Michael Crawford Email & Phone Number

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Strood, Gb

Responsible for all software development, system implementations, and application strategies across 8 divisions of the larger organization. Responsible for the implementation of AMOS, an airline management solution, and the development of PFM, an in house system for customers to provide a market driven expedited freight solution. PFM is the competitive advantage for the entire expedited area of RRTS, and moves the company forward within the market. Developed strategy for mobile development, with an emphasis on apps for customers, drivers, and carriers.

Proprietor, editor and cheif reviewer of all things pop culture. Creator of the Poppies, the only pop culture collectibles industry award.

Responsible for all aspects of IT and Technology in a fast paced environment, including: software development, networking, servers and hardware, telephony, desktop support, project management, data warehousing, Business Intelligence, CRM, ERP, Financial Systems (Great Plains), and more.Responsible for setting the IT Strategy and Direction in the expedited freight market, where meeting the customer's needs immediately is the top priority. Developing market leading web and mobile software solutions to meet these needs is a crucial responsibility.

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Responsible for short and long term strategy develpment to expand an IT consulting firm, exploring new markets, different technologies, and alternate methods of marketing. Developed strategies and tactics for social media, including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, created a new brand, slogan and logo, and implemented a consistent message across all communications.As a consultant, work with organizations on IT Assessments, Data Warehousing and BI, Systems Integrations, and Custom Software Development.

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Responsible for the global organization that researches, develops, implements, and supports management systems. This includes software and systems to support Finance, Human Resources, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Internal and External Websites, Sales and Marketing. These systems are deployed globally, and this department is made up of developers and architects located around the world. Responsiblities include developing on going global strategies for the effective use of new technology, tacitical plans for implementing those strategies along with cost reduction and containment, budgeting, and the technology leadership of management systems within the organization. Completed the consolidation of 5 separate finance and order management systems into a single entity - Oracle eBusiness Suite r12.

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Worked in a senior management capacity with a 425 million dollar global business that provides access to critical and valuable information through electronic, print and microfilm mediums. Directed the 10 million dollar business systems support group, focusing on cost reductions and improved processes to drive an improved overall bottom line.Responsibilities include leading a department of 50 developers, architects, analysts and functional experts in the support and implementation of all business related systems, including web development, database support, and purchased software management; developing long term vision for business systems and their application; developing short term strategies for cost reductions and improved efficiency; serving as project sponsor on multi-million dollar systems implementations; managing multiple large projects simultaneously to successful completion.

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Responsibilities included leading a team of 30 developers, architects and DBA’s with an annual budget of 3 million. Responsible for setting the overall corporate direction, vision and strategy for database systems, negotiating contracts with vendors to reduce support and licensing costs, and researching new database technology to gain competitive advantages within online products.

New York, New York, Us

Mba, Technology Management

Bs, Chemical Engineering