As an IT Leader I've helped companies organize their IT and Manufacturing functions, scope, and depth. I’ve helped them prepare for growth, improve their agility, uplift and update their infrastructure, modernize their IT function and people, and position their IT department as a valued strategic partner. As a Manufacturing Consultant I’ve helped customers achieve their manufacturing goals. I've consulted, configured, and implemented most of the major MES products. My experience has been in CPG, High Tech, Commercial Vehicles, Pulp and Paper, and a wide variety of other Discrete and Process Industries. I'm a past member of ISPE's MES Special Interest Group providing MES guidance for the Pharmaceutical Industry. I've consulted, architected, and designed solutions for MES product vendors and created custom MES solutions for end customers.Specialties: IT Leadership, Start-Ups, Business function organization, Manufacturing Systems, ERP Systems and Integration, and Business Process Management.