Operational & Technology Advisor

I help organizations make better strategic decisions through research, market intelligence, and advisory work grounded in operational experience, from enterprise software evaluation and ROI analysis to how work actually gets done.

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Miami, FL
Nucleus Research
TLF Apparel
From Bridgewater, NJ
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144+
Published research reports
On Nucleus Research and the Bloomberg Terminal
$2.7M+
Research & advisory revenue generated
Highest revenue-producing analyst in 2025
14
Enterprise software markets managed, covered, and advised
ERP, SCP, WMS, TMS, OMS, control towers, MES, QMS, PLM, IIoT data platforms, source-to-pay, AR management, connected worker, and AI
384%
Pick-rate improvement as an operator
Multi-order picking rollout at TLF Apparel
Advisory Focus

What I Help With

Engagements that connect technology, market intelligence, and operations to business outcomes.

Enterprise Software Evaluation

Vendor shortlists, capability assessments, and selection support across ERP, SCP, WMS, TMS, OMS, MES, QMS, PLM, and source-to-pay.

Operational Technology Strategy

Roadmaps that tie systems investments to throughput, cost, and service-level goals instead of feature lists.

Supply Chain & Manufacturing Systems

Practical guidance on planning, execution, and warehouse systems from someone who has run them.

Market & Competitive Intelligence

Vendor landscapes, positioning analysis, and market trends grounded in hundreds of briefings and customer interviews.

ROI & Value Realization

Business cases and post-deployment value tracking built on quantified benefits, not vendor claims.

Executive Briefings & Advisory

Clear, decision-ready briefings for leadership teams weighing technology bets.

AI-Enabled Operations

Separating durable AI value from hype across planning, decision intelligence, and operational workflows.

Research-Backed Go-to-Market

Messaging, proof points, and analyst-grade content for enterprise software vendors.

Experience

Where the Perspective Comes From

Analyst rigor from Nucleus Research, operator credibility from the warehouse floor, and a public track record across the enterprise software industry.

Research & Advisory

Nucleus Research

Joined as an analyst in July 2022, grew into a senior analyst role, and now help lead research and advisory work. I evaluate vendors, build ROI case studies, advise executive teams on positioning and technology investments, and mentor the analysts coming up behind me.

  • 144+ reports published on Nucleus Research and the Bloomberg Terminal for clients including Oracle, Infor, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, and o9 Solutions
  • $2.7M+ in cumulative research and advisory revenue, with revenue targets exceeded at 156% in 2024 and 121% in 2025
  • Insights featured in Yahoo Finance, CFO Asia, and TechTarget
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Operations

TLF Apparel

Supply chain business analyst who started on the fulfillment floor. I have picked the orders, built the KPIs, and owned the outcomes, which is why my technology advice survives contact with real operations.

  • 384% increase in SKUs picked per hour, roughly $200K in annual labor savings
  • $350K in dead stock identified and liquidated
  • $45K saved annually through global shipping analysis
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Industry Engagement

Speaking & Media

I regularly translate complex technology and market trends for executive audiences: conference presentations, executive briefings, webinars, podcasts, and customer advisory sessions with SYSPRO, Infor, Epicor, GAINS, Rootstock, and others.

  • Conference speaker at Blue Yonder ICON and JAMIS Summit
  • Recurring analyst panelist on industry podcasts
  • Executive briefings and customer advisory sessions year-round
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Working through a technology decision?

I take on research-backed advisory, consulting, and speaking engagements focused on enterprise software strategy, market intelligence, and value realization. If you are evaluating systems, building a business case, or trying to understand a market, let's talk.

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