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Expert in Information Technology, Business Software
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert is a multifaceted executive with extensive Information Technology, Business Software, Manufacturing, Business and Entrepreneurial skills and experience. He is an innovative strategist with proven ability to identify, develop, launch and manage market-driven Information Technology business opportunities for increased revenue and profit. Experience and expertise includes:
Global Perspective & Experience
Strategy Development & Positioning
Marketing Strategy, Positioning & Messaging
Product & Industry Marketing
Branding
Internet Marketing
Product Management
VAR & ISV Channel Development
Business Development & Management
Market & Competitor Analysis
Press & Analyst Relations
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Manufacturing Systems
Supply Chain Management
Distribution Systems
Production & Inventory Management
Lean Manufacturing
Product Life Cycle Management
Manufacturing Performance Management
Lean & Throughput Accounting
Software as a Service (SaaS)
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Minneapolis, Minnesota;
Saint Paul, Minnesota;
Rochester, Minnesota;
Burnsville, Minnesota;
Saint Cloud, Minnesota;
Eden Prairie, Minnesota;
Minnetonka, Minnesota;
and Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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1979
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BS
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Computer Science
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UNISA
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1986
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BS
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Busines Management
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CCU
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2009 to
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(Undisclosed)
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Principal
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Business software strategy and advisory services.
Internet marketing consulting services.
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2005 to 2009
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Infor
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Vice President, Global Industry & Product Marketing
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Strategic marketing, positioning, messaging and go-to-market strategy for business software across all categories, industries, product lines and regions/countries.
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1999 to 2005
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Microsoft
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Director, Manufacturing Industry Solutions & Strategy
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Develop and manage global business strategy and product management for the Manufacturing market segment across all Dynamics product lines (Axapta, Great Plains, Navision, Solomon). Responsibilities included channel and market strategy and development, marketing, business unit leadership, and business development for solutions in the manufacturing market.
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1992 to 1998
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Enterprise Solutions, Inc.
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Founder & President
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Developed new company focused on Business Intelligence, custom Business Applications and Electronic Commerce solutions. Acquired and managed relationship with Fortune 500 class customers including Pillsbury/Grand Met, Cargill, Carlson Companies, Novartis, Dial, Regis, Ceridian, others.
Business acquired by Analysts International in 1998.
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1984 to 1992
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Dun & Bradstreet Software / MSA / COMSERV
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Director of Worldwide Manufacturing Customer & Product Support
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Joined COMSERV as MRPII/ERP consultant - held multiple promotions to final position during series of acquisitions. Developed integrated, focused support services organizations across multiple product lines. Successful customer implementation and consulting engagements at AT&T, Eastman Kodak, Intel, Ciba-Geigy, Dow Chemical, Beckman Instruments, Roche and others.
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1981 to 1983
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Corporate Management Services
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General Manager of the Business Applications business unit
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Started this business unit from scratch as distributors for COMSERV's AMAPS and PCR/Pansophic PRMS manufacturing business applications. Led business development, vendor relationship, sales, marketing and customer implementation consulting.
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1975 to 1981
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British Tyre & Rubber (BTR)
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IT Director
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Leadership role for successful introduction and implementation of comprehensive business systems at six manufacturing and distribution subsidiaries. Designed and managed development and implementation of financial, sales order, inventory, warehousing and distribution business systems.
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APICS
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CPIM
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Expert maintains current information, trends and competitive analysis about the products and vendors in the business software market.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your marketing research, industry research, and company
research needs. For research needs involving multiple experts or secondary research,
a Research Director can be assigned to coordinate the work into a custom report for you as a potentially quicker
and more cost effective alternative to doing this work yourself or hiring a boutique consultancy.
Remember, your initial screening call to speak with
Expert is free.
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Training/Seminars
Expert developed and delivered the Technology training program for the AMAPS product at Dun & Bradstreet Software / MSA / COMSERV. He has delivered numerous seminars and presentations at various industry conferences and events.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Expert provides strategic consulting services for selecting business software products and vendors.
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