Mary Funk Email & Phone Number

As a Solution Architect, I simplify how organizations process transactions. My goal is to make the system so simple that any novice could do it right the first time. I achieve this by collaborating with key stakeholders to explore the business process until we discover the absolute most efficient way possible to get the job done; then I automate the process.What I love most about my job is the creative process. The more challenging the client’s problem is, the more exciting it is to solve!When I consult with Gideon Taylor clients, I am looking for the underlying causes of their frustrations. Instead of customizing the software to match a complex business process, I focus on simplifying the processes first, then creating a software solution to make it even easier. I put on my “detective” hat and investigate until I find the cause of their struggles. My approach works because I am willing to ask tough questions that challenge the status quo. I confirm or counter all assumptions with data, so I can build trust and create better solutions for our clients. Often, the data tells a story that surprises even the client. By identifying the core issue, I can win them over and get buy-in to re-engineer the business process, allowing our team to create an automated solution that saves time, reduces errors, and eases their pain.WHAT RESULTS CAN GIDEON TAYLOR CLIENTS EXPECT?⇨ Improve time to process transactions by 50% on average.⇨ Automated approval routing that meets or exceeds all audit standards.⇨ Up to 75% decrease in human effort that reduces payroll costs.⇨ Reduction of redundant data entry by at least 50%.⇨ More reliable business processes that reduce error rates to less than 1%.⇨ Reduce paper; one client went from seven massive paper filing systems to one.⇨ Drastically reduce training time; one University went from 8 hours to 1 ½ hours.

Listed skills include Peoplesoft, Erp, Business Process, Business Analysis, and 45 others.

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  Purdue University

  Industrial Engineering, Finance And Marketing