David Morel Email & Phone Number

My responsibilities include managing the growth and evolution of the Ariba Sourcing solution. I work closely as the intermediary between our customers and the engineering group to help define requirements and insure the solution becomes what our customers want. I am also active in supporting Commercial teams in their efforts with prospects and customers.I was an active member of the cross organization team reviewing and planning the merging of the technologies post acquisition. I am a regular participant and presenter at our global customer forums. This includes leading town halls, knowledge transfer for upcoming functionality, knowledge transfer sessions, presentation of Product Roadmaps, and participating in customer/prospect meetings.As subject matter expert, I am regularly called upon by customer support and commercial. Participating in customer calls and meetings to better understand their issues resulting in successful resolutions.

Sunnyvale, Ca (Home Office In Nashville, Tn)

I joined Ariba after the acquisition of Procuri. I was the lead on the merging the two companies Sourcing offerings, delivering the best functionality of the two. I worked closely with customer of both solutions, identifying the gaps, prioritizing, and then developing requirements. In most cases, we didn't just resolve gaps in functionality, we implemented features from one solution in a way that took advantage of existing functionality to deliver new and improved solutions for both populations of customers.My other responsibilities included managing the growth and evolution of the Ariba Sourcing solution via the Enhancement Request process. I worked closely as the intermediary between our customers and the engineering group to help define requirements and insure the solution became what our customers wanted. As the subject matter expert for Sourcing, I was often a presenter and participant in customer forums and events. I would also be involved in commercial engagements, assisting them in presenting the solution in the best light.I also created, maintained, and presented the Roadmap for the Sourcing solution.

Atlanta, Ga (Home Office In Nashville, Tn)

After working in all areas of Procuri from Commercial, to Customer Development, I made the move to Product Management to assist in the development and rollout of their break through release, 5.0. I was responsible for gathering requirements from customers, prioritization of enhancements, working closely with engineering to implement the solutions sought by customers. I was active in the Knowledge Transfer for releases, both internally and externally. As the subject matter expert for sourcing I was regularly involved in customer escalations and sales calls with prospects. I was also a regular presenter at our customer events and active participant in customer meetings/forums.

Greater Nashville Area

I was a financial advisor to members of the TN Telco Credit union. I would advise the members on investments, insurance, retirement planning, and other financial matters.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

My responsibilities included working with current and new customers to assist them with investment and insurance needs. I worked with small businesses in setting up employee benefit plans including health insurance, disability, and retirement plans.

Murfreesboro, Tn

I was responsible for overseeing the investment portfolio for the insurance company, including being actively involved in the reorientation of the investment strategy as the ownership priorities evolved.I was also in charge of managing any legal matters we were involved in over the years. I would hire the outside council to handle the case, work closely to prepare them for trials or negotiations, and I would report developments to the Board and ownership team. I was active in reviewing disputed claims and attempts to avoid litigation as much as possible.I was an active participant in the team assisting the Board and ownership team in preparing the company for sale, finding a suitable buyer, and completing the sales transaction.

Juris Doctor, Law

Mba, Finance, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Business - Concentration In Finance

Activities and Societies: Was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, was a resident advisor in the dorms, and started my own software.