Consulting Services

Strategic Planning	Project Management	Interim Management
Software Engineering (Development Lifecycle Management)	On-Target 4D™ Software Development Methodology	Organizational Modeling
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Strategic Planning

Work with executive IT and business management in the development of strategic plans.

· Document and assess current Information Process Model

· Identify and develop Target Model

· Identify and document current and targeted Systems Inventory

· Identify, evaluate, and recommend technologies to improve business cycle

· Prepare executive-level project and financial plans

· Perform risk assessment

· Identify skill and staff requirements

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Project Management

Manage day-to-day project activities. Particular strength and experience in managing complex and mission critical projects. Also extensive experience in project recovery – bringing troubled projects back into line.

· Develop and monitor project plans and budgets

· Negotiate project schedules and scope

· Identify and coordinate staff resources and skill requirements

· Procure capital assets

· Manage vendors, contractors, and other external resources

· Select and control proper development lifecycle

· Lead all project activities including:

o Requirements gathering

o Analysis and system modeling

o Design and coding

o Test planning and execution

o Deployment

o Business process reengineering and training

· Direct change management and system promotion activities

· Conduct risk assessment and mitigation analysis

· Prepare and deliver management reports

· Coordinate activities with other project managers

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Interim Management

Provide management for IT departments at the level of CIO, Vice President, or Director.

· Direct managerial and technical staff

· Plan and manage departmental budgets and projects

· Develop and administer departmental processes

· Evaluate staff training requirements and develop training plans

· Mentor staff in all phases of strategic planning and software development processes

· Coordinate inter-departmental process and resource coordination

· Select and/or develop permanent manager

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Software Engineering (Development Lifecycle Management)

Develop and direct the practical application of project management and development methodologies based upon the unique requirements of an organization. Provide a special emphasis on Rapid Application Development techniques designed to meet the demanding, accelerated pace of today’s e-business development efforts.

· Evaluate an organization’s current project management and software engineering processes

· Identify process improvement opportunities focused on reducing development timeframes while improving product quality

· Model new project management and development lifecycle methodologies based upon leading-edge object oriented approaches

· Coordinate process improvement efforts across IT organization

· Provide direct, hands-on training for management and staff

· Identify and implement realistic metrics to assist an organization’s future software engineering process improvement efforts

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Organizational Modeling and Implementation

Help evolving organizations establish formal IT departments or restructure existing IT groups to more effectively compete in today’s environment of rapid development, high staff turn-over, and tough competition. Guide young entrepreneurial companies in developing formal IT organizations by migrating their technical talent from a group of individuals to effective teams.

· Provide an IT organizational framework to address the demands of today’s business while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges

· Create a strategic plan for evolving the IT organization based upon the company’s business model

· Establish team roles and individual responsibilities while still allowing for personal growth and flexible response to business changes

· Set forth a staff development plan to enhance performance and improve staff retention

· Identify and coach individuals who show leadership qualities and help them migrate from purely technical to technical management or pure management positions

· Establish processes to evolve a company’s software products in a controlled, predictable manner

· Create an environment where the chaos of creativity co-exists effectively with controlled software development

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