Expert Details
Information Technology Companies, Products, and Services
ID: 731788
Florida, USA
Expert helps clients evaluate and select best technology (e.g., hardware, software, network, and security) solutions for their business. He is a recognized thought leader in eCommerce, ERP, CRM, SCM, and Financial and HR solutions. He has significant implementation knowledge, as well as experience with on-premise, cloud, ERP and BI analytics solutions from SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, SalesForce.com, NetSuite, Workday, and Infor. His consulting practice includes large enterprise and SMB clients. He also serves as an expert witness in ERP litigation cases.
He has been acting CIO for an education software development company serving the K-12 market. He oversaw the development of a new ERP software solution for the education market developed on a Microsoft.net platformHe has been acting CIO for a large consumer education company providing training materials, on line internet training for consumers on real estate development, stock market, stock options trading, and wealth managementHe is a consultant to a large global broadcast communication company providing IT recruiting services for technical talent.He is a consultant to an e-commerce retailer for women's high fashion products providing company with strategic guidance, support with its Customer Relationship Management ( CRM) initiative.He is a consultant to a Charter School operator in Florida responsible for development of the company's strategic business and IT plan and budgets. He recommended best cloud software for school administration, financial, HR, and payroll applications.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1970 | Degree: MS | Subject: Management | Institution: Columbia University, Columbia School of Engineering & Applied Science |
| Year: 1967 | Degree: BS | Subject: Industrial Engineering & Operations Research | Institution: Columbia University, Columbia Engineering & Applied Science |
| Year: 1966 | Degree: BA | Subject: Mathematics and Economics | Institution: Columbia University, Columbia College |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2008 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Principal | Department: |
Responsibilities:He is Managing Director, Principal consultant responsible for research, advisory, and consulting services provided to clients. Performs research for clients on technology companies, products, services including innovative new technologies. Advises C level executives on IT strategies, policies, programs to improve IT efficiency, effectiveness. Provides on site project management consulting support to clients on IT projects. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2008 | Employer: Scholastic, Inc. | Title: SVP, Chief Information Officer | Department: Information Technology |
Responsibilities:He is senior officer responsible for global information systems and technology for a $2 billion education/publishing/entertainment, retail and distribution company with multiple businesses and distribution channels. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 2001 | Employer: Symbol Technologies | Title: Vice President, Chief Information Officer | Department: Information Technology |
Responsibilities:He is senior Officer of $1.8 billion global high tech manufacturing/distribution company that markets, sells, manufactures, distributes bar code scanning systems, wireless systems, hand held mobile computer, data collection devices.Chief architect and technology officer with responsibility for the strategic information technology plan, deployment of systems to partners, customers, and suppliers, and driving integration efforts on a global basis. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 1997 | Employer: Standard Microsystems | Title: Vice President, Chief Information Officer | Department: Information Technology |
Responsibilities:He is company officer responsible for Systems Development, Computer Operations, Communications, and Electronic Commerce, and IT Technology of a $300 million company engaged in semiconductor manufacturing and networking products businesses. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1992 to 1995 | Employer: Olympus America, Inc. | Title: Chief Information Officer | Department: Information Technology |
Responsibilities:He is senior officer responsible for Business Systems, Computer Operations, and Communications of an $800 million Sales, Distribution, Manufacturing and Repair business with four divisions: Consumer Electronic Products, Medical Instruments, Professional Optics Equipment and Medical Equipment. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1983 to 1992 | Employer: Tiffany & Company | Title: Vice President, Chief Information Officer | Department: Information Technology |
Responsibilities:He is responsible for Information Technology including Systems, Operations, and Communications for a $ 500 Million global luxury goods retail and specialty goods manufacturing company. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1971 to 1983 | Employer: CBS, Inc. | Title: Director. Startegic Planning and IT | Department: Str |
Responsibilities:He worked for the Office of the Chairman, Group Presidents and Division Presidents of the CBS Publishing Group and CBS Technology Group to develop strategic plans, investment proposals, business strategies for growth and expansion of businesses. Work included: research, market studies, acquisitions, and joint ventures. Conducted technical assessments and evaluations of potential acquisitions. Performed financial analysis and review of plans and operating performance for senior management review. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2002 to 2008 | Country / Region: | Summary: |
Career Accomplishments
| Professional Appointments |
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| Founding Board Member Florida Future Academy Charter Schools. Business Advisor, Sunera Technologies, Inc. Business Advisor, Zindigo, E-Commerce company. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Oracle Certification EBS Suite. SAP litigation Expert. Gerson Lehrman Group Scholar status. SAP Crystal Eagle award for excellence in SAP system implementation at SMSC. SAP Crystal Eagle Award for excellence in SAP system implementation at Symbol Technologies |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Selected by prestigious DC law firm as an expert witness for the plaintiff in world's largest SAP litigation case. Conducted extensive interviews of deposed witnesses for the plaintiff and the defense.Produced sixty page report for the court that led to a judgment in favor of the plaintiff. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Ten years experience working in the Retail Industry. Eighteen years experience as an executive in the publishing,media, entertainment industry. Six years experience in the High Tech industry. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Serves as an acting CIO for companies in transition. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Spanish | He has a basic understanding of Spanish. |
Fields of Expertise
consumer product, customer relationship management, data storage system, database management, database management system, ecommerce, enterprise resource planning, human capital, information technology, manufacturing technology, payroll, point-of-sale equipment, retail, supply chain management, transaction processing