JAKEB Advisors provides managed services such as fractional CIO services as well as business consulting products, specializing in DSD application development, integration and management including end to end processes from manufacturing to route accounting and settlement. In addition, the Company provides strategic technology planning as well as overall cost-savings auditing in all areas of business, leveraging technology products to reduce costs and create revenue.In this role I recommend and deliver effective IT solutions to enhance all business operations. Work directly with product owners and Executive teams to help match business needs with technology goals to provide a cohesive IT strategy and plan. In addition, I offer recommendations to make IT departments work with the business more effectively.● Audit and review IT Solutions.● Build IT portfolios to enhance business capabilities.● Create long term IT plans and strategy in conjunction and cooperation with business leaders and Executives. ● Assist and implement Agile SCRUM and ITIL best practices.● Recommend technology products that reduce cost and create income.● Project Management Services● Assist with creating policy and procedures to manage the IT and Application Development areas.● Specializes in working with CPG companies to provide end to end DSD Solutions.

Global Charity Services operates TrustBridge Global Foundation (Switzerland), TrustBridge Foundation (USA), and International Generosity Foundation. These non-profit entities assist high net worth donors from around the world in donating to causes they care about through Donor Advised Funds. In this role I provide and direct daily IT operational activities and deliver effective IT solutions to enhance mission-critical business operations. Analyze, and execute cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization in close collaboration with others on the Executive Team. Develop operational application portfolios and acquire service level agreements for the user community within the organization to achieve collective goals. Provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives across all areas of the organization.● Built IT departmental structure using outside consulting resources in India and Romania and creating an IT Solutions Department.● Implemented security awareness programs which measured vulnerability.● Implemented and trained staff on SCRUM best practices to assist with strategic alignment and standard processes.● Configured and built out NetSuite One World as the company’s ERP system including numerous restful APIs which connected to various systems throughout the world to source and transmit critical financial data.● Built DAF in a Box software for NetSuite One World Mid-Market. This is the main driver of TrustBridge Global Foundation. The product provides a connection to other similar charities throughout the world and provides income to TrustBridge Global Foundation.● Built customer portals for non-profit charities throughout the world. Allowed for electronic transactions and other money transfers.● Developed and implemented change control and release management policies and procedures.● Created Service Level Agreements, Service Catalog to outline expectations and set standards.

Berger Transfer & Storage, largest agent for Allied Van Lines and a top 200 logistics company based in St. Paul MN. In addition to household moving services, the Company also operates a relocation company, an LTL carrier and a Final Mile Delivery company. Their footprint comprises all the United States and coordinates international shipments. In this role I directed daily IT operational activities and delivered effective IT solutions to enhance mission-critical business operations. Analyzed, and executed cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization in close collaboration with the Executive Management team. Developed operational application portfolios and acquired service level agreements for the user community to achieve collective goals. I provided vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives across all areas of the organization.● Implemented Document Management System with OCR to improve overall productivity level.● Implemented SCRUM processes and procedures.● Updated wireless technology at all warehouse locations.● Developed new processes to connect the business and technology connecting SMEs with applications and an Executive steering committee - to focus on important goals and accelerate IT production.● Developed and implemented change control, release management, and other policies to streamline overall IT operations.● Created SLAs including a Service Catalog to outline expectations and set standards.● Developed Disaster Recovery plan and built out a DRAAS including Business Continuity Plan.● Built Route Accounting/Transportation Management System. This removed all paper from the distribution business segment and allowed for streamlined processes and better business and accounting transparency. Resulted in a cost savings of approximately $25 million annually.● Built a WMS which integrated with the ERP to provide a seamless transition of product from one platform to the next.

Kemps LLC is the third largest regional dairy in the United States, with a footprint in all 50 United States. The company produces dairy products such as milk, yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese and ice cream. In this role I developed and implemented IT strategy for business alignment and provided innovative IT initiatives to spur company growth. I delivered strategic leadership and guidance regarding technology initiatives that reduced cost and increased value of the brand name. I analyzed and delivered effective technology solutions to senior management to ensure implementation of the best IT practices.● Secured millions annually by implementing a route accounting system that enabled electronic functionality for Direct Store Delivery (DSD) including an online ordering system. This included tight integrations with accounting & ERP systems (SAP).● Enabled manufacturing plants to realize significant improvements in productivity and product quality by implementing plant efficiency software to measure production line performance.● Implemented a Highly Available Disaster Recovery (HADR) environment for ERP System to eliminate downtime.● Saved ~$300K annually by implementing standard MFU devices at all locations.● Secured ~$150K annually by implementing Transportation Management System to electronically tender loads. ● Streamlined IT department and increased efficiencies by implementing ITIL standards.● Developed policies and procedures to provide guidelines for employees to protect sensitive company data.● Reduced costs by establishing hardware and software standards policy to standardize computer systems.● Exceeded business requirements by developing effective SLA documentation

Main Role: Manage Software and Infrastructure for IT department.Responsible for maintaining all network infrastructure (18 servers at headquarters; 25 file/printer servers throughout the United States; 1500 users)Design and implement networks at offices throughout the United StatesServe as manager/technical lead for LAN administrators and helpdesk personnel (4 IT Professionals)Manage vendor agreements.Accomplishments:Develop upgrade strategies to keep current with new technologyAssisted in moving datacenter; Develop policies and procedures on an ongoing basisDevelop training materials for IT staffCreate and maintain a company-wide disaster recovery and backup testing plan

Main Role: Managed all IT Services for the Midwest region.Created Policies and Procedures Manual for Information Technology Department.Responsibilities included back-up administration, e-mail, as well as virus and LAN administrationWAN responsibilities included anti-virus administration for 1000 clients and 150 servers in 15 subnets throughout the United States via ePolicy Orchestrator. (SQL based).Also responsible for managing several software packages deployed throughout the WAN. (maintenance agreements and deployment strategy)User administration via Active DirectorySet-up small networks throughout Minneapolis and Chicago markets in construction trailers and in buildings to facilitate security and video monitoring as well as employees VPN access.Lead group training sessions and new user training.Various project presentations to Executive Management.Lead IT group meetings.Familiarized new tenants with their spaces and their buildings to facilitate their technology needs as needed.Accomplishments:Implemented system to provide remote access to customer service center to lock and unlock doors remotely.Implemented system to control HVAC remotely via internet.Implemented camera security systems for construction sites to monitor safety and security.Implemented ePO (McAfee Epolicy Orchestrator) to assist in managing virus software/updates and other remote program installations.

Main Role: Managed helpdesk services for employees handling computer support in field locations.Managed and trained a group of 20-25 Technical Support Representatives.Hiring and terminating employeesEmployee TrainingHelped create policies and proceduresLevel 3 support for end user computer issues and complaints.Assisted customers in understanding policies and procedures.