Michael Tapper Email & Phone Number

Amsterdam, Nl

Managing Director and Country Leader for Arcwide in North America.Arcwide is the largest IFS dedicated Systems Integrator globally. Established in 2022 as joint venture between IFS and BearingPoint, this unique partnership brought together the world-class consultancy of BearingPoint and the next generation cloud-based technology and innovation of IFS.Arcwide is an IFS Platinum Channel & Services Partner delivering a complete range of services and support, from solution evaluation and procurement through to implementation and business transformation, to support services and upgrade management.We have more than 500 professionals across 23 offices in 16 countries with hundreds of years combined IFS experience delivering business and technology transformation.Arcwide has full capability across the IFS solution portfolio including IFS Ultimo, Poka, IFS Assyst.

Edina, Minnesota, Us

Enterprise Consulting, Inc. is a management consulting firm specializing in enterprise software. We leverage our expertise across many different platforms including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Business Intelligence (BI) and Web Based solutions to help our customers realize maximum value from their enterprise software investments. Services provided: · Software selection (requirements definition, RFP creation, vendor & package selection) · Software implementation & integration (implementing new software and integrating other packages to/with that software) · Software upgrades & improvements (upgrading to new versions, implementing new functions and/or helping customers work better with existing functions) · Business Process Management · Project Management · Database Support Services · Enterprise Integration services · Microsoft SharePoint servicesERP Specialties: · Tier 1 ERP: SAP, Oracle Applications · Tier 2 ERP: IFS, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Epicor, Infor, Microsoft Dynamics Technology Specialties: · Enterprise Integration Services: Enterprise Consulting can help you enhance and extend your business applications, using a project-based approach with a wide variety of technologies. Our consultants have extensive experience utilizing the full suite of Microsoft technologies and other toolsets including Java & Oracle. Whether you are integrating systems, adding functionality, enhancing web enablement or creating unique new applications, Enterprise Consulting can work with you to implement a solution that will increase your enterprise software return on investment. · Microsoft SharePoint services including: portals, design & building of inter/intra/extranet sites, forms & document management, file sharing, project management sites, eCommerce. Roles: · Business Analysts with specific package & industry skills · Project Management · Technical & Integration services

Served as VP Programs from July 2008 - June 2010. Served as President-Elect from July 2010 - June 2011. Served as President July 2011 - June 2012. Remained on the board as Past-President through 2013.

• Directed key projects for clients, including: Web-based customer self-service system using WebSphere; ERP software selection; JD Edwards upgrade and support; PeopleSoft upgrade and support; IFS implementations, upgrades, and support; WebSphere application implementation; IT staff outsourcing; call center application implementation using Clarify; several project management initiatives; portrait studio application implementation using Microsoft development tools.• Developed and strengthened relationships with key clients, including: Cargill, Orbitz, Best Buy, Valspar, Western National, IFS and Betaseed. • Led planning, launch and development of company’s 1st branch office in Minnesota. • Directed all aspects of operations, including: IT project planning, technical staffing and account services.• Held complete accountability for fiscal success of client projects and PSC branch P&L.• As member of executive board, developed corporate strategies and goals and established policies.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Minnesota Branch Office 1996-1999:• Directed key projects for clients, including: JD Edwards Financials implementation and upgrade; JD Edwards Manufacturing enhancements and support; county tax assessment system implementation; business Continuance Planning; PeopleSoft Financials support; PeopleSoft HR and Financials implementation.• Built and cultivated relationships with key clients, including: 3M, Cargill, GreenTree Servicing, HB Fuller, Imation, United HealthCare, Regis Corporation, Affiliated Computer Systems and Miracle Ear.• Launched Minnesota branch office operations (startup), leading it to maturity with 50 full-time employees and $5 million in revenue within 2.5-year period. • Managed daily technical and business operations; held complete accountability for P&L. • Served on NRC executive team, expanding organization from single office with 50 employees to 9 offices nationwide with 600 full-time employees.Milwaukee Branch Office 1993-1995:• Chosen as 1 of 4-member startup team to plan and launch NRC’s 1st branch in Milwaukee. • Managed Milwaukee branch Consulting department.• Fostered strong team-oriented culture in Milwaukee, evidenced by low employee turnover (ranking #1 organization-wide) and high utilization/efficiency (ranking #2 organization-wide). • Grew the Milwaukee operation to 30 full-time consultants over 2-year period. • Devised and instituted hiring and career development practices company-wide resulting in promotion of 9 people to position of Managing Principal.

• Recruited by Ernst & Young for key management role during major IT transition period at MTI, in which staff and major systems were replaced over 3-year period. • Led implementation of TRIPS (Travel Reservation and Inventory Planning System), enterprise-wide wholesale vacation packaging system designed and developed by Ernst & Young for MTI. • Promoted to Director position with increased responsibility after highly successful implementation of TRIPS.• Formed Business Application Development and Support Team, including: staff selection, development of department processes and procedures, and implementation and enhancement of technologies. • Assessed business needs and initiated improvements to TRIPS, including establishment of real-time links to major airline, hotel and car rental agencies, which gave MTI strategic advantages over competition.

• Held responsibility for AS/400 technical support; maintained high performance of VALUE fleet leasing system, enterprise-level application used across corporation.

• Developed, tested and implemented applications within corporate financial systems.

Washington, Dc, Us

Computer Operator, U.S.S. Vulcan – Norfolk, VA and Boston, MAComputer Operator and Programmer, Naval Data Automation Facility, IL

Bachelors, Computer Information Systems

Associates Of Applied Science, Computer Programming