'Bob Macfarlane' Email & Phone Number

TayganPoint is an award-winning management consulting firm that specializes in business transformation, from strategy through execution. We bring deep industry expertise to the life sciences, financial services, healthcare, and energy sectors and a laser focus on achieving sustainable, measurable business value. We are not an extension of your team - we are part of your team. We deliver with excellence, respect your culture and provide the extra attention of a specialist firm My… Show more TayganPoint is an award-winning management consulting firm that specializes in business transformation, from strategy through execution. We bring deep industry expertise to the life sciences, financial services, healthcare, and energy sectors and a laser focus on achieving sustainable, measurable business value. We are not an extension of your team - we are part of your team. We deliver with excellence, respect your culture and provide the extra attention of a specialist firm My expertise is in process improvement, information technology, program/project management, and change management. Most recently I've helped a global pharmaceutical company to integrate a multi-billion dollar acquisition, a multinational consumer goods company to improve its monthly financial close process, and a healthcare analytics company to better manage the processing and analysis of millions of prescription related transactions. Notable previous engagements include helping a small pharmaceutical company to improve its processes for developing/launching new products and assisting a major investment firm with the implementation of a knowledge management system for their equity analysts and fund managers. I'm currently assisting a global healthcare client to manage a major initiative to develop new technologies for a future network of smart factories. Technologies include virtual/augmented reality, predictive maintenance, and data analytics. Show less

R&D Program Manager for a large government client. Managed portfolio of projects for military healthcare supply chain. Responsibilities included strategy development; requirements analysis; contracting & acquisition; budgeting, planning and programming; business process reengineering; IT portfolio management; and senior level reporting.

Supported commander to standup new strategic communications division. Led organization through planning process to develop a strategic communication plan aligned to agency's goals and objectives. Plan outlined desired outcomes, supporting themes and messages, target audiences, distribution channels, and performance metrics. Plan also included strategies for using Web 2.0 technology, e.g. Facebook, to achieve its goals.

Pentagon, Va

Led cross-functional team driving logistics related actions to reinvigorate Air Force nuclear enterprise after several highly publicized nuclear incidents. Directed lean six sigma analysis of findings and recommendations from DOD & AF investigations to create complete solutions that addressed root causes; managed development of metrics and other control mechanisms to ensure solutions were effective & enduring; and chartered executive board of senior leaders to provide governance. Coordinated… Show more Led cross-functional team driving logistics related actions to reinvigorate Air Force nuclear enterprise after several highly publicized nuclear incidents. Directed lean six sigma analysis of findings and recommendations from DOD & AF investigations to create complete solutions that addressed root causes; managed development of metrics and other control mechanisms to ensure solutions were effective & enduring; and chartered executive board of senior leaders to provide governance. Coordinated implementation with project teams across the AF - results reshaped AF nuclear logistics policy, procedures, systems, and culture. Show less

Stuttgart Area, Germany

Called to active duty to support Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Managed DoD program for systems used to share classified information with coalition partners in Europe to support warfighting operations in Iraq and Afghanistan (CENTRIX). Received approval and funding ($25M) to extend program to operations in Africa. Contracted with vendors to buy, install, and maintain hardware/software, translate materials, gather open source intelligence, and provide training.Directed… Show more Called to active duty to support Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Managed DoD program for systems used to share classified information with coalition partners in Europe to support warfighting operations in Iraq and Afghanistan (CENTRIX). Received approval and funding ($25M) to extend program to operations in Africa. Contracted with vendors to buy, install, and maintain hardware/software, translate materials, gather open source intelligence, and provide training.Directed development of innovative Web 2.0 software application based entirely on open source software. Project first of its kind in DOD requiring creation of an open source governance policy, software maturity model, acquisition and funding model, and return on investment analysis. Application integrated an open source content management system (Drupal) with communication services, social networking services, calendaring and event management, and geo-information services. Show less

Served as the chief information officer for a network of small businesses. Helped companies improve operations by implementing new technology, managing vendors, protecting critical data, and training users. Integrated custom software, enhanced web site functionality, maintained software/hardware for file, email, and web servers; and programmed switches, routers, and other devices to manage network traffic.

Principal in change management practice of mid-size consulting firm. Managed teams of consultants to reengineer business processes and implement IT solutions for clients in financial services and insurance industries.

Satellite engineer in the Project Management Office supporting the development, manufacturing, and testing of satellites for the Department of Defense.