tasked with expanding upon MRI’s legacy of client focused product innovation, from product vision and strategy, through product management, development, marketing, and launch.

Newport Beach, Ca, Us

Delivery responsibilities focused on Business Intelligence/Analytics (BI) and Innovation. The BI delivery organization includes SAP Business Objects/BI, Database Administration, Application and Data Integration, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and Data Analytics. This team exceeds 20 resources, combining FTE and consultants, and has deployed a variety of BI solutions across the Enterprise, providing dashboards, data exploration, and traditional reports with emerging work in data visualization and predictive analytics.From a business unit perspective, now focused as the lead IT executive for the Apartment (Multi-Family) division, the fastest growing and most dynamic division in the Enterprise, fulfilling the role of IT Sponsor for all technology enabled initiatives during a time of unprecedented transformation and change.Frequent speaker, panelist and moderator at Real Estate industry technology conferences including the NMHC Operations and Technology conference as well as Realcomm.IT Executive | IT Leader | IT Strategist | Change Agent | Implementer | Office of the CIO

Newport Beach, Ca, Us

Selected to reinvigorate the Business Relationship Management function. Dramatically changed the relationship between IT and the business by leveraging project successes to create and develop relationships with senior executives across the enterprise. Maintained leadership for the governance and delivery of the growing IT project portfolio. Representing roughly 1/3rd of the IT budget, this now $14M investment funds ~40 projects annually and services all facets of the enterprise. Continually empowered to drive business value through process change and the application of technology. Budget responsibility in excess of $15M. Drives the processes for business case development, enterprise-wide governance and overall portfolio management. Lead successful deployments of solutions for Customer and Business Intelligence, Customer Care, Collaboration, Process Automation, Resident/Customer Self Service, and Operational Efficiency. Key projects highlighted in Projects section of profile (below).Introduced an Innovation function within the enterprise with the purpose of identifying new and emerging technologies that will differentiate our business in the eyes of our customer. Profiled the Innovation function as part of a CIO Executive Council webinar (02/13) and a panel discussion at RealComm (06/13).IT Executive | IT Leader | IT Strategist | Change Agent | Implementer | PMO | Office of the CIO

Newport Beach, Ca, Us

Leadership responsibility increased to include the governance and delivery of the IT project portfolio that annually funds projects for all business units and corporate functions. Peak headcount responsibility of 58 FTE with corresponding budget responsibility of $26.3M. Led both hyper growth and rightsizing of IT in step with economic conditions in the Real Estate industry. Created career paths and competency models for IT.Successfully integrated PMO and Business Applications teams to create a business aligned service function that maintained delivery focus on strategic platforms for ERP, CRM, ECM and Integration.Led the formulation and roll-out of an IT cost allocation model that clearly connects divisional IT costs with services consumed. Completed a cost benchmarking exercise with relevant peers to validate allocation cost levels. This allocation mechanism has been integral in creating a partnership in IT investment management with the stakeholders across the enterprise.IT Executive | IT Leader | IT Strategist | Change Agent | Implementer | PMO | Office of the CIO

Newport Beach, Ca, Us

Recruited as part of a new IT executive leadership team to lead the growth and maturation of IT to support the increasing demands of newly insourced and growing business units. Grew business applications team from 19 to 45 FTE to support growth, increased project activity and an impending ERP deployment. Budget responsibility of $7.8M.Focused teams on six initiatives: enhanced application performance and usability, reliable development releases (quarterly), improved project to support transitions, application consolidation (from 132 to 90), appropriate internal controls, and accurate collection of labor and non-labor costs by application.Achieved the first ever statement of reliance on IT controls by external auditors.IT Executive | IT Leader | IT Strategist | Change Agent | Implementer | Office of the CIO

Stamford, Ct, Us

Trusted adviser to C-suite executives and their teams in the topics of enterprise software strategies, markets and vendors with a focus on ERP and the most influential vendors in the market (SAP and Oracle). Leveraged consulting background to provide actionable advice and best practices regarding enterprise software selection, implementation and ownership strategies.Published over 150 research notes (white papers).Engaged with 500 clients annually via teleconference.Created and delivered Gartner conference presentations at over 10 Symposia globally.Participated in numerous consulting, speaking and measurement engagements as a strategic adviser.Was one of 18 analysts, from a community of 650, recognized as a Thought Leader in 2003.IT Leader | IT Strategist | Change Agent | Analyst | ERP

Recruited as an experienced ERP implementer to help build a regional and national implementation practice. Led successful deployment and improvement projects globally. Led two projects focused on helping clients better utilize ERP based manufacturing functionality to reduce inventories, decrease cycle time and improve overall system reliance.Key leader and process architect for a multi-national business application suite deployment for a telecommunications equipment manufacturer based in the UK. Led the “Quote to Cash” process team which included aspects of CRM, SCM and ERP. The scope of work centered on contact and opportunity management, sales forecasting, multi-site planning, sales order management, and product configuration.Managed a seven location ERP implementation for a multi-national, tier-1 automotive supplier. Was responsible for project planning and execution. Specific activities surrounding creation of data and system configuration standards for locations in US, Canada, Germany and Italy.Developed a package specific, multi-site ERP implementation methodology. Clients included: GKN Sinter Metals, Marconi Communications, Avery Berkel, Picker International, and DeZurick.IT Leader | IT Strategist | Change Agent | Implementer | Practice Leader | Project Manager | ERP

Nl

As a board member for the Baan User Group was responsible for the interface between solution partners (consulting firms and software vendors) and the Baan user community. Designed and developed a tiered sponsorship program that defined how solution partners were able to engage with the user community through sponsorship and event participation. Was a key member of the Board through the incorporation process and also played a critical role in planning the users group’s annual Fall Workshop from 1997 through 2000.Leader | Change Agent | Implementer

London, Gb

Worked on a variety of engagements to deliver improved processes and business performance through the deployment of ERP systems and associated processes. Grew into management position based on a superior track record of successful deployments, team leadership and client handling.Drove sales and marketing efforts of ERP practice including leading industry conference participation, development of marketing collateral, cultivating leads and leading proposal efforts.Managed ERP implementations at five clients, responsible for entire project and/or project teams. Clients were typically manufacturers with multiple sites. Expertise in multi-site design, process modeling, and packaged-enabled problem solving. Developed a package specific ERP implementation methodology designed for multi-site manufacturers.Clients included: American Steel & Wire, AmeriData, Uarco, Progressive Tool, Sealy Mattress, and Honda of America.Analyst | Change Agent | Implementer | Practice Leader | Project Manager | ERP

Dublin 2, Ie

Worked on a variety of engagements to deliver improved processes and business performance through the deployment of custom business applications and Lean Manufacturing process improvements.Developed process re-engineering and organizational change skills through the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles at two light duty assembly plants. Implemented production cells, KANBAN and visual performance measures for all assembly operations. Honed software development and design skills across a broad array of custom application development projects and assignments.Clients included: Scott Aviation, Geon and Energizer Battery.Analyst | Change Agent | Implementer